Battle of the Planets

TV Series
1978–19801978–1980
TV-Y7TV-Y7
30m

Battle of the Planets (1978)

Animation Action Adventure

A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.A five-member superhero team called G-Force fights to defend Earth and its space colonies from the threat of the planet Spectra.

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7-Zark-7as 7-Zark-7…

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Zoltaras Zoltar…

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Jasonas Jason…

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Princessas Princess…

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Markas Mark…

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Tiny Harperas Tiny Harper…

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Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…

85 episodes85 eps • 1978–1980

Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…

85 episodes85 eps • 1978–1980

Alan Oppenheimer

Additional Voicesas Additional Voices

85 episodes85 eps • 1978–1980

William Woodson

Narratoras Narrator…

85 episodes85 eps • 1978–1980

Dr. Baxteras Dr. Baxter…

4 episodes4 eps • 1978–1979

Dr. Harlanas Dr. Harlan…

3 episodes3 eps • 1978

Peruas Peru

1 episode1 ep • 1979

Gatchaman

7.8

G-Force: Guardians of Space

7.4

G-Force: Guardians of Space

Defenders of the Earth

7.1

Defenders of the Earth

Dungeons & Dragons

8.0

Dungeons & Dragons

8.4

The Herculoids

7.4

G.I. Joe

7.7

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers

7.7

The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs

8.4

Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs

Super Friends

7.3

Jabberjaw

6.0

Birdman

6.8

Zoltar and his evil minions constantly attempt to either destroy or conquer the planet Earth. His efforts in this regard are constantly battled by G-Force, a group of five teenagers with high-tech vehicles, weapons, and a thing for bird-like costumes. Each member of the defense team has incredible, cerebrionic-enhanced superpowers. These teenaged orphans have pledged their lives to defend Earth and the Federation from Zoltar, ruler of the planet Spectra. G-Force's missions are coordinated from Center Neptune on Earth by their computerized assistant, 7-Zark-7. —Afterburner <aburner@erols.com>

superhero astronomical object in title group of five superhero team outer space

Trivia
Most footage comes from an existing Japanese anime series known predominantly as "Gatchaman", but the series content was tweaked for an American audience, including a reduction in violent scenes. To offset the removed content, the character 7-Zark-7 was added and had a role that tied the altered story together.

Quotes
[opening narration]
Narrator: Battle of the Planets! G-Force, five incredible young people with superpowers! And watching over them from Centre Neptune, 7-Zark-7! Watching, warning against surprise attacks by alien galaxies from beyond space. G-Force! Fearless young orphans, protecting Earth's entire galaxy. Always five, acting as one. Dedicated! Inseparable! Invincible!

Alternate versions
The UK DVD box set of the entire series contains several alternative versions of several episodes:
'Battle of the Planets: The Movie', a 68 minute feature editing together several episodes onto one storyline: 'Attack of the Space Terrapin', 'Big Robot Gold Grab', 'Ghost Ship of Planet Mir' and the 'Invasion of Space Centre' episodes'. The G-Fore team's adventures here are all earthbound, and include scenes of violence and loss of life originally edited from the TV series. 7 Zark 7 is played by David Bret Egen instead of Alan Young.
'Mini Feature', a 40 minute short combining the 'Invasion of Space Centre' episodes. This feature includes violence and loss of life originally cut out of the TV series. It also includes an alternative character introduction separate from the TV series, and a new club version of the theme music.
The episode 'Rescue of the Astronauts', with an additional character introduction, introduction sequence and the club version of the theme music.

Connections
Edited from Gatchaman (1972)

Top review

The Best Cartoon Series Ever Made?

Battle of the Planets surely is the best cartoon series ever made. With it's hauntingly brilliant theme tune, terrific animation and superb story lines, this cartoon had it all. Originally taken from a 70's Japanese cartoon called Gatchaman, Battle of the Planets ran for an incredible 85 episodes. Who remembers these immortal words "Battle of the Planets, G-Force, 5 incredible young people with superpowers. And watching over them from Center Neptune, 7-Zark-7. Watching, warning against surprise attacks by alien galaxies from beyond space. G-Force, fearless young orphans, protecting Earth's entire galaxy, always by acting as one. Dedicated, inseparable, Invincible!" Great stuff. UK Sky Digital viewers check out the Bravo channel for regular repeats of this great show.

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3

rthornsby
Jan 2, 2001

Release date
- September 18, 1978 (United States)
Countries of origin
- Japan
- United States
Language
- English
Also known as
- G-Force
Production companies
- Gallerie International Films Ltd.
- Tatsunoko Production
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Runtime
30 minutes
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Mono
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1

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