Whilst Japanese by origin, Gatchaman borrows a lot more from US superheroes to the degree that a live action film shouldn't be as butchered as some other Japanese properties that are heavily reliant on their nation for characters and plot that don't work outside anime. Since it also takes itself rather seriously given the heavy subject matter often dealt with, they don't have to worry about humour and quirkyness not translating from ink drawings to live performances too.

Well if live action isn't your style, you may be happier to hear that someone has recently uploaded subbed versions of Gatchaman II and Gatchaman Fighter to Youtube. They've been on there for a while without subs but if like me, you're not particularly familiar with the lingo, these could suit you better.

The announcement was made back at the end of last year, so you might already know but I only came across it recently, but I see the live action Gatchaman film is finally going to happen and be released this summer in Japan after previous movie attempts have failed. I saw some clips from it the other day but there were no shots of them in uniform sadly. Still not long to go if everything remains on track.

Oh, and if you did know, why didn't you tell me

Make bubbles, not war!

Wow, my birthday is on the same day as yours!

AWESOME!

Happy birthday!

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Just confirming whether you're down for my mafia or not you've posted but didn't actually say you're in

Thanks a Xenoblade-bundle!

You have a nice holiday too and enjoy Little King's Story and post your love for it in its thread from time to time!

I know Porto is far to the north though....

I'm going on holiday with my dad and sis come August to Estoril.

Any chance we could meet? We are after all, best of friends