LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews by lborgia88
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Summary: Gatchaman Episode Reviews (even numbered episodes) written for Gatchamania. Very image intensive, with lots of personal commentary on the part of the author.  Odd-numbered reviews were done by Transmute Jun and these reviews are currently in a separate series hosted by her. Screen caps are by Saturn, with some from Shamrokchick and lborgia88.
Categories: Gatchaman
Characters: Berg Katse, Devil Star/Galaxy Girl, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Goon, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Kentaro/Red Impulse, Other Canon Character, Phoenix/God Phoenix, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Crude Humor, Death, Mild Language, Mild Sexual References, Mild Violence, Strong Language, Torture, Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Challenges: None
Parent Series: None
Stories: 52
Series Type: Closed

Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When an old friend claims to have seen Ken's long-lost father in Hontwohl, Ken takes off to find him but meanwhile Galactor is about to launch its worst scheme yet -the V-2 Plan.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Kentaro/Red Impulse, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10503 - Read Count: 8365 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 10/11/2010 - Published: 10/11/2010
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Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  In the wake of his father's death, Ken is burning for revenge and discovering a Galactor agent at an ISO conference seems an ideal opportunity...


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 5295 - Read Count: 6853 - Completed: No
Updated: 10/11/2010 - Published: 10/11/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When Koji, a friend from Jun's past, resurfaces, she wants to believe in him, despite her duty as a Science Ninja...


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 6037 - Read Count: 11771 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 10/18/2010 - Published: 10/18/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Galactor's latest mecha -a giant Buddha- steals the ISO's new technology, the jet cutter, and it's up to the Science Ninja Team to stop them even as it becomes Galactor's newest weapon against them.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 7829 - Read Count: 8110 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 10/18/2010 - Published: 10/18/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  The Science Ninja Team befriends a young man with amnesia, and a mysterious connection to Galactor.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 8807 - Read Count: 12008 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 10/25/2010 - Published: 10/25/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  As part of a plan to locate Galactor's headquarters, Dr. Nambu creates robot decoys of the Science Ninjas, but Ken secretly swaps places with his look-alike.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 9014 - Read Count: 10193 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 10/26/2010 - Published: 10/26/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When Galactor backs an ousted dictator's terrible scheme to return to power, the Science Ninja Team is sent to thwart them and Jinpei is befriended by the kids of the Suimusu gang.


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Death, Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 7005 - Read Count: 10200 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/01/2010 - Published: 11/01/2010
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Summary: Part of   TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  The Science Ninja Team has to protect a princess from a squad of Devil Stars –at a fashion show and while wearing roller skates!
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Devil Star/Galaxy Girl, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 6387 - Read Count: 11977 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/01/2010 - Published: 11/01/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  The Science Ninjas investigate when an island city is irradiated, but all is not as it seems…


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 8737 - Read Count: 12749 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/11/2010 - Published: 11/11/2010
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  As the Science Ninjas investigate a string of sinister murders, Joe rescues a girl from a squad of “Death Girl” mannequins.  But will his attraction to her get them all killed?


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10813 - Read Count: 8930 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/11/2010 - Published: 11/11/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Jinpei accompanies a scientist to the Amazon to investigate a mysterious swarm of grasshoppers.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 9694 - Read Count: 7680 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/18/2010 - Published: 11/18/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When she loses a shoe during a mecha attack, Jun’s secret identity is at risk of being discovered by Galactor.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 11000 - Read Count: 12540 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/18/2010 - Published: 11/18/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Joe is late for a mission but just in time to be attacked with Galactor’s new detransforming ray –but will he be able to warn the others before it’s too late?
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10755 - Read Count: 13086 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/26/2010 - Published: 11/26/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Plagued by disturbing nightmares of his parents’ death, and fatigued, Joe nevertheless accompanies Ken on a mission to investigate a deep sea lab.  But the most shocking discovery lies in his own memories…
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Devil Star/Galaxy Girl, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 6382 - Read Count: 7088 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 11/26/2010 - Published: 11/26/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When Galactor’s peacock mecha attacks the country of Asham, Ken is captured and killed –or is he?
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 11103 - Read Count: 11913 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/05/2010 - Published: 12/05/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Galactor has developed a device to detect and track the Science Ninjas, but their real goal is the location of the Crescent Coral Base…
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 4795 - Read Count: 7130 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/05/2010 - Published: 12/05/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Galactor has a new mecha, but its creator is a former friend of Dr. Nambu, and he’s plotting to expose the Ninjas’ identities…
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10573 - Read Count: 7786 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/12/2010 - Published: 12/12/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Jinpei and Ryu go undercover when the Ninjas investigate a Galactor plan to acquire all the world’s “sugare,” hoping it will lead them to their headquarters.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 9751 - Read Count: 14633 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/12/2010 - Published: 12/12/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  There’s a man who might have vital information about Berg Katse’s mysterious origins, but can the Science Ninjas get to him before Galactor does?
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi, Sosai X
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10382 - Read Count: 24276 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/19/2010 - Published: 12/19/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Dr. Finger wants Berg Katse’s job and thinks the mecha he’s designed will enable him to get it.  Will the Science Ninjas be able to defeat this mecha?  Ken isn’t sure…
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10642 - Read Count: 11757 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/19/2010 - Published: 12/19/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews: The Crescent Base is bombarded by Galactor torpedoes. Is this truly the end for the Team's base -and for the Ninjas themselves?
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 12046 - Read Count: 13645 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/27/2010 - Published: 12/27/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews: Ryu is on a train, Joe is at a hospital and Ken, Jun and Jinpei are at a restaurant -and then Galactor causes a massive power failure in Utoland...
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 2 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 5953 - Read Count: 7923 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 12/27/2010 - Published: 12/27/2010
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  Dr. Nambu believes Galactor’s headquarters could be located in the region of the Yellow River in Ameris so he sends the Ninjas to investigate –with a canoe.
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 10903 - Read Count: 10715 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 01/08/2011 - Published: 01/08/2011
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Summary: Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:  When Galactor’s newest mecha attacks, Joe fails to show up for the mission because his vision is failing him, and he’s struck a woman with his car…
Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 12224 - Read Count: 9165 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 01/08/2011 - Published: 01/08/2011
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Summary:

Part of TJ's and LB's episode reviews:   After an accident during a mission in the arctic, Ken wakes up to learn that 20 years have passed and that everyone else on the Team is dead, except for one…


Categories: Gatchaman
Series: LB's and TJ's Episode Reviews
Chapters: 4 - Table of Contents
Characters: Berg Katse, Dr. Kozaburou Nambu, Jinpei, Joe Asakura, Jun, Ken Washio, Ryu Nakanishi
Genre: Episode Review
Story Warnings: Mild Violence
Timeframe: Mid-Series
Universe: Canon
Word count: 11218 - Read Count: 16812 - Completed: Yes
Updated: 01/22/2011 - Published: 01/22/2011
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