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Golgo 13
First volume of the Japanese SP Comics edition, originally published on June 21, 1973.
ゴルゴ13
(Gorugo Sātīn)
GenreThriller[1]
Manga
Written byTakao Saito
Published byShogakukan
Leed Publishing
English publisher
DemographicSeinen
MagazineBig Comic
Original runOctober 1968 – present
Volumes193
Original video animation
Queen Bee
Directed byOsamu Dezaki
Produced byMataichirō Yamamoto
Written byAkihiro Tago
Music byFujimaru Yoshino
StudioTezuka Productions
Licensed by
ReleasedMay 21, 1998
Runtime57 minutes
Anime television series
Directed byShunji Ōga
Produced bySusumu Matsuyama
Shunji Aoki
Written byJunichi Iioka
Music byDaisuke Ikeda (arranger)
StudioThe Answer Studio
Licensed by
Original networkTV Tokyo
English network
Original run April 11, 2008 – March 27, 2009
Episodes50 (List of episodes)
Films
  • Golgo 13 (1973 live-action)
  • Assignment Kowloon (1977 live-action)
  • The Professional (1983 anime)
Video games
  • Top Secret Episode (1988)
  • The Mafat Conspiracy (1990)

Golgo 13 (Japanese: ゴルゴ13Hepburn: Gorugo Sātīn) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takao Saito, published in Shogakukan's Big Comic magazine since October 1968. The manga won the 1975 Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga and the Grand Prize at the 2002 Japan Cartoonists Association Awards. The series follows the title character, a professional assassin for hire.

Golgo 13 is the oldest manga still in publication, and its tankōbon edition has the third-highest number of volumes. It has sold 280 million copies in various formats, including compilation books, making it the second-best-selling manga series in history[2]. It has been adapted into two live-action feature films, an anime film, an original video animation, an anime television series and six video games.

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Story[edit]

Golgo 13, also known by the pseudonym Duke Togo (デューク・東郷Dyūku Tōgō), is a professional assassin. His age and birthplace are unknown and there is no consensus in the worldwide intelligence community as to his true identity.[3] Most of his jobs are completed through the use of a customized, scoped M16 rifle. Besides Duke Togo, Golgo 13's other aliases include Tadashi Togo (東郷 隆Tōgō Tadashi) and Togo Rodriguez (トーゴ・ロドリゲスTōgo Rodorigesu).

Duke Togo has a very quiet personality and will only talk when he needs to, he shows very little to no emotion when carrying out an assassination and is willing to kill anyone who will threaten to expose him. He accepts many different assassination jobs from anyone who can afford his services. From simply shooting a violin string to taking out powerful organized crime bosses and political figures, these killings have often attracted retaliations against Golgo 13, even at one stage having both the FBI, CIA, and even the United States military out to kill him, causing Togo to always have to watch his own back and pay attention to his surroundings in order to stop other assassins and contract killers employed to kill him in often creative ways. Golgo 13 also employs many different people himself to assist him in his assassination jobs, such as in providing extra information on his targets to modifying his weapons, vehicles, and gadgets.

The name 'Golgo 13' is a reference to the death of Jesus Christ. Golgo is short for Golgotha, the place of Jesus' crucifixion, while the number 13 is considered an unlucky number.[4] Also, Golgo 13's logo is a skeleton wearing a crown of thorns.

Duke Togo's past is a mystery. Although his Asian appearance suggest that he may be of Japanese origin, many of Golgo 13's stories have presented different speculations about his true identity while presenting contradictory information, leaving the audience uncertain which information is true. It is known that he may be the biological father of many different children all over the world from the many sexual encounters he has had with women throughout the series, such as a 4-year-old son named Joey from ex-Provisional Irish Republican Army terrorist Catherine McCall.[5][6]

With respect to the character's age, a large number of stories are dated as they are centered around current events of the time. However, Golgo 13's age has not increased significantly to account for these events. He has also suffered multiple injuries throughout the series leaving many different scars around his body.[7]

Production[edit]

Early on Takao Saito developed a system where he creates the page layout based on a script written by the editorial department. He also inks the main characters' faces, while assistants provide the backgrounds and other elements. He does extensive research to provide accuracy, especially when the plot deals with technology.[8]Kazuo Koike was one of the writers on the series in the beginning.[9][10] Author Yoichi Funado wrote approximately 30 stories for Golgo 13, three of which he later novelized.[11]

