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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781566057370
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD, Full Screen, Original recording remastered, NTSC
ISBN: 156605737X
Label: Rhino Theatrical
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Rhino Theatrical
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Rhino Theatrical
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 23, 2001
Running Time: 120 minutes
Studio: Rhino Theatrical
Theatrical Release Date: September 18, 1978
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
One of the early shows that helped to build an audience for anime in America, Battle of the Planets began in Japan as Science Ninja Team Gatchaman in 1972-74. For its 1978 U.S. release, the 105 episodes were cut to 85. Much of the violence was excised and new animation, featuring the R2-D2-esque robot 7-Zark-7 and his robo-pooch 1-Rover-1, was created to bridge the gaps. Turner Broadcasting acquired the property in 1986 and recut it into 85 different episodes. The resulting G-Force included more violence, yet it wasn't shown in its entirety in the U.S. until it aired on the Cartoon Network in 1995. This release includes all three versions, enabling viewers to compare and contrast.
In episode 1, five highly trained teenagers--incongruously clad in bird suits--tackle a giant biomorphic enemy vessel. The group executes the commands of their brilliant scientist-leader in the virtually identical Gatchaman and G-Force. When they take on the bad guys, the punches, kicks, and yo-yo weapons connect forcefully; to escape, they convert their ship, the God-Phoenix, to "Firebird Mode," an avian cloud of glowing plasma. In Battle, the quintet takes orders from the dithering, Hanna-Barbera-style Zark. The hand-to-hand combat is heavily censored and the heroes somehow turn themselves into a "Fiery Phoenix." It's campy and silly, rather than exciting. Unrated; suitable for ages 10 up. --Charles Solomon
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When I came across these episodes in my public library, I was excited to relive my childhood. I loved BotP and had a big crush on Jason when I was a kid (it didn't matter that he was a cartoon character). I watched the BotP episodes and then watched the Gatchaman episodes. Wow, there was a difference! But most anime produced then and now weren't created for kids, but for young adults and adults. Robotech and Sailor Moon were both sanitized for their violent and sexual content as well before making ... Read More
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Lots of other reviews here do an excellent job covering the content of this DVD. I just wanted to mention that there is a slight technical problem with this DVD (and the rest of vols. 1-4). The English language track on the G-Force episode is virtually inaudible, which is a real disappointment and knocked the DVD down a star. I tried on two different players (Pioneer DV-626D and Playstation 2), and they both have the same trouble. I even wrote in to Rhino's technical support and they kindly exchanged ... Read More
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When I first saw this for sale I was absolutely giddy with excitement. One of the greatest shows of my childhood was now available on DVD! I got it home and popped it in and..."I don't remember it being this lame?" For what it's worth, there were some nostalgic moments. One, was finally seeing my heroes in their colorful costumes saving the day and another was hearing Key-op talk in his very funny way, "Brrrrrr-toot-toot!" But after that I thought everything else was fairly second-rate. It's amazing ... Read More
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If you like the classic anime then these are the DVDs to get. Ydo not just get Battle of the Planets version but also the Gatchaman & G-Force. ALL THREE SERIES!!!! I can't understand how anyone can complain. Definitely one of the few classic series done right the first time.
I tried to be more brief than the other long winded brief guy below. ;)
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as an avid fan of anime, i watched the original epidsodes of captian harlock,cyborg 009, space cruiser yamato (star blazers for the uninitiatied!) and gatchaman back in the day.
i was disgusted how american distribitors like sandy frank and saban (who aired gatchaman f1 as the kiddified eagle riders several years back) would butcher gatchaman from it's original content. at least carl macek allowed as much depth and violence in robotech as possibly allowed. same goes forsunbow's star blazers.
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