Two friends in dire need of money, and possesing bizzare hidden talents form their own business.
The GetBackers. Their motto, "If it's stolen, we'll steal it back. Retrieval specialists GetBackers."
They claim they can retrieve any lost item. And with a success ratio of (nearly) 100%, they're out on the streets with homemade signs looking for anyone who's lost anything.
Always in debt to the town cafe, their jobs never seem to pay enough.
We follow Ban and Ginji through their search for people in need of a retrieval service.
The clients ask for abnormal objects; memories, melons, a daughter; but the GetBackers will find it, no matter what it is.
They encouter many battles over the objects they seek and meet old friends along the way. New enemies are always just around the corner and who knows when a friend may come in handy.
A clever combination of comedy and action, one can only grow to love the GetBackers.
Basic Information
Total Episodes: 49
Genres: Action, Comedy, Magic, Martial Arts
Year Published: 2002
Studio: Kodansha
US Distribution: ADV Films
Characters
Ban Mido
Japanese seiyuu: Canna Nobutoshi
The Evil Eye (Jagan) and 200 kilo gripping power.
A mysterious background, Ban was cursed with the Evil Eye. For one minute he can make anyone he makes eye contact with see illusions.
Although seemingly harsh on the outside, Ban has a soft lovable center.
With quick mood changes and amazing strength, Ban makes for a formidible enemy.
Ginji Amano
Japanese seiyuu: Morikubo Shoutarou
Can generate electricity through his body. (Ex leader of The Volts)
Carefree and energetic, Ginji is Ban's Best friend. Sweet natured and constantly going Tare Ginji (chibi, or panda Ginji), he's always willing to help the unfortunate, with or without payment.
He runs from a dark past that few know about, and will pretty much do anything Ban says.
Hevn
Japanese seiyuu: Natsuki Rio
Finds the GetBackers Jobs.
Hevn is the self proclaimed negotiator for Ban and Ginji. She brings them clients looking for lost items.
Most of the times her jobs are very dangerous, and her clients very rich.
Hevn rarely gets in on the action, and stays on the sideline while the boys risk their lives for some silly trinket.
Natsumi
Japanese seiyuu: Otoha
Waitress.
Natsumi works at the Honkey Tonk Cafe, owned by Paul. This cafe is where the GetBackers mooch food or wait for clients.
Natsumi is the GetBackers' very first client in the anime, and has them find her lost cat doll.
Shido Fuyuki
Japanese seiyuu: Hoshino Takanori
Controls animals, and uses a number of animal related attacks
One of The Volts top four, Shido was best friends with Ginji before Ban came along.
Hates Ban with a passion, and Ban returns the feeling. Shido is always trying to look better than Ban at everything and they often end up argueing.
Kazuki Fuchoin
Japanese seiyuu: Hoshi Souichirou
Controls string that is kept inside a pair of bells.
One of The Volts top four, Kazuki was another of Ginji's allies in the past. He remains an ally despite Ban being there.
His sexy looks often cause people to mistake him for a women. Kazuki's Fuchoin strings are practically unbreakable.
Jubei Kakei
Japanese seiyuu: Koyasu Takehito
Hides flying needles inside his body.
Jubei has been Kazuki's guardian since they were both children. He tends to stay close to Kazuki's side wherever he may be.
Very serious about everything, Jubei is often told by Emishi to be more carefree. He ends up making a fool of himself.
Emishi Haruki
Japanese seiyuu: Madono Mitsuaki
Fights using a Roran whip.
The idiot of the series. Emishi is always being a wisecrack, and isnt much of a fighter himself.
He often needs help from someone else to win his battles.
MakubeX
Japanese seiyuu: Saiga Mitsuki
Genious hacker and computer expert.
An orphan, MakubeX was abandoned in a basket with a name card that only had a last name.
His caretaker gave him the letter X to be a first name and showed him everything there was to learn about computers.
MakubeX became one of The Volts top four and looked up to Ginji more than anyone.
Himiko Kudo
Japanese seiyuu: Kuwatani Natsuko
Uses 7 different poisons to defeat her opponent. "Lady Poison"
Himiko used to be partnered with Ban in a trio of theives.
After the death of her brother, Himiko didn't want to have anything more to do with Ban.
She now earns her keep being a Deliverer. She will deliver anything to anywhere.
Akabane Kurodo
Japanese seiyuu: Tobita Nobuo
Hides knives and other weapons inside his body
Feared by all, especially Ginji, Akabane aka "Dr. Jackal" is hungry for blood. He loves to kill for the pure thrill and sport of doing so.
One of the deadliest characters in the whole series.
Episodes
1. Initials Are G&B
2. Getback the Rusted Relationship
3. Platinum Retake Mission
4. Getbackers verses Transporters
5. Death Battle At Dawn, Thunder Emperor verses the Jackal
6. Retrieve the God's Order
7. Transform Beast Master!
8. Ring out, Music of Life
9. Retrieve the Visionary Sunflower: (Part 1)
10. Retrieve the Visionary Sunflower: (Part 2)
11. Infiltration, Infinite Fortress - IL Retrieving Operation
12. Mysterious Boy, Makubex
13. Work! Huohchoinryu Technique of the String
14. The New Four Kings
15. Rouran Dancing Whip That Dances in the Darkness
16. Explosion! An Angry Thunder Emperor
17. Together, Retrievers
18. Collision! Shido vs Emeshi
19. Friend... Kazuki vs Jubei
20. The Man From Babylon City
21. Sword of Revenge. Ban vs Fudo
22. Decision! Thunder Emperor Descended
23. Attack! Virtual Army
24. Final Fight! Ginji vs Makubex
25. Retrieve the Future of Infinity!
26. Steam Retrieval, A Hot Spring Travelers Journal!?
27. Female High School Student vs Retrievers
28. The Man Who Lost his Past
29. Retrieve the Arms of the Goddess
30. Enigmatic Assassins, Miroku Brothers
31. Hera and Kite
32. Mission Start! Ginji vs Miroku
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