If you were a kid in the late 1970s, you probably had Star Wars fever, which meant that almost everything space-related was a huge deal. You probably wished for the massive Millennium Falcon toy that no one could afford and you also probably watched Battle of the Planets. Battle of the Planets is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime show Science Ninja Team Gatchaman which was released in the year 1972. By 1979, Battle of the Planets had become the most popular anime series in the United States, broadcasting on 100 network stations during after-school hours. Especially for adolescent geeks, the series was completely fascinating. The show was super unique in the sense that it was an introduction for the kids to Japanese animation.