30 min. x 26 eps
In 2003, a long-awaited finest masterpiece by Leiji Matsumoto, the maestro whom Japan is most proud of, will come to a light at least! After 26 years since 'Galaxy Express 999' – let it take you another journey to the stars!
'Galaxy Express 999' – as soon as it started on a weekly manga magazine Shukan Shonen King in 1977, it became a sensation with enthusiastic fans of all ages as it was made into a movie twice and the TV series lasted for over three years. The magnificent story of the journey set in the space was epoch-making, not only as an animation but also as a Japanese space adventure. Illustrating compassion and testimony of how a man grows up, Matsumoto's world touched everyone's heart. Since then, Matsumoto's works have opened the people's eyes to the new world of the Japanese science fictions and animations. In addition, Matsumoto had an immense effect on the leading Japanese creators such as Mamoru Oshii (creator of Patlabor) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). A quarter century has passed since then. Now in the 21st century, a completely new world of the 'Galaxy Trains' is about to launch....
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