Description
"Yatterman" is a comedic action-adventure anime that revolves around the heroic duo, Gan-chan and Ai-chan, who form the Yatterman team. They are dedicated to fighting crime and protecting the innocent from the mischievous Doronbo Gang, a trio of bumbling villains consisting of Boyacky, Tonzra, and Doronjo. The Doronbo Gang is constantly scheming to steal valuable artifacts and treasures, often using elaborate and absurdly designed mecha to carry out their plans. Despite their persistent efforts, the gang’s plans are consistently thwarted by the Yatterman team, who employ their own advanced technology and teamwork to save the day.
The narrative is episodic, with each episode typically featuring a new scheme by the Doronbo Gang, followed by the Yatterman team’s intervention. The Yatterman team operates from their high-tech base, Yatter Kingdom, where they develop gadgets and vehicles to combat the villains. Their primary weapon is the Yatter-Wan, a robotic dog that transforms into a powerful mecha. The Doronbo Gang, on the other hand, relies on their leader Doronjo’s cunning, Boyacky’s mechanical skills, and Tonzra’s brute strength, though their plans are often undermined by their own incompetence and infighting.
The dynamic between the Yatterman team and the Doronbo Gang is central to the series, blending slapstick humor with action-packed confrontations. The Yatterman team’s unwavering sense of justice contrasts with the Doronbo Gang’s selfish motives, creating a classic hero-villain rivalry. Despite their antagonistic relationship, there are moments of mutual respect and even comedic camaraderie between the two groups. The series also features recurring themes of perseverance, teamwork, and the triumph of good over evil, all presented in a lighthearted and entertaining manner.
The characters are designed with distinct personalities and visual traits. Gan-chan is the brave and determined leader of the Yatterman team, while Ai-chan is intelligent and resourceful, often devising strategies to outsmart the villains. Doronjo, the leader of the Doronbo Gang, is charismatic and manipulative, often using her charm to further her schemes. Boyacky and Tonzra provide comic relief with their exaggerated personalities and frequent blunders. The series’ tone is consistently upbeat, with a focus on humor and action, making it accessible to a wide audience.
"Yatterman" combines elements of science fiction, comedy, and adventure, creating a fast-paced and engaging narrative. Its episodic structure allows for a variety of creative scenarios, while the recurring characters and their interactions provide continuity and depth. The series is a modern reimagining of the classic 1977 "Yatterman" anime, retaining its core themes and characters while updating the animation and storytelling for a contemporary audience.
The narrative is episodic, with each episode typically featuring a new scheme by the Doronbo Gang, followed by the Yatterman team’s intervention. The Yatterman team operates from their high-tech base, Yatter Kingdom, where they develop gadgets and vehicles to combat the villains. Their primary weapon is the Yatter-Wan, a robotic dog that transforms into a powerful mecha. The Doronbo Gang, on the other hand, relies on their leader Doronjo’s cunning, Boyacky’s mechanical skills, and Tonzra’s brute strength, though their plans are often undermined by their own incompetence and infighting.
The dynamic between the Yatterman team and the Doronbo Gang is central to the series, blending slapstick humor with action-packed confrontations. The Yatterman team’s unwavering sense of justice contrasts with the Doronbo Gang’s selfish motives, creating a classic hero-villain rivalry. Despite their antagonistic relationship, there are moments of mutual respect and even comedic camaraderie between the two groups. The series also features recurring themes of perseverance, teamwork, and the triumph of good over evil, all presented in a lighthearted and entertaining manner.
The characters are designed with distinct personalities and visual traits. Gan-chan is the brave and determined leader of the Yatterman team, while Ai-chan is intelligent and resourceful, often devising strategies to outsmart the villains. Doronjo, the leader of the Doronbo Gang, is charismatic and manipulative, often using her charm to further her schemes. Boyacky and Tonzra provide comic relief with their exaggerated personalities and frequent blunders. The series’ tone is consistently upbeat, with a focus on humor and action, making it accessible to a wide audience.
"Yatterman" combines elements of science fiction, comedy, and adventure, creating a fast-paced and engaging narrative. Its episodic structure allows for a variety of creative scenarios, while the recurring characters and their interactions provide continuity and depth. The series is a modern reimagining of the classic 1977 "Yatterman" anime, retaining its core themes and characters while updating the animation and storytelling for a contemporary audience.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Yatterman is Born
2The Deciding Takoyaki King of Naniwa, Dakoron
3Get the Bacademy Award, Dakoron
4Sapporo Snow Festival Showdown
5The Prince's Chocolate Castle
6Fashion in the Capital of Flowers!
