Gate Keepers

sweetstarfire · Post by **sweetstarfire** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 12:45 pm

I saw a preview for Gate Keepers and I was wondering if its any good. Can someone tell me what its about, and if its worth renting/buying?

narcted · Post by **narcted** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:18 pm

Yes, definetely worth watching. And I mean the TV series. I'm a little unsure of what to make Gatekeepers 21.

"Set in Japan, circa 1969, GATEKEEPERS finds unconventional guerilla tactics being used by an unknown group of soldiers, known only as the Invaders, who are apparently trying to slow Japan's recovery from WWII. Unfortunately, these guerillas seem to be impervious to traditional means of fighting, panicking many army and government officials. However, soon a new type of hero is discovered among the teenage population of Japan who call themselves the Gate Keepers. Endowed with the ability to open gates to other dimensions, these teenage heroes are Japan's only hope for defeating the guerilla menace."

Basically teenagers become part of a super secret organization dedicated to fighting an unknown alien force. Member's have special 'gate' powers that give them special abilities. If you ever liked the genre of a super secret paramilitary organization existing under a common looking school, you'll love this. Not only that, but Gonzo studios adds a lot of common anime cliches that anime fans will find hillarious.

I caution Gatekeepers 21, cause it's a complete 180 from the TV series. Basically because it was written by the writers for End of Evangelion.

Mroni · Post by **Mroni** » Mon Apr 05, 2004 5:40 pm

Gatekeepers 21 takes a clone of the worst character and makes her the star. It's really a bad series. However Gatekeepers is one of my all time favorites.

Mr Oni

Navi en Grey · Post by **Navi en Grey** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:45 am

In my opinion, Gatekeepers 21 is a good series for those who haven't even seen the original series. (I liked it without seeing the original Gatekeepers). I'm too lazy to see the original series ... but the oav is alright .. 8)

sunandshadow · Post by **sunandshadow** » Tue Apr 06, 2004 6:55 am

I am the Gatekeeper! Are you the keymaster?

(somebody had to say it...)