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Well it's time for a look back at a classic Anime trilogy known as Science Ninja Team Gatchaman or Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman in Japanese. There were three seasons in total for the Gatchaman series namely Gatchaman with 105 episodes, Gatchaman II with 52 episodes and Gatchaman Fighter with 48 episodes. The series was produced by Tatsunoko but would end up inspiring Toei Ltd. in some way.
The 2013 spin-off based on the popular Gatchaman anime series, Gatchaman Crowds, is confirmed to have a second season. The new season will be airing at NTV, and details regarding the broadcast and staff will be announced later on.
Set in the city of Tachikawa, Japan, the Gatchaman are warriors who fight to protect the city using their special reinforced suits powered by the manifestation of their spiritual powers called NOTE. With the recruitment of their newest member, Hajime Ichinose, the team must deal with their greatest threat, Berg Katze, an enigmatic alien creature bent on destroying Earth just like it did with several other planets in the past.
The new season will be dubbed as "Gatchaman Crowds Second".
Video footages from the defunct CGI-animated Gatchaman film by the animation studio IMAGI Studios surfaces online, all thanks to Slashfilm's latest report. After a trailer that was released in 2010, the film got cancelled a year after.
Former IMAGI Head of Layout and DP Adam Holmes uploaded a few pieces of animation from this project, in many different stages of production, including a previsualization of the film's car chase and an animation demo.
Additionally, IMAGI storyboarder Tom Nelson had also uploaded an animatic for the movie.
Imagi began development of a film in 2004, and announced the film for 2008, and later moved to 2011 release in stereoscopic 3D. Since the 2009 Astroboy film failed in the box office, the studio lacked funding to complete the release of Gatchaman and two other films, and announces in 2011 that it is officially cancelled.
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SM Cinema had announced that it will be exclusively screening the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime, “GATCHAMAN”. The film will start screening this October 2nd.
Debuting at the 4th spot of the Japan Box Office Weekend and earning 115,650,690 yen (US$1,178,017) on 307 screens, the film follows the story of five agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo from in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious "stone" is humanity's only hope and those who are able to draw out its power are forced to train to become special agents called "Gatchaman."
The film is directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods).
The live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime, entitled “GATCHAMAN”, manages to debut at the sixth spot of the Japan Box Office Weekend.
Studio Ghibli's "The Wind Rises" is still the top film for this week, now on its fifth consecutive week. Coming in second is "Monsters University", and "Star Trek into Darkness" at third.
The film earned 115,650,690 yen (US$1,178,017) on 307 screens.
The five serve as agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious crystal-like object called a "stone," is humanity's only hope. Those who are able to draw out the power of the "stones" are forced to train to become special agents in a five-person team called "Gatchaman."
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
On August 13th, actor Tori Matsuzaka (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, Gatchaman) reported on his official blog that he have already recovered from pneumonia. Last week, he was absent from the event for the live-action film adaptation of “GATCHAMAN”.
Matsuzaka, who plays the role of Ken Washio, the team leader and tactical expert in the film, apologized for the inconvenience that it made and that he will resume work the following day. He then thanked his fans for their support.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
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Actor Tori Matsuzaka (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger) was absent from the event for the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “GATCHAMAN”, after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
Source: Cinema Today
On July 17th, a press event for the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” was held. Here, lead star Tori Matsuzaka (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger) performs a wire stunt, similar on what he had done for the film.
A clip from a news footage featuring the "jump" can be viewed here, along with a few scenes from the film.
The five serve as agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious crystal-like object called a "stone," is humanity's only hope. Those who are able to draw out the power of the "stones" are forced to train to become special agents in a five-person team called "Gatchaman."
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
The TOHO official YouTube page started streaming the first full trailer and a 30-second teaser for the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman”. Check out the awesomeness after the jump!
The trailer features the song “Niji o Motsu Hito” (Those Who Possess the Rainbow) by BUMP OF CHICKEN. Director Toya Sato explained that the group's music combines despair and hope, and reflects the story of youth depicted in the film.
The five serve as agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious crystal-like object called a "stone," is humanity's only hope. Those who are able to draw out the power of the "stones" are forced to train to become special agents in a five-person team called "Gatchaman."
