Gan Takada
main character
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6.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 108
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 45 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 1, 1977 – January 27, 1979
- Season
- Winter 1977
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Tatsunoko Production
- Director
- Hiroshi Sasagawa
- Music
- Masaaki Jinbo, Masayuki Yamamoto
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 61/100
- Also known as
- Funny Rangers, Time Bokan Series 2, Yattaaman
- Score across sites
- 6.43/10
- Official site
- yatterman.jp
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
45h
⚡ 22 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Anti-Hero79%Episodic79%Nudity79%Robots73%Travel70%Slapstick70%Superhero65%Meta40%
TVFINISHED1977 WINTER6.1 / 10 AniList score
Time Bokan Series: Yatterman
タイムボカンシリーズ ヤッターマン
Synopsis
Fragments of a mysterious stone known as the Skull Stone are scattered across the globe. Once all four pieces are assembled, the location to the world's largest deposit of gold will be revealed. The villainous Doronbo Gang are searching for the Skull Stone. Standing in their way are Gan and Ai who become the masked heroes Yatterman-1 and Yatterman-2. The two are aided in their adventures by a large mechanical dog Yatterwan. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Time Bokan Series: Yatterman?
Only if you enjoy adventure and comedy, especially stories with anti-hero, episodic, nudity.
Reception is lukewarm: 61/100 on AniList, with 24% of 428 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
13.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 45 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 7 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
108 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Sasagawa
- Music
- Masaaki Jinbo
- Music
- Masayuki Yamamoto
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Yatterman, Good Morning!!! Doronjo
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Time Bokan Series: Yatterman FAQ
How many episodes does Time Bokan Series: Yatterman have?
Time Bokan Series: Yatterman has 108 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 45 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Time Bokan Series: Yatterman?
About 45 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 54 days; at one hour a day, about 45 days.
Is Time Bokan Series: Yatterman finished?
Yes. Time Bokan Series: Yatterman has finished airing — the final episode aired January 27, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Time Bokan Series: Yatterman?
No sequel is listed for Time Bokan Series: Yatterman as of October 2026.
Is Time Bokan Series: Yatterman based on a manga?
No. Time Bokan Series: Yatterman is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Time Bokan Series: Yatterman?
Time Bokan Series: Yatterman was animated by Tatsunoko Production and directed by Hiroshi Sasagawa.