Several stories of the series have not been reprinted for, according to Jason Thompson, being 'offensive or libelous.' Thompson lists one from 1986 because of complaints from the Iranian Embassy in Japan, another from 1988 about money laundering in the Vatican, and one from 1989 about a Hollywood actor blackmailed when someone discovers he has AIDS.[12]

In 2013, Saito stated that because he often worried about his manga being cancelled, he had an ending planned out that even includes the panel layout. He said he had no idea when Golgo 13 would end, claiming 'The manga has continued so long that it is no longer the property of the author; it belongs to the readers.'[13] Two years later, Big Comic's fourth issue of 2015 announced that the series was 'heading towards its conclusion.'[14]

Media[edit]

Manga[edit]

Written and illustrated by Takao Saito, Golgo 13 has been serialized in the monthly manga magazine Big Comic since its January 1969 issue, published in October 1968.[15] The chapters have been collected into tankōbon volumes by Shogakukan and Leed Publishing, a spinoff of the author's own Saito Production,[12] since June 21, 1973.[16] As of April 2019, 192 volumes of the tankōbon edition have been published,[17] while the bunkoban edition has 148 volumes.[18]

In 1986, Leed Publishing released four Golgo 13 stories translated by Patrick Connolly: 'Into the Wolves' Lair', 'Galinpero', 'The Ice Lake Hit' and 'The Ivory Connection'.[12][19]

In 1989 and 1990, Leed and Vic Tokai published two further Golgo 13 comic books, 'The Impossible Hit' and 'The Border Hopper', as part of the promotion for two Golgo 13 video games.[12] The comics were released to the US public via a mail-in offer with the purchase of the games and were later even found packaged with the video games. Each issue contained one complete story and had nothing to do with the storylines of the video games themselves.

In 1991, Leed Publishing and Viz Media published The Professional: Golgo 13, a three part mini-series.[12]The Professional was a re-printing of 'The Argentine Tiger', a story where Golgo is hired by the British Government to assassinate the reportedly dead ex-president of Argentina Juan Perón.

In 2006, Golgo 13 was brought back by Viz as part of their Viz Signature collection. The stories are picked from the forty-year history of the manga, and do not necessarily represent the original's order of publication. A total of thirteen volumes were published, with the thirteenth volume being published on February 19, 2008. Each volume ends with an editorial commentary on Golgo 13 as a cultural phenomenon in Japan.[7]

Live-action[edit]

Toei Company produced a live-action film simply titled Golgo 13 in 1973, directed by Junya Sato and starring Ken Takakura as Duke Togo and Pouri Banayi as Catherine Morton. It was filmed entirely in the Imperial State of Iran with an entirely Persian supporting cast. It was followed by Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon in 1977, directed by Yukio Noda, which replaced Takakura with Sonny Chiba. In 2011, production company Davis Film obtained the American remake rights to Golgo.[20]

Golgo 13: The Professional[edit]

Golgo 13: The Professional, known simply as Golgo 13 in Japan, is a 1983 animated featured film. Golgo 13's voice is provided by Tetsurō Sagawa in the Japanese version, and Gregory Snegoff in Streamline Pictures' English dub. It incorporates CGI animation, which was in its infancy at the time. This is most notable in the scene where army helicopters circle around Dawson Tower and attack Golgo as he climbs toward Dawson's office on the top floor.

Golgo 13: Queen Bee[edit]

Golgo 13: Queen Bee is an original video animation that was released in 1998. Tesshō Genda provides the voice of Golgo 13 in the Japanese version, while in the English version, he is voiced by John DiMaggio.

TV series[edit]

A Golgo 13anime television series was produced by The Answer Studio and aired on TV Tokyo and other stations from April 11, 2008 to March 27, 2009 for 50 episodes.[21]Hiroshi Tachi provides the voice of Golgo 13. The series was licensed by Sentai Filmworks, with the first DVD released on July 13, 2010.[22] In English, Golgo is voiced by David Wald.

