Battle Of The Planets versus other cartoons of the era

[Cure DragonEagle 255]

One particular opinion that stuck with me was that Battle was decidedly different from the "Sea of Scooby Clones" and others. From day one Battle was unique.

I ask to anyone who lived in that era. How did Battle fare in comparison to other cartoons of the 70s?

[The Other Jason]

Hi Cure DragonEagle,

One particular opinion that stuck with me was that Battle was decidedly different from the "Sea of Scooby Clones" and others. From day one Battle was unique.

I ask to anyone who lived in that era. How did Battle fare in comparison to other cartoons of the 70s?

When Battle came on, I can't really say there was any other cartoon series to compare to it. All of the US animation was what we were used to, so Battle really stood out. The nicest-looking things I remember that were nicer/came close were the detailed backgrounds in some of the early Warner Bros. MGM and Disney theatrical cartoon shorts. Even then, the WB and MGM cartoons only kept that detail up to a certain point of time.

About the only "comparison" with other cartoon shows I remember doing as a youngster, was to debate friends about which were "best." For me, it was Battle. For others Super Friends, Spider-Man or other superhero cartoons. I liked just about every cartoon I saw, but Battle was a favorite very soon after it started.

Anyone else???

[Cure DragonEagle 255]

Ah before the internet that was the true Battle!

Pun Super Intended.

[Stardust]

One particular opinion that stuck with me was that Battle was decidedly different from the "Sea of Scooby Clones" and others. From day one Battle was unique.

I ask to anyone who lived in that era. How did Battle fare in comparison to other cartoons of the 70s?

I have to agree with Jason as far as comparison.
I will say I remember stumbling on the anime one day after school and thinking to myself OMG what is this? This is amazing, it was love at first sight, LOL

[Bobkat]

I have to agree with Jason as far as comparison.
I will say I remember stumbling on the anime one day after school and thinking to myself OMG what is this? This is amazing, it was love at first sight, LOL

It was the TV guide in the local paper. "Ooh! That sounds like an interesting title." Never looked back.

[Katblu42]

I watched a lot of cartoons as a kid - and I had options from the US, British TV and (maybe?) a few locally produced Australian ones to choose from.

Bear in mind that I was very little when Battle captured my imagination (and heart). So I'm not sure what else it was directly competing with, but I was not a big Scooby Doo fan. I did like the Flintstones, Jetsons and Wacky Races. Looney Tunes (especially Road Runner) and Tom & Jerry were also favourites. Felix the Cat was one I'm pretty sure I watched a lot when I was very little, and I'd seen some of Speed Racer because my big brother liked it (but I was a bit too young for it at the time).

The other cartoon that I remember being very attached to way back then was Astroboy. And I think what sets that and Battle of the Planets apart is not just the art (which a 4 year old might not be consciously taking much note of!), but the characters, the machines, and the story lines. These cartoons told stories - not just slapstick cartoon comedy like Looney Tunes or T&J. They had content that wasn't just light and fluffy - like the Smurfs and Care Bears. And I was a sucker for the transforming and combining vehicles, which later made me a fan of Voltron and Transformers!

[Cure DragonEagle 255]

I watched a lot of cartoons as a kid - and I had options from the US, British TV and (maybe?) a few locally produced Australian ones to choose from.

Bear in mind that I was very little when Battle captured my imagination (and heart). So I'm not sure what else it was directly competing with, but I was not a big Scooby Doo fan. I did like the Flintstones, Jetsons and Wacky Races. Looney Tunes (especially Road Runner) and Tom & Jerry were also favourites. Felix the Cat was one I'm pretty sure I watched a lot when I was very little, and I'd seen some of Speed Racer because my big brother liked it (but I was a bit too young for it at the time).

The other cartoon that I remember being very attached to way back then was Astroboy. And I think what sets that and Battle of the Planets apart is not just the art (which a 4 year old might not be consciously taking much note of!), but the characters, the machines, and the story lines. These cartoons told stories - not just slapstick cartoon comedy like Looney Tunes or T&J. They had content that wasn't just light and fluffy - like the Smurfs and Care Bears. And I was a sucker for the transforming and combining vehicles, which later made me a fan of Voltron and Transformers!

I didnt notice until now but you are from Australia! That's awesome. Anime is very popular in Australia but not many people talk about that.