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* SlidingScaleOfVillainEffectiveness: The Vlagos are low. [[spoiler: Prima is very high.]]
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* ThePowerOfLove: [[spoiler: ''Weaponized'' in Episode 34.]]
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* ArtShift: In Episode 34, [[spoiler: Valerian and Laureline disguise themselves as Vlagos, and therefore become 3D modled just like the rest.]]
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* TheCityVsTheCountry: Laureline, coming from the Middle Ages, loves nature and the countryside, while Valerian prefers the comforts of the future. They nearly separate over these differences in Episode 2.

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* TheCityVsTheCountry: Laureline, coming from the Middle Ages, loves nature and the countryside, while Valerian prefers the comforts of the future. They nearly separate over these differences in Episode 2. [[spoiler: [[LoveHurts And even worse in Episode 30.]]]]
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* TheCityVsTheCountry: Laureline, coming from the Middle Ages, loves nature and the countryside, while Valerian prefers the comforts of the future. They nearly separate over these differences in Episode 2.
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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Despite there being no other humans, Valerian and Lauraline attract men and women from a wide variety of races. Later deconstructed, as Laureline says she doesn't like being stared at like an exotic beast.

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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Despite there being no other humans, Valerian and Lauraline attract men and women from a wide variety of races. As time goes by they become ''celebrities,'' with a movie. Later deconstructed, as Laureline says she doesn't like being stared at like an exotic beast.
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* HappyFunBall: The Vlagos sell unpopular, unethical and deadly products banned in half the galaxy, such as a mind control helmet and irradiated energy drinks.


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* OldMediaAreEvil: In Episode 25, the heroes get trapped in a [[TakeThat deadly reality show]] where they must hunt deadly creatures and no contestants have ever survived.
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* MidSeasonUpgrade: In the second half of the show, they get their original timeship restored and upgraded. [[spoiler: But the time travel only works on [[StealthMentor Dr. Albert's terms.]]

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* MidSeasonUpgrade: In the second half of the show, they get their original timeship restored and upgraded. [[spoiler: But the time travel only works on [[StealthMentor Dr. Albert's terms.]]]]]]
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* AlternateTimeline: In Episode 16, Valerian discovers the unspoiled timeline in which he does not rescue Laureline. [[spoiler: Its ''worse'' than Earth vanishing. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline against her will and establishes a millenia-old dynasty that allies with the Vorgon and tries to conquer the galaxy.]]

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* AlternateTimeline: In Episode 16, Valerian discovers the unspoiled timeline in which he does not rescue Laureline. [[spoiler: Its ''worse'' than Earth vanishing. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline against her will and establishes a millenia-old dynasty that allies with the Vorgon Vlagos and tries to conquer the galaxy.]]
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* AlternateTimeline: In Episode 16, Valerian discovers the unspoiled timeline in which he does not rescue Laureline. [[spoiler: Its ''worse'' than Earth vanishing. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline against her will and establishes a millenia-old dynasty that allies with the Vorgon and tries to conquer the galaxy.]]



** In episode 16 TheReveal is [[spoiler: this was a change that Dr. Albert allowed and encouraged, because the original timeline is ''much'' worse. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline and establishes a dynasty that tries to conquer the galaxy.]]

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** In episode 16 TheReveal is [[spoiler: this was a change that Dr. Albert allowed and encouraged, because the original timeline is ''much'' worse. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline and establishes a dynasty that tries to conquer the galaxy.]]


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* MediumBlending: The Vlagos are the only 3D creatures in a universe of 2D characters.
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** In episode 16 TheReveal is [[spoiler: this was a change that Dr. Albert allowed and encouraged, because the original timeline is ''much'' worse. Valerian dies, Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville marries Laureline and establishes a dynasty that tries to conquer the galaxy.]]
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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Despite there being no other humans, Valerian and Lauraline attract men and women from a wide variety of races.

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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Despite there being no other humans, Valerian and Lauraline attract men and women from a wide variety of races. Later deconstructed, as Laureline says she doesn't like being stared at like an exotic beast.
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** In Episode 15, Lauraline's beauty is ''exploited'' by the villains, converted into an advertising hologram that ''hypnotizes'' people into buying products from Vlagos.
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* LovableRogue: Lauraline is fond of solving problems with other characters through deception and charm.
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** Valerian, meanwhile [[UnkemptBeauty seems to put a lot of effort into looking scruffy.]]
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The animation first aired in France in 2007. It ran from October 20, 2007 – March 5, 2008 and spanned 40 Episodes. The English-dubbed version of the series is available on [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/valerian-and-laureline/ Crunchyroll]].

