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Eagle Riders (2)

48 Episodes
24 min each
FALL 1979

Synopsis

After Leader X is seemingly destroyed for good at the end of Gatchaman II, a fragment of him that survived grows and mutates into Z. With the head of the Egobossler family, Count Egobossler (and his two subordinates Mechandol and Kempler), Z is bent on destroying the Earth, and the Science Ninja Team, once more. In the wake of Anderson's death, Dr.Nambu has become the new head of the ISO, while the team is now confined to the Gallatown (aka "G-Town") underwater base. Engineer Kamo is introduced, and after the New GodPhoenix is destroyed early on, the team receives the new Gatchaspartan as their mecha. The Gatchaspartan has a special mode as well, called Hypershoot, that can only be utilized by Ken (with his new "Gatchafencer" sword). As the series progresses, it is learned that the radiation exposure from constant use of the Hypershoot is slowly killing Ken, and that continued use would mean death. Meanwhile, Z plans to destroy the earth with an antimatter asteroid, codenamed "Poison Apple".

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Format
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Episodes
48
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown

Episodes

48 / 48 Episodes
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Episode 1

New Dark Clouds

Weeks after the dust settles from Sosai X's destruction, a tiny fragment of the alien revives and begins to rebuild itself into Sosai Zed. Using the remains of an old shipyard, Zed builds a vast mechanical pyramid fortress and levitates it over the ocean. Meanwhile, the rest of the world quits rebuilding from the wreckage of the thwarted Solar Shift Plan and go back to what they do best: waging war. We meet Count Egobossler, successful ruler of a growing number of territories, and an aspiring megalomaniac. Egobossler meets Sosai Zed, who decides to use Egobossler's brilliant military tactics to his own advantage, and the two strike a deal. In the wake of Chief Anderson's death in Gatchaman II, Nambu is promoted to Chief Administrator of the ISO. The Kagaku Ninjatai cope with the unusual peace. Feeling useless during peacetime, Joe wallows in boredom and self pity while Nambu tries to find a way to recharge him after his near-destruction in G-II.
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Episode 2

Debut! Gatcha Spartan

Egobossler's first attack, backed up by one of Zed's giant mechs, completely startles out heroes. Ken, Jun, Jinpei and Ryu rush to the scene of the battle (leaving Joe behind to quietly expire). The mech is too powerful, and the New Godphoenix is completely trashed in the first skirmish with Egobossler. Fortunately, Chief Engineer Saburo Kamo is waiting in the wings with brand new mechs. With only one problem: the new vehicles need five operators to combine. It's up to Joe, who upon hearing the phrase, "Gallactor has returned," will crawl on his final strength to rejoin the team. TheGatchaspartan saves the day.
3
Episode 3

A Tainted Oasis
4
Episode 4

The Challenge of the Iron Commandos
5
Episode 5

Charge! The Terrible Soldiers
6
Episode 6

Burn! Gatchaman Fencer

Ken asks the same question viewers have probably been asking since the beginning: "Enough battling the little guys--why can't we meet Egobossler head on?" The Team does, but fails miserably. This episode ends in a very disturbing role reversal scene with Ken--now beyond reason--raging at a laughing Egobossler, and Joe finally having to bring all his strength into play to drag Ken back into the Gatchaspartan.
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Episode 7

Steal the Giant Iron Beast

The Kagaku Ninjatai continue their tries at direct confrontation by stealing aboard Zed's tower and facing him directly. This doesn't work either (can we say "outnumbered"?), though they do get in a few good punches.
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Episode 8

The Desperate Outlaw Squad
9
Episode 9

Fear of the Extinction Ray Gun
10
Episode 10

Danger! Gatchaman Base
11
Episode 11

The Saturn Limited Express Z-Press
12
Episode 12

The Order to Destroy the Mantle Base
13
Episode 13

Violence?! The Decisive Battle of Agrika
14
Episode 14

Destruction by Fire! Egobossler`s Palace
15
Episode 15

Hell`s Burning Ambition
16
Episode 16

A Deadly Butterfly Dances in the Dark
17
Episode 17

Horror of the Evil Smoke City
18
Episode 18

The Spectacular Crash of G-1
19
Episode 19

Don`t Touch the Super Stuff!

