#robotchi

Perhaps one of the most obscure evil trios I’ve yet encountered, today I present the trio from 1982′s Cybot Robotchi ( サイボットロボッチ) (aka “Robby the Rascal”), a gag anime heavily inspired by Dr Slump.  Introduced in episode 21 of the 39 episode series, Dr Highbrow quickly becomes the recurring antagonist as he schemes ways to capture the title character Robotchi, acquire riches, and in general just make things rotten for our main characters.  Frequently sending out his henchwomen Sylvia (in the suit) and Nancy (with the afro) to do his dirty work, the three usually wind up in some form of giant robot that will explode before episode’s end.  Much like any good trio, they bicker and squabble and trade barbs with each other, especially when a defeat usually leaves them stranded with only the hope the protagonists will get them home.

As you may have noticed, they are rare sort of evil trio, comprised of a male boss with two female goons!  I think they may be the first, and they predate the more well known (but still relatively obscure) trio from Mon Colle Knights by nearly two decades.  Further, Highbrow being a male trio boss like this even puts him before Professor Moriarty from 1984′s Sherlock Hound.  Give these three a little applause!

・ﾟ✧ .・゜I feel a connection!! ・ﾟ✧ .・゜

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