Yatterman Limited Edition Review: A thorough analysis of the special that features tonight's only brainpower showdown between Doronbo and Mino Monta, with Gatchaman and the Mach-Go also making an appearance!

Yatterman Limited Edition Tonight only, Doronbo vs. Monta Mino! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and Mach-go also appear in this special edition!

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

May 5, 2008 - January 1, 0000 Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Network May 5, 2008 (1 episode) Monday 19:00-20:00

■Broadcasting station

Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV Network

■Frequencies

60 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Tatsunoko Productions Planning Department

■ Director

Akira Shigino

■ Production

Animation Production: Tatsunoko Productions Production: Yomiuri TV, Tatsunoko Productions

■Works

©Tatsunoko Productions, Yomiuri TV 2008

■ Story

Under the orders of Dokurobee, the god of thieves, the Doronbo gang, including Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzler, are after the mysterious Skull Ring, a ring that is said to grant any wish if collected. In order to thwart the gang's ambitions, the playful Gan-chan and the reliable Ai-chan transform into Yatterman, the allies of justice, and hop on Yatterwan to travel the world. As long as Yatterman exists, evil cannot prosper in this world! Go for it, our Yatter, Yatter, Yatterman!

■Explanation

The Doronbo gang is on the orders of Dokurobee, the god of thieves, to get the Skull Ring, a ring that will grant any wish if collected. To thwart the gang's ambitions, Gan-chan and Ai-chan become Yatterman, the heroes of justice, and travel the world. This is the first new work in 30 years to depict the new adventures of Yatterman, a spinoff of the "Time Bokan" series.

■Cast

・Yatterman No. 1, Gan-chan / Hiroyuki Yoshino ・Yatterman No. 2, Ai-chan / Shizuka Itou ・Doronjo / Noriko Obara ・Boyackie / Joji Yanami ・Tonzler / Kazuya Tatekabe ・Dokurobee / Junpei Takiguchi ・Omochama / Tomoaki Takahashi ・Yatterwan, Odate Pig, narration / Koichi Yamadera

■ Main staff

・Planning: Hiroki Narushima (Tatsunoko Productions)
Original story and animation production: Tatsunoko Productions Chief producers: Michihiko Suwa (Yomiuri TV), Shuichiro Tanaka (Tatsunoko Productions)
Producers: Koji Nagai (Yomiuri TV), Yoshikazu Tochihira (Tatsunoko Productions)
・Series composition / Natsuko Takahashi ・Character design / Futago Kamikita ・Mechanic design / Kunio Okawara ・Art director / Mitsuki Nakamura ・Color design / Rumiko Nagai ・Director of photography / Akira Iribe ・Editor / Hiroshi Okuda ・Sound director / Katsunori Shimizu ・Sound effects / Shoji Kato, Tsutomu Sukigara, Rie Furumiya (Anime Sound Production)
・Music: Masaaki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto, Hideyuki Fukazawa ・Music cooperation: Universal Music ・OP storyboard, direction, animation director: Keiichi Sato ・ED storyboard, direction: Kohei Hatano ・Directors: Akira Shigino, Masakazu Hishida ・General director: Hiroshi Sasagawa ・Title logo design: Grapachi, Shingo Mogi ・Content producers: Tomoyuki Saito (Yomiuri TV), Toshiyuki Watanabe (Tatsunoko Productions)
Produced by Yomiuri TV, Tatsunoko Productions

