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EP 1Tetsuro witnesses his mother's death and boards the Galaxy Express 999 with a look-alike woman.
Sep 14, 1978Traveling toward Megalopolis, Tetsuro is confronted by Count Mecha and forced to watch his mother die. He is subsequently saved by a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his deceased parent. Together, they board the Galaxy Express 999 to begin their journey. Tetsuro’s ultimate destination is a specific planet where he hopes to obtain a mechanical body. This departure marks the start of his quest for immortality and transformation, driven by the tragic loss of his mother and the mysterious assistance of his new companion on the train.
EP 2Tetsuro faces Geronimo and Fleme amidst the red winds of Mars.
Sep 21, 1978In the capital of Great Syrtis on Mars, a deserted planet defined by blowing red winds, Tetsuro is attacked by Geronimo. Geronimo, who has long dreamed of boarding the 999, steals Tetsuro's pass. The situation escalates as Tetsuro ultimately draws his gun on his lover, Fleme. This encounter highlights the harsh environment and the desperate ambitions of those seeking passage on the legendary train. The narrative focuses on the confrontation between Tetsuro and Geronimo, set against the backdrop of the barren Martian landscape.
EP 3Tetsuro and Maetel face danger on Titan after Claire's tragic death
Sep 28, 1978Tetsuro is saved from a ghost by Claire, a waitress they encountered, but she is killed in the process. Upon reaching Titan, a satellite of Saturn, the group ventures outside where Maetel is kidnapped. Tetsuro attempts to rescue her and is handed a firearm by an elderly woman.
EP 4Antares hijacks the 999 and forces an unplanned stop at his home with Tetsuro and the gang.
Oct 5, 1978The notorious bandit Antares seizes control of the 999, holding Tetsuro and his companions hostage. He compels the group to make an unscheduled visit to his residence. Despite the hostile circumstances, Antares develops a fondness for the humans Maetel and Tetsuro, extending an invitation for them to enter his home. However, a hidden presence awaits within the house, creating an ominous atmosphere as the captives are drawn into the bandit's private domain. The situation shifts from a simple kidnapping to a tense encounter with unknown dangers lurking inside the residence.
EP 5Tetsuro encounters Shadow, who impersonates his mother at Pluto's mechanical graveyard
Oct 12, 1978Pluto serves as a burial ground for individuals who have exchanged their biological bodies for mechanical replacements. Tetsuro arrives at this icy cemetery and is met by its caretaker, Shadow. She utilizes her abilities to assume the appearance of Tetsuro's mother, using this deception to lure him closer. Once he is within reach, she attempts to kill him, but the outcome of this confrontation remains unclear. The setting highlights the stark, frozen environment where these modified bodies are laid to rest, emphasizing the isolation and danger present in this specific sector of the planet.
EP 6fillerTetsuro visits Comet Station and faces false accusations and a forced mechanical body sale.
Oct 19, 1978Tetsuro reaches Comet Station, the nesting ground for Comets, and is surprised by its limited vertical scale. While passing time in a bookstore, he is wrongly accused by a suspicious individual and subsequently attacked. Seeking medical attention, he visits a doctor. Instead of receiving proper treatment, the doctor attempts to coerce Tetsuro into purchasing a mechanical body. This encounter highlights the dangers Tetsuro faces in this unfamiliar environment, where basic safety is compromised by deceitful locals and predatory business practices. The incident underscores the precarious nature of his journey as he navigates the unexpected challenges presented by the station's inhabitants and their unconventional methods of interaction.
EP 7The 999 descends to gravity's bottom and encounters time-distorted 333 with witch Ryuz.
Oct 26, 1978The 999 spirals downward to the bottom of gravity. They enter into the 333, which had previously crashed in there, only to find that hundreds of years appear to have passed by! The woman who controls the passage of time, a witch named Ryuz, takes a liking to Tetsuro and drags him to her home.
EP 8Ryuz reveals her tragic past involving betrayal during body transformation
Nov 2, 1978The narrative continues as Ryuz discloses that she is a depressed woman who was betrayed by the man she loved while she was transforming her body for him. Tetsuro expresses sympathy for her situation, yet firmly states that he wants to decide his future for himself. Ryuz responds to these words with a significant retort, marking a pivotal moment in their interaction and the ongoing storyline.
EP 9Tetsuro is mobbed by travelers at the Galaxy Railways station after offering to buy them food.
