Tatsunoko remade the original Casshern, completely revamping the story, and it was released between fall 2008-spring 2009, called Casshern Sins and totalling 24 episodes. OMFG. I cannot tell you how great this anime is. There are simply no words in the English language to describe it. If it were a novel, the themes it explores would have it included on a ton of university reading lists: philosophy, ethics and morality, religion, biology, robotics... It is sad and tragic and extremely heavy. This is a purely adult anime. Everyone in the cast, in his or her own way, is a tragic hero, struggling in a tragic world. It's absolutely heart-wrenching to watch, because once you realize what Casshern truly symbolizes, you want him to succeed in his mission, though you really shouldn't because it is contrary to basic human nature (this may not make sense, but if you see it, it will). If you loved Joe as that tragic, angsty hero desperate for a meaning and purpose to life, you'll eat Casshern alive (too late, I saw him first!). If you love a story with lots of character development and episodes of amazing poignancy, you can't miss this anime. It truly is one of my favorites. Now go watch it! Katse

I must watch this series! I so liked the original Casshern that I surely cannot miss this remake! I had the occasion to watch the movie "Casshern" though! It was so complicated and heavy that I have to rewatch it to understand it fully! Does this new series reflect the original aspect of the original one?

You've piqued my curiosity, Katse! I want to see it now!

gatchamarie--instead of Casshern battling Braiking Boss, like in the original, in this version he is actual a subordinate to Braiking Boss. Braiking Boss has ordered him to assassinate the savior of mankind, thus dooming the Earth. The anime starts with Casshern suddenly appearing, but having no memory of what has happened. Springie--get yourself a bittorrent client and head over to a bittorrent tracker (like http://www.mininova.org) and start downloading! You'll need 8 gigs of space on your harddrive for it to fit. I want everyone to watch this anime! I need other people to share it's wonderfulness with! Katse

Hi all! If you liked Casshern Sins, I'd recommend that you check out Tekkaman Blade. It has a similar darker edge to it, and I enjoyed it quite a bit when it was first airing. Unlike Casshern Sins, Tekkaman Blade has been released commercially here in the States, and can be easily ordered through places like Amazon.com. James

It sure sounds interesting, though I think I'd have to watch it on the BF's (newer and more powerful) computer... Or make myself wait a year. "FUNimation Entertainment will release the first season of the series in two 12 episode sets fall 2010 http://www.funimation.com/casshernsins/

Originally posted by Berg Katse gatchamarie--instead of Casshern battling Braiking Boss, like in the original, in this version he is actual a subordinate to Braiking Boss. Braiking Boss has ordered him to assassinate the savior of mankind, thus dooming the Earth. The anime starts with Casshern suddenly appearing, but having no memory of what has happened. Katse

That sounds quite interesting and certainly is a twist to the original story!

I've only seen the first 6 or so episodes fansubbed . It's definitely an interesting series (I'm kicking myself for dropping it so fast), but I'll be checking it out when Funi releases the official DVDs.

I quite liked the movie in a nasty sort of way. (its basicaly an excuse to beat a pathetic resurrected guy bloody.) The OAVs did nothing for me, they were too unintentionaly funny.

Katse ... finally, thanks to you, I've managed to watch the whole series of Casshern Sins (with Italian subs) which has intrigued me from the very beginning. AWESOME! You were right ... the story has nothing to do with the original Casshern and OMG if it's bloody tragic and heavy, literally! You were also right in saying that it covers a lot of ethical, philosophical, religious, and an endless list of other aspects! My mind keeps whirling around even after I've seen it, asking a lot of whys, hows and whats! Even as you read along the lines, the characters' spoken words urge you to ponder upon them, associating them with the real life problems, struggles and phobias that all of us human beings have to endure in our own present and modern world! IMO, all the focus is on one question which I think we all ask ourselves and are continuously on the quest of finding an answer to it ... "Why do I exist and what's my purpose in this world?!" ... everyone needs to play a significant part on Earth. Well, all in all, it was a lovely experience ... one of the best anime I've watched, from its art to its story. My heart has kept contracting all the way through the whole series but I so wished for a much more happy ending!

Ooh, sounds great! I definitely want to watch this, though I might wait till in comes out on DVD this fall.

I've been interested in other Tatsunoko productions from playing TvsC so I'll probably check this out.

If you do have the opportunity to watch Casshern Sins, LB and John, I urge you to do so! You won't regret it for sure! Although the plot differs from the original Casshern, the new series has a strong story that supports it, using most of the original characters while, at the same time, attributing different purposes from those we know to them. Now I'm quite happy that I haven't followed the temptation of describing the whole story ... I would have spoiled the fun which you would surely want to discover yourself!

Originally posted by gatchamarie Now I'm quite happy that I haven't followed the temptation of describing the whole story ... I would have spoiled the fun which you would surely want to discover yourself!

I know very little about the original Casshern, so I'd be watching Casshern Sins with no preconceived notions. I agree that a series has more impact if you don't know what's coming and are surprised by dramatic occurrences and plot twists!

I'm new to the character as well. I might wait for the DVDs though. I know this is an anime faux paus, but I prefer to watch my anime dubbed in English.

Originally posted by JohngPR I know this is an anime faux paus, but I prefer to watch my anime dubbed in English.

As do many of us here. In the case of Gatchaman, I watch with dub and subs, but there I'm a lot more interested in the subs' more precise and literal translation and in the original actors' voices. All other anime, I pretty much listen only to the English dub.

I prefer watching anime which are English or Italian dubbed in order to have the opportunity to focus more on the scenes and the characters' facial expressions while listening to the conversations instead of keeping my eyes going up and down to take both intakes. But, honestly, I also fascinate myself listening to the original Japanese dialogue, with all the expressions, and then try to match it with the language in which the subtitles are written! I find it gives the anime that tinge of originality, charm and drama!

I just realized today that Carl Macek directed an english dub of one version of Casshan/Casshern. I'll have to check that out!

Hi all! He worked on the English dub of the 4-volume Casshan OAV series that was produced in the latter part of 1993 and early 1994. James

Funnily enough - on Thursday night at about 11pm the live action Casshan movie was shown on television here. Unfortunately I had to go to bed before then because Friday meant work. Just found Casshern Sins on Quickflix rental. After I finish the rest of the Wolf Rain series, I gues that's next!!

Just go for it, Maddy! You won't be disappointed!

Casshern Sins is on Hulu. Sub only. Just saw the first episode.

Originally posted by tatsunokofan Hi all! If you liked Casshern Sins, I'd recommend that you check out Tekkaman Blade. It has a similar darker edge to it, and I enjoyed it quite a bit when it was first airing. Unlike Casshern Sins, Tekkaman Blade has been released commercially here in the States, and can be easily ordered through places like Amazon.com. James

I just started watching this on you tube and am really enjoying it so far. I watched the first ep of Casshern Sins on you tube as well as with my pathetic satellite broadband I am unable to download much so it is a pity there there arent any other english subbed eps on there. Looks like I might have to buy the dvds the artwork is very lovely to look at.

Good luck, Palynerd! I really wish you could be able to watch all the episodes of Casshern Sins as I'm sure you won't regret it! You're right ... the artwork is awesome and very refined!

Hulu dot com. Twenty-four episodes, subtitled.

Oh, Ive just finished it. Its grim to be sure, but is triumphal in the end. (Casshern gets hardly a happy fate...However he gets a just and satisfying one) The music is good, until you read the words...the songs are so sad. Its a much better discourse on life and death and immortality than Tolkien. (A major theme of his.) And yes, the animation is good. The landscapes are devastated, but this does not disallow whimsy. 2D you note.