Time Bokan Series: Yatterman English Sub & Dub

About Time Bokan Series: Yatterman

Time Bokan Series: Yatterman (タイムボカンシリーズ ヤッターマン) blends adventure and comedy by Tatsunoko Production (1977). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: Fragments of an enigmatic stone known as the Skull Stone are scattered across the globe. Once all four pieces are assembled, the location to the realm's largest deposit of gold will be revealed.

Further in, the villainous Doronbo Gang are searching for the Skull Stone. Standing in their way are Gan and Ai who become the masked heroes Yatterman-1 and Yatterman-2. The two are aided in their adventures by a large mechanical dog Yatterwan.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Gan Takada (Yoshiko Oota) and Ai Kaminari (Mari Okamoto) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. At 108 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Tatsunoko Production, so the studio's house style defines how Time Bokan Series: Yatterman looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on adventure, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Yoshiko Oota voicing Gan Takada gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1977, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.