Nov 9, 1978Trader Junction serves as a busy crossroads for the Galaxy Railways, surrounded by countless desolate travelers who have nothing better to do than wait. Tetsuro attempts to be generous by offering to treat one of these weary passengers to food and drinks. However, his kind gesture quickly backfires as he gets mobbed by the entire group of travelers. Just as the situation becomes overwhelming, a woman named Hanako steps in to rescue him. The events at this bustling station highlight the chaotic nature of the location and the unexpected consequences of Tetsuro's actions amidst the crowd of waiting passengers.
EP 10Tetsuro Deceives Hanako's Parents While Trapped on the Train to Wildflower Station
Nov 16, 1978Tetsuro falls asleep and is abducted by Hanako onto a train heading to Wildflower Station. Upon arrival, he is introduced to Hanako's elderly parents, who present him as her fiancé. Observing their genuine joy, Tetsuro feels unable to reveal the truth. The situation escalates when the family begins discussing plans for a wedding reception. Tetsuro finds himself trapped in this deception, unable to correct the misunderstanding despite the absurdity of the proposal. He must navigate this awkward social entrapment while remaining on the train, facing the consequences of his initial negligence and Hanako's actions.
EP 11Tetsuro and Maetel Ambushed on Formless Planet Nuruba
Nov 23, 1978Tetsuro and Maetel find themselves on the shapeless world of Nuruba, where they are suddenly attacked by the local inhabitants. The citizens steal their clothing and bodies, intending to impersonate the two travelers. Their plan is to disguise themselves as Tetsuro and Maetel in order to board the 999. Enraged by this theft and deception, Tetsuro angrily lunges at the impostors, leading to a tense confrontation. The situation escalates as the original pair face their doppelgangers, who are determined to assume their identities and continue their journey using the stolen appearances.
EP 12Tetsuro explores the petrified Fossilized Planet while a guardian warrior attacks him.
Nov 30, 1978The 999 is forced to make an emergency stop at the Fossilized Planet, a location so thoroughly petrified that the tracks themselves are stone. Curious about the surrounding fossils, Tetsuro decides to leave the train to investigate the area. A warrior who guards the Fossilized Planet suspects that Tetsuro intends to steal the fossils. Consequently, the guardian attacks Tetsuro, initiating a confrontation over the ancient remains. This event marks the first part of the incident involving the petrified world and the defensive measures taken by its protector against the perceived threat.
EP 13Tetsuro Pursues the Fossilized Warrior Who Stole His Pass and Lidya's Remains
Dec 7, 1978Tetsuro saves a fossilized warrior from a group of thieves, but the warrior flees with Tetsuro's pass. He intends to depart on the 999 train while carrying the fossil of his lover, Lidya. Tetsuro chases after him, only for the petrifying gas to appear once again just as the pursuit intensifies.
EP 14fillerLaala from the Double Planet
Dec 14, 1978On the planet Perfect Mechanization, inhabitants with mechanical bodies disdain flesh-and-blood humans. A female doctor named Laala intentionally strikes Tetsuro with her car. Her goal is to switch bodies with him, initiating a conflict between the mechanized society and organic life forms.
EP 15fillerTetsuro Attacks the Black Knight on His Planet After Refusing to Live Together
Dec 21, 1978On the Black Knight's Planet, Tetsuro is invited to live with the Black Knight. He refuses the offer and frantically throws his lance at the knight. Maetel attempts to rescue Tetsuro but is struck by the lance. Tetsuro then stands up to the Black Knight in an attempt to get revenge for the incident. The confrontation escalates as Tetsuro seeks retribution for the attack on his companion. The outcome of this clash between Tetsuro and the Black Knight remains uncertain as the episode concludes with the tension between the two parties unresolved.
EP 16Tetsuro meets aspiring animator Fraiya in a glowing planet town
Dec 28, 1978On a planet where inhabitants possess the ability to glow, Tetsuro encounters Fraiya, an aspiring animation director facing significant struggles. After Tetsuro offers her financial assistance, she rejects the gesture, leaving him feeling uncomfortable and uneasy about the interaction. Despite this initial rejection and his negative feelings, Fraiya subsequently invites Tetsuro into her room. Inside, she proposes a different arrangement, asking him to purchase one of her animation storyboards instead of accepting a direct donation. This encounter highlights the complex social dynamics and economic challenges faced by creative individuals in this unique luminous society.
EP 17fillerMaetel Suffers Serious Injury From Armored Bug On Hardened World
Jan 4, 1979On a planet where all living organisms possess hard armor, Maetel is severely injured after being struck by an armored insect. Tetsuro disembarks from the train to locate medical assistance, but the entire world contains only two inhabitants. One of these residents, Nutal, attacks Tetsuro due to a misunderstanding. With no other options available, Tetsuro must navigate this dangerous encounter while Maetel remains incapacitated. The situation highlights the isolation of the location and the immediate threat posed by the sole other person on the planet, complicating efforts to save Maetel's life.