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The animation first aired in France in 2007. It ran from October 20, 2007 – March 5, 2008 and spanned 40 Episodes. The English-dubbed version of the series is available on [[http://www.crunchyroll.com/valerian-and-laureline/ Crunchyroll]].
Crunchyroll]] and will be available on home media by Creator/SentaiFilmworks.
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It is more based on the comics


In July 1, 2012 Luc Besson, the director of ''Film/TheFifthElement'', has stated that [[http://io9.com/5922655/luc-besson-adapting-classic-time+travel-comic-created-by-fifth-element-concept-artist he is going to direct a live-action adaptation of the comic in the near future]].
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* ParentalAbandonment: One episode involves an artifact that constructs immersive dreams out of a person's desires and memories. According to its constructs, Laureline was a DoorstopBaby and Valerian's parents were Space-Time Agents who disappeared during a mission when he was only five.



* VillainousCrush: In episode 1 "Time Matters", the local Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville insists that Laureline must marry him. When she refuses, he imprisons her.

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* VillainousCrush: In episode 1 "Time Matters", the local Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville insists that Laureline must marry him. When she refuses, he imprisons her.
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''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series ''ComicBook/{{Valerian}} and Laureline'' written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

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''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''is Laureline'' is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series ''ComicBook/{{Valerian}} and Laureline'' written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.
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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu[[superscript:?]]) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series ''ComicBook/{{Valerian}} and Laureline'' written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

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'''Time ''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu[[superscript:?]]) is Laureline''is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series ''ComicBook/{{Valerian}} and Laureline'' written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.
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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu[[superscript:?]]) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series {{Valerian}} and Laureline written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu[[superscript:?]]) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series {{Valerian}} ''ComicBook/{{Valerian}} and Laureline Laureline'' written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.
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* TheWisePrince: Noble in every sense of the term, _Prince Baral_ is an outstanding politician, diplomat, a charmer and a telepath who has a sense of duty and sacrifice. He is a valuable ally of Valerian and Laureline. Heir to the throne of Aldébar 3, he is about to marry the princess Pyrna Elkali to strengthen Aldébaranne Confederation in disregard of his personal feelings.

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* TheWisePrince: Noble in every sense of the term, _Prince Baral_ ''Prince Baral'' is an outstanding politician, diplomat, a charmer and a telepath who has a sense of duty and sacrifice. He is a valuable ally of Valerian and Laureline. Heir to the throne of Aldébar 3, he is about to marry the princess Pyrna Elkali to strengthen Aldébaranne Confederation in disregard of his personal feelings.

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* ArtificialIntelligence: Rhonda is the [[{{Spacecraft}} Tempus Fugit]]'s onboard computer.

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* ActionGirl: Laureline is both feminine and badass, she faces many dangerous enemies with fast reflexes, acrobatic stunts and expert combat skills.
* ArtificialIntelligence: Rhonda Rondha is the [[{{Spacecraft}} Tempus Fugit]]'s onboard computer.



* BitchInSheepsClothing: [[spoiler:Princess Pyrna Elkali is Prince Baral's fiance. On their wedding day]], she reveals her true colors as an acomplice to the Vlagos in their plot to conquer the galaxy.
* CasualInterstellarTravel: Traveling through space is made faster by entering [[{{SubspaceOrHyperspace}} sub-space]].



* CommonTongue: Modern Galactic Language is the galaxy's lingua franca.
* EccentricMentor: Mr. Albert is a retired gentleman, [[spoiler:is probably the inventor of spatiotemporal engine and also the only one who can fix it]]. This jovial gray-haired man, in a three-piece suit, follows the adventures of Valerian and Laureline distance. He has a lot of power, but prefers to manipulate Valerian and Laureline into solving the problem.



* EvilSmellsBad: Planet Vlagos is made of garbage, and it sure smells like it.
* FictionalCurrency:
** GlobalCurrency: More like Glactic Currency - Bloutoks.



* GoodColorsEvilColors:
** SecondaryColorNemesis: Gork Yodol wears purple and has [[{{SicklyGreenGlow}} glowing green eyes]].



