Gatchaman Crowds English Sub & Dub

About Gatchaman Crowds

If you are hunting for a new action series, Gatchaman Crowds (ガッチャマン クラウズ) deserves a look (2013). The setup goes like this. The setup: The story is set in Japan in the early summer of 2015. 180,000 people live in Tachikawa Town, the "second metropolis" of the Tokyo area.

Also worth knowing: Among them are "Gatchaman"—warriors who struggle in special reinforced suits powered by "NOTE," the manifestation of special spiritual gifts in living beings. A council has scouted a group of individuals with latent powers to protect Earth from alien criminals. In recent years, the council has assigned Gatchaman warriors to deal with the mysterious entity known as "MESS."

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Berg Katze (Mamoru Miyano) and Hajime Ichinose (Maaya Uchida) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tatsunoko Production, which means the visual identity of Gatchaman Crowds follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.0/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Mamoru Miyano as Berg Katze, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.