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.
Cast
- Docchirake-Mecha
- Nageki-buta
- Yakan
- Yatta-Dragon
- Fortune Telling Mama-San
- Laughing Duckling
- Do-Re-Mi-Fa-O-Ta-Ma
- Female Student Mecha
- Do-jo
- Gyakusa-Kaba
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Staff
- Chief Director · Hiroshi Sasagawa
- Series Composition · Natsuko Takahashi
- Screenplay · Satoru Akahori
- Screenplay · Mamiko Ikeda
- Screenplay · Natsuko Takahashi
- Screenplay · Junki Takegami
- Screenplay · Masakazu Hishida
- Screenplay · Miharu Hirami
- Screenplay · Masaya Honda
- Screenplay · Masahiro Okubo
- Screenplay · Daisuke Watanabe
- Screenplay · Deko Akao
- Screenplay · Yoichi Kato
- Storyboard · Kazuo Yamazaki
- Storyboard · Masao Ookubo
- Storyboard · Umanosuke Iida
- Storyboard · Kiyoshi Egami
- Storyboard · Yukihiro Shino
- Storyboard · Yukio Suzuki
- Storyboard · Hiroshi Ishiodori
- Storyboard · Hideaki Oba
- Storyboard · Masakazu Hishida
- Storyboard · Yukio Nishimoto
- Storyboard · Masashi Abe
- Storyboard · Yoriyasu Kogawa
- Storyboard · Kazuhito Kikuchi
- Storyboard · Kou Matsuzono
- Storyboard · Akira Shigino
- Storyboard · Masato Sato
- Storyboard · Masafumi Sato
- Storyboard · Saburo Hashimoto
- Storyboard · Itaru Saito
- Storyboard · Shinji Ishihira
- Storyboard · Masato Tamagawa
- Storyboard · Noriyuki Nakamura
- Storyboard · Kouhei Hatano
- Storyboard · Mamoru Enomoto
- Storyboard · Kiyotaka Suzuki
- Storyboard · Teruo Sato
- Episode Director · Kazuo Yamazaki
- Episode Director · Masao Ookubo
- Episode Director · Osamu Tsuruyama
- Episode Director · Shin Matsuo
- Episode Director · Yukihiro Shino
- Episode Director · Hideaki Oba
- Episode Director · Masakazu Hishida
- Episode Director · Yukio Nishimoto
- Episode Director · Kou Matsuzono
- Episode Director · Masato Sato
- Episode Director · Masafumi Sato
- Episode Director · Toyoaki Nakajima
- Episode Director · Hayato Goda
- Episode Director · Masato Tamagawa
- Episode Director · Rokou Ogiwara
- Episode Director · Kiichi Suzuno
- Episode Director · Kouhei Hatano
- Episode Director · Yoshinobu Tokumoto
- Episode Director · Kaoru Yabana
- Episode Director · Mamoru Enomoto
- Episode Director · Hironobu Aoyagi
- Episode Director · Minoru Yamaoka
- Episode Director · Naoki Horiuchi
- Episode Director · Kiyotaka Suzuki
- Episode Director · Yoshihiro Yanagiya
- Episode Director · Kōsuke Kobayashi
- Episode Director · Teruo Sato
- Music · Masayuki Yamamoto
- Music · Masaaki Jinbo
- Original creator · Tatsuo Yoshida
- Character Design · Futago Kamikita
- Art Director · Mitsuki Nakamura
- Animation Director · Tadakazu Iguchi
- Animation Director · Keisuke Watabe
- Animation Director · Hiroyoshi Iida
- Animation Director · Atsuo Tobe
- Animation Director · Akira Amemiya
- Mechanical design · Kunio Okawara
- Sound Director · Katsunori Shimizu
- Producer · Koji Nagai
Production
- Animation Production · Tatsunoko Production
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Anime overview
Music
Opening
- 1-10“"Yatterman's Song"” - Saemon Onyakichi
- 11-17“"Yatterman's Song"” - ET-KING
- ?“"Yatterman's Song"” - Yuki Nishio
- ?“"Yatterman's Song Enka Verson"” - Yuki Nishio (ep 22)
- 29-35“"Yatterman's Song"” - Nakano-Bujo Sisters
- 36-59“"Yatterman's Song"” - Toshihiko Takamizawa
- ?“"Yatterman's Song"” - Masayuki Yamamoto (ep 60)
Ending
- 1-10“"diverge"” - mihimaru GT
- 11-17“"Kaiki Shitsushoku"” - Jureppusu
- 18-24“"Rensoukyoku"” - Manami Kurose
- 25-28“"Now"” - ET-KING
- 36-48“"Katsunda"” - Nakano-Bujo Sisters
- 49-60“"Zero Kara Hajimeru Sutori"” - Wakaba
- ?“"Tensai Dorobo '08"” - Noriko Ohara, Jouji Yanami and Kazuya Tatekabe (ep 60)