7Celeb Sisters Have It Rough Too!
8Infiltrate Odaiba TV!
9The Curse of Otankaamen!
10Tiger Drama Atsuhime!
11Dorojo-sama's Coming of Age!
12Omocchama In a Pinch!
13The Charisma of Dangling Duck!
14Yatter Pelican Arrives!
15The Yattermecha Have a Falling Out?!
16Great Work Searching for the Great Sky!
17A Treasure is Priceless!
18The Sun Sets on OldDaysTown!
19Camping on a Desert Island!
20Toll at the Edge of a Cliff!
21Fired-Up Hotter's Magical Treasure!
22All in a Day's Work for a Local Hero!
23Discovery of the Crystal Skull!
24A USA Election is a Fight to the Finish!
25Yatter Goosefish Arrives!
49The Milky Way which depends on the desert
50The Name also becomes Yatterdragon!
Cast
- Vincent Gutierrez
- Female Student Mecha
- Do-jo
- Grace Cornel
- Yakan
- Yatta-Dragon
- Vincent Gutierrez
- Do-Re-Mi-Fa-O-Ta-Ma
- Fortune Telling Mama-San
- Laughing Duckling
- Gyakusa-Kaba
- Grace Cornel
- Yatterman No. 1
- Docchirake-Mecha
- Nageki-buta
- Vincent Gutierrez
Comment(s)
Staff
- Chief Director
- ScreenplayMamiko IkedaNatsuko TakahashiJunki TakegamiMasakazu HishidaMiharu HiramiMasaya HondaMasahiro OkuboDaisuke WatanabeDeko AkaoYoichi Kato
- Episode DirectorKazuo YamazakiOsamu TsuruyamaShin MatsuoYukihiro ShinoMasakazu HishidaYukio NishimotoToyoaki NakajimaHayato GodaMasato TamagawaKiichi SuzunoYoshinobu TokumotoKaoru YabanaMamoru EnomotoHironobu AoyagiMinoru YamaokaNaoki HoriuchiKiyotaka SuzukiYoshihiro YanagiyaKōsuke KobayashiTeruo SatoMasao ŌkuboHideaki ŌbaHiroshi MatsuzonoMasato SatōMasafumi SatōRokō OgiwaraKōhei Hatano
- Original creator
- Art Director
- Sound DirectorKatsunori Shimizu
- Mechanical designKunio Ōkawara
- Series CompositionNatsuko Takahashi
- StoryboardKazuo YamazakiUmanosuke IidaKiyoshi EgamiYukihiro ShinoYukio SuzukiHiroshi IshiodoriMasakazu HishidaYukio NishimotoMasashi AbeYoriyasu KogawaKazuhito KikuchiAkira ShiginoShinji IshihiraMasato TamagawaNoriyuki NakamuraMamoru EnomotoKiyotaka SuzukiTeruo SatoMasao ŌkuboHideaki ŌbaHiroshi MatsuzonoMasato SatōMasafumi SatōSaburō HashimotoItaru SaitōKōhei Hatano
- MusicMasayuki YamamotoMasaaki Jinbo
- Character DesignFutago Kamikita
- Animation DirectorTadakazu IguchiKeisuke WatabeHiroyoshi IidaAtsuo TobeAkira Amemiya
- ProducerKoji Nagai
Production
- Animation ProductionTatsunoko Production
Relations
Music
Opening
Ep. 1-10
“Yatterman's Song”
Ep. 11-17
“Yatterman's Song”
Ep. 18-21, 23-28
“Yatterman's Song”
“Yatterman's Song Enka Verson”
Ep. 29-35
“Yatterman's Song”
Ep. 36-59
“Yatterman's Song”
“Yatterman's Song”
Ending
Ep. 1-10
“diverge”
Ep. 11-17
“Kaiki Shitsushoku”
Ep. 18-24
“Rensoukyoku”
Ep. 25-28
“Now”
Ep. 36-48
“Katsunda”
Ep. 49-60
“Zero Kara Hajimeru Sutori”
“Tensai Dorobo '08”


