tatsunokofan
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Hi all!
| quote: | | Interesting! I've seen "birdrang" used in so many places, I'd assumed it was some form of canon. |
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It's a popular misconception, but a misconception nonetheless. In all vintage documentation for the series, including the model sheets, the scripts, and even the title for episode #80, it is simply called "Boomerang."
I can understand why people want to call it "Birdrang" or "Birdarang." As a name, it makes sense, especially to those of us who were brought up with Batman using his Batarang. It's a name that makes sense, and a name that sounds more dramatic than "Boomerang." I've tried pointing this out to people numerous times in the past, but a lot of fans simply don't want to hear it. They think it should be Birdrang, and refuse to acknowledge that it is not. Regardless, wishing it was true doesn't make it true.
There are those who will argue that "Birdrang" is what Ken is yelling when he throws his Boomerang. This argument falls apart when you examine the original scripts and see how often Ken's cry of "Bado ran!" is written as two distinct words.
Confusing matters are many modern pieces of Gatchaman merchandise that do claim that his weapon is the Birdrang (The Tatsunoko Vs Capcom game being one example). These retroactive attempts to change the name of the weapon do not change the facts from when the show was produced.
It is worth noting that, in the Gatchaman OAVs, Ken's weapon is called the Birdrang. So, if you're referring to the OAV Ken, feel free to use Birdrang with impunity.
James
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23-11-2009 16:53
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Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
I am a Swan.
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17-12-2009 13:38
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Green! I'm joking with Marie, because in the most recent episode of the week, Ken and Joe put their hands on each other's shoulders, and I called it a 'yaoi moment'.
