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Ginga Tetsudou 999

Synopsis: In the distant future, humanity has found a way of living forever by buying mechanical bodies, but this way to immortality is extraordinarily expensive. An impoverished boy, featured Hoshino, wants to buy a pass at Galaxy Express 999 - a train traveling throughout the universe - because it is said that at the end of the line on board can get a mechanical body for free. When Tetsurou's mother is killed with villain Hybrid Count Mecha, however, everything seems lost.

Tetsurou is then saved from a certain death by the mysterious Maetel, a tall woman with blond hair and an impressive resemblance to her mother. She gives her a pass for the Galaxy Express under one condition: that they travel together. Thus, Tetsurou begins his journey through the universe to many unique planets and exciting adventures, hoping to achieve what he wants most.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Ginga Tetsudou 999
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 銀河鉄道９９９
  • Anime Name in English: Galaxy Express 999
  • Other names: Ginga Tetsudo 999, GE999

Production information

  • Producers: Fuji TV
  • Licensors: Discotek Media
  • Studios: Toei Animation

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 113
  • Date: September 14, 1978 - March. 26, 1981 - Thursdays in 1900 (JST)
  • Genres: Adventure, drama, science fiction
  • Subjects: Space
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.791
  • Popularity: 6270

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:45:07-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Ginga Tetsudou 999": 

    • Ginga Tetsudou 999 was created by legendary mangaka Leji Matsumoto, who is also responsible for other classics such as Captain Harlock and Galaxy Express
    • The anime was released in 1978 and was a big hit in Japan, being aired for more than three consecutive years.
    • The story of Ginga Tetsudou 999 takes place in the distant future, where humanity lives in a world dominated by machines and robots. The protagonist, Tetsuro Hoshino, embarks on an epic journey aboard the 999 space train in search of an immortal mechanical body.
    • The anime was adapted to a 1979 movie that became a big box office hit in Japan. The film was released in several countries around the world, including the United States, where it was screened with the title Galaxy Express
    • Ginga Tetsudou 999 also inspired a series of video games, including an RPG game for Super Nintendo released in
    • The anime was relaunched on DVD in Japan in 2003, with new scenes added and a new soundtrack. The relaunch was a success and helped introduce the series to a new generation of fans.
    • Ginga Tetsudou 999's theme song, "Ginga Tetsudou 999", consisted of Yukihide Takekawa and became a big hit in Japan. Music has been rewritten several times over the years and is still remembered as one of the most iconic themes in anime history.
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    Manga and Products from Ginga Tetsudou 999

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Ginga Tetsudou 999"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Maetel (Keiko Han) - A mysterious woman who accompanies the protagonist on her journey through space.
    • Tetsurou Hoshino (Masako Nozawa) - The young protagonist who dreams of traveling through the space and finding the legendary Galaxy Express Space Station -
    • Captain Harlock (Makio Inoue) - A space pirate who becomes an ally of Tetsurou on his journey.
    • Queen Prometheum (Noriko Ohara) - The leader of the Prometheum, who seeks immortality at any cost.
    • Count Mecha (Kaneta Kimotsuki) - A villain who seeks immortality and is obsessed with Maetel.
    • Emeraldas (Reiko Tajima) - A space pirate that becomes an ally of Tetsurou and Maetel.
    • ANTARES (Kouji Yada) - A robot that helps featured on his journey.

    Summary and events

    1. Young Tetsurized Hoshino lives in a world where people can exchange their bodies for machines, but only rich have access to this privilege.
    2. Tissurated dreamed of traveling through the galaxy aboard the legendary Galaxy Express 999 space train, which promises to fulfill the desires of those who reach it.
    3. He knows the mysterious Maetel, who invites him to board the train and realize his dream.
    4. During the trip, Tetsurou and Maetel face various challenges, such as the threat of Count Mecha and the fight against human oppression of robots.
    5. Tetsurou discovers that Maetel is Queen's older sister Prometheum, who rules the planet Andromeda and is responsible for creating machines that replace human bodies.
    6. The Queen Prometheum is revealed as a tyrant that oppresses her people and enslaves the robots, and Maetel leads a rebellion to overthrow her.
    7. Tetsurou and Maetel face Queen Prometheum in a final battle, and manage to free Andromeda and her inhabitants.
    8. Tetsurou decides to stay in Andromeda to help reconstruction of the planet, while Maetel follows travel at Galaxy Express
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    What happens in the end?

    Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime Ginga Tetsudou 999We have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to display the content of the end of the work.

    At the end of the manga Ginga Tetsudou 999, Tettsurized Hoshino finally reaches his goal of reaching the final station of the galaxy, where he meets his mother machine, the artificial intelligence that rules the entire universe. He discovers that the mother machine is actually the collective consciousness of all living beings who have already existed, and that she is about to leave to allow a new form of life to emerge. Tetsurou decides to stay with his mother machine to the end, while his friend Maetel departs on his spacecraft to continue his journey. The ending is exciting and poetic, leaving a satisfactory sense of closing for history.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Ginga Tetsudou 999

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    銀河鉄道９９９
    • 銀河 (Ginga) - means "galaxy"
    • 鉄道 (Tetsudō) - means "railway"
    • ９９９ (999) - It is a number, it does not have a specific meaning
    The name of the anime "銀河 ９９９" (Ginga Tetsudō 999) translates as "Galaxy Express 999" in English. The anime is based on a manga of the same name created by Leji Matsumoto. The story takes place in the distant future, where humanity has colonized other planets and technology has advanced a lot. The protagonist, Tettsurō Hoshino, embarks on a journey on the space train called "Galaxy Express 999" in search of an immortal mechanical body in order to avenge his mother's death. During his journey he finds several characters and faces exciting challenges. The anime addresses topics such as immortality, identity and the pursuit of the meaning of life.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Ginga Tetsudou 999 has a total of 113 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
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