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Cybersix (TV series)

Cybersix
Show logo featuring Cybersix and Data-7.
GenreAction
Conspiracy
Crime
Science fiction
Thriller
Spy
Created byCarlos Meglia
Carlos Trillo
Developed byBarry Whittaker
Judy Valyi
Directed byToshihiko Masuda (series director)
Creative directorMakoto Shiraishi
Voices ofCathy Weseluck
Michael Dobson
Alex Doduk
Janyse Jaud
Andrew Francis
Terry Klassen
Scott McNeil
Opening themeLyrics by Robert Olivier
Sung by Coral Egan
Music by Robbi Finkel
ComposerRobbi Finkel
Country of originCanada
Japan
Argentina
Original languagesEnglish
Japanese
Spanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersHerve Bedard
Shunzo Kato
ProducersCarole Ducharme
Koji Takeuchi
Running time22 minutes
Production companiesNoA
TMS-Kyokuichi
Original release
NetworkTeletoon (Canada)
Kids Station (Japan)
Telefe (Argentina)
ReleaseSeptember 6 (1999-09-06) –
October 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)

Cybersix (サイバーシックス, Saibāshikkusu) is an animated television series based on an Argentine comic strip series of the same name created by Argentine authors Carlos Trillo (story) and Carlos Meglia (art). The series was produced by the Vancouver-based Network of Animation (NoA) and animated in Japan by TMS-Kyokuichi. 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] Kids Station in Japan, Telefe in Argentina and Fox Kids in the United States.

The music for the series was composed by Robbi Finkel.[4] Its opening and ending songs were composed by Finkel with lyrics by Robert Olivier and sung by jazz vocalist Coral Egan.[5] On May 6, 2000 Cybersix won "Best Animated Production" and "Best Overall Sound of an Animated Production" at the Leo Awards.[6] 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.[7]

Plot

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A leather-clad female gynoid named Cybersix protects the town of Meridiana at night where she fights the machinations of the scientist Dr. Von Reichter (who created her) and his cloned son José who is served by the Frankenstein's monster-resembling Fixed Ideas. Cybersix is also aided in fighting Dr. Von Reichter and José by her fellow creation in the form of a black panther named Data-7. During the day, she poses as a male teacher named Adrian Seidelman and is friends with science teacher Lucas Amato.[8]

