NOTE: This article is about the incarnation of Golden Bat from the anime. Other versions of the character can be found here on the disambiguation page.
| “ | Evil will never triumph over good! | „ |
| ~ Golden Bat to Dr. Death. |
Golden Bat (黄金 バット Ōgon Batto) (known as various names outside of Japan such as Phantoma in the English dub) is the main protagonist of the animated series of the same name (1967-1968) based on Takeo Nagamatsu and Suzuki Ichiro's original 1930 kamishibai (paper theater) story of the same name.
In the original Japanese version, he is played by the late Osamu Kobayashi who also played his counterpart in The Golden Bat (1966) who also played in the Japanese versions of: The Prospector from Toy Story 2, Warden Carmichael in Ernest Goes to Jail!, Alastor Moody from the Harry Potter series, General Ross in Hulk (2003), Charlie in season 1 of Star Trek, Stuart Ullman (NHK-BS2 version) in The Shining (1997), Willie Armitage in Mission Impossible (1966-1973), Bill Williams, Seargent and General Gravner in Captain Scarlet, Johnny Gillespie in Thunderbirds (1965-1966), Commissioner Gordon in Batman (1992-1995), Orga, diamond mining site director, federal army colonel in the original Astro Boy TV series. In the English dub he is voiced by Burr Middleton who also played Snooper (as Mickey Hoyle) in The Choppers (1961), BBQ man #1 in Hunters Blood (1986), Captain Marvel/Billy Batson in The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam! and Hero High, Bailiff in Hunter (1984–1991), and also voiced. The latter also voiced his archenemy Dr. Zero, the narrator, and Gabby.
Overview[]
The Golden Bat originates from a lost continent of Atlantis, the legend tells that every five thousand years the world is threatened with destruction but can be protected if the Golden Bat is awakened from his casket. What is needed to reawaken him is a drop of water. The one who awakened him will have a special connection with Golden Bat and be able to summon him whenever danger arises. His archenemy is Dr. Zero and has an evil counterpart who goes under the name of Dr. Death.
Appearance[]
Golden Bat is a muscular humanoid creature with black eyes and golden pupils, golden teeth, and for attire wears a black and red cape with a golden button at the front and matching golden boots. He carries a silver baton as his signature weapon.
Personality[]
Golden Bat is a protective spirit who hates anyone who terrorizes the innocents. While he rarely speaks and doesn't show alot of emotions, he is actually a very intelligent fighter and the master of physical combat and is willing to protect and help the ones who are in danger and restore peace to the world.
Trivia[]
- Golden Bat resembles Skeletor from Masters of the Universe.
- Golden Bat's design from this show is based off his one seen in Golden Bat (1966) by Toei despite the differences.
- "Fanta" in his Brazillian Portuguese and Italian name "Fantaman" has the same name as the Coca Cola drink Fanta even though it has nothing to do with it.
- In 2005, the live-action gothic horror series under the name Garo, apparently started as the name "Skull Z" very early on during its project, Keita Amemiya the creator of the series, originally began the project with a simple idea and drafted up some characters with one being a concept art that appears to be based off the Golden Bat himself albeit a modernized version of him. But as the design evolved, he resembled him less and less and settled the character's final design to a wolf theme instead.
External Links[]
- Golden Bat on the Golden Bat Wiki