EP 18fillerTetsuro meets Maetel in the rain-soaked Mud Capitol city
Jan 11, 1979In the Mud Capitol, a city where it rains constantly, Tetsuro receives a phone call from a woman and is pulled into the mud. He encounters Maetel, a poor woman living within the mud, who invites him to live with her. Tetsuro refuses her offer. However, when he attempts to escape from her mud house, he finds himself trapped. The narrative focuses on this encounter in the perpetually wet environment, highlighting the interaction between Tetsuro and Maetel amidst the challenging conditions of their surroundings.
EP 19fillerTetsuro and Maetel face pursuit after a sanitation town mugger attacks a conductor
Jan 18, 1979A town renowned for its hygiene standards becomes the setting for an unexpected crime when a conductor is assaulted by a mugger during his day off. Tetsuro and Maetel offer comfort to the victim following the incident. The news of the attack quickly reaches the Cleanliness Committee, who are deeply disturbed by the breach of order. Determined to maintain the town's pristine reputation, the committee attempts to erase all records of the event. They subsequently begin actively pursuing Tetsuro and his companions, forcing the group to evade capture while the authorities seek to suppress the truth about the disturbance.
EP 20fillerTetsuro defies Maetel on Professional and faces execution and a duel
Jan 25, 1979On the planet of memories known as Professional, Tetsuro disregards Maetel's advice and makes eye contact with a professional hangman. This action leads to an attempt to hang him. He is subsequently rescued by a professional gunman, but this rescue immediately forces him into a shooting duel. The events unfold on the planet of memories where Tetsuro's choices trigger these dangerous encounters with professionals.
EP 21Tetsuro and Maetel face cowboys and Mr. Moriki inside the hollow Ballera
Feb 1, 1979The interior of Ballera has turned into a hollow space. Tetsuro and Maetel swim through the air before being attacked by cowboys, creating a significant disturbance. They subsequently encounter Mr. Moriki, a man composed of a briar bush, within the Tomb of Dead Leaves. The situation escalates when an electric mushroom causes the 999 to suddenly cease all movement.
EP 22Maetel faces a fake Emeraldas after the 999 is raided and forced to the Pirate Planet.
Feb 8, 1979The vessel 999 is attacked by the pirate ship Queen Emeraldas. The crew attempts to resist but quickly realizes their efforts are futile. They are compelled to land on the Pirate Planet. There, the female pirate Emeraldas challenges them to a duel. Maetel loses the contest, leading her captors to prepare for her disposal. However, it is revealed that the Emeraldas they encountered was actually an impostor. This twist changes the situation for the stranded travelers. The episode focuses on this unexpected revelation following the raid and the subsequent defeat. The narrative highlights the deception involved in the encounter with the pirate leader.
EP 23fillerMaetel becomes queen of a divided primitive planet while plotting against Tetsuro
Feb 15, 1979A longstanding feud has divided this world into two distinct societies: one representing advanced civilization and the other retaining a primeval way of life. The group arrives on this primitive planet and is immediately attacked by the local inhabitants. Following the confrontation, Maetel is selected and crowned as their Queen. In a seemingly harsh decree, Queen Maetel orders that Tetsuro be thrown off a cliff. However, this drastic action is not genuine punishment but rather a calculated component of Maetel's broader strategy, revealing that the events unfolding are part of a larger, premeditated plan orchestrated by her.
EP 24fillerEgoterina's Galactic Planet Hosts the Gang for Dinner
Feb 22, 1979The Planet of Dimensional Voyage traverses the galaxy according to the whims of its egotistical queen, Egoterina. Members of the group are initially attacked by her subordinates, but Egoterina develops a fondness for them and extends an invitation to join her for a meal. During the dinner, the queen expresses significant dissatisfaction with Tetsuro's table manners, finding his eating habits particularly unimpressive. This encounter highlights the queen's demanding personality and the group's precarious position as guests on her vessel. The narrative focuses on the social tension arising from the queen's high standards and the group's attempt to navigate her volatile hospitality without further conflict or offense.
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- How many episodes does Ginga Tetsudou 999 have?
- Ginga Tetsudou 999 has 113 episodes.
- When did Ginga Tetsudou 999 come out?
- Ginga Tetsudou 999 came out in 1978.
- Which studio made Ginga Tetsudou 999?
- Ginga Tetsudou 999 was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Ginga Tetsudou 999?
- Ginga Tetsudou 999 was directed by Nobutaka Nishizawa.
- Is Ginga Tetsudou 999 finished?
- Current status of Ginga Tetsudou 999: Finished.