Ep. 30: The 999 stops on Filament due to ghost interference, where Tetsuro is kidnapped by a ghost parent-child duo planning to use his body for revival.
Aired on April 12, 1979Filler
The 999 lands on the gas-filled planet Filament after encountering interference from ghosts. Tetsuro is abducted by a ghost parent-child duo who intend to use his body to revive themselves. However, their plans change once they discover he is on a mission to obtain a mechanical body. This revelation alters their intentions regarding his physical form. The situation creates a complex dynamic between the spirits and the human, shifting the focus from simple possession to a negotiation involving his specific goal. The encounter highlights the unique challenges of interacting with supernatural entities on this particular world.
Episodes
- Ep. 26 · The Skeleton's Song details a betrayed egg vendor's hollow chest and false accusation against Tetsuro.
- Ep. 27 · Maetel and Tetsuro meet a starving girl named Yuki in the perpetually snowy capital.
- Ep. 28 · The Great Writer of the Mirage Planet
- Ep. 29 · The gang faces the alcoholic ruler Sakezan on the Jungle Planet
- Ep. 30 · The 999 stops on Filament due to ghost interference, where Tetsuro is kidnapped by a ghost parent-child duo planning to use his body for revival.
- Ep. 31 · Tetsuro encounters an assassin on Fury Planet while helping a tofu vendor.
- Ep. 32 · The crew meets space warrior Edmond on the apple-shaped Sweet, Sweet Planet.
- Ep. 33 · Lasen imprisons Tetsuro on the screw-specialized planet Ulatres before chasing his escape.
- Ep. 34 · Maetel encounters Wheel Lock in a gold-obsessed society where wealth is measured by plating.