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Line 2: [[File:Time_Bokan_2350.jpg\|frame]] {{quote\| 8!~~<br />~~ 7!~~<br />~~ 6!~~<br />~~ 5!~~<br />~~ 4! 3! 2! 1!~~<br />~~ [[Big Word Shout\|TIIIIIIME BOKAN!]] }} A [[Long Runner\|long running meta-series]] by [[Tatsunoko Productions]], the '''''Time Bokan''''' meta-series typically involves a [[Battle Couple]], a [[Robot Buddy]], and [[Mini-Mecha]] based off animals stopping a [[Terrible Trio]] (maybe even [[Trope Maker\|THE]] Terrible Trio) from doing misdeeds. The first in the series was the aforementioned ''Time Bokan'' in 1975. It involved the aforementioned Battle Couple traveling through time to find a [[Plot Coupon]] and a missing scientist, while racing and going up against a Terrible Trio consisting of a [[Fat and Skinny]] male duo and a [[Stripperiffic]] female. Following this it was decided that Time Bokan would become a meta-series and each of the sequels would carry the name as a subtitle. The second series in 1977 would become longest and arguably most memorable in the entire meta-series: ''[[~~Yatterman (Anime)\|~~Yatterman]]''. While maintaining a similar plot as well as having and [[Expy]] of the heroes and villains, the story this time didn't involve time travel. ''Yatterman'' would eventually get a [[Revival]] in 2008, as well as a live action adaptation in 2009. The rest of series: ''Zenderman'', ''Otasukeman'', ''Yattodetaman'', ''Ippatsuman'', and ''Itadakiman'' would more or less feature the same concept. Some series would feature time travel, and others would be set in the present day. ''Yattodetaman'' and ''Ippatsuman'' are the only two series to not have a Battle Couple but rather a titular hero fighting the antagonists. They are also the only two series to feature [[Humongous Mecha]]. Following a 1993 OVA involving the then seven Terrible Trios in a parody of ''[[Wacky Races]]'', the eighth and final series ''Kiramekiman'' aired in 2000. As of 2011, there are no plans to make another ''Time Bokan'' series not counting the ''Yatterman'' remake.▼ ▲As of 2011, there are no plans to make another Time Bokan series not counting the Yatterman remake. ---- {{franchisetropes}} ~~=== Tropes found in most or all the series of ''Time Bokan'': ===~~ * [[Battle Couple]]: Standard formula found in almost all series. ** However, ''Ippatsuman'' and ''Yattodetaman'' have solo heroes. * [[Clothing Damage]]: To the villains. The female leader tends to get the "worst" of it. * [[Fat and Skinny]]: Found in ~~ALL~~''all'' installments. * [[Getting Crap Past the Radar]]: Often shows partial nudity to the female lead villain. Can be averted since Japanese television standards aren't as high. * [[Mini-Mecha]]: Rode or driven by the protagonists and antagonists. Usually based off some form of animal. Line 38 ⟶ 39: [[Category:Anime]] [[Category:Time Bokan]] [[Category:Anime of the 1970s]] [[Category:Anime of the 1990s]] [[Category:Anime of the 2000s]] [[Category:Multiple Works Need Separate Pages]]