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Wikipedia article
'Space Gundam V' ( ) (sometimes spelled 'Space Gandam V') is a South Korean animated film directed by Kim Cheong-gi, released on July 21, 1983. Despite its title, the series is not related to 'Mobile Suit Gundam'. It is known for incorporating an unlicensed version of the VF-1J Valkyrie of 'Macross' fame and the heroic elements of 'Brave Raideen'.[http://www.cartoonleap.com/2009/04/23/space-gundam-v-what-a-ripoff/ Cartoon Leap - Space Gundam V: What a Ripoff!]
The series is currently available on DVD in South Korea.[http://www.koreanfilm.org/weekly/kfw6.html Koreanfilm Weekly #6]
Background
During the 1970s and 1980s, the South Korean government implemented a ban on Japanese media, including newspapers, magazines, movies, television programs and manga. It was within this period that Korean animation was in its infancy. Many examples of early Korean animation incorporated unauthorized uses of Japanese anime characters and likenesses. For example, 'Space Black Knight' featured characters that looked exactly like Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, Sayla Mass and Dozle Zabi of 'Mobile Suit Gundam'. In 'Space Gundam V', the protagonist mecha was an unlicensed version of the VF-1J Valkyrie from 'The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'.
Unlike the original 'Macross' version - which portrayed the Valkyrie as a realistic combat mecha, 'Space Gundam V' was presented as a Super Robot with quasi-mystical powers that battled a villainous entity on every episode. Much like the Super Robot shows 'Invincible Super Man Zambot 3' and 'Trider G7', the robot was piloted by a pre-teen boy. Notable villains included a giant rat and a winged devil.
'Space Gundam V' received international notoriety when clips of the series surfaced on YouTube. The series has been commonly panned by anime fans as being a ripoff of 'Macross', as well as 'Gundam' due to its name. The show's crude animation has also been the subject of ridicule among viewers.
Toys
The 'Space Gundam V' toy was a Korean copy of the Takatoku Toys 1/55 VF-1J Valkyrie, right down to the original's box artwork.[http://www.macrossworld.com/mwf/index.php?showtopic=16592 Macross World Forums - 1/55's revisited]
References
See also
*Korean animation
*'The Super Dimension Fortress Macross'
*'Astro Plan' - A 2010 Chinese animated TV series that also uses 'Macross'-derived designs.
Category:Animated science fiction films
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Category:South Korean animated films
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Category:South Korean animated science fiction films
Category:1980s science fiction films
Category:Films directed by Kim Cheong-gi
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