The anime aired in North America on the Anime Network on Demand channel.[23] It is also aired on television in the Philippines by TV5 and in South Korea by Animax Korea.[24]

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The first opening theme song is 'Take the Wave' by Naifu for the first 25 episodes, and the second is 'So Far Away' by Pinc Inc for the remaining. The first ending theme song for the first 12 episodes is 'Garasu no Haiwei (Highway of Glass)' by doa,[25] while 'Yume no Hitotsu' by Garnet Crow is used for episodes 13-25. The third ending theme is 'Sono Egao Yo Eien ni' by Kitahara Aiko for episodes 26 to 38,[26] and the final ending song is 'Mou Kimi wo Hitori ni Sasenai' by U-ka Saegusa in dB from 39-50.

Video games[edit]

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Six video games have been released: the first one, released for SG-1000, followed by Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode on the Nintendo Entertainment System, The Mafat Conspiracy and three Japan-only Arcade games, similar to the Silent Scope series, but with a few differences. The rifle only contained a magnifying lens, not a small monitor like Silent Scope. The screen itself would close up on the target only when the sensor on the underside of the rifle base was activated by the player leaning their shoulder into it. Each mission was preceded by an 8-10 panel manga briefing. The first two releases ran on Namco System 12 hardware, with the third on Namco System 10 hardware. A Golgo 13 game, Golgo 13: File G-13 o Oe, was released for the Nintendo DS on June 18, 2009 by Marvelous Entertainment.[27] From initial reports, the game appears to consist of a large quiz mode, featuring questions spanning the 40-year history of Golgo 13, as well as several mini-games, including the 'Don't Stand Behind Me' game, in which the player, as Golgo 13, must punch people who walk up behind him. At the end of each episode of the anime, the tagline was 'Do not stand behind him, if you value your life.' The game is played holding the DS on its side, also known as 'book style' and surprisingly seems to be rated the Japanese equivalent of General/All Ages, which suggests the game won't feature much or any graphic violence or adult/mature subject matter, some of Golgo 13's trademarks. A version of Golgo 13's signature weapon, the scoped M16, was released in the Japanese version of Alliance of Valiant Arms as a usable weapon.[28]There was also a LCD game based on Golgo 13 released only in Japan by Popy in 1982.

Other media[edit]

In addition, the title character has appeared in a number of TV commercials in Japan, including NEC[29] and LotteBlack Black.[30] There was also a radio drama featuring Masane Tsukayama as Golgo 13.

An Airsoft gun has been made by Tokyo Marui based on the rifle Golgo 13 uses.[31] A figure based on Golgo 13 was released on August 25, 2009.[32][33]

Reception[edit]

Golgo 13 won the 21st Shogakukan Manga Award in the General category in 1975 and the Grand Prize at the 2002 Japan Cartoonists Association Awards.[34][35]Golgo 13 is one of the works credited with popularizing the gekiga movement in Japanese comics, which strives for more realistic and dramatic works. Saito himself is surprised by his series' popularity overseas, because it is firmly rooted in Japanese culture and samurai. He cited the timing of when Golgo actually takes his shot as an example; 'It evokes iaidō [the martial art of drawing one's sword and mimicking a deadly blow]. It is the same movement and the same shape. I love Japanese samurai stories and that is why, unconsciously, Golgo moves like a samurai. That is why I thought foreigners wouldn't understand the story.'[36]

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The Anime News Network's Carl Kimlinger compared Saito's work on the series to the novels of John le Carré and Frederick Forsyth, as the stories are 'dark, meticulously constructed [and] painstakingly realistic'.[37] Leo Lewis of the Financial Times wrote that 'Unsmiling, misogynist and inexorable, [Golgo 13] is a literary cousin of James Bond without the scene-softeners of Moneypenny, M, Q or exploding fountain pens.'[36] The Daily Vanguard called Duke 'a badass, something like a cross between Dirty Harry and Metal Gear Solid's Solid Snake.'[7]

Jc DuBois of Dragon's Anime has criticized those who say that most of Golgo 13's hits are impossible to do since there are problems that would prevent him from shooting straight such as the wind or with the coriolis effect, saying that the 'whole mystique of Golgo 13 is that he's just that damn good. He CAN make those shots—and he can do it with one shot.'[38]

References[edit]

