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Before the Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, Big Bad Beetleborgs, VR Troopers, etc, there was the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Known in the States under the title Battle of the Planets, the ’70s anime focused on a team of five young people with superhero abilities, complete with awesome, color-coordinated costumes. 40 years after the first Gatchman series debuted in Japan, a live-action film adaptation is prepping to be released in Japan this August.

While the film hasn’t been confirmed for a US release (and will probably only find foreign import distribution), it’s looking really stylized and good. Modernized with contemporary technology, Gatchaman should fill in the void left for anybody lamenting the lack of a formal Power Rangers film sequel. Considering the film was made in Japan, the fights should be outlandish and entertaining.

[via Flixist]