Eagle Riders (2)
科学忍者隊ガッチャマンF
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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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About Eagle Riders (2)
Looking for background on Eagle Riders (2) (科学忍者隊ガッチャマンF)? This action series (1979) starts out like this. The premise: 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.
As things develop, 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).
With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Joe Asakura (Isao Sasaki) and Jun (Kazuko Sugiyama) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 48 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.
Production & Appeal
Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Isao Sasaki voicing Joe Asakura gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1979, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.
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- How long is Eagle Riders (2)?
- The series runs for 48 episodes in total, all available from the episode list here.
- Do I need to watch anything before Eagle Riders (2)?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Eagle Riders (2) still airing?
- Eagle Riders (2) is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
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