  1. ^'The Official Website for Golgo 13'. Viz Media. Retrieved October 28, 2017.
  2. ^'【ニッポンの新常識】日米ともに道徳教育が不十分 戦後「修身」はＧＨＱが禁止 Ｋ・ギルバート氏'. ZAKZAK (in Japanese). Retrieved 2019-07-21.
  3. ^'Golgo 13 profile' (in Japanese). TV Tokyo.
  4. ^Washington, Darius. 'Anime Reviews: The Professional'. EX: The Online World of Anime & Manga. Archived from the original on 8 June 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  5. ^Director: Shunji Oga (October 26, 2008). 'Cold-Hearted Catherine'. Golgo 13. Episode 26. TV Tokyo.
  6. ^Director: Shunji Oga (March 13, 2009). 'Ebony Eyes'. Golgo 13. Episode 48. TV Tokyo.
  7. ^ abc'Japanese manga series Golgo 13 is still important after 40 years'. Vanguard. Archived from the original on 2011-06-20. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
  8. ^'Manga 'Golgo 13' celebrates 45 years of continuous publication'. Asahi Shimbun. 2 December 2013. Archived from the original on 24 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  9. ^'小池一夫作品リスト（全作品）' (in Japanese). Koike Kazuo Official Blog. 2016-01-13. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  10. ^'大西祥平による映画秘宝連載の評伝「小池一夫伝説」発売' (in Japanese). Natalie. 2011-11-28. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  11. ^'あの『ゴルゴ13』を直木賞作家・船戸与一氏が！いよいよ文庫化開始' (in Japanese). Shogakukan. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2018-02-10.
  12. ^ abcde'Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Golgo 13'. Anime News Network. 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  13. ^'Golgo 13 Author Saito Discusses Manga's Hypothetical Ending'. Anime News Network. 2013-11-16. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  14. ^'Golgo 13 Assassin Manga Heads 'Towards Conclusion''. Anime News Network. 2015-02-06. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  15. ^ゴルゴ13（さいとう・プロ） [Golgo 13 (Saito Production)] (in Japanese). Saito Production. Retrieved July 11, 2009.
  16. ^「ゴルゴ13 1」 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  17. ^ゴルゴ13 192 (in Japanese). LEED Publishing. Retrieved April 22, 2019.
  18. ^ゴルゴ13 148 (in Japanese). LEED Publishing. Retrieved 2016-10-19.
  19. ^ゴルゴ13 英語版 (in Japanese). Saito Production. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
  20. ^'Davis Film Gets Golgo 13 Assassin Manga's Film Rights'. Anime News Network. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  21. ^‘GOLGO 13’ ANIME HITS JAPANESE TV. Wizard Universe. WizardUniverse.com. 10 April 2008. Archived from the original on 12 July 2009. Retrieved on 19 October 2016.
  22. ^'Section23, Sentai Add Golgo 13 With English Dub'. Anime News Network. 23 April 2010. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  23. ^'Anime Network Schedule'. Anime Network. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  24. ^'TV5: Napagkakaisa ang Magkaiba' [Differences Unite]. 2010-03-26. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
  25. ^'Prime Garden, Discography, Official doa page' (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  26. ^'Discography Page, official Aiko Kitahara page' (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-03-21.
  27. ^'Spec, Official Golgo 13: File G-13 o Oe' (in Japanese). Marvelous Entertainment. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  28. ^'AVA M16 Golgo13 Edition in GALLERY - YouTube' (in Japanese). YouTube. Retrieved 2014-06-29.
  29. ^YouTube - NEC Commercial Featuring Golgo 13
  30. ^'Lotte Black Black'. www.youtube.com. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  31. ^'Official Golgo 13 M16 Page' (in Japanese). Tokyo Marui. Retrieved 2013-01-29.
  32. ^'figma ゴルゴ13' (in Japanese). Amazon Japan. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  33. ^'Golgo 13 figma 042 action figure by Max Factory'. 2009-05-21. Retrieved 2009-07-08.
  34. ^'の作品はオンラインで購入することができます。' 小学館漫画賞: 歴代受賞者 (in Japanese). Shogakukan. Archived from the original on 5 August 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  35. ^'Japanese Cartoonists' Association Awards'. www.hahnlibrary.net. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  36. ^ abLewis, Leo (16 October 2015). 'Interview: 'Golgo 13' creator Takao Saito'. Financial Times. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  37. ^Kimlinger, Carl (8 October 2006). 'Golgo 13 GN 4 - Review'. Anime News Network. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
  38. ^DuBois, JC (9 September 2008). 'Golgo 13 (TV, 2008)'. dragonsanime.com. DragonsAnime. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 19 October 2016.

