Gamba no Bouken explained

Gamba no Bōken
Ja Kanji:ガンバの冒険
Ja Romaji:Ganba no Bouken
Genre:Adventure
Creator:Atsuo Saitō
Type:tv series
Director:Osamu Dezaki
Producer:Tooru Ueno
Sankichirou Kusube
Music:Takeo Yamashita
Studio:A-Production
Tokyo Movie
Network:NNS (NTV)
First:April 7, 1975
Last:September 29, 1975
Episodes:26
Type:film
Boukenshatachi: Gamba to 7-biki no Naka Ma
Director:Shinzo Azaki
Studio:Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Released:March 4, 1984
Runtime:93 minutes
Type:film
Gamba to Kawauso no Bouken
Director:Shunji Ōga
Music:Hiroaki Kondo
Studio:Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Released:July 20, 1991
Gamba no Bouken: The Puzzle Action
Publisher:Bandai
Genre:Puzzle, Action
Platforms:PlayStation
Released:March 4, 2003
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is a Japanese anime series based on the 1972 novel by Atsuo Saitō and directed by Osamu Dezaki. Its 26 episodes were broadcast on Nippon TV between April 7, 1975 and September 29, 1975 and was animated by Tokyo Movie. The first movie, a compilation feature returning to the title of the book the series was based on, was released March 4, 1984 and was animated by Tokyo Movie Shinsha. The series has been adapted into a film, titled, which was released in Japan on July 20, 1991 and again was animated by TMS. On March 4, 2003 Bandai released a puzzle and action PlayStation game called Gamba no Bouken: The Puzzle Action.

A 3D CG animated film adaptation was released in Japan on October 10, 2015, titled,[1] which was later released in the United States by Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment Group in 2017 that changed many character names under the title Air Bound. Prior to this, an English version was produced by SC Films International under the name Gamba 3D, and without character name changes.[2]

Plot

Gamba, a brown mouse, embarks on a sailing journey with his childhood friend. They gather experienced mice sailors at a harbour. They encounter Chūta, a mouse who has been injured and is seeking help. He appeals for Gamba and Bōbo to assist him in defending the island of Yumemishima and its inhabitants from the cruel and wicked invading Noroi Clan. Gamba elects to sail to Yumemishima with Chūta to help defend the island, and Gamba recruits more mice to join their cause on the island.

Characters

The town mouse, who calls himself . He is always energetic, full of curiosity, and has a strong sense of justice. He takes a trip to show the sea to his close friend Bōbo, and meets Chūta at the harbor when they arrive. Gamba and his friends are out on a journey to heed the wishes of Chūta, to defeat Noroi who rules Noroi Island. He is renamed Gavin in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The Gamba's best friend. He is a gluttonous, green-furred and an easygoing town mouse. His name is the result of him being absentminded. His sensitive nose helps him to find food. He is made into a secondary character in the 2015 film.
A mouse who appears only in the 2015 film. He takes on Bobo's original role from the 70s anime. He is renamed Matthew in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The kind-hearted captain of sailor mice. He has a daughter named Yuri, is very dependable and is calmer than Gamba. He lost his right eye to Noroi. He is renamed Rusty in Lionsgate's English film dub.
One of Yoisho's childhood friends. He is knowledgeable, clever, wears big glasses and has quite a short tail. He is renamed Grayson in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The wandering doctor mouse. Every time he gets drunk, he reads poetry out loud. He also has sensitive ears that pick up sound the other mice cannot hear.
He is a gambler and good at fraud. He is also called a "swift runner" because he is light-footed. He is renamed Ace in Lionsgate's English film dub.
An insular mouse who comes to the town for help. He is a younger brother of Shioji. He is renamed Chester in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The leader weasel with snow-white fur and red eyes. He is a cruel and bloodthirsty killer and when his red eyes shine eerily in the dark, he can apply hypnotism. He is renamed Winston in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The granddaughter of the elder mouse Shuro from Yumemishima, and is an older sister of Chūta. She is renamed Shelly in Lionsgate's English film dub.
The traveler mouse who is on his way home from a ten year trip. He uses Gamba to avoid danger. He is modeled on Torajirō of "Otoko wa Tsurai yo."
The head of the streaked shearwaters. All of his subordinates, his wives, and his eggs were slaughtered by Noroi. Tsuburi is depicted as female in the film, and she is renamed Theresa in Lionsgate's English dub.

Voice casts

TV show

1975 TV show!Character!Seiyu
GanbaMasako Nozawa
BooboRanko Mizuki
NoroiChikao Ootsuka
ShiojiKazuko Yanaga
YoishoKenji Utsumi
GakushaKei Tomiyama
ShijinAkira Shimada
IkasamaJunko Hori
ChuutaHiroko Kikuchi
ToragorōKen'ichi Ogata
TsuburiShunsuke Shima

2015 film

2015 film[3]
RoleJapaneseEnglish
SC Films International (2015)Lionsgate (2017)
Passo PassoBang Zoom! Entertainment
GanbaYuuki KajiJack MerluzziGavin
Nash Grier
ManpukuWataru TakagiRyan DreesMatthew
Jimmy Tatro
ShiojiSayaka KandaJulia YermakovShelly
Justine Ezarik
NoroiMansai NomuraMichael RhysWinston
Jon Lovitz
YoishoAkio OotsukaWalter RobertsRusty
Imari Williams
GakushaShuuichi IkedaMichael RhysGrayson
Crispin Freeman
BoboYasuhiro TakatoJeff ManningMax Mittelman
IkasamaKeiji FujiwaraEric KelsoAce
Ray Chase
ChuutaAkiko YajimaKatie AdlerChester
Michelle Ruff
TsuburiMasako NozawaKatie AdlerTheresa
Wendee Lee
ChuuichiAkio NojimaJeff ManningClarence
Michael McConnohie
Shin'ichirouTakashi HikidaRyan DreesShiloh
Kirk Thornton
YouichiYukitoshi TokumotoEric KelsoOwen
Doug Erholtz
Additional voices:

Episode listing

TitleOriginal air date

Music

Opening theme

"Gamba no uta" (The Gamba Song)

Ending theme

"Boukenshatachi no Ballad" (The Ballad of the Adventurer)

Insert song

"Hayasegawa no Uta" (Hayasegawa's Song)

"Kaze no Sekai" (Windy World)

This song is played on episode 15 when the man in the mountain hut turns on the radio.

Reception

In a 2006 poll of Japanese celebrities conducted by TV Asahi, Gamba no Bouken was ranked as respondents' 22nd favorite TV anime out of 100, beating many other series including: One Piece, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Evangelion, and Fullmetal Alchemist.[4] In 2013, anime director Kenji Kamiyama, most known for the series, cited the original anime among the 15 best anime of all time.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gamba Film's Trailer, Additional Voice Cast Unveiled. 17 July 2015. Anime News Network. 29 March 2016.
  2. Web site: admin. Gamba (3D). 2020-11-12. SC Films International. en-GB.
  3. Web site: Air Bound. 2020-11-12. Behind The Voice Actors. en-US.
  4. Web site: Japan's Favorite TV Anime - News [2006-10-12]]. 13 October 2006. Anime News Network. 4 May 2013.
  5. Web site: Madman interviews Kenji Kamiyama . September 17, 2013 . . August 3, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140808045547/http://www.madman.com.au/news/kenji-kamiyama-interview/ . August 8, 2014 . live .