---
title: "Gatchaman Crowds"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gatchaman-crowds-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 61527
imdb_id: "tt2959370"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 24
runtime_minutes: 23
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 36
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gatchaman Crowds (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gatchaman-crowds-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gatchaman Crowds is a television series set in Tachikawa, Japan, a "second metropolis" of Tokyo. Tachikawa is protected by the Gatchaman, warriors who fight in special reinforced suits. The Gatchaman are powered by the manifestation of their spiritual powers called NOTE. The series follows the Gatchaman as they deal with Berg Katze, an enigmatic alien creature. Berg Katze is bent on destroying Earth, which it has done to several other planets in the past. The Gatchaman also welcome a new member, Hajime Ichinose, who is described as energetic and cheerful. The addition of Hajime Ichinose brings new dynamics to the team as they face the threat posed by Berg Katze.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "In Tachikawa, Japan, a group of warriors called Gatchaman protects the city from an enigmatic alien threat."

### Why Watch
- unique spiritual power system
- dynamic character introduction

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex alien antagonist
- intense conflict
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains action and fantasy themes suitable for viewers interested in animated superhero narratives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, sci-fi, energetic, supernatural

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maaya Uchida** as *Hajime Ichinose (voice)*
- **Ryota Osaka** as *Sugane Tachibana (voice)*
- **Daisuke Hosomi** as *O.D. (voice)*
- **Daisuke Namikawa** as *Jou Hibiki (voice)*
- **Kotori Koiwai** as *Utsu-tsu Miya (voice)*
- **Aya Hirano** as *Paiman (voice)*
- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Berg Katze (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Rui Ninomiya / LOAD (voice)*
- **Sakura Tange** as *President X (voice)*
- **Koji Yusa** as *Kōichi Umeda (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the Gatchaman series about?
It follows warriors in Tachikawa who use spiritual powers called NOTE to fight against an alien threat.

### Q: Who is the newest member of the group?
The newest member of the Gatchaman is the energetic and cheerful Hajime Ichinose.

### Q: Who is the primary antagonist?
The Gatchaman must deal with an enigmatic alien creature known as Berg Katze.

### Q: When did the first season air?
The first season of the series aired between July 12 and September 27, 2013.

### Q: Is there more than one season?
Yes, the series includes a second season titled Gatchaman Crowds Insight.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*