Science Ninja Team Gatchaman - Season 3

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman - Season 3

Season 3

A surviving fragment of Sosai X mutates into Sosai Z and recruits megalomaniac Count Egobossler to create an army to conquer the world. To combat this new threat, the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman once again return with newer weapons and a new ship - the Gatchaspartan. But with the new weapons comes a heavy price: the more Ken the Eagle uses his weapon Gatchafencer as part of the Gatchaspartan's ultimate weapon, the weaker he gets as the weapon mysteriously and slowly drains his life force.
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Episodes48
DatesOct 7, 1979 - Aug 31, 1980
Previous Season

Episodes

New Dark Clouds
Season 3Episode 125 min

New Dark Clouds

Weeks after the dust settles from Sosai X's destruction, a tiny fragment of the alien revives and begins to rebuild itself into Sosai Zed. Using the remains of an old shipyard, Zed builds a vast mechanical pyramid fortress and levitates it over the ocean. Meanwhile, the rest of the world quits rebuilding from the wreckage of the thwarted Solar Shift Plan and go back to what they do best: waging war. We meet Count Egobossler, successful ruler of a growing number of territories, and an aspiring megalomaniac. Egobossler meets Sosai Zed, who decides to use Egobossler's brilliant military tactics to his own advantage, and the two strike a deal. In the wake of Chief Anderson's death in Gatchaman II, Nambu is promoted to Chief Administrator of the ISO. The Kagaku Ninjatai cope with the unusual peace. Feeling useless during peacetime, Joe wallows in boredom and self pity while Nambu tries to find a way to recharge him after his near-destruction in G-II.
Oct 7, 1979
Debut! Gatcha Spartan
Season 3Episode 225 min

Debut! Gatcha Spartan

Egobossler's first attack, backed up by one of Zed's giant mechs, completely startles out heroes. Ken, Jun, Jinpei and Ryu rush to the scene of the battle (leaving Joe behind to quietly expire). The mech is too powerful, and the New Godphoenix is completely trashed in the first skirmish with Egobossler. Fortunately, Chief Engineer Saburo Kamo is waiting in the wings with brand new mechs. With only one problem: the new vehicles need five operators to combine. It's up to Joe, who upon hearing the phrase, "Gallactor has returned," will crawl on his final strength to rejoin the team. TheGatchaspartan saves the day.
Oct 14, 1979
A Tainted Oasis
Season 3Episode 325 min

A Tainted Oasis

Oct 21, 1979
The Challenge of the Iron Commandos
Season 3Episode 425 min

The Challenge of the Iron Commandos

Oct 28, 1979
Charge! The Terrible Soldiers
Season 3Episode 525 min

Charge! The Terrible Soldiers

Nov 4, 1979
Burn! Gatchaman Fencer
Season 3Episode 625 min

Burn! Gatchaman Fencer

Ken asks the same question viewers have probably been asking since the beginning: "Enough battling the little guys--why can't we meet Egobossler head on?" The Team does, but fails miserably. This episode ends in a very disturbing role reversal scene with Ken--now beyond reason--raging at a laughing Egobossler, and Joe finally having to bring all his strength into play to drag Ken back into the Gatchaspartan.
Nov 11, 1979
Steal the Giant Iron Beast
Season 3Episode 725 min

Steal the Giant Iron Beast

The Kagaku Ninjatai continue their tries at direct confrontation by stealing aboard Zed's tower and facing him directly. This doesn't work either (can we say "outnumbered"?), though they do get in a few good punches.
Nov 18, 1979
The Desperate Outlaw Squad
Season 3Episode 825 min

The Desperate Outlaw Squad

Nov 25, 1979
Fear of the Extinction Ray Gun
Season 3Episode 925 min

Fear of the Extinction Ray Gun

Dec 2, 1979
Danger! Gatchaman Base
Season 3Episode 1025 min

Danger! Gatchaman Base

Dec 9, 1979
The Saturn Limited Express Z-Press
Season 3Episode 1125 min

The Saturn Limited Express Z-Press

Dec 16, 1979
The Order to Destroy the Mantle Base
Season 3Episode 1225 min

The Order to Destroy the Mantle Base

Dec 23, 1979
Violence?! The Decisive Battle of Agrika
Season 3Episode 1325 min

Violence?! The Decisive Battle of Agrika

Dec 30, 1980
Destruction by Fire! Egobossler's Palace
Season 3Episode 1425 min

Destruction by Fire! Egobossler's Palace

Jan 6, 1980
Hell's Burning Ambition
Season 3Episode 1525 min

Hell's Burning Ambition

Jan 13, 1980
A Deadly Butterfly Dances in the Dark
Season 3Episode 1625 min

A Deadly Butterfly Dances in the Dark

Jan 20, 1980
Horror of the Evil Smoke City
Season 3Episode 1725 min

Horror of the Evil Smoke City

Jan 27, 1980
The Spectacular Crash of G-1
Season 3Episode 1825 min

The Spectacular Crash of G-1

Feb 3, 1980
Don't Touch the Super Stuff!
Season 3Episode 1925 min

Don't Touch the Super Stuff!

