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[As originally posted on Japanator]

To catch everyone up on their anime history real quick, Tatsunoko Productions is the historical anime studio that's brought us classic titles Speed Racer, Macross, Gatchaman, and Samurai Pizza Cats. Production I.G. and Studio Pierrot both grew out of Tatsunoko; you might even say they're the MTM of the anime industry. Alright, that's a bit much of a claim.

Anyways, back at the end of May, Jonathan Holmes brought us a tasty little Famitsu scan showing off the first images of the game. Much like Marvel vs. Capcom, this new title is a tag-team fighter that'll be using the Street Fighter IV style of animation. For anyone who's been a fan of anime, these titles are dear childhood memories, and so this game's got a bit of excitement behind it. Here's the roster of who's confirmed for Bra-- sorry, force of habit. 

Tatsunoko characters:

  • Ken (Gatchaman)
  • Casshern (Casshern)
  • Tekkaman (Tekkaman)
  • Yatterman One (Yatterman)
  • Polymar (Hurricane Polymar)
  • Gold Lightan (Gold Lightan) [Note: He can only be played solo, and has one life bar instead of two.]
Capcom Characters:
  • Ryu
  • Chun-Li
  • Alex (Street Fighter 3)
  • Morrigan (Darkstalkers)
  • Batsu (Rival Schools)
  • Soki (Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams)
I'm sure later issues of Famitsu will leak out bits of information of who else is going to be in it. I doubt they'll follow Nintendo's trail and announce details every day -- there's not enough random minutiae to get everyone hot and bothered over this. Well, maybe for everyone over at Japanator.

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Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 07/09/2008 13:38
Where the fuck is Gurren Lagann?
Infinite Obscurity's Avatar
Infinite Obscurity at 07/09/2008 13:40
Omfg I can't remember the last time a good Vs. game came out. I'm definitely excited for this.
Brad Rice's Avatar
Brad Rice at 07/09/2008 13:41
Gurren Lagann is in the hands of Bandai. So maybe we'll get Dynasty Warriors Gurren Lagann.
Scrixx's Avatar
Scrixx at 07/09/2008 13:41
I NEED THIS. NAOW BITCHES.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar
GuitarAtomik at 07/09/2008 13:42
I want this soooo bad. Man I hope they figure out a way to bring it to America.
Black Mage Slim's Avatar
Black Mage Slim at 07/09/2008 13:43
They played on a Mega Man stage. I'm hoping Mega Man will be in this game! He was always an underrated character in all the Marvel vs Capcom games.
HiyooyiH's Avatar
HiyooyiH at 07/09/2008 13:47
Hurray for 2D fighters!
covah's Avatar
covah at 07/09/2008 13:48
The fact that this game will probably never make it out of japan makes me cry
VampireChrist's Avatar
VampireChrist at 07/09/2008 13:49
holy shit. it looks amazing in action
Edarios's Avatar
Edarios at 07/09/2008 13:52
how hard is it to pull of combos in this type of fighter?
Haxan's Avatar
Haxan at 07/09/2008 13:53
That is the worst resolution video that I've ever seen and I'm still 100,000 times more excited for this than SFIV. From what I could make out, it looks like the SFIII engine, so I'm sure the animation and art are going to be nothing short of amazing. Count me in! I'm going to import this and a system too, if need be.
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TurboHyperFighting at 07/09/2008 13:55
We need to get started now to get this game hyped and more people interested. I want it because it's a sweet Capcom fighter, and could care less about the Tatsu characters noted so far, though from what I understand there could be some cool ones. Gatchaman looks awesome. However, it's up to us to let Capcom know we're interested in this game. I hate missing out on good fighters just because people think westerners aren't into fighting games as much as Japan.
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 07/09/2008 13:58
Who vs. Capcom?
Char Aznable's Avatar
Char Aznable at 07/09/2008 14:16
I loved the effect on the shinkuu hadouken.

I did not give a shit about this game until I saw it in action, so that video got my attention.
Blake's Avatar
Blake at 07/09/2008 14:17
I came. Hard.