Cast

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Production

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Each episode had a production budget of US$360,000.[1] The series was cancelled after the first season due to conflicts with the studio.[9]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Mysterious Shadow"Keiichiro FuruyaAndrew D. Hammell
Story by : Koji Takeuchi		September 6, 1999 (1999-09-06)
Science teacher Lucas Amato befriends his new co-worker Adrian Seidelman, unaware that Adrian is actually a female gynoid lab experiment known as Cybersix. They work together to defeat Fixed Ideas, creatures created by Cybersix's creator, Von Reichter, and prevent his son José from having counterfeiting scam.
2"Data-7 & Julian"Keiko OyamadaAndrew D. Hammell
Story by : Koji Takeuchi		September 12, 1999 (1999-09-12)
Adrian meets Julian, a homeless and orphan boy who is forced to steal and survive. Julian ends up in the middle of Josè's latest attack while Cybersix persuades the young boy to help. At the same time, she meets Data-7, a black panther infused with the DNA and memories of Cyber-29, Cybersix's brother whom Reichter sent.
3"Terra"Keiichiro FuruyaCatherine Donahue Girzyc
Story by : Koji Takeuchi		September 18, 1999 (1999-09-18)
As Cybersix wonders what it would be like to go on a date with Lucas, Reichter summons Terra, a mud monster assimilating other abilities. After failing to reason themselves, Terra sacrifices himself to save Cybersix from the burning tower.
4"Yashimoto, Private Eye"Nobuo TomizawaBarry Whittaker and Judy ValyiSeptember 19, 1999 (1999-09-19)
Local detective Yashimoto is blackmailed by José into solving the case about Cybersix, after his sister Ikkio and Julian are kidnapped. After finding her, Cybersix convinces Yashimoto to stop Jose from wiping out the city with a giant kraken like beast.
5"Lori is Missing"Keiichiro FuruyaJono HowardSeptember 25, 1999 (1999-09-25)
Lori, one of the students falls in love with Adrian, and manages to find where he lives. In doing so, she sees Adrian as Cybersix, coming to the conclusion the two are dating. When discussing this with Lucas, he feels betrayed by Adrian. However, the two reconcile and save Lori, who got caught while José robs a bank.
6"Blue Birds of Horror"Keiichiro FuruyaTerry Klassen
Story by : Koji Takeuchi		September 26, 1999 (1999-09-26)
When José uses the broadcast network antenna, the local bluebirds become incredibly hostile. Only for Cybersix and Lucas to discover José's got a worse bird of prey waiting.
7"Brainwashed"Mayumi MasajiMichael Van Lane
Story by : Koji Takeuchi		October 2, 1999 (1999-10-02)
Six detectives are brainwashed by José's mind-controlling device, one of which is a friend of Julian. However, Cybersix saves them.
8"Gone With the Wings"Keiko OyamadaTerry KlassenOctober 3, 1999 (1999-10-03)
Von Reichter deploys a flock of night goblins incapable of staying in sunlight to swarm the city. Now Cybersix has to find their nest or the whole city will be infested.
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 populace.
10"Full Moon Fascination"Keiko OyamadaBarry WhittakerOctober 9, 1999 (1999-10-09)
Adrian feels jealous when a new coworker, Elaine befriends Lucas. However, Cybersix has to stop her when she learns that Elaine is a werewolf who turned Lucas into one too.
11"The Greatest Show in Meridiana"Keiko OyamadaTerry KlassenOctober 16, 1999 (1999-10-16)
José forces Cybersix and Data-7 to star in the robotic animal circus show, but the plan fails after Cybersix, Data-7 and Lucas destroy the circus.
12"Daylight Devil"Hiroyuki AoyamaJudi VayliOctober 17, 1999 (1999-10-17)
Richter sends out a reptilian woman named Griselda to take down Cybersix next. However this becomes problematic when she targets Adrian during a field trip.
13"The Final Confrontation"Toshihiko MasudaBarry Whittaker & Judy ValyiOctober 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)
When Reichter heads to the city in a giant moving bomb, Cybersix feels this may be her final battle, revealing her identity to Lori and kissing Lucas goodbye. While confronting her creator, Cybersix is given the opportunity to live without the need for substance, something Josés not fond of.

Home video release

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The series was released in English on DVD in North America by Discotek Media on 26 August 2014.[10] The box set features commentary by Cathy Weseluck and Brady Hartel on episodes 1 and 13, liner notes on episodes 4 and 11, textless opening and ending animations, and the television pilot.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Edwards, Ian (1998-06-15). "Special Report on Animation Opportunities and Growth: Cybersix deal focuses on product not $". Playback. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  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. ^ Finkel, Robbi. "Robbi Finkel - Film, theatre and other". Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  5. ^ "Cybersix FAQ". Telecom. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-10-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ^ MacDonald, Fiona (2000-05-15). "B.C. fetes its best". Playback. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
  7. ^ "CYBERSIX won a prize at the PULCINELLA AWARDS". Telecom. Archived from the original on 2011-09-28. Retrieved 2016-10-16.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. p. 228. ISBN 978-1476665993.
  9. ^ Cybersix: The Complete Series DVD Commentary
  10. ^ Discotek Media (April 9, 2014). "Cybersix Complete Series. August 26th 2014. Includes commentary with Cathy Weseluck and Brady Hartel on episode 1 and episode 13!". Facebook. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  11. ^ Betteridge, Jesse (2014-09-29). "Review – Cybersix: The Complete Series DVD". Sitting on an Atomic Bomb. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
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