Galaxy Express 999
銀河鉄道９９９
Galaxy Express 999 is a tv anime with 113 listed episodes from Toei Animation. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.
Synopsis
In the distant future, humanity has found a way to live forever by purchasing mechanical bodies, but this way to immortality is extraordinarily expensive. An impoverished boy, Tetsurou Hoshino, desires to purchase a pass on the Galaxy Express 999—a train that travels throughout the universe—because it is said that at the end of the line, those aboard can obtain a mechanical body for free. When Tetsurou's mother is gunned down by the villainous machine-man hybrid Count Mecha, however, all seems lost. Tetsurou is then saved from certain death by the mysterious Maetel, a tall woman with blonde hair and a striking resemblance to his mother. She gives him a pass to the Galaxy Express under one condition: that they travel together. Thus, Tetsurou begins his journey across the universe to many unique planets and thrilling adventures, in hopes of being able to attain that which he most desires. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
At a Glance
Type and status
TV · Completed
Season
Fall 1978
Primary studio
Toei Animation
Episodes
113
Related Anime
Adaptation
Side Story
Alternative Version
Alternative Setting
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What is Galaxy Express 999 about?
In the distant future, humanity has found a way to live forever by purchasing mechanical bodies, but this way to immortality is extraordinarily expensive. An impoverished boy, Tetsurou Hoshino, desires to purchase a pass on the Galaxy Express 999—a train that travels throughout t
How many episodes does Galaxy Express 999 have?
Galaxy Express 999 currently lists 113 episodes.
Who worked on Galaxy Express 999 and when did it air?
Galaxy Express 999 is associated with Toei Animation and aired Sep 14, 1978 to Mar 26, 1981.