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The Amazing 3
52 Episodes
23 min each
SUMMER 1965
Synopsis
The Amazing 3 is an Osamu Tezuka manga and a black and white anime series. It involved the adventures of three agents from outer space who were sent to Earth to determine whether the planet, a potential threat to the universe, should be destroyed. The instrument of destruction is a device resembling a large black ball with two antennae that is variously called an anti-proton bomb, a solar bomb, and a neutron bomb. Although the three agents (Captain Bokko, Nokko, and Pukko) are originally humanoid in appearance, upon arrival on Earth they take on the appearances of a rabbit (Bokko), a horse (Nokko), and a duck (Pukko) that they had captured as examples of Earth life forms. While on Earth they travel in a tire-shaped vehicle capable of enormous speeds called the Big Wheel, which can travel on both land and water (and, with modifications, through the air). The series tackles a number of issues which were surprisingly progressive for an animated cartoon of that period; particularly ecological concerns and poverty.
Action
Adventure
Comedy
Sci-Fi
Format
Unknown
Episodes
52
Per Episode
23 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
23 / 52 Episodes
1
Episode 1
Episode 1
Nuclear tests are being repeatedly performed on the earth. Taking these incidents very seriously, the "Galactic League" sends the Amazing 3 to the earth as an investigation troop. They are given orders to immediately destroy the earth if it is considered a dangerous planet that can possibly threaten peace in the galaxy. Under such orders, the Amazing 3 (Bokko, Bukko, and Nokko) embark on their mission by disguising themselves as a rabbit, horse, and a duck respectively. But the three have their escape route cut off after becoming trapped in a mountain fire. It is a tenderhearted boy named Shinichi who saves the three.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
Dr. Nolan of the dictatorial Republic of Borotania comes up with an invention that can destroy the whole world. When he discovers the truth, the dictator of the Republic urges Dr. Nolan to convert it into a device for military use. Dr. Nolan must say yes within 24 hours or he will be executed. He seeks support from Phoenix, an intelligence organization working hard for global peace. It is Shinichi`s elder brother Koichi who is dispatched to rescue him.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
One day, Koichi receives a message from a dead person. It reads; "Watch out for the right hand of Buddha and the ivy at Shangri-La." In hopes of clarifying the incomprehensible message, Koichi starts to investigate. In the meantime, Macrow learns that treasures are hidden in the Buddha`s image in Shangri-La. He tries to collect both hands of the Buddha image, which are the keys to opening the hidden door, so that he can have the treasures to himself.
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Episode 4
Episode 4
The bountiful woods in Shinichi`s neighborhood are going to be developed into a sightseeing spot. Trees are felled one after the other, depriving the animals of their habitat. A large camphor tree becomes the only place for the animals to live, but this camphor tree is about to be felled as well.
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Episode 5
Episode 5
One morning, Koichi wakes up and finds himself not in his own room at the apartment but in his old home where Shinichi and his parents live. In response to Koichi`s confusion, his parents tell him that a hydrogen bomb has hit and totally ruined Tokyo.
6
Episode 6
Episode 6
This tiny zoo used to be a fun place where children could get to know animals. But Mr. Manaita, who is very wealthy, is planning to construct a more profitable building by wrecking the zoo. He constructs high-rise buildings around the zoo that deprives it of sunlight. Shinichi and the Amazing 3 fight on behalf of the children.
7
Episode 7
Episode 7
A series of airplane and ship accidents occur. The accidents have been caused by a sudden mysterious magnetic storm. The Amazing 3 begin to investigate and discover a secret limestone cave. Inside is a magnetic weapon plant controlled by a beauty named Queen of Siva.
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Episode 8
Episode 8
A peace activist is about to be assassinated. Koichi is assigned to protect him as a bodyguard. In the meantime, Shinichi and the Amazing 3 are in the same town to see the circus. Discovering that an assassin has infiltrated the circus troop, Shinichi lets Koichi know about it.
9
Episode 9
Episode 9
Shinichi and the Amazing 3 decide to investigate an old Western-style haunted mansion. They find a girl named Misa at the mansion instead of a ghost. Misa tells them that all her family members have died because of an incurable hereditary disease, and that her days are also numbered. Misa says that she will die when the sun sets. Can the Amazing 3 do anything to save Misa?
10
Episode 10
Episode 10
People are mysteriously and frequently disappearing around the world. In the ancient ruins of Egypt, as many as thirteen people have already disappeared. The culprit behind the incidents is a rocket engineer named Kral. He has been experimenting with mummification of humans to test stiffening materials that can withstand the impact of rocket launch.
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Episode 11
Episode 11
People accuse Shinichi of cheating on a school test. Since nobody believes him no matter how much he proclaims his innocence, he gets angry and leaves home. Bokko, who has had a fight with two other people, goes along with Shinichi. Then, in the north valley, the two meet an old man who claims to have served for 30 years on a false charge.