Tori Matsuzaka will play the role of Ken Washio, the team leader and tactical expert. Also included in the cast are Go Ayano (Kamen Rider 555, Rurouni Kenshin) as second-in-command marksman and weapons expert Jō Asakura; Ayame Goriki (Mirai Nikki, IS) as the electronics and demolitions expert Jun; Tatsuomi Hamada (Ultraman Zero, Gokaiger vs Gavan) as the youngest and reconnaissance expert Jinpei; and, Ryōhei Suzuki (Hana Kimi) as Ryū Nakanishi, the ship's pilot.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
As we get the first promo for the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman”, it has been revealed that the "G-Suits" alone costs a total of 20 million yen (about US$200,000)!
According to Nikkatsu, the new suits give the movie a more realistic, "edgier" feel compared with the anime. As you can see in the photos of the five members, this shows how advanced their technology (the film's) is. Apparently, it took over a year to make the "G suits", and to make it be able to withstand action scenes.
Regarding the suits, lead actor Tori Matsuzaka (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger), who plays as the team leader and tactical expert Ken Washio, commented, “the suits were form-fitting for the five of us to move easily for intense action, and allowed us to fly about the shoot freely.”
Set in the near future, Gatchaman follows the story five special agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo, as they try to protect the world from the mysterious terrorist group who call themselves Galactor. With technology far surpasses that of humans, Galactor has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. Trained to draw out the power from the mysterious crystal-like object called a "stone," our five heroes will be called "Gatchaman."
Gatchaman also stars Go Ayano (Kamen Rider 555, Rurouni Kenshin) as second-in-command marksman and weapons expert George Asakura; Ayame Goriki (Mirai Nikki, IS) as the electronics and demolitions expert Jun Ohtsuki; Tatsuomi Hamada (Ultraman Zero, Gokaiger vs Gavan) as the youngest and reconnaissance expert Jinpei Ohtsuki; and, Ryōhei Suzuki (Hana Kimi) as the ship's pilot Ryū Nakanishi.
Other cast includes Goro Kishitani as Dr. Nambu Kozaburo, Ken Mitsuishi as Dr. Kirkland, Eriko Hatsune as Naomi, an original character, and Shido Nakamura as mysterious invader named Iriya.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
Source: Cinema Today via tokyohive, Anime News Network
After months of waiting, the official website for the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman” started streaming its first promo! Check out the awesome suits after the jump.
The five serve as agents of the International Science Organization in Tokyo in the near future. Galactor, a mysterious group whose technology far surpasses that of humans, has declared war on the entire world and has already subjugated half of it. A mysterious crystal-like object called a "stone," is humanity's only hope. Those who are able to draw out the power of the "stones" are forced to train to become special agents in a five-person team called "Gatchaman."
Tori Matsuzaka will play the role of Ken Washio, the team leader and tactical expert. Also included in the cast are Go Ayano (Kamen Rider 555, Rurouni Kenshin) as second-in-command marksman and weapons expert Jō Asakura; Ayame Goriki (Mirai Nikki, IS) as the electronics and demolitions expert Jun; Tatsuomi Hamada (Ultraman Zero, Gokaiger vs Gavan) as the youngest and reconnaissance expert Jinpei; and, Ryōhei Suzuki (Hana Kimi) as Ryū Nakanishi, the ship's pilot.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods), Gatchaman premieres August 24th.
Last December, we got our first look at the live-action film adaptation of the classic sci-fi anime “Science Ninja Team Gatchaman”. And recently, a Japanese program aired a few additional footage from the filming of the movie.
Tori Matsuzaka will play the role of Ken Washio, the team leader and tactical expert. Also included in the cast are Go Ayano (Kamen Rider 555, Rurouni Kenshin) as second-in-command marksman and weapons expert Jō Asakura; Ayame Goriki (Mirai Nikki, IS) as the electronics and demolitions expert Jun; Tatsuomi Hamada (Ultraman Zero, Gokaiger vs Gavan) as the youngest and reconnaissance expert Jinpei; and, Ryōhei Suzuki (Hana Kimi) as Ryū Nakanishi, the ship's pilot.
Directed by Toya Sato (Kaiji, Gokusen), with screenplay by Yūsuke Watanabe (20th Century Boys, Gantz, Bloody Monday, 2013 Dragon Ball Z film), Gatchaman premieres August 24th, 2013.
