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Cybersix
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Genre Action
Crime
Science fiction
Thriller
Created by Chu Takara
Carlos Meglia
Carlos Trillo
Developed by Barry Whittaker
Judy Valyi
Directed by Hiroyuki Aoyama
Toshihiko Masuda
Atsuko Tanaka
Nobuo Tomizawa
Kazuhide Tomonaga
Keiko Oyamada
Kenji Kodama
Keiichiro Furuya
Voices of Cathy Weseluck
Michael Dobson
Alex Doduk
Janyse Jaud
Andrew Francis
Terry Klassen
Opening theme Lyrics by Robert Olivier
Sung by Coral Egan
Music by Robbi Finkel
Composer(s) Robbi Finkel
Country of origin France
Japan
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13 (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 time 22 minutes
Production company(s) TMS Entertainment
NOA
Distributor
Discotek Media (2014-present)
Saban Entertainment (1999-2000)
Release
Original network Teletoon (Canada)
Kids Station (Japan)
Picture format 480i (SDTV)
Original release September 6 (1999-09-06) – October 23, 1999 (1999-10-23)

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. The series originally aired on Teletoon in Canada, Fox Kids in the United States, Kids Station in Japan and Telefe in Argentina.

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.

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

Cast

  • Cathy Weseluck as Cybersix / Adrian Seidelman
  • Michael Dobson as Lucas Amato
  • Terry Klassen as Von Reichter
  • Andrew Francis as Julian
  • Alex Doduk as José
  • Janyse Jaud as Lori Anderson
  • Brian Drummond as Yashimoto
  • L. Harvey Gold as Terra

Production

Each had a production budget of $360,000 USD. The series was cancelled after the first season due to low ratings outside of Canada and conflicts with the studio, most notably 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.

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original air date
1 "Mysterious Shadow" Keiichiro Furuya Andrew D. Hammell
Story by: Koji Takeuchi
September 6, 1999 (1999-09-06)
After following the mysterious Cybersix, Lucas Amato meets José and his minions. Cybersix rescues two men and prevents José from counterfeiting money.
2 "Data-7 & Julian" Keiko Oyamada Andrew 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 Furuya Catherine 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 Tomizawa Barry Whittaker & Judy Valyi September 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 Furuya Jono Howard September 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 Furuya Terry 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 Masaji Michael 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 Oyamada Terry Klassen October 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 Tanaka Jono Howard October 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 Oyamada Barry Whittaker October 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 Oyamada Terry Klassen October 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 Aoyama Judi Vayli October 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 Masuda Barry Whittaker & Judy Valyi October 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. 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.

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