Frequently Asked Questions: FAQ
Stuff You Wanna Know Now
Media
- In which episode did (whatever) happen?
- Where can I get Gatch/BOTP/G-Force/Eagle Riders merchandise (e.g. toys, t-shirts)?
- Where can I meet other Gatchamaniacs?
- Where can I get Gatchaman/BOTP/G-Force episodes?
- Could you make me tapes of Gatch/BOTP/G-Force/Eagle Riders?
- Where can I find/share Gatch/BOTP/G-Force fan fiction and/or fan art?
Terminology
- What does OAV mean?
- I used to watch a show called G-Force, but the names seem all wrong.
- I used to watch a show called G-Force, but on your page it was called Battle of the Planets.
Media
Q. In what episode did _____ happen?
A: There are several great resources out there to help you determine in which episode something happened: Veronika's Gatchaman I and II episode summaries, Alara Rogers' Gatchaman I and II synopses, and G-Force: Animated
- Alara Rogers' Gatchaguru Site
- The Gatchaguru's Gatchaman Scripts
- The Gatchaguru's Gatch I & II Synopses
- Trudy Barth's Battle of the Planets/Strijd der Planeten
- Julieanne's Battle of the Planets Universe
Q: Where can I get Gatchaman/BOTP/G-Force episodes?
A: Gatchaman and BOTP have gotten much easier to find over the past few years. Check the Stuff part of my site for links!
Q: Where can I find out about Gatch/BOTP/G-Force merchandise?
A: Lots of places! Check the Stuff part of my site for plenty of links!
Q: Where can I get meet other Gatchaman/BOTP/G-Force fans?
A: There's a Gatchacon at the San Diego ComiCon each year! A good place to gather information is the BotP Group on Yahoo. There are also lots of great online Gatch/BotP/G-Force/Eagle Riders communities including:
Q: Could you make me copies of Gatch/BOTP/G-Force/Eagle Riders?
A: Sorry, I don't make copies for people. Fortunately, there are so many resources these days that with some patience you should be able to find what you're looking for elsewhere, either commercially or from other fans.
Q: Where can I share my own or find others' Gatch/BOTP/G-Force fanfic and/or fanart?
A: Try the amazing GatchFanFic, which also has a fanart section and is THE Gatch/BotP/G-Force/ER archive. You can also check out fanfiction.net, the BotP Group on Yahoo, and Gatchamania. Still want more? Try these sites
- DeviantArt has both professional and fan art: Gatchaman, BotP, and Fuerza G
- Gatchaman FanArt Archive on the Gatchaman Fanfic Archive
- Gatchamania (fanfic, fanart, and discussions of all kinds)
- Miya's Loft (Emby Quinn's Art)
- Utoland Chronicle (primarily in Japanese, has a nice fanart gallery)
- Sayuri Washio's Fan Art Gallery (be sure to check out the amazing Phantom G's stuff)
Terminology
Q: What does OAV/OVA mean?
A: Original Animated Video or Original Video Animation. It's comparable to direct-to-video in the US, which means that a movie never goes to a theater, it goes straight into video format. (I stubbornly continue to use OAV because OVA gives me the giggles. If you can't figure out why, look ova up in a dictionary.)
Q: I'm confused. I used to watch a show called G-Force, but the names seem all wrong. OR I used to watch a show called G-Force, but on your page it was called Battle of the Planets.
A: Battle of the Planets was the show that aired in the late 70's and early to mid-80's with the character names of Mark, Jason, Tiny, Keyop, and Princess. To my knowledge, most kids just called it G-Force, since that's what the team was called. When Turner Entertainment released G-Force: Guardians of Space in the mid to late 80's, it produced a lot of confusion over which show was which.