Mercenary scientist Professor Gordon develops an indestructible material called Neophryte and decides to sell it to the highest bidder. So he summons agents from both Gallactor (Egobossler's first officer, Kempler) and the ISO (the Gatchaman, naturally) to meet alone on a spot he specifies. Of course Kempler doesn't come alone, but much to both his and Ken's surprise, neither does Ken. While the Gallactors and the rest of the Kagaku Ninjatai take part in a snarling standoff outside, Gordon, Kempler and Ken negotiate. Kempler offers money, while Ken refuses to haggle, stating honor and decency as his reasons (and knowing as Gordon does that once he withdraws his protection, Gallactor will simply take what they want by force). Worried about his father, Gordon's son finally ends the standoff and uncovers the compound for both sides to fight over. Joe uses a bazooka loaded with Neophryte to blow a hole in the monstermech that appears at the end.
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Episode 20

Appearance! Terror of the Triple Iron Beast
21
Episode 21

Angry Joe! Fright of the Flaming Bird
22
Episode 22

Order to Blast the Satellite
23
Episode 23

The Evil of Mechaland
24
Episode 24

A Warrior`s Pride
25
Episode 25

Sky Riders from Hell

One of Egobossler's old friends and colleagues Oncain, is also the last man on Earth who knows Count Egobossler's deep, dark secrets. The Kagaku Ninjatai get to Oncain first and try to convince him to stay away from Egobossler, but the man will have nothing of it. He invites the Team to go fox-hunting and with his two children, Michael and Mary, and as they're distracted, arranges to meet with Egobossler. The inevitable showdown with Egobossler and his special Skyrider command is spectacular, but even Ken and Joe at their best can't prevent Ego from gunning down his man. Joe comes round the corner just in time as Ego shoots Oncain right before Michael and Mary's eyes (triggering a flashback where you almost see the faces of Joe's parents). In the final scene, Joe kneels down and has a little heart-to-heart talk with Michael. You don't hear what he says, only Michael's reactions.
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Episode 26

G-1 Enraged! A New Way to Kill
27
Episode 27

The Mystery of Egobossler`s Birth
28
Episode 28

Desperate Fight! Valley of Betrayal
29
Episode 29

Cruelty! The Separation of Brother and Sister
30
Episode 30

The Creeping Alien
31
Episode 31

Runaway! The Great Train Chase
32
Episode 32

Mystery of the Space Pulse
33
Episode 33

A Promise Kept
34
Episode 34

Egobossler`s Strategy
35
Episode 35

The Shadow of Death Approaches G-1
36
Episode 36

Hypershoot Crisis
37
Episode 37

Revive Gatchaman
38
Episode 38

Bracelet of Friendship
39
Episode 39

Downfall! Count Egobossler
40
Episode 40

Surprise Attack of the Mecha Waterspout
41
Episode 41

Collapse! Gatchaman Base
42
Episode 42

The Death of Chief Nambu
43
Episode 43

The Destruction of Gallatown
44
Episode 44

The Space Devil Draws Near
45
Episode 45

Threat of the Antimatter Planet
46
Episode 46

G-1 Desperate for High Power
47
Episode 47

Earth Extinction! 3 2 1
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Episode 48

Gatchaman Eternal

The Team searches for Zed in his tower, and are thrown around like playthings. When they finally meet up, they discover what happened to Egobossler: his corpse is pinned against a wall in Zed's main chamber, run through by his own sword. At this point, Joe picks up on Zed's vital signs (as Rafael had designed him to) and tracks the alien to his last refuge, where the Kagaku Ninjatai battle to destroy him... and fall. Chief Nambu's mysterious pendant (an unanalyzed device he'd instructed Kamo to give to the Team before the last battle) comes into play then, activating the Gatchaspartan and swallowing the fallen ninjas with light... The final scene is of an enormous firebird breaking free of Zed's exploding tower and flying around the Earth, leaving us to analyze the wide open ending. (Chances are high, though, that they aren't dead--they're still under contract, after all.)

Characters

Joe Asakura
Voice Actors
Isao Sasaki (japanese)

Joe Asakura

Main

Jun
Voice Actors
Kazuko Sugiyama (japanese)

Jun

Main

Jinpei
Voice Actors
Yoku Shioya (japanese)

Jinpei

Main

Ryuu Nakanishi
Voice Actors
Shingo Kanemoto (japanese)

Ryuu Nakanishi

Main

Nambu Kozaburou
Voice Actors
Tooru Oohira (japanese)

Nambu Kozaburou

Main

Staff

Tatsuo Yoshida
Tatsuo Yoshida
Original Creator
Hisayuki Toriumi
Hisayuki Toriumi
Director
Isao Sasaki
Isao Sasaki
Theme Song Performance
Hidehito Ueda
Hidehito Ueda
Episode Director
Hisayuki Toriumi
Hisayuki Toriumi
Chief Animation Director
Masahiro Murakami
Masahiro Murakami
Special Effects

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Aired Oct 06, 1979 to Aug 30, 1980
Season FALL 1979
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