Tochiro Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 It's coming! And while I'm very meh about the cast, the fact that it has the same SFX director as Yamato and Returner has me fairly optimistic. Anyone who grew up with Battle of the Planets or G-force should definitely keep an eye on this! http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-11/gatchaman-gets-live-action-film-starring-tori-matsuzaka Quote
areaseven Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Shinken Red as Ken the Eagle? Count me in! Quote
Uxi Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Grew up with the Battle of the Planets and G-force as my favorite cartoon as a kid. Dipped into Gatchaman as an adult. Have high hopes for this! Quote
troyness Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 I've been waiting for this since pubity!! Please don't update the costume too much.. although I know they will Please more stunt work and quality CGI. Quote
JetJockey Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) I was kind of excited about the Imagi Gatchaman before seeing the character design. Shinji Aramaki is working on this live action version so there should be some cool things in it. If anything we should get a good Jun yo-yo toy from this show. Actually we better get one because I've wanted Jun's yo-yo for years. Yet, after watching the Speed Racer movie. I have a feeling this live action Gatchaman won't get close to that level of quality. Speed Racer is the go to guide for live action anime. Edited October 12, 2012 by JetJockey Quote
troyness Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 yeah I didn't like the Imagi character design either , after the project was shelved the footage I saw of them jumping off a building ,gliding to the street etc.. didn't look that great either (incomplete as it was) a shame as TMNT had some great CGI and action scenes. Quote
Keith Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Yet, after watching the Speed Racer movie. I have a feeling this live action Gatchaman won't get close to that level of quality. Speed Racer is the go to guide for live action anime. Strangely true, though Yamato was pretty damn good too. Quote
Black Valkyrie Posted October 13, 2012 Posted October 13, 2012 Not sure about it. If it succeeds, may they'll go through with Go Lion. Quote
JetJockey Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Strangely true, though Yamato was pretty damn good too. I haven't seen Yamato yet. Not sure about it. If it succeeds, may they'll go through with Go Lion. I think they should do a Saber Rider live action movie. It would probably be better suited for live action compared to Go Lion/Voltron. Quote
Keith Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Not sure about it. If it succeeds, may they'll go through with Go Lion. Why do a GoLion movie when Mazinger Z is so much better suited. I haven't seen Yamato. Definately worth checking out, as is The live action Cutie Honey movie. Quote
Freiflug88 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Hope they go with the original Sosai X design. The latter versions in II,III, and the OVA were hideous. BTW JetJockey is your avatar Ken's plane from the Gatchaman OVA by chance? Quote
areaseven Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 They should use the original costume designs, as they're the definitive Gatchaman. And they'd better keep the football jerseys and bell bottoms while they're at it. Quote
taksraven Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 AS LONG AS THEY STICK WITH THIS DESIGN, I WILL BE HAPPY!!!!! Quote
Astralith Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) I apologize in advance if this comes across wrong but I never pictured half that team as Asian much less all of them. I adored the series and I'd love to see it as live action but... For instance, I picture Tiny (G-force) as someone like Seth Rogen. I'm just a Westerner. What do I know. If Macross went live action and Roy Fokker and Claudia Lasalle were Asian in blonde hair dye and black face I'd still foam at the mouth for it. Edited October 16, 2012 by Astralith Quote
RD Blade Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 The all Asian cast doesn't bother me. My concern is that Japan doesn't do live action well. Quote
Beltane70 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 AS LONG AS THEY STICK WITH THIS DESIGN, I WILL BE HAPPY!!!!! Ugh, I hope not! This is the only God Phoenix that matters! Quote
areaseven Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Ugh, I hope not! This is the only God Phoenix that matters! Quoting an ugly pic is just dumb, but I agree that the original God Phoenix rules.. Edited December 20, 2012 by areaseven Quote
JetJockey Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 The OVA God Phoenix is pretty cool too. Although, the original probably is the best. I have the toy/model that was released some years back with a plastic flaming phoenix. It's really good and has small vehicles that actually fit in the phoenix. BTW JetJockey is your avatar Ken's plane from the Gatchaman OVA by chance? Yeah. I love that scene when he runs to the jet. I wanted to find something similar of Hikaru or Max (this being Macross World) but I couldn't. Quote
Tochiro Posted October 16, 2012 Author Posted October 16, 2012 I apologize in advance if this comes across wrong but I never pictured half that team as Asian much less all of them. really? Because they've been all-Asian and (unfortunately) all MALE for a while now ^^ ; Meh, the animated version of that CM was always way better though, I gotta admit. Blew me away first time I saw it played on the train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgBouGEAgrw Quote
Wasabi-san Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) . Edited January 17, 2014 by Wasabi-san Quote
ly000001 Posted October 16, 2012 Posted October 16, 2012 Original God Phoenix and costumes, please. Asian Jun...that's hot. Just don't make the live action in the same way as Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor. Ugh. More CGI please. Leave the rubber suits to Gojira/Godzilla. You don't want to see her, http://blog-imgs-45-origin.fc2.com/c/h/i/chitekizaisan/20110917-69.jpg, in rubber? Quote
taksraven Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-kJ9HeczRI You forgot the very last one where Berg Katse himself appears at the end, and he has never looked cooler or more dangerous...... Quote
reddsun1 Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 anybody else notice the uncanny resemblance that some water sports helmets by a company called Gath have to the Gatchaman gear? cosplayers, have at it! Quote
taksraven Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 anybody else notice the uncanny resemblance that some water sports helmets by a company called Gath have to the Gatchaman gear? cosplayers, have at it! With my physique I would only be good as Ryu and that helmet is simply the wrong shape. LOL! Quote
areaseven Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) With my physique I would only be good as Ryu and that helmet is simply the wrong shape. LOL! Then why quote the pic? Edited December 20, 2012 by areaseven Quote
Tochiro Posted October 17, 2012 Author Posted October 17, 2012 Oooooooooh! http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-10-16/director-hiroshi-sasagawa-hints-at-new-animated-gatchaman-film-also Quote
Gubaba Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 This is all the live-action I'll ever need... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyLp4KKgC9c Quote
areaseven Posted October 17, 2012 Posted October 17, 2012 We've actually had a live-action Gatchaman before, and it was called Choujin Sentai Jetman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjzsA3WkbTo Quote
Capt Hungry Posted October 18, 2012 Posted October 18, 2012 Well now........I suppose that this has promise. If it does get made, hopefully I'll be able to see it! For me, as others have pointed out, only the original God Phoenix will do. I too have the Unifive God Phoenix and it is gorgeous. Although, mine is now broken due to falling off of my bookcase............ Quote
Renato Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Well now........I suppose that this has promise. If it does get made, hopefully I'll be able to see it! There's no "if"... It is filming right now. Quote
EXO Posted December 20, 2012 Posted December 20, 2012 The cast looks great. Spot on. But the guys interview like pretentious emo douches... the kid and the chick are the only ones that have actual personalities. Quote
antibiotictab Posted April 7, 2013 Posted April 7, 2013 A new Gatchaman anime is also broadcast from July. "Gatchaman Crows" http://www.ntv.co.jp/GATCHAMAN_Crowds/ Well, moe characters? Quote
Tochiro Posted April 11, 2013 Author Posted April 11, 2013 Ugh... so far the costumes are looking like cheap Sentai knock-offs...And why is Jun purple instead of pink?!?!?http://www.gatchaman-movie.jp/ Quote
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