This version shows that the creators who had watched the ORIGINAL 1969 series really wanted to IMPROVE the series and it SHOWS. The time and effort in making the series MORE POPULAR than before is demonstrated in THIS particular 1988 version. The series has BETTER animation, MORE expressive characters and designs that present MORE opportunities for merchandising and product placement. Plus, the leading lady really DID a good job in making this remake series' opening song and ending song as well as portraying the main protagonist herself. Overall, a GOOD remake series that not only retains the spirit of the ORIGINAL anime series but also stepped up in makingit BETTER than the previous series.