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English: Golgo 13

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Type:TV
Status: Finished Airing
Premiered:Spring 2008
Producers:TV Tokyo, Sotsu, Half H.P Studio
Studios:The Answer Studio
Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, Seinen
Rating: R+ - Mild Nudity

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Synopsis

Golgo 13 is not his real name. Then again, neither is Duke Togo, Tadashi Togo, or any number of the aliases he goes by. A man of mystery, not even the world’s most prominent intelligence agencies can determine who Golgo really is, or just where he came from. But all agree that his skills are nothing short of legendary.
Armed with a custom M16, Golgo is willing to take any job for any agency, from the FBI to the KGB. He has completed every contract he has ever taken and will work for anyone who can meet his price. He is both the greatest weapon and the greatest threat to any nation; no one is safe once they are in Golgo’s sights.

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Related Anime

Adaptation:Golgo 13
Prequel:Golgo 13, Golgo 13: Queen Bee

Characters & Voice Actors

Togo, Duke
Main
Tachi, Hiroshi
Japanese
Sheriff
Wakamoto, Norio
Japanese
Mccartney, Dave
Supporting
Senda, Mitsuo
Japanese
Campos, Jose
Yara, Yuusaku
Japanese
Coleman, Ted
Supporting
Kuroda, Takaya
Japanese
Charlie
Supporting
Oota, Tetsuharu
Japanese
Mikhail
Ikeda, Shuuichi
Japanese
Perriand, Sara
Supporting
Nakamura, Chie
Japanese
Howard, Michael
Souma, Yukito
Japanese
Kaiser
Supporting
Kayumi, Iemasa
Japanese

Staff

Yamamoto, Mataichirou
Producer
Koyama, Satoru
Sound Director
Suzuki, Kenichi
Episode Director
Nishizawa, Susumu
Episode Director, Storyboard, Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation, Key Animation

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#1: 'Take the Wave' by Naifu (eps 1-25)
#2: 'So Faraway' by Pinc Inc. (eps 26-50)

Edit Ending Theme

#1: 'Glass Highway (ガラスのハイウェイ)' by Doa (eps 01-12)
#2: 'Yume no Hitotsu (夢のひとつ)' by Garnet Crow (eps 13-25)
#3: 'Sono Hohoemi yo Eien ni (その笑顔よ 永遠に)' by Kitahara Aiko (eps 26-38)
#4: 'Mou Kimi wo Hitori ni Sasenai (もう君をひとりにさせない)' by Yuuka Saegusa (eps 39-50)

