Ep. 5: Tetsuro encounters Shadow, who impersonates his mother at Pluto's mechanical graveyard
Aired on October 12, 1978
Pluto 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.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Tetsuro witnesses his mother's death and boards the Galaxy Express 999 with a look-alike woman.
- Ep. 2 · Tetsuro faces Geronimo and Fleme amidst the red winds of Mars.
- Ep. 3 · Tetsuro and Maetel face danger on Titan after Claire's tragic death
- Ep. 4 · Antares hijacks the 999 and forces an unplanned stop at his home with Tetsuro and the gang.
- Ep. 5 · Tetsuro encounters Shadow, who impersonates his mother at Pluto's mechanical graveyard
- Ep. 6 · Tetsuro visits Comet Station and faces false accusations and a forced mechanical body sale.
- Ep. 7 · The 999 descends to gravity's bottom and encounters time-distorted 333 with witch Ryuz.
- Ep. 8 · Ryuz reveals her tragic past involving betrayal during body transformation
- Ep. 9 · Tetsuro is mobbed by travelers at the Galaxy Railways station after offering to buy them food.