■ Main Characters

■Yatterman Yatterman No. 1, Gan-chan The only son of the Takada Toys Store, he is skilled with his hands and loves building machines. He is always calm and has an elusive personality. However, he loves peace and hates crooked things, making him a lovable boy of today.
・Yatterman No. 2, Ai-chan As the daughter of an electrician, she is an expert at repairing electrical systems. Although she has a bright personality, she is clumsy and not very honest, so it is difficult to convey her sincere love for Gan-chan.
・Omochama is a talkative, dice-shaped mascot robot. He is clumsy and absent-minded, and once fell for a trap set by Doronbo, he reveals a secret, but he is a lovable character.
■ Doronbo Gang, Doronjo A beautiful woman who leads the Doronbo Gang. However, she has recently begun to feel the effects of age, and is devoting herself to anti-aging. If she obtains the skull ring, her wish will of course be "eternal beauty."
・Boyacky is a genius mecha maker who can make combat mecha from any material. (But there is always a flaw somewhere...) He loves Doronjo and high school girls all over the country. He dreams of getting a skull ring and becoming a little more handsome than he is now.
・Tonzura A man of great strength with an empty head. He is a big eater. He fell in love with Yatterman No. 2 at first sight and dreams of marrying him. As a result, he has an abnormally strong rivalry with Gan-chan. When he gets his hands on the skull ring, he hopes to give it to Ai-chan as a gift ring.
The mastermind who instructs Dokurobedoronbo to collect the Skull Rings. He calls himself the "God of Thieves," but his true identity is shrouded in mystery.

■ Main robot items

・Yatterwan
He is the main mecha of the Yatterman team that protects world peace together with No. 1 and No. 2! Gan-chan originally discovered the prototype of a robot that his father had left unfinished and was gathering dust in the garage, and using his talent for tinkering with machines, he completed it all by himself! In addition to being able to fire a Chinjara cannon from his nose and a water attack from the hose on his back, when he gets into a pinch he can eat the mecha seeds that Ai-chan gives him and create amazing mechas!
・Mori Mecha Mori Mecha is... the first of the surprising mechas to appear against Go Go Golden Koinoborah! It is fired along with water from the hose on Yatterwan's back and hits Go Go Golden Koinoborah, but unfortunately it is unable to penetrate the tough armour of Go Go Golden Koinoborah!
・Kashiwamochi Mecha What is the Kashiwamochi Mecha? It is a lucky and surprising mecha that appears on the Boys' Festival on May 5th! By clapping its hands, it lures the carp streamer-shaped Doronbo Mecha into the water, where it is eaten as bait and enters the body! By the way, the reason why kashiwamochi is eaten on the Boys' Festival is that the old leaves of the oak tree do not fall off until the new leaves grow, so it is believed to bring good luck so that the family line will not be interrupted!
Go Go Golden Koi Noborah Go Go Golden Koi Noborah is... a Doronbo Mecha that appeared on May 5th, perfect for Children's Day! Just like in the nursery rhyme, it flew high above the roofs and dropped dung bombs to toy with Yatterwan, but when the Kashiwamochi Mecha appeared and used its Kashiwa hand, it was unable to resist its carp instincts and was lured out and defeated!

■Subtitle

・SP1/Yatterman Limited Edition Tonight only: Doronbo vs Monta Mino! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and Mach-go also appear! Special episode! (2008/05/05)

■ Related works

・Time Bokan Series Yatterman・Yatterman! Starts January 14th at 7pm Colon!
・Yatterman 2008 Edition・Yatterman Movie: New Yatter Mechas Assemble! Big Battle in Toyland!
・Yatterman x Toshiba ・Yatterman x Toshiba Extra Edition ・Yatterman THE 3D
・Yatterman: Starry Sky Mission Colon!!
・Arashi★Tatsunoko animation film of Believe
・Good Morning!!! Doronjo

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Yatterman song ・Lyrics by Ichiro Wakabayashi ・Additional lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Arrangement by NAOKI-T
・Song: ET-KING

・ED1
・Total Solar Eclipse ・Lyrics by Yasushi Akimoto ・Composition by Komae Mizusawa, Daisuke Baba ・Arrangement by Daisuke Baba, JULEPS
・Song: JULEPS

・IN1
・Mach Go Go Go ・Lyrics by Tatsuo Yoshida ・Music by Nobuyoshi Koshibe ・Singer by Vocal Shop

・IN2
・Gatchaman song ・Lyrics: Ryunoko Pro Literature Club ・Music: Kobayashi Asei ・Arrangement: Bob Sakuma ・Singer: Shimon Masato, Columbia Yurikago-kai

Detailed review and recommendation of Yatterman Limited Edition Tonight only Doronbo vs. Monta Mino! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and Mach-Go also appear in SP Da Colon!