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Episode 12
Episode 12
The kingdom of Small Show announces that it has succeeded in developing an underground rocket. When investigated, however, it turns out to be an underground missile and not a rocket. In order to verify the truth of the launch test, Koichi boards the missile and it actually launches.
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Episode 13
Episode 13
A new species of iron-eating fish are sinking ships one after the other around the world. The fish was created by Dr. Gorgon, who truly loves fish. He created the monster to attack enemies who randomly kill fish. But a certain country is planning to use the iron-eating fish for military purposes.
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Episode 14
Episode 14
A dog named Shiro is found and rescued. A year has passed since he was left behind in the South Pole, and he has survived a very difficult environment. Respecting the courage of Shiro, people plan to decorate him. But Shiro, who was abandoned for selfish reasons, has seen his friends fall one after another, and he has learned to no longer to trust human beings.
15
Episode 15
Episode 15
The Bingo Union suddenly prepares to go into action. Koichi smuggles himself into the country to try and discover the reason. There, he learns that the country is preparing for war by mistaking a failure of the military line for an attack by the neighboring country. But the line failure is later proven to be caused by a small submarine carrying the prime minister. The submarine seems to be stuck and is running out of oxygen. Koichi goes to rescue the submarine crew.
16
Episode 16
Episode 16
A man who aspires to become an intelligence agent calls himself "00X." By coincidence, 00X becomes acquainted with Koichi and begins to follow him.
17
Episode 17
Episode 17
Koichi joins the peacekeeping intelligence organization Phoenix to carry out the plans of his best friend Yamakawa. Yamakawa is killed by a death merchant named Bask in Koichi`s presence. Koichi has been actively working for Phoenix to make Yamakawa`s dream for world peace come true and take revenge on Bask. The enemy Bask appears right in front of Koichi.
18
Episode 18
Episode 18
A country named Sauzu is exposed to biological weapon attacks. Koichi finds out that the biological weapons were used under the orders of the emperor to kill the people who are against the establishment of a despotic state. Koichi moves to overthrow the emperor.
19
Episode 19
Episode 19
For the first time, Shinichi is invited to the secret headquarters of Phoenix, where his elder brother works. It is a token of his brother`s gratitude to Shinichi for always cooperating with the Amazing 3 in solving cases. But a spy has snuck into headquarters with a plan to destroy it.
20
Episode 20
Episode 20
Full of ambition to take over the world, Footler wins over to his side a big-time industrialist named Money, and starts moving to conquer the world with Money`s massive monetary support. Among the mercenaries are Claves and Giro, who are veteran soldiers and heroes. Although Koichi tells them that they are being cheated and used, the two refuse to listen to him.
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Episode 21
Episode 21
Two criminals charged for smuggling weapons break out of prison and enter a volcano where guns are being illicitly manufactured. Shinichi, who happens to be picnicking in the area, is unfortunately taken hostage by the fugitives. Koichi and the Amazing 3 rush off to the volcano to rescue Shinichi.
22
Episode 22
Episode 22
A popular singer named Shirley is worried about her missing father. She is not aware that her father has disguised himself as her manager and is staying always by her side. Her father is an ex-military man who robbed the country of its war funds when it lost the war. He has been disguising himself as her manager in order to hide from the Black Cross, which aims to recover the war funds. But the Black Cross finally reveals his identity. The Amazing 3 work hard to protect Shirley and her father from the Black Cross.
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Episode 23
Episode 23
Abuhachi, who has attacked a gold nugget transporter, falls into the river while driving his car on the run. It is impossible to salvage the car as it has sunk down into the riverbed. Abuhachi decides to let the gold nugget stay where it is for a while until the search is scaled down. But the river starts to run dry after a spell of dry weather.
Characters
Voice Actors
Yasuo Kojima (japanese)
Nokko
Main
Voice Actors
Shinsuke Chikaishi (japanese)
Pukko
Main
Voice Actors
Fuyumi Shiraishi (japanese)
Bokko
Main
Voice Actors
Kazuko Sawada (japanese)
Shinichi Hoshi
Supporting
Voice Actors
Yoshio Kaneuchi (japanese)
Kouichi Hoshi
Supporting
Voice Actors
Ryouko Sakurai (japanese)
Hoshikyoudai no Haha
Supporting
Staff
Osamu Tezuka
Original Creator
Noriyoshi Matsuura
Editing
Seiichirou Uno
Music
Kazuko Nakamura
Animation Director (eps 1-52)
Keijirou Kurokawa
Producer
Tadashi Hirose
Script (eps 38, 46, 48)
Comments
Information
Aired
Jun 05, 1965
to Jun 26, 1966
Season
SUMMER 1965
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
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