Following the apparent destruction of Leader X at the conclusion of Gatchaman II, a surviving fragment of him grows and mutates into Z. Joined by Count Egobossler, the head of the Egobossler family, and his two subordinates, Mechandol and Kempler, Z is determined to obliterate Earth and the Science Ninja Team once again. After Anderson’s death, Dr. Nambu assumes leadership of the ISO, and the team is now stationed at the underwater base Gallatown (also known as “G‑Town”). Engineer Kamo is introduced, and after the early destruction of the New God Phoenix, the team acquires a new mecha, the Gatchaspartan. This mecha features a special mode called Hypershoot, which can only be activated by Ken (with his new ...