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As I finally came across the entire subtitled series, it is time to update the review I posted quite some time ago.
To start with, this is an anime that gives off an oldschool-ish feeling and that is to be expected, since the manga started publishing about 40 years ago. The drawing style clearly shows it: all characters have very serious and rough faces, showing each and every wrinkle. The scenery is quite good. Even though it might lack detail, it clearly isn't the type you would shove off as a picture-based-and-streched-over-the-horizon background.
There are no major problems with the sound either. At first it might feel as if there is a lack of music, but as the series goes on, you will probably start to notice the recurring tones. Some might find them a tad repetitive, but considering the retro feeling this anime gives off, some repetitiveness could actually be considered as a tool to emphasize that special kind of feel. I have no complaints about the opening themes or the ending themes either.
When it comes to the characters, it is quite difficult to provide an evaluation. As this show is centered on Duke Tougou (a.k.a. Golgo 13) going on solo assignments, you will not be seeing any other major characters. There is not much to say about character development either. I mean, we have a cold-blooded sniper with nearly inhumane skills, unwavering principles and, most of the time, a perfect example of a poker face. He is certainly the most silent protagonist I have ever seen and we can't 'hear' his thoughts either, so what is there to develop (not to mention how)? Still, it feels like Golgo becomes a tad more talkative and expressive towards the end of the series, so it is possible to interpret it as a slight emotional shift, though the reason for it is anyone's guess. Despite this, though, all the characters feel quite real and alive; they all have individual personalities and different attitudes towards Golgo, so the anime does not lose ground on this aspect either.
Where it does, though, is the story. Or, more precisely, the lack thereof. The series is episodic and there is no relation between the assignments whatsoever. In fact, if your younger sibling wanted to make a prank and rearranged the playlist while you were making a sandwich, you would not even notice it. I am guessing the studio picked the missions from the manga randomly, hence the lack of cohesion. Yet, despite the anime not having a coherent plot as a whole, every episode has a different and unique story, various circumstances and characters that continue to pique the viewers interest and provide tons of entertainment.
To conclude, anime series with no plot tend to lose their appeal very quickly. However, Golgo 13 is quite enjoyable. It just has something in it that makes you look forward to Tougou's next assignment and keeps you wondering, just how he is going to demonstrate his prowess. When his enemies underestimate him or make wrong deductions, you just get the proud feeling 'That's my Golgo! Those bastards don't have a chance! Show them who's boss!', or something along those lines.
If you are a fan of super-manliness, protagonists having nearly inhumane skills and an oldschool feel wrapping it all up, this is one show you should definitely watch.
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The name is 13. Golgo 13. Our main dude happens when James Bond meets terminator and then everything gets turned more Japan and more manly.
Golgo is an elite sniper. Man with a mission. All you need is 3 million USD and he will make any of your wishes happen. Need to embarrass a violist during his play? No worries! Golgo can shoot the string of a moving instrument from 500 feet away, eyes closed while parrying flying katanas. Here's a meme. Who would win? Bulletproof, 30 inch thick class wall or one big boy with a toy gun? There is literally nothing this dude can't make happen.
Story-wise, Golgo 13 is entirely episodic show. One man, one mission, one episode. The best part is how consistently fucking amazing the writing is. For example, during one episode, he trolls the police forces in 5 different ways and they all fall under his master troll, but it is not a keikaku doori tier meme, everything is planned, shown to the viewer. and works because the police officers are doing their job in the exact way they are supposed to. This other time, our dude got a life sentence in prison just to break out of the 'unbreakable' jail with an inmate, purely to shoot him moments later. There are only 7 episodes that were more mediocre than amazing, which leaves similar shows such as City Hunter in absolute shame. Nearly every episode is unique and so different from one another that watching the show becomes nothing less than hooking. It's impressive how knowledgeable the writer is of so many different subject and how he manages to create such successful episodes around all of them.
During the run, the amount of times Golgo smiles is 0. He does not smile. This is a serious anime. So. Damn. Serious. No matter how ridiculously awesome and amusing the events get, there is absolutely no room for character centric comedy. He also has sex with something like 34 different women during the run, and no matter how much he likes these women, he never shows it in any other way than sex. He never speaks, he never answers their feelings nor shows an expression of any sort, and in case they happen to witness him practicing his profession, there is no soft spot in his hard. Any witness dies. There is no limit to how Man and how loyal to himself this dude is. If there ever was a person who doesn't break his character, it is him.
What really serves this series is the English dub which made the thing incredibly enjoyable to watch. Golgo himself is voiced with a guy who sounds like a real professional killer. Especially meaningless side characters have been voiced according to their character archetype. Different English pronunciation have not been left out as there are everything from 'oi m8' aussies to Irish drunktards. Some of the dialog has been seasoned with insane puns and more of the witty side banter. Like in one episodes, there is this guy - who is paralyzed below the weist - being targeted by Golgo 13, so he flees on an island and covers the entire island with bulletproof matter. When Golgo 13 arrives there with his helicopter, this dude's friends and bodyguards go to him and say 'Looks like you can't even take one step out of this island.' Pure comedic gold.