Mercenary scientist Professor Gordon develops an indestructible material called Neophryte and decides to sell it to the highest bidder. So he summons agents from both Gallactor (Egobossler's first officer, Kempler) and the ISO (the Gatchaman, naturally) to meet alone on a spot he specifies. Of course Kempler doesn't come alone, but much to both his and Ken's surprise, neither does Ken. While the Gallactors and the rest of the Kagaku Ninjatai take part in a snarling standoff outside, Gordon, Kempler and Ken negotiate. Kempler offers money, while Ken refuses to haggle, stating honor and decency as his reasons (and knowing as Gordon does that once he withdraws his protection, Gallactor will simply take what they want by force). Worried about his father, Gordon's son finally ends the standoff and uncovers the compound for both sides to fight over. Joe uses a bazooka loaded with Neophryte to blow a hole in the monstermech that appears at the end.
Feb 10, 1980
Appearance! Terror of the Triple Iron Beast
Season 3Episode 2025 min

Appearance! Terror of the Triple Iron Beast

Feb 17, 1980
Angry Joe! Fright of the Flaming Bird
Season 3Episode 2125 min

Angry Joe! Fright of the Flaming Bird

Feb 24, 1980
Order to Blast the Satellite
Season 3Episode 2225 min

Order to Blast the Satellite

Mar 2, 1980
The Evil of Mechaland
Season 3Episode 2325 min

The Evil of Mechaland

Mar 9, 1980
A Warrior's Pride
Season 3Episode 2425 min

A Warrior's Pride

Jul 16, 1980
Sky Riders from Hell
Season 3Episode 2525 min

Sky Riders from Hell

One of Egobossler's old friends and colleagues Oncain, is also the last man on Earth who knows Count Egobossler's deep, dark secrets. The Kagaku Ninjatai get to Oncain first and try to convince him to stay away from Egobossler, but the man will have nothing of it. He invites the Team to go fox-hunting and with his two children, Michael and Mary, and as they're distracted, arranges to meet with Egobossler. The inevitable showdown with Egobossler and his special Skyrider command is spectacular, but even Ken and Joe at their best can't prevent Ego from gunning down his man. Joe comes round the corner just in time as Ego shoots Oncain right before Michael and Mary's eyes (triggering a flashback where you almost see the faces of Joe's parents). In the final scene, Joe kneels down and has a little heart-to-heart talk with Michael. You don't hear what he says, only Michael's reactions.
Mar 23, 1980
G-1 Enraged! A New Way to Kill
Season 3Episode 2625 min

G-1 Enraged! A New Way to Kill

Mar 30, 1980
The Mystery of Egobossler's Birth
Season 3Episode 2725 min

The Mystery of Egobossler's Birth

Apr 6, 1980
Desperate Fight! Valley of Betrayal
Season 3Episode 2825 min

Desperate Fight! Valley of Betrayal

Apr 13, 1980
Cruelty! The Separation of Brother and Sister
Season 3Episode 2925 min

Cruelty! The Separation of Brother and Sister

Apr 20, 1980
The Creeping Alien
Season 3Episode 3025 min

The Creeping Alien

Apr 27, 1980
Runaway! The Great Train Chase
Season 3Episode 3125 min

Runaway! The Great Train Chase

May 4, 1980
Mystery of the Space Pulse
Season 3Episode 3225 min

Mystery of the Space Pulse

May 11, 1980
A Promise Kept
Season 3Episode 3325 min

A Promise Kept

May 18, 1980
Egobossler's Strategy
Season 3Episode 3425 min

Egobossler's Strategy

May 25, 1980
The Shadow of Death Approaches G-1
Season 3Episode 3525 min

The Shadow of Death Approaches G-1

Jun 1, 1980
Hypershoot Crisis
Season 3Episode 3625 min

Hypershoot Crisis

Jun 8, 1980
Revive Gatchaman
Season 3Episode 3725 min

Revive Gatchaman

Jun 15, 1980
Bracelet of Friendship
Season 3Episode 3825 min

Bracelet of Friendship

Jun 22, 1980
Downfall! Count Egobossler
Season 3Episode 3925 min

Downfall! Count Egobossler

Jun 29, 1980
Surprise Attack of the Mecha Waterspout
Season 3Episode 4025 min

Surprise Attack of the Mecha Waterspout

Jul 5, 1980
Collapse! Gatchaman Base
Season 3Episode 4125 min

Collapse! Gatchaman Base

Jul 12, 1980
The Death of Chief Nambu
Season 3Episode 4225 min

The Death of Chief Nambu

Jul 19, 1980
The Destruction of Gallatown
Season 3Episode 4325 min

The Destruction of Gallatown

Jul 26, 1980
The Space Devil Draws Near
Season 3Episode 4425 min

The Space Devil Draws Near

Aug 3, 1980
Threat of the Antimatter Planet
Season 3Episode 4525 min

Threat of the Antimatter Planet

Aug 10, 1980
G-1 Desperate for High Power
Season 3Episode 4625 min

G-1 Desperate for High Power

Aug 17, 1980
Earth Extinction! 3 2 1
Season 3Episode 4725 min

Earth Extinction! 3 2 1

Aug 24, 1980
Gatchaman Eternal
Season 3Episode 4825 min

Gatchaman Eternal

The Team searches for Zed in his tower, and are thrown around like playthings. When they finally meet up, they discover what happened to Egobossler: his corpse is pinned against a wall in Zed's main chamber, run through by his own sword. At this point, Joe picks up on Zed's vital signs (as Rafael had designed him to) and tracks the alien to his last refuge, where the Kagaku Ninjatai battle to destroy him... and fall. Chief Nambu's mysterious pendant (an unanalyzed device he'd instructed Kamo to give to the Team before the last battle) comes into play then, activating the Gatchaspartan and swallowing the fallen ninjas with light... The final scene is of an enormous firebird breaking free of Zed's exploding tower and flying around the Earth, leaving us to analyze the wide open ending. (Chances are high, though, that they aren't dead--they're still under contract, after all.
Aug 31, 1980

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