Anime Overview
Ginga Tetsudou 999
In a future where artificial bodies promise everlasting life to those who can afford them, a young boy named Tetsurou sets out to change his fate by boarding the legendary Galaxy Express 999. Rescued by the enigmatic Maetel, who offers him a ticket on the condition they travel together, he embarks on a cross‑galactic journey filled with strange worlds and u…
Characters
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Captain Herlock
Supporting | Japanese VA: Yamadera, Kouichi
Maetel
Main | Japanese VA: Yukino, Satsuki
Emeraldas
Supporting | Japanese VA: Inoue, Kikuko
Tetsurou Hoshino
Main | Japanese VA: Nozawa, Masako
La Andromeda Promethium II
Supporting | Japanese VA: Han, Keiko
The Conductor
Supporting | Japanese VA: Kimotsuki, Kaneta
Related Anime
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Uchuu Koukyoushi Maetel: Ginga Tetsudou 999 Gaiden
Prequel | 2004
DNA Sights 999.9
Prequel
Maetel Legend
Prequel
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kieta Taiyoukei
Side Story
Staff
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Nishizawa, Nobutaka
Director
Matsumoto, Leiji
Original Creator
Fujikawa, Keisuke
Script, Screenplay
Yamaura, Hiroyasu
Screenplay
Kogawa, Tomonori
Key Animation, Animation Director, Chief Animation Director
Komatsubara, Kazuo
Chief Animation Director
Latest Episodes
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Episode 12: The Fossilized Warrior: Part One
Aired Nov 30, 1978
Episode 11: Formless Planet Nuruba
Aired Nov 23, 1978
Episode 10: Trader Junction: Part Two
Aired Nov 16, 1978