Art-wise, here's a tip: the bluray is a disaster. Not as bad as, let's say Death Note remaster, but it was a failed attempt. Get the DVD instead. The art itself follows the more classic side seen on mature anime series that were made with 90's style without the typical anime bs. Gungrave, Speed Grapher and practically every old Gonzo production are good example of the familiar and welcoming art style this anime has. In terms of animation, compromises are rarely ever made. Story telling and visuals are prioritized over cheap effects and atmosphere killing tricks that mainly would remind the viewer that they are, indeed, watching an anime.
I highly recommend Golgo 13 to people who like their anime manly and mature, served ice cold with nothing but respect towards the audience.
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Paski(All reviews)
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Well the Final Episode has finally been subbed, so it feels like time for a full review. Welcome to Golgo 13, The epitome of anime manliness. A masterful sniper who can take out any target, from nearly any distance with a single shot.
Story: 6
Each episode is non-sequential, and has no bearing on future or previous episodes so you can essentially watch the episodes in no particular order and have more or less the same enjoyment. Each episode begins with Duke Togo aka Golgo 13, receiving a request to kill a target, and the rest of the episode usually involves Golgo 13 undertaking some masterful feat to accomplish his goal. There is no story overall other than following Golgo 13's exploits, however each individual story is fairly unique in regards to how it is presented, each supporting character's backdrops and storylines. That being said, each episode falls back into same formula and you essentially know how each episode will end.
Characters: 7
Ah characters.. or should i say 'character' as each episode introduces us to only one character who returns every episode. (excluding the gun craftsman who appears a few times). As previously stated, Golgo 13 is the best sniper in the world, he can take out any target, regardless of the circumstances. Also a master in hand to hand combat and short ranged armed combat. Golgo 13 has the outward appearance of a cold emotionless killer, amazingly well built, and has his share of battle scars from earlier days. Quite possibly the manliest man of anime. That being said though, he undergoes very little character development over the entire series. There is a plethora of other characters introduced, usually with unique stories, or backgrounds, however many either end up dead (targets) or will never appear again throughout the series.
Art: 8
Clean artwork, great colouring and shading. I was a big fan of the gloomy atmosphere that the shading gives the series. even in the bright and sunshining days, there still exists that sort of darkness. Character design is somewhat lacking however in this series. Although for the first few episodes you don't really notice it, a general trend starts to develop.. A lot of the supporting characters start to look the same. There are soo many supporting characters introduced throughout the series, that most of the henchmen,a few of the targets, and many of the supporting/extra women throughout tend to look nearly identical to each other. Fluid animations throughout, amazing backdrops, and overall pretty good stuff
Sound: 9
the First Opening: 'take the wave' from naifu was actually quite catchy, Also a big fan of ' Glass no Highway from doa. other op and eds were alright. I thought the seiyu for Golgo 13; Tachi Hiroshi did a great job voicing Duke Togo (Golgo 13), It was a cold emotionless voice that just fit the character perfectly.
Enjoyment: 8
This series was fairly enjoyable, The viewing experience was over a period of 8 or so months, so there was a decent gap inbetween watching, Although thinking about it now, This likely isn't one of those anime where you can just keep watching all the episodes back to back and in 1-4 sittings, Each episode will tend to get very repetitive over time. But as a simple, sit back and watch every now and then show, this anime has merit
Overall: 8
A pretty good experience to watch, Has some pretty enjoyable moments, and a few twists and turns along the way. Check it out if you find the time
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THEAnimeHERO(All reviews)
24 people found this review helpful
Overall8
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If you don't mind a MANLY episodic anime then it should be a badass experience. Golgo 13 follows the many assignments of the assassin Golgo 13 aka Duke Togo. This series is 'character heavy' meaning don't expect any huge arcs or some sort of masterpiece but instead we have episodes where we learn about the lead character. Much of the appeal of this show is Golgo & his mysterious motives. While his origin remains a secret to this day we do learn a bit about him as he is committed to his employment; displaying various traits on what it means to be a coldhearted assassin.
With each episode being its own story, most tales revolve around the following (1. Golgo 13 Vs Assassin, 2. The Clients POV, 3. The targets POV, 4 Golgo's motives. )
While it is a formula, it still remains inviting as each episode reveals a side of Golgo we haven't seen before or what challenges he faces & overcomes. Being inspired by James Bond, Golgo 13 does have that suave yet stoic attitude as he tends to sleep with various women or other times kill even the best of hitmen. This anime is essentially a Man's show, where we see action, nude babes, passionate sex & a badass character. Certainly is a required taste to really enjoy this series or to even like Duke Togo.
Sadly the anime isn't as stylish as its movie 'The Professional' but it still has a crime noir theme that is a rarity in most animes. Golgo 13 is the epitome of crime seinen & features the credentials needed to be a full fledged hitman. Whether you like this anime completely depends on the main character himself. The highlight of this collection of episodes is the assassin life & its society as we witness the various vices of humans who want to kill others either for selfish reasons or noble ones. Set in a real world, Golgo 13 explores the subtleties of human behavior & its corrupt populace in a similar fashion to the 'Hell Girl/Jigoku Shojo' anime.
To some this series can be bland to others this anime can be a cool ride, however I personally find it fascinating to see Golgo 13; a human being who is feared as a grim reaper bringing death to whoever his client chooses. There is no wavering only the most effective killing weapon that is the assassin codenamed Golgo 13.

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