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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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:38
Dan CiTi
Where the fuck is Gurren Lagann?
Infinite Obscurity's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:40
Infinite Obscurity
Omfg I can't remember the last time a good Vs. game came out. I'm definitely excited for this.
Brad Rice's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:41
Brad Rice
Gurren Lagann is in the hands of Bandai. So maybe we'll get Dynasty Warriors Gurren Lagann.
Scrixx's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:41
Scrixx
I NEED THIS. NAOW BITCHES.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:42
GuitarAtomik
I want this soooo bad. Man I hope they figure out a way to bring it to America.
Black Mage Slim's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:43
Black Mage Slim
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:47
HiyooyiH
Hurray for 2D fighters!
covah's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:48
covah
The fact that this game will probably never make it out of japan makes me cry
VampireChrist's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:49
VampireChrist
holy shit. it looks amazing in action
Edarios's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:52
Edarios
how hard is it to pull of combos in this type of fighter?
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:53
Haxan
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.
TurboHyperFighting's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:55
TurboHyperFighting
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 13:58
MechaMonkey
Who vs. Capcom?
Char Aznable's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:16
Char Aznable
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:17
Blake
I came. Hard.

Anyway, I really hope this comes stateside. I've always loved Capcom's Fighters.
bipolar beers's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:27
bipolar beers
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:31
Crackpot360
YEEEESSss!!! F SFIV this is what ive been waiting for. ;)

99 hit combos are back baby!
Chicken008's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:36
Chicken008
Wheres mah Pizza Cats!?
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 14:42
mistic
w00000000000t looks great! can't wait to give it a try!
Venomex's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 15:42
Venomex
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 15:51
Vongore
BRST RUMBUL
-Alex-
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 16:12
TrailerParkJesus
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 16:24
trunxkam45
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 16:35
JynxShot
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 16:52
Dan CiTi
psshhhhhhhh simon for Brawl
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:13
The Amazing Shenazin
Speed Racer's got to be in this right?
Pepillou2's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:25
Pepillou2
YES
VERY GOOD
A New Challenger's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:42
A New Challenger
@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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:44
kevkevblazini
If there is a god, he'll make this a System 256 game like I KNOW it is.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 17:54
braulio09
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:04
Blackhat
Where the fuck are my Samurai Pizza Cats characters?
kevkevblazini's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:20
kevkevblazini
@braulio09:

Gatchaman IS G-Force. or Battle of the Planets if you are as old as I am.
cryocide's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:32
cryocide
@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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 18:56
keener
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 - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 19:16
brad drac
Meh. I'll wait for gainax vs. SNK.
scottoid's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 21:28
scottoid
PLZ be stateside!!! or be on PS3!!!
Furyfire's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 22:20
Furyfire
...This needs to come Stateside or I'll see some pretty pissed peoples.
NegFactor's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 22:36
NegFactor
This is the sexiest thing ever. EVER.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/09/2008 23:18
s0lesurviv0r
Morrigan finally ditches the old sprite, NICE!
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2008 00:33
Zen Albatross
I'd definitely count myself amongst the "Fuck SFIV, I want THIS" crowd
Spooky Electric's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/10/2008 13:59
Spooky Electric
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 - Comment posted on 07/10/2008 17:01
Ninjajuice
Viewtiful, and better music.
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