* HonestJohnsDealership: The Shingouz are greedy and only act in their own interest, looking to make a profit. They might sell Valerian and Laureline overpriced gadgets that will often malfunction or artifacts with dubious origins.
* MulticulturalAlienPlanet: Central Point is the capital of the galaxy and home to 2,400 kinds of life forms from all over the galaxy.
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In episode 1 “Time Matters”, on his first space-time flight without supervision, Valerian breaks Article 3 of Time Travel Law, which prohibits Space-Time Agents from altering the past or the future by accidentally taking Laureline from the Middle Ages.
* ObviouslyEvil: The Vlagos are dark squid-like, evil looking StarfishAliens with four eyes and [[{{EvilSoundsRaspy}} evil]] [[{{EvilSoundsDeep}} voices]].
* OrganicTechnology: 60% of the Vlagos technology is organic.
* [[{{ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy}} Principle of Evil Marksmanship]]: In episode 1 "Time Matters", Valerian and Laureline manage to avoid many arrows shot at them while escaping.



* SheCleansUpNicely: Laureline is fond of fancy outfits.



* SingleBiomePlanet: Several of them. The main one in the show is planet Vlagos which is basically made of garbage.



* TheWisePrince: Noble in every sense of the term, _Prince Baral_ is an outstanding politician, diplomat, a charmer and a telepath who has a sense of duty and sacrifice. He is a valuable ally of Valerian and Laureline. Heir to the throne of Aldébar 3, he is about to marry the princess Pyrna Elkali to strengthen Aldébaranne Confederation in disregard of his personal feelings.
* TickleTorture: Is used effectively by the Rigor Mortis Quartet in episode 13 "On Borrowed Time".




!! Episodes of this series provide examples of:

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In episode 1 “Time Matters”, on his first space-time flight without supervision, Valerian breaks Article 3 of Time Travel Law, which prohibits Space-Time Agents from altering the past or the future by accidentally taking Laureline from the Middle Ages.
* [[{{ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy}} Principle of Evil Marksmanship]]: In episode 1 "Time Matters", Valerian and Laureline manage to avoid many arrows shot at them while escaping.
* TickleTorture: Is used effectively by the Rigor Mortis Quartet in episode 13 "On Borrowed Time".
* VillainousCrush: In episode 1 "Time Matters", the local Lord insists that Laureline must marry him. When she refuses, he imprisons her.

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* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In episode 1 “Time Matters”, on his first space-time flight without supervision, Valerian breaks Article 3 of Time Travel Law, which prohibits Space-Time Agents from altering
the past or the future by accidentally taking Laureline from the Middle Ages.
* [[{{ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy}} Principle of Evil Marksmanship]]: In episode 1 "Time Matters", Valerian and Laureline manage to avoid many arrows shot at them while escaping.
* TickleTorture: Is used effectively by the Rigor Mortis Quartet in episode 13 "On Borrowed Time".
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* VillainousCrush: In episode 1 "Time Matters", the local Lord Wilfrid de Tancarville insists that Laureline must marry him. When she refuses, he imprisons her.
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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu?) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series {{Valerian}} and Laureline written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu?) Rōrurinnu[[superscript:?]]) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series {{Valerian}} and Laureline written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

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Their classic story comes to life in this animated series about two humans who must investigate a mysterious shift in time. The couple settle in the galactic capital Point Central and realize they are possibly the only humans left. They begin a new life as space mercenaries and adventurers, exploring the new space-time continuum while at the same time attempting to rediscover the Earth.



!!This series contains examples of:

* BelligerentSexualTension: Valerian and Laureline
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Though they refuse to admit it, Everyone constantly tells Valerian and Laureline what a perfect couple they are, how they're clearly in love with each other, or are going to get married
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Averted with Laureline, who, despite being from the Middle Ages, flawlessly adapts to life in the 28th century.
* HeroesWantRedheads: Laureline has red hair and a [[FieryRedhead personality to match]].
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In Episode 1, His first time travelling alone, Valerian breaks the 3rd and most important rule of Time Travel: Never tamper with the past, Never take anything with you.