The limited edition Yatterman episode, "Tonight Only: Doronbo vs. Mino Monta! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and the Mach-Go also make an appearance in this special episode!", was a special program that aired on May 5, 2008, and is a must-see for fans of the Yatterman series. The episode is centered around the showdown between Yatterman and the Doronbo gang, but also features other Tatsunoko Productions characters such as Mino Monta, Gatchaman, and the Mach-Go, making for a spectacular showdown.

Story and development

The story of this special edition follows the basic plot of the series, in which the Doronbo gang aims for the Skull Ring, but adds a new element of a brain battle with Mino Monta. In the battle to collect the Skull Ring, Yatterman and the Doronbo gang use various machines to battle, which is a scene that fully captures the essence of the series. In addition, the brain battle with Mino Monta is designed so that viewers can also participate, which is an ingenious way to increase the sense of unity with the viewers.

Furthermore, the appearance of other Tatsunoko Productions characters such as Gatchaman and the Mach-Go creates a crossover feel that transcends the boundaries of the series, making it enjoyable not only for Yatterman fans, but also for fans of other Tatsunoko Productions works.

Characters and cast

The series features familiar cast members such as Yoshino Hiroyuki as Yatterman No. 1 Gan-chan, Itou Shizuka as Yatterman No. 2 Ai-chan, and Noriko Obara as Doronjo, Yanami Joji as Boyacky, and Tatekabe Kazuya as Tonzler, members of the Doronbo gang. Their performances bring out the individuality of the characters and have the power to draw viewers in. Junpei Takiguchi as Dokurobee, Chiaki Takahashi as Omochama, and Koichi Yamadera as Yatterwan, Odatebuta, and the narrator also add to the series' appeal.

Mecha and battle scene

The mecha battles, a feature of the Yatterman series, are a highlight of this special edition. The battles between Yatterman's mechas, including Yatterwan, and those of the Doronbo gang are visually very entertaining. In particular, scenes featuring unique mechas such as the Mori Mecha, Kashiwamochi Mecha, and Go Go Golden Koinoborer will provide fresh surprises for fans of the series.

Music and theme song

The theme songs, such as the Yatterman song by ET-KING and the Total Eclipse song by JULEPS, are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the series. In addition, the inserted songs, such as Mach Go Go Go and the Gatchaman song, also have a crossover feel with other Tatsunoko Productions works. These pieces of music heighten the emotions of the viewer and add depth to the story.

Production and staff

This special edition, written by Tatsunoko Production's Planning Office and directed by Akira Shigino, is a joint production between Yomiuri TV and Tatsunoko Productions. Staff members such as Natsuko Takahashi, who was in charge of series composition, Futago Kamikita, who was in charge of character design, and Kunio Okawara, who was in charge of mechanic design, have brought out the best in the series. The music by Masaaki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto, and Hideyuki Fukazawa also has the power to capture the hearts of viewers.

Related works and entire series

The limited edition Yatterman "Tonight Only Doronbo vs. Mino Monta! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and the Mach-Go also appear in this special episode!" is part of the Time Bokan series and is related to Yatterman!, Yatterman 2008, and the movie version of Yatterman. It is also connected to spinoffs such as Yatterman x Toshiba, Yatterman THE 3D, and Night Yatterman. By watching these works, you will be able to gain a deeper understanding of the world of the Yatterman series.

Recommendations and ratings

The Yatterman limited edition "Tonight Only Doronbo vs. Mino Monta! Join in the brain battle! Gatchaman and the Mach-Go also appear in this special episode!" is a must-see episode for fans of the Yatterman series. Not only can you enjoy the basic appeal of the series, the mecha battles and the individuality of the characters, but it also adds new elements such as a brain battle with Mino Monta and crossovers with other Tatsunoko Productions characters. This makes it enjoyable not only for fans of the series, but also for fans of other Tatsunoko Productions works.

This special edition also has been designed to enhance the sense of unity with the viewers, and features mechanisms that allow viewers to participate. This will make it easier for viewers to immerse themselves in the story and enjoy it more deeply. Furthermore, the music and theme songs also enhance the atmosphere of the series, and have the power to elevate the viewers' emotions.

Overall, this special edition brings out the best in the Yatterman series, providing new surprises and excitement for the viewer. Highly recommended not only for Yatterman fans, but also for fans of anime and Tatsunoko Productions' work.