Founded in 1962, animation studio Tatsunoko Production will be celebrating its 55th year of operation next year, and plans are already underway to launch a year-long celebration entitled "Tatsunoko 55 (Go-go) Year".

タツノコプロは皆様に愛されて来年10月19日に創立55周年を迎えます。そこで本日より2年間「タツノコ55（ゴーゴー）YEAR」をスタート!まずは、記念ビジュアルをお披露目します！#タツノコ55 pic.twitter.com/nhH5hy95wx

— タツノコプロ（公式） (@tatsunoko_pro) October 19, 2016

The first stage in the celebration is the publication of a commemorative visual, which features characters from numerous Tatsunoko Production anime, including but not limited to: Hurricane Polymar, Casshan. Honeybee Hutch, Karas, Yatterman Night, Time Bokan, Precure, Tekkaman: The Space Night, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, and Speed Racer.

Source: Yaraon!

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