2008年冬アニメ
ヤッターマン
タツノコプロ（読売テレビ制作）
コメディロボットアクション
2008年1月14日〜2009年9月27日（全60話）
Yatterman is a TV anime remake of Tatsunoko Production's original 1977 Time Bokan series, reimagined for the 21st century. It aired on the Nippon TV network (produced by Yomiuri TV) for 60 episodes from January 14, 2008 to September 27, 2009. The story follows Gan-chan, a mechanically gifted boy, and his level-headed girlfriend Ai-chan, who pilot the dog-shaped robot Yatter Wan and transform into the heroic Yatterman to stop the villainous Doronbo Gang (Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzler) — servants of the thieving god Dokurobei — from collecting the wish-granting Dokuro Rings scattered across the world. Though a remake, the story has no direct continuity with the original, delivering breezy globe-trotting slapstick comedy in every episode.
📝 Highlights
👥 Characters
💫 Foreshadowing & Quotes
❓ FAQ
🌟 Featured Comments
📝 Highlights & Appeal Light spoilers
01① The first-ever remake in the Time Bokan series
Thirty years after the original 1977 Yatterman, this remake reimagined the classic with modern production values and sensibilities — the franchise's first-ever remake.
02② The race for the wish-granting Dokuro Rings
Yatterman and the Doronbo Gang battle across the globe every episode over the Dokuro Rings, mysterious rings that grant any wish once enough are collected.
03③ The lovably wicked Doronbo Gang
Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzler make an endearing trio of comic villains — their never-give-up attitude even in defeat has been loved across generations.
04④ Gan-chan & Ai-chan's perfect teamwork
The breezy back-and-forth between happy-go-lucky Gan-chan and dependable Ai-chan as they transform into Yatterman together is a huge part of the show's charm.
05⑤ A parade of Yatter Mecha led by the dog-shaped Yatter Wan
Starting with the signature Yatter Wan, a new Yatter Mecha debuts almost every episode, transforming and combining to deliver a satisfying beatdown of the enemy mecha.
06⑥ A lineup of star guest voices
Celebrities and later live-action film cast members made guest appearances throughout the run, adding to the show's buzz.
07⑦ Fresh theme songs every cour
The opening kicked off with a cover of the original 'Yatterman no Uta,' while a rotating lineup of high-profile artists including mihimaru GT handled the ending theme each cour.
08⑧ A media mix that spun off into film and sequel anime
Riding the show's popularity, a live-action film adaptation released in 2009, and a spiritual sequel series, Yatterman Night, followed in 2015.
💡 Key Points & Predictions Some spoilers
As the setting and guest characters change episode to episode, the escalating battles between the Doronbo Gang and Yatterman only intensify. Keep an eye on what happens if every wish-granting Dokuro Ring is ever gathered.
🧾 Story So Far Contains spoilers
Mechanically gifted Gan-chan and his partner Ai-chan complete their dog-shaped robot Yatter Wan and begin their activities as the hero duo Yatterman. Meanwhile, the Doronbo Gang, under orders from the thieving god Dokurobei, rampages across the world in search of the wish-granting Dokuro Rings, kicking off their ongoing clashes with Yatterman.
✅ Recommended Viewing Points
A quintessential hero anime packed with fast-paced slapstick comedy and the strangely endearing charm of the villainous-yet-lovable Doronbo Gang — perfect for parents and kids to enjoy together, whether you grew up with the original or are discovering it for the first time.
👀 Trivia & Fun Facts
This was the first entry in the Time Bokan franchise to air without "Time Bokan Series" attached to its title. The opening theme "Yatterman no Uta" reuses the same lyrics and composition by Masayuki Yamamoto as the 1977 original, covered to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Gan-chan (Yatterman No. 1) CV: Hiroyuki Yoshino
A cheerful, mechanically gifted boy who transforms into Yatterman alongside Ai-chan, piloting Yatter Wan across the globe.
Ai-chan (Yatterman No. 2) CV: Shizuka Ito
Gan-chan's dependable partner, who becomes Yatterman No. 2, keeping the team grounded and occasionally scolding Gan-chan along the way.
Doronjo CV: Noriko Ohara
The glamorous, proud leader of the Doronbo Gang, whose schemes almost always end in a comical explosion — but her tenacity makes her impossible to hate.
Boyacky CV: Joji Yanami
The Doronbo Gang's inventor, who builds counter-mecha to face the Yatter Mecha — but his gadgets have a habit of malfunctioning at the worst moment.
Tonzler CV: Kazuya Tatekabe
The Doronbo Gang's brawny member, whose simple, good-natured personality often puts him in the role of straight man between Doronjo and Boyacky.
Dokurobei CV: Jumpei Takiguchi
A mysterious being who calls himself the god of thieves, ordering the Doronbo Gang to collect Dokuro Rings and mercilessly punishing them when they fail.
Omocchama CV: Chiaki Takahashi
A mysterious alien boy who supports Gan-chan and Ai-chan, positioned as a counterpart to Dokurobei within the story.
Yatter Wan CV: Koichi Yamadera
The signature dog-shaped mecha built by Gan-chan and Ai-chan, which transforms and combines with other Yatter Mecha to battle the Doronbo Gang's machines.
💫 Unresolved Foreshadowing Contains spoilers
- The setting that gathering every Dokuro Ring grants any wish serves as the series' overarching goal throughout.
- The true nature of Omocchama, who appears as a counterpart to Dokurobei, is another point worth watching.
- Keep an eye on how the ever-growing lineup of Yatter Mecha continues to evolve with each new episode.
💌 Predicted Viral Quotes for Next Season
"Time for punishment!" — Doronjo's signature line shouted whenever the gang's scheme blows up in their faces, one of the series' most iconic catchphrases.
"Let's go, Yatter Wan!" — Ai-chan's rallying cry to Yatter Wan after transforming.
"The Doronbo Gang has arrived!" — the trio's classic self-introduction line.
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