Cybersix (TV series)

Cybersix (Japanese: サイバーシックス ) is a Japanese-Canadian animated television series based on an Argentine comic strip series of the same name written by Carlos Trillo. The series was produced by the Vancouver-based Network of Animation (NOA) and animated in Japan by TMS Entertainment. Many of the comic's darker themes had to be toned down for the show in order to make it appropriate for all audiences.[1] The series originally aired on Teletoon in Canada,[2][3] Fox Kids in the United States, Kids Station in Japan and Telefe in Argentina.

Cybersix
GenreAction
Crime
Science fiction
Thriller
Created byChu Takara
Carlos Meglia
Carlos Trillo
Developed byBarry Whittaker
Judy Valyi
Directed byHiroyuki Aoyama
Toshihiko Masuda
Atsuko Tanaka
Nobuo Tomizawa
Kazuhide Tomonaga
Keiko Oyamada
Kenji Kodama
Keiichiro Furuya
Voices ofCathy Weseluck
Michael Dobson
Alex Doduk
Janyse Jaud
Andrew Francis
Terry Klassen
Opening themeLyrics by Robert Olivier
Sung by Coral Egan
Music by Robbi Finkel
Composer(s)Robbi Finkel
Country of originCanada
Japan
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)Koji Takeuchi
Herve Bedard
Shunzo Kato
Producer(s)Herve Bedard
Carole Ducharme
Shunzo Kato
Toshihiko Masuda
Koji Takeuchi
Running time22 minutes
Production company(s)TMS Entertainment
NOA
Distributor
Discotek Media (2014-present)
Saban Entertainment (1999-2000)
Release
Original networkTeletoon (Canada)
Kids Station (Japan)
Fox Kids (US)
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseSeptember 6 (1999-09-06) –
October 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)

The show is about a leather-clad female android who works as a teacher during the day, and fights against the scientist who created her at night.[4]

The music for the series was composed by Robbi Finkel.[5] Its opening and ending songs were composed by Finkel with lyrics by Robert Olivier and sung by jazz vocalist Coral Egan.[6] On May 6, 2000 Cybersix won "Best Animated Production" and "Best Overall Sound of an Animated Production" at the Leo Awards.[7] On April 28, 2001, the series won "Special Mention for the Best Science Fiction Program" at the Pulcinella Awards in Italy for that year's competition.[8]

Cast

Production

Each had a production budget of $360,000 USD.[1] The series was cancelled after the first season due to low ratings outside of Canada and conflicts with the studio, most notablely TMS Entertainment focusing on its own productions rather than outsourcing animation to other studios, because by the early 2000s, TMS has no longer supplied animation services to western studios due to increasingly demanding costs.[9][10]

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Mysterious Shadow"Keiichiro FuruyaAndrew D. Hammell
Story by: Koji Takeuchi		September 6, 1999 (1999-09-06)
After identifying Cybersix as Adrian Seidelman, Lucas Amato meets José and his minions. Cybersix rescues two men and prevents José from counterfeiting money.
2"Data-7 & Julian"Keiko OyamadaAndrew D. Hammell
Story by: Koji Takeuchi		September 12, 1999 (1999-09-12)
Reichter sends Data-7 to find Cybersix. However, after regaining memories, Data-7 joins up with Cybersix, while saving Julian.
3"Terra"Keiichiro FuruyaCatherine Donahue Girzyc
Story by: Koji Takeuchi		September 18, 1999 (1999-09-18)
When Reichter creates Terra, Cybersix's altruistic essence changes his behaviour. José traps the two in the tower, but Terra sacrifices himself to save Cybersix.
4"Yashimoto, Private Eye"Nobuo TomizawaBarry Whittaker & Judy ValyiSeptember 19, 1999 (1999-09-19)
Ikiko's older brother, Yashimoto, finds Cybersix under José's orders. As Yashimoto saves Julian and Ikiko, Cybersix defeats the giant ammonite.
5"Lori is Missing"Keiichiro FuruyaJono HowardSeptember 25, 1999 (1999-09-25)
Lori falls in love with Adrian, but is disgusted to find Cybersix at the apartment. Cybersix rescues Lori and stops José from robbing the bank.
6"Blue Birds of Horror"Keiichiro FuruyaTerry Klassen
Story by: Koji Takeuchi		September 26, 1999 (1999-09-26)
When the flock of birds invade the city, Cybersix and Lucas learn that they are used by José, and pause only whenever new broadcasts are transmitted. Lucas interrupts it, while Cybersix defeats the giant bird.
7"Brainwashed"Mayumi MasajiMichael Van Lane
Story by: Koji Takeuchi		October 2, 1999 (1999-10-02)
Six detectives are kidnapped and brainwashed with José's mind-controlling device. Cybersix and the detectives escape.
8"Gone With the Wings"Keiko OyamadaTerry KlassenOctober 3, 1999 (1999-10-03)
Cybersix fights with the group of winged goblins every night. After loading their eggs from the subway, Cybersix traps the goblins and eggs on the train, and the sunlight destroys them.
9"The Eye"Atsuko TanakaJono HowardOctober 10, 1999 (1999-10-10)
José discovers an eyeball creature draining consciousness from everyone and growing bigger. Cybersix freezes it with the tank of liquid nitrogen and the explosion destroys it, restoring the city's population.
10"Full Moon Fascination"Keiko OyamadaBarry WhittakerOctober 9, 1999 (1999-10-09)
Reichter's werewolf creation, Elaine, disguises herself as a teacher. After seeing a scratch mark on his arm, Lucas transforms into a werewolf. Cybersix saves Lucas and defeats Elaine.
11"The Greatest Show in Meridiana"Keiko OyamadaTerry KlassenOctober 16, 1999 (1999-10-16)
José forces Cybersix and Data-7 to star in the performance for the robotic animal show. However, this plan fails after Cybersix, Data-7 and Lucas destroy the circus.
12"Daylight Devil"Hiroyuki AoyamaJudi VayliOctober 17, 1999 (1999-10-17)
After hours of conflict, Griselda, a reptilian woman, falls off from the bridge to her death.
13"The Final Confrontation"Toshihiko MasudaBarry Whittaker & Judy ValyiOctober 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)
Reichter plans to detonate an island-sized living bomb near the city. However, José reverses the direction for the bomb to destroy the laboratory, killing Reichter and his failed experiments, while Cybersix escapes.

Home video releases

The series was released in English on DVD in North America by Discotek Media on 26 August 2014.[11] The box set features commentary by Cathy Weseluck and Brady Hartel on episodes 1 and 13, liner notes on episode 4 and 11, textless opening and ending animations, as well as the television pilot.[12]

References
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  2. "Teletoon looks to new season". Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. "DVD News - Cybersix complete series DVD set out now through Discotek Media". 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  4. Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 228. ISBN 978-1476665993.
  5. Finkel, Robbi. "Robbi Finkel - Film, theatre and other". Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  6. "Cybersix FAQ". Telecom. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-10-16.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  7. MacDonald, Fiona (2000-05-15). "B.C. fetes its best". Playback. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  8. "CYBERSIX won a prize at the PULCINELLA AWARDS". Telecom. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-10-16.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
  9. Cybersix: The Complete Series DVD Commentary
  10. "About us | テレコム・アニメーションフィルム オフィシャルサイト". Telecom. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  11. "Discotek Media - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  12. Betteridge, Jesse (2014-09-29). "Review – Cybersix: The Complete Series DVD". Sitting on an Atomic Bomb. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
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