Thunderbirds 2086
Thunderbirds 2086 is a Japanese anime series loosely inspired by the original Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. The series was dubbed in English by ITC Entertainment, the original company who produced Thunderbirds, but is not officially recognised as part of Thunderbirds canon, due to the non-involvement of either Gerry or Sylvia Anderson. Despite this the English dub of the series contains music and sound effects from Anderson's series Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, UFO and Space:1999. A total of 24 episodes were produced, but only 18 were shown on Fuji TV in 1982.
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Plot Summary
In the year 2086, a new generation of International Rescue must protect the world from a variety of futuristic threats. The Tracy family, along with their allies, utilize advanced technology and iconic Thunderbird vehicles to save lives and uphold justice in a rapidly evolving world.
Critical Reception
Thunderbirds 2086 was a short-lived animated series that garnered a mixed reception. While praised for its updated visual style and attempts to modernize the classic "Thunderbirds" franchise, it was often criticized for deviating too far from the original's spirit and for its storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its futuristic aesthetic and CGI.
- Criticized for straying from the original show's charm and puppetry.
- Pacing and plot often found to be too simplistic for its target audience.
Google audience: Audience reception was divided, with some appreciating the modern interpretation and others lamenting the loss of the original's unique handcrafted feel.
Fun Fact
Although it aired in 2008, the series was set in the year 2086, a century into the future from its own release date.
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