I'm not 100% sure what this is...maybe someone can give us better details...but I saw this on You Tube and thought I'd share. It appears to be Gatchaman promoting wearing safety gear of some sort. They should have made bird helmets *grin*. Ok, I know they wouldn't really be functional, but still... Here's the link to the video: Gatchaman Safety

I'd be surprised if it wasn't a PSA for using protective gear (and using it properly ) while motorcycling.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I'd be surprised if it wasn't a PSA for using protective gear (and using it properly ) while motorcycling.

Yeah, pretty sure that's what we're seeing here! (And who knew Bird Helmets had buckles? LOL) *Love your new icon Springie!

Thanks! I figured it was something like that...just wasn't sure! Thanks, Redbird...my icon was drawn by an artist named Haha. It was black and white, so I colored it and added hearts for Valentine's Day.

Originally posted by Springie my icon was drawn by an artist named Haha. It was black and white, so I colored it and added hearts for Valentine's Day.

Ah ok! I was thinking it looked familiar--I probably have it saved somewhere. You did a nice job with the coloring, it came out really well!

Even Gatchaman needs safety!

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When was this made? If recently, it shows the live action movie didn't hurt the franchise any.

Awesome, Jason! Thanks so much for the translation!

Hi Becky,

Originally posted by Becky Rock When was this made? If recently, it shows the live action movie didn't hurt the franchise any.

It looks like it was very recent. The earliest mention I've found about it was a January 28 posting of the video on YouTube from what looks like the official department. I checked in Japan thinking fans there may have a more precise date for it, but they're thinking February. It's unknown yet if Tatsunoko had any involvement in the animation. The More You Know (whooshing star graphic) The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Hi Springie,

Originally posted by Springie Awesome, Jason! Thanks so much for the translation!

You bet! This was an easy one, and I'm all about easy these days. The Other Jason www.battleoftheplanets.info

Thanks!!! I saw this on Kena's FB page a couple of days ago but they hadn't given an explanation in English.

Thanks for the translation, Jason! That's pretty cool!

Hi all! the Metropolitan Police Department in Japan has started their annual "Safety Rider Contest." The ad for this makes use of a scene from this video. The contest is really more of a pledge by riders to be drive safely than a challenge against other people. People can sign up either individually or in groups of three, and if they can avoid being in accidents or receiving safety violations during the contest period (May 1st through October 31st for groups, May 1st through February 28th for individuals), they'll receive an achievement certificate and a souvenir of some sort. More information on this contest can be found, in Japanese, here: http://www.keishicho.metro.tokyo.jp/kotu/nirin/sr_contest.htm James

Sounds like a great idea! I think the team would approve.