TV-Series
Description
Created by Gan Takada, Yatter-Pelican is a pelican-themed mecha debuting in the fourteenth episode of the 1977 *Yatterman* anime. Functioning as an aerial combat unit, it utilizes tire-mounted propellers for flight and terrestrial movement. Its primary offense deploys bird-themed mini-robots activated by consuming a fish-shaped Mecha-Tonic power source; these robots emerge from a compartment heralded by three trumpeting pelican figures. The mecha exhibits a loud, boastful personality, frequently shrieking its name. Later series entries reduced its prominence, though it participated in the final battle against the Doronbo gang.
The 2008 remake retains Yatter-Pelican’s aerial role but enhances its design with flexible wings and jet-propelled rockets alongside the tire propellers. Its offensive capabilities expand to include twin back turrets and a "Wing Cutter" slicing attack. Unlike the original, its mini-robots adapt thematically to combat scenarios beyond birds. The remake alters its origin: construction plans exist in the present, but technological limitations delay completion until protagonists accidentally travel to their future workshop, retrieve the operational unit, and return with it to their time.
Personality-wise, the remake amplifies its traits into high-energy arrogance, incorporating English words into speech and using the pre-flight catchphrase "Tobimasu! Tobimasu!" Initially dismissive of Yatter-Wan as obsolete, it evolves after Doronjo manipulates it during a failed solo mission. Rescued by Yatter-Wan and witnessing its battle dedication, Yatter-Pelican gains respect, subsequently calling Yatter-Wan "master" and collaborating in later episodes. It also hosts the educational segment "Go Go English" teaching children vocabulary.
Beyond television, Yatter-Pelican appears in all *Tatsunoko vs. Capcom* game versions within the Yatterman’s Workshop stage background. In the Japanese *Cross Generation of Heroes* release, it substitutes for Yatter-Wan in specific moves when Gan uses an alternate color palette. The international *Ultimate All-Stars* version integrates it exclusively into Ai Kaminari’s moveset. A live-action *Yatterman* film sequel teaser features its brief cameo.
The 2008 remake retains Yatter-Pelican’s aerial role but enhances its design with flexible wings and jet-propelled rockets alongside the tire propellers. Its offensive capabilities expand to include twin back turrets and a "Wing Cutter" slicing attack. Unlike the original, its mini-robots adapt thematically to combat scenarios beyond birds. The remake alters its origin: construction plans exist in the present, but technological limitations delay completion until protagonists accidentally travel to their future workshop, retrieve the operational unit, and return with it to their time.
Personality-wise, the remake amplifies its traits into high-energy arrogance, incorporating English words into speech and using the pre-flight catchphrase "Tobimasu! Tobimasu!" Initially dismissive of Yatter-Wan as obsolete, it evolves after Doronjo manipulates it during a failed solo mission. Rescued by Yatter-Wan and witnessing its battle dedication, Yatter-Pelican gains respect, subsequently calling Yatter-Wan "master" and collaborating in later episodes. It also hosts the educational segment "Go Go English" teaching children vocabulary.
Beyond television, Yatter-Pelican appears in all *Tatsunoko vs. Capcom* game versions within the Yatterman’s Workshop stage background. In the Japanese *Cross Generation of Heroes* release, it substitutes for Yatter-Wan in specific moves when Gan uses an alternate color palette. The international *Ultimate All-Stars* version integrates it exclusively into Ai Kaminari’s moveset. A live-action *Yatterman* film sequel teaser features its brief cameo.