Anyway, I really hope this comes stateside. I've always loved Capcom's Fighters.
bipolar beers's Avatar
bipolar beers at 07/09/2008 14:27
hope it comes stateside. im not hating on street fighter 4 till ive actually played it but this game does seem more exciting in terms of gameplay and graphics.
Crackpot360's Avatar
Crackpot360 at 07/09/2008 14:31
YEEEESSss!!! F SFIV this is what ive been waiting for. ;)

99 hit combos are back baby!
Chicken008's Avatar
Chicken008 at 07/09/2008 14:36
Wheres mah Pizza Cats!?
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 07/09/2008 14:42
w00000000000t looks great! can't wait to give it a try!
Venomex's Avatar
Venomex at 07/09/2008 15:42
this is what i would have imagined Marvel Vs Capcom 3(D!) would have looked like.

that can still live on in my dreams....and fanfiction.....and in MUGEN as well.
Vongore's Avatar
Vongore at 07/09/2008 15:51
BRST RUMBUL
-Alex-
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TrailerParkJesus at 07/09/2008 16:12
I'd prefer it if Capcom put off SF4 and gave this game more of the spotlight. It seems like no one knows anything about this.
trunxkam45's Avatar
trunxkam45 at 07/09/2008 16:24
Too bad that most US anime fans (not really otaku) don't know who half these characters are or the titles they come from.
JynxShot's Avatar
JynxShot at 07/09/2008 16:35
I went through multiple pairs of pants watching that. When the Gesselschaft showed up, I just burned my dresser.

If Megaman, any of them, makes it into the game, I will burn all of the pants in town. If it comes stateside, I'll just keep burning pairs of pants. No more pants. Ever.
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 07/09/2008 16:52
psshhhhhhhh simon for Brawl
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 07/09/2008 17:13
Speed Racer's got to be in this right?
Pepillou2's Avatar
Pepillou2 at 07/09/2008 17:25
YES
VERY GOOD
A New Challenger's Avatar
A New Challenger at 07/09/2008 17:42
@JynxShot:

I lol'd.

I hold out a mild hope that this game could come stateside by tweaking the Tatsunoko characters to be mild ripoffs (a la the mecha in Tech Romancer) to skirt the licensing fiasco.
kevkevblazini's Avatar
kevkevblazini at 07/09/2008 17:44
If there is a god, he'll make this a System 256 game like I KNOW it is.
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braulio09 at 07/09/2008 17:54
Holy shit....Gatchaman reminds me of G-Force. Is he the inspiration for G-force? Are those guys gonna be in it? DAMMIT I NEED ANSWERS.

Also, please...region free, Capcom. I need this.
Blackhat's Avatar
Blackhat at 07/09/2008 18:04
Where the fuck are my Samurai Pizza Cats characters?
kevkevblazini's Avatar
kevkevblazini at 07/09/2008 18:20
@braulio09:

Gatchaman IS G-Force. or Battle of the Planets if you are as old as I am.
cryocide's Avatar
cryocide at 07/09/2008 18:32
@Braulio: G-force, Battle of the Planets, and Gatchaman are all the same footage, only rearranged with different audio and stories. The 7-Zark-7 scenes were added as filler in Battle of the Planets. You can find more info in Wikipedia's entry for Gatchaman. P.S. OMG, "Braulio" reminds me of this AOL meme I once saw about 10 years ago...


Here are the Capcom characters I'll be looking for: Megaman, X, Sigma, Zero, and Protoman from Megaman; Claire, Leon, Tyrant, Nemesis from Resident Evil; Frank West, Isabela Keyes, Carlito Keyes, Adam Macintyre (the clown) from Dead Rising; Nathan Spencer from Bionic Commando; Dante, Trish, and Virgil from Devil May Cry; Main guys from Hyper Dyne Side Arms; Arthur and Lucifer from Ghosts 'n Goblins
keener's Avatar
keener at 07/09/2008 18:56
this SHOULD be MvsC3, but i can see how this might be bigger in japan... they should use the engine to do MvsC3 though... srsly.

also, that new shinko-hadouken is sick looking. wish the resolution wasnt ass
brad drac's Avatar
brad drac at 07/09/2008 19:16
Meh. I'll wait for gainax vs. SNK.
scottoid's Avatar
scottoid at 07/09/2008 21:28
PLZ be stateside!!! or be on PS3!!!
Furyfire's Avatar
Furyfire at 07/09/2008 22:20
...This needs to come Stateside or I'll see some pretty pissed peoples.
NegFactor's Avatar
NegFactor at 07/09/2008 22:36
This is the sexiest thing ever. EVER.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 07/09/2008 23:18
Morrigan finally ditches the old sprite, NICE!
Zen Albatross's Avatar
Zen Albatross at 07/10/2008 00:33
I'd definitely count myself amongst the "Fuck SFIV, I want THIS" crowd
Spooky Electric's Avatar
Spooky Electric at 07/10/2008 13:59
I wonder if it'll be on PS2. The graphics sure seem PS2/Dreamcast quality.
Anyway, I was excited about this game as soon as I'd heard of it, and the video only makes me moreso. Now, to wait for the high res trailer. :D

Also, remixed Ryu and Gatchaman themes are full of win.
Ninjajuice's Avatar
Ninjajuice at 07/10/2008 17:01
Viewtiful, and better music.
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