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!!This series contains !! This show provides examples of:

* ArtificialIntelligence: Rhonda is the [[{{Spacecraft}} Tempus Fugit]]'s onboard computer.
* BelligerentSexualTension: Valerian and Laureline
Laureline are constantly bickering, but as the show progresses it becomes clear that they have a secret attraction to each other.
* CasualTimeTravel: In Galaxity, the capital of 25th century Earth, you can become a Space-Time Agent and travel freely through time and space.
* CombatParkour: The fighting sequences tend to be very gymnastic-heavy.
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Though they refuse to admit it, Everyone everyone constantly tells Valerian and Laureline what a perfect couple they are, how they're clearly in love with each other, or that they are going to get married
married.
* FasterThanLightTravel: Traveling through space is made faster by entering [[{{SubspaceOrHyperspace}} sub-space]].
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Averted with Laureline, who, despite who--despite being from the Middle Ages, flawlessly Ages--flawlessly adapts to life in the 28th century.
25th century.
* ForWantOfANail: By taking Laureline out of the Middle Ages, Valerian accidentally sets a chain of events that makes the Earth as well all traces of it, disappear.
* HeroesWantRedheads: Laureline has red hair and a [[FieryRedhead personality to match]].
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* RippleEffectProofMemory: Valerian and Laureline are the only ones who remember that planet Earth and the Human Race ever existed.
* SheFu: Laureline is an acrobat, and when she fights she has a tendency to perform gratuitous acrobatics.
* TheTeaser: Episodes start with a recap of the general situation - Earth is gone, Laureline is from the 10th C., they have to work as mercenaries. Then there is a teaser and only after that, the credits roll with the opening theme.
* TimePolice: Time Travel is regulated and supervised by the Space-Time Agency. Intervening in past or future events is a violation of Time Travel Law. Article 3 prohibits Space-Time Agents from altering the past or the future.

!! Episodes of this series provide examples of:

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In Episode 1, His episode 1 “Time Matters”, on his first time travelling alone, space-time flight without supervision, Valerian breaks the 3rd and most important rule Article 3 of Time Travel: Never tamper with Travel Law, which prohibits Space-Time Agents from altering the past, Never take anything with you.past or the future by accidentally taking Laureline from the Middle Ages.
* [[{{ImperialStormtrooperMarksmanshipAcademy}} Principle of Evil Marksmanship]]: In episode 1 "Time Matters", Valerian and Laureline manage to avoid many arrows shot at them while escaping.
* TickleTorture: Is used effectively by the Rigor Mortis Quartet in episode 13 "On Borrowed Time".
* VillainousCrush: In episode 1 "Time Matters", the local Lord insists that Laureline must marry him. When she refuses, he imprisons her.

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The animation first aired in France in 2007. It ran from October 20, 2007 – March 5, 2008 and spanned 40 Episodes.

The entire series can be found in both [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5U1GcF0-7o French]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTX0HCrNcE English]] on {{YouTube}}

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The animation first aired in France in 2007. It ran from October 20, 2007 – March 5, 2008 and spanned 40 Episodes.

Episodes. The entire English-dubbed version of the series can be found in both [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5U1GcF0-7o French]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTX0HCrNcE English]] is available on {{YouTube}}
[[http://www.crunchyroll.com/valerian-and-laureline/ Crunchyroll]].
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'''Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline''' (ヴァレリアン&ロールリンヌ Varerian ando Rōrurinnu?) is a French/Japanese animated television series based on the French comic book series {{Valerian}} and Laureline written by Pierre Christin and drawn by Jean-Claude Mézières.

The animation first aired in France in 2007. It ran from October 20, 2007 – March 5, 2008 and spanned 40 Episodes.

The entire series can be found in both [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5U1GcF0-7o French]] and [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYTX0HCrNcE English]] on {{YouTube}}

In July 1, 2012 Luc Besson, the director of ''Film/TheFifthElement'', has stated that [[http://io9.com/5922655/luc-besson-adapting-classic-time+travel-comic-created-by-fifth-element-concept-artist he is going to direct a live-action adaptation of the comic in the near future]].

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!!This series contains examples of:

* BelligerentSexualTension: Valerian and Laureline
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Though they refuse to admit it, Everyone constantly tells Valerian and Laureline what a perfect couple they are, how they're clearly in love with each other, or are going to get married
* FishOutOfTemporalWater: Averted with Laureline, who, despite being from the Middle Ages, flawlessly adapts to life in the 28th century.
* HeroesWantRedheads: Laureline has red hair and a [[FieryRedhead personality to match]].
* NiceJobBreakingItHero: In Episode 1, His first time travelling alone, Valerian breaks the 3rd and most important rule of Time Travel: Never tamper with the past, Never take anything with you.

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