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Galaxy Express 999 (1978)

TV Series ★ 7.8 25 min

Animation Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

In a distant future, Tetsuro is a human boy who wants his body replaced with a robotic one. This is possible, but to do so he has to reach the Immortal Planet onboard the space train Galaxy Express 999. Maetel, a beautiful and mysterious blonde woman dressed in Russian style, joins him in the long journey through space. Every episode sees our heroes arriving in a new planet's space train station.

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 1978
Runtime
25 min
Rating
TV-PG
IMDb
tt0185066
Country
Japan
Language
English, Japanese
Studio
Toei Animation

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Cast

Masako Nozawa Masako Nozawa Tetsuro Hoshino (voice) Masako Ikeda Masako Ikeda Maetel (voice) Kaneta Kimotsuki Kaneta Kimotsuki Conductor (voice) Hitoshi Takagi Hitoshi Takagi Narrator (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Galaxy Express 999 about?
In a distant future, Tetsuro is a human boy who wants his body replaced with a robotic one. This is possible, but to do so he has to reach the Immortal Planet onboard the space train Galaxy Express 999. Maetel, a beautiful and mysterious blonde woman dressed in Russian style, joins him in the long journey through space. Every episode sees our heroes arriving in a new planet's space train station.
Who stars in Galaxy Express 999?
Galaxy Express 999 stars Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Kaneta Kimotsuki, Hitoshi Takagi.
When was Galaxy Express 999 released?
Galaxy Express 999 is a 1978 animation, action & adventure, drama, sci-fi & fantasy series.
Where can I watch Galaxy Express 999?
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