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Yatterman the Movie - Gekijouban Yatterman

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

August 22, 2009 - January 1, 2000

■Distribution company

・Distribution: Shochiku

■Frequencies

94th minute

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Tatsunoko Production

■ Director

・General Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa ・Director: Masakazu Hishida

■ Production

Animation production: Tatsunoko Productions Production: Yatterman Animation Film Production Committee (Yomiuri Telecasting, Tatsunoko Productions, Shochiku, Dentsu, Yomiuri TV Enterprises, Takara Tomy, Yahoo! JAPAN, Sony Music Entertainment)

■Works

©Tatsunoko Productions/Yatterman Animation Film Production Committee 2009

■ Story

Yatterman and the Doronbo gang arrive in the land of toys, Toytoy Kingdom, where they find themselves caught up in the evil plot of Minister Pa Zulu, who is secretly plotting world domination using a space nail that can destroy the Earth. They are in big trouble when Yatter One is defeated by the mysterious mecha Yatter Zero, but all the Yatter Mechas join forces to face off against evil and protect the Earth.

■Explanation

This is the movie version of the TV series "Yatterman" that aired in 2008. Yatterman, the ally of justice, faces off against a villain far greater than the Doronbo gang. All the Yatter mechas, including new ones, are lined up, and the evil Yatterwan "Yatter Zero" also appears. Set in Toyland, an unprecedented mecha battle unfolds.

■Cast

・Yatterman No. 1, Gan-chan/Yoshino Hiroyuki・Yatterman No. 2, Ai-chan/Itou Shizuka・Omochama, Neeton/Takahashi Chiaki・Doronjo/Ohara Noriko・Boyackie/Yanami Joji・Tonzler/Tatekabe Kazuya・Dokurobee/Takiguchi Junpei・Dokubon/Sanpei Yuuko・King Burikin/Ogata Kenichi・Prince Plamon/Sawashiro Miyuki・Minister Pa-Zuru/Morikawa Toshiyuki・Takada Tokubei/Sugao Takayuki・Yatterwan, narration, others/Yamadera Kouichi

■ Main staff

・Original work: Tatsunoko Productions ・Planning: Maruyama Kimio, Narushima Hiroki, Noda Sukeyasu ・Character design: Kamikita Futago ・Mechanic design: Okawara Kunio ・Image board: Tokuyama Mitsutoshi ・Concept design: Yamada Takahiro ・Script: Takahashi Natsuko, Watanabe Daisuke, Hishida Masakazu ・Storyboard: Matsuo Shin, Abe Masashi, Watanabe Masaki, Yamazaki Kazuo, Hishida Masakazu ・Direction: Ogura Hirofumi, Kujo Rion, Watanabe Masaki, Matsuo Shin , Masakazu Hishida・Chief Animation Director/Kenji Hayama, Akira Takada, Jun Shibata, Yukimaro Otsubo, Manabu Nakatake・Mecha Animation Director/Ryuji Jozen, Tsutomu Suzuki・Art Director/Norifumi Nakamura・Color Design/Rumiko Nagai・Director of Photography/Akira Iribe・Editor/Kumiko Sakamoto・Music/Masaaki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto, Hideyuki Fukazawa・Music Director/Katsunori Shimizu・Producers/Koji Nagai, Yoshikazu Tochihira・Chief Producer/Michihiko Suwa・General Director/Hiroshi Sasagawa (Tatsunoko Productions)
・Director: Masakazu Hishida ・Animation Production: Tatsunoko Productions ・Production: Theatrical Animation "Yatterman" Production Committee (Yomiuri Telecasting, Tatsunoko Productions, Shochiku, Dentsu, Yomiuri TV Enterprises, Takara Tomy, Yahoo! JAPAN, Sony Music Entertainment)

■ 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

■ Mecha Yatterman
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!
・Yatter Pelican This is the latest Yatter Mecha that the Yattermen, who got lost in the future world through the Time Tunnel, found by chance at the Yatterman base of the future and took home with them! Made with future technology, it is annoyingly high-performance, but sometimes it gets too cocky and makes mistakes, so you need to be careful!
The third Yatter Mecha, designed to make up for its weakness in underwater combat. It is modeled after the Anglerfish, but its personality is modeled after Gan-chan, and its appearance after Ai-chan, with her angry, puffy face.
・Yatter Jinbei A large whale shark-shaped transport mecha that Gan-chan built so that multiple Yatter Mechas can be deployed at the same time! He has a very emotional personality, and is moved to tears every time he visits a new place! At first glance, he looks big and strong, but because of his kind heart, he never engages in combat!
・Yatter Mole Following on from Yatterwan on land, Yatter Pelican in the sky, and Yatter Anglerfish in the sea, this is a mole-shaped Yatter Mecha that Gan-chan created to move around underground! A strange mecha that loves solitude, he has a habit of adding "It's XX, but what's the problem?" to the end of his sentences! By the way, his hobby is sunbathing!

