I wanted to post a poll for this but I couldn't figure out how... So I'll just ask. Which Gatchaman-related show has the best theme song? Gatchaman Original Opening Gatchaman - Second Opening Gatchaman II Gatchaman Fighter Battle of the Planets G-Force Eagle Riders Bataglia dei Pianeti Commando G (Sorry, it's not the best recording, but I wanted a video without the kiddie singers) Does anyone have more to add? I'm actually leaning towards BOTP on this one... but without the voiceover.

This is a very difficult choice! Even if I've grown up with, and humming, the theme of "La Battaglia dei Pianeti", I cannot deny that the best theme I like is that of "Gatchaman - Second Opening"!

For me it would be hard to choose between BOTP and the Gatchaman second opening. The like the BOTP song for the nostalgic memories that return every time I hear it, but these days I have come to love the Gatchaman opening.

While the BOTP theme gives me a nice nostalgic feeling, and I enjoy some things about the Gatch II theme ("Ken! Joe! Jun! ... Jinpei, Ryuuuuuuu!) or even the Eagle Riders theme (memories of singing it with my nephew), my favourite is the second Gatch Opening (who can resist "dare da, dare da, dare da"?) However, my favourite piece of music is one of the sadder, slower ones. I don't know what it's called, but it kicks in here at 6.18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjncMR3HARE

That song is called Oozora no Chikai. And yes, I had to go check my iTunes to recall that....

You are lucky, I don't have my Gatch tunes named, only numbered. Not that I could remember the name if I wanted to.

The second opening for the original all the way. I also like the opening theme to Gatchaman II alot.

"Dare da", without doubt.

Definitely a tie between "Dare Da" and "Battle of the Planets"...I can't choose just one! I also love the campy disco music, though!

Originally posted by clouddancer For me it would be hard to choose between BOTP and the Gatchaman second opening. The like the BOTP song for the nostalgic memories that return every time I hear it, but these days I have come to love the Gatchaman opening.

CD, I think I'm the same. Not sure which I like better, but those would be the ones I'd choose.

How does "Dare Da" not get anybody excited?!

It's a tough choice. Like many others, I love BOTP because it reminds me of my childhood. But "Dare Da" is pretty awesome too. I would say it's a toss up for me. My third choice would definitely be Battaglia de Pianeti. Groovy!

Yeah! Nostalgia does it again - makes it hard to choose. And, if we think about it, nostalgia is exactly why many of us ended up here in the first place.

Originally posted by clouddancer Yeah! Nostalgia does it again - makes it hard to choose. And, if we think about it, nostalgia is exactly why many of us ended up here in the first place.

So true!

Originally posted by clouddancer Yeah! Nostalgia does it again - makes it hard to choose. And, if we think about it, nostalgia is exactly why many of us ended up here in the first place.

You said that far better than I ever could, CD!

Thank you TJ And Nuni as well.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun That song is called Oozora no Chikai. And yes, I had to go check my iTunes to recall that....

Thanks! Do you know what it means? An internet translation program gives me "firmament" or "heaven" for the word "oozora" and "close," "near" or "oath" for the word "chikai." I wonder if it means something like "near the sky," or "oath to the heavens."

I'm sorry, I have no idea... that's just what the piece was called. I should point out that it's buried in the midst of a much longer piece of music. LMK if you don't have it available to listen to.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun

Originally posted by clouddancer Yeah! Nostalgia does it again - makes it hard to choose. And, if we think about it, nostalgia is exactly why many of us ended up here in the first place.

You said that far better than I ever could, CD!

Originally posted by nuni My third choice would definitely be Battaglia de Pianeti. Groovy!

Isn't it?!! That's why I'm torn between it and the Gatchaman second opening!! But, as we're saying, nostalgia plays a great role in this decision! The only thing that's not in place with the theme "La Battaglia dei Pianeti" is that it was played as an opening for Gatchaman when it's lyrics mention 7-Zark-7 and parts of BOTP (the direct translation of it)! This notwithstanding, it still has a permanent place in my heart!

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by Transmute Jun That song is called Oozora no Chikai. And yes, I had to go check my iTunes to recall that....

Thanks! Do you know what it means? An internet translation program gives me "firmament" or "heaven" for the word "oozora" and "close," "near" or "oath" for the word "chikai." I wonder if it means something like "near the sky," or "oath to the heavens."

The translation would depend entirely on what characters were used... I'm leaning towards 'near the sky' myself, but given it has the honorific 'O' in front of 'zora' it could also mean 'close to heaven'... *sigh* I'm afraid I am definitely a Gatch second opening girl - nothing stirs my blood quite like hearing that opening line of 'Dareda, dareda, dareda'....

Originally posted by green The translation would depend entirely on what characters were used... I'm leaning towards 'near the sky' myself, but given it has the honorific 'O' in front of 'zora' it could also mean 'close to heaven'... *sigh*

Thanks! Further evidence of the limitations of internet translation programs. Are there any characters here that clarify it, just out of curiousity? http://www.movie3mai.net/d8RWtm3Byr9w.html

No, nothing - just that no one has commented on it yet.... What I would need is the character used for 'chikai' to be able to tell you if it means near or oath... Actually, just googled it (I love google, don't you?) and it came up as 'vow in the sky' (with the right kanji for oath).

So many possibilities.... but I think, even with all of those, e can understand the meaning intended!

Originally posted by green Actually, just googled it (I love google, don't you?) and it came up as 'vow in the sky' (with the right kanji for oath).

I can see how "Vow in the sky" fits. So often, we see our Ninjas -along with a gorgeous sunset- vowing to continue to fight on, even though Katse has, once again, escaped.

Originally posted by lborgia88

Originally posted by green The translation would depend entirely on what characters were used... I'm leaning towards 'near the sky' myself, but given it has the honorific 'O' in front of 'zora' it could also mean 'close to heaven'... *sigh*

Thanks! Further evidence of the limitations of internet translation programs. Are there any characters here that clarify it, just out of curiousity? http://www.movie3mai.net/d8RWtm3Byr9w.html

Nice for ringtones!!!!