Synopsis
Facing the dual crises of depleting natural resources and worsening pollution, the International Scientific Organization (ISO) is founded to tackle environmental problems worldwide. Yet the criminal syndicate Gallactor, commanded from afar by the alien Generalissimo X and directed on Earth by the masked villain Berg Katse, plots to take over the ISO as part of a plan for global conquest. To counter Gallactor and its legions of robotic monsters, Dr. Nambu of the ISO creates a strike team called Gatchaman—the Science Commandos. Armed with cutting-edge technology and uniforms modeled after birds, the Gatchaman Squad is ready to confront Gallactor's dangers wherever they appear. The team consists of Ken, the Eagle, who serves as the group's knowledgeable leader; Joe, the Condor, whose decisions can sometimes be rash; Jun, the Swan, noted for her beauty; Jinpei, the Swallow, a spirited youngster; and Ryu, the Horned Owl, renowned for his raw strength. Each member wields specialized scientific weapons, but their most formidable asset is the Phoenix, a versatile flying machine capable of transforming into a blazing arrow that can pierce even the most resilient foes. GATCHAMAN is a story packed with thrilling action and mounting tension, as Ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei, and Ryu remain ever alert to thwart each fresh scheme Gallactor devises in its bid to dominate the world.