■ Related works

・Time Bokan Series Yatterman・Yatterman! Starts January 14th at 7pm Colon!
・Yatterman ・Yatterman 2008 Limited Edition ・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: Ichiro Wakabayashi・Additional lyrics: Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition: Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement: Toshihiko Takamizawa, Yuichiro Honda・Singer: Takamiman

・ED1
・Smile Life・Lyrics: AIMI
・Composer: AIMI
・Arrangement/Stereopony, BOND×mw
・Song: Stereopony

・IN1
・Yatter King 2009 Summer! Anime ・Lyrics/Masayuki Yamamoto ・Composition/Masayuki Yamamoto ・Arrangement/Hideyuki Fukazawa ・Singer/Masayuki Yamamoto, Pink Piggies

・IN2
・Tensai Doronbo (animated film version) ・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Music by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Singers by Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe

Yatterman the Movie - Gekijouban Yatterman Review and Recommendation

"Yatterman the Movie" was released on August 22, 2009 as a movie version of the TV series "Yatterman" that aired in 2008. This work is one of the popular series of Tatsunoko Productions, and since the original media is an original anime, fans are looking forward to a new story development. Below, we will explain in detail the story, characters, mechanics, music, and overall evaluation of this work, and introduce the points that we recommend.

story

The story of "Yatterman the Movie" is set in Toytoy Kingdom, a land of toys. When Yatterman and the Doronbo gang arrive in this land, they get caught up in a plot by Minister Pa Zulu, who plans to take over the world using a space nail that can destroy the Earth. Yatterman struggles against a new enemy, Yatter Zero, but he and his friends stand up to protect the Earth.

While this story retains the essence of the TV series, it adds a sense of scale and tension that is unique to the movie version. In particular, the fantastical setting of Toyland provides visual enjoyment. In addition to the conflict between Yatterman and the Doronbo gang, the addition of battles with new enemies adds depth to the story.

character

The main characters from the TV series continue to appear in the Yatterman movie. Yatterman No. 1, Gan-chan, and Yatterman No. 2, Ai-chan, continue to charm viewers with their humor and courage. Gan-chan's talent for building machines and Ai-chan's knowledge of electrical systems contribute greatly to the progression of the story. Omochama's clumsy and absent-minded personality also adds to the laughs.

Meanwhile, Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzler, the Doronbo gang members, also play an active role as unique characters. Doronjo's obsession with beauty, Boyacky's genius at building machines, and Tonzler's gluttony and single-minded love for Ai-chan add color to the story. Furthermore, the presence of a new enemy, Minister Pa Zulu, creates new tension in the story.

Mechanic

In the movie Yatterman, the Yatter Mecha play a major role. In particular, Yatterwan is the iconic mecha of the series, and confronts enemies with a variety of attack methods, including the Chinjara Cannon and water attacks. In addition, mechas that can be used in various situations, such as the Yatter Pelican, Yatter Anglerfish, Yatter Jinbei, and Yatter Mole, appear, providing visual enjoyment.

Another noteworthy character is the new enemy mecha, Yatter Zero. As a powerful mecha comparable to Yatterwan, it torments the Yatterman gang. These mecha battles have the scale and intensity that only a movie version can offer, and are an element that draws viewers in.

music

The music in "Yatterman the Movie" is an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the series. The opening theme, "Yatterman's Song," features Takamiman's impressive, powerful singing voice, which raises the tension of the viewers. The ending theme, "Smile Life," features Stereopony's refreshing melody, which leaves a lingering impression of the story.

The inserted songs "Yatter King" and "Tensai Doronbo" also liven up the story as it progresses. These songs stir the emotions of the viewer and increase their immersion in the story.

Overall rating

The Yatterman movie is enjoyable for fans of the TV series and new audiences alike. The story is large-scale, the characters are unique and appealing, the mechanics are full of visually pleasing elements, and the music plays an important role in elevating the story. These elements combine to earn the movie very high praise overall.

In particular, the story is richer in depth thanks to the addition of battles with new enemies, in addition to the conflict between Yatterman and the Doronbo gang. Also, the fantastical setting of Toyland provides visual enjoyment.

Recommended points

Here are some reasons why we recommend "Yatterman the Movie."

• A must-see for fans of the TV series : This is a work that fans cannot miss, as it retains the essence of the TV series while also introducing new story developments.
• Enjoyable for new audiences : The story is large-scale, the characters are unique and appealing, and the mechanics are visually pleasing, making it a work that can be enjoyed by new audiences as well.
• Fantasy Setting : The fantasy setting of a toy kingdom provides visual enjoyment.
• Mecha Battle : The battle between the Yatter mecha and a new enemy mecha has a scale and impact that is unique to the movie version, and is an element that draws in viewers.
• Music : Opening, ending and insert songs play an important role in adding excitement to the story and stirring the emotions of the viewer.

Above are the reviews and recommendations for "Yatterman the Movie." This film is enjoyable not only for fans of the TV series, but also for new viewers. Please experience the scale and power of the film version.