Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Five orphans. A brilliant scientist. One very diabolical hermaphrodite.
1972 saw the arrival of Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman in Japan. It's three seasons chronicles the efforts of Ken, Joe, Jun, Jinpei and Ryu as they battle a cunning alien who aims to dominate planet Earth. Adopted by the innovative Dr. Nambu, the Ninja Team is trained in an avant-garde technology to be the frontline against Berg Katse and his colossal mechanical beasts. Join the team in their fiery ship the Pheonix as they dedicate themselves to restoring a world gone dark.
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