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Episodes (12/113)
- 102EP 102filler
Damu documents the conflict between wasps and honeybees on the Queen's planet.
Jan 8, 1981On the planet of the Queen's Rebellion, the Hornets, Wasps, and Honeybees all coexist. However, because of the Queen's polarizing personality, the honeybees and the wasps are fighting. A young wasp named Damu is frightened as the sudden fighting breaks out throughout the town and the air. Filming the rebellion with a hand-made camera, he tells of the impending war to Maetel and Tetsuro.
- 103EP 103filler
1001 Nights in Andromeda - Part One
Jan 15, 1981The 999 suffers a sudden crash landing on Planet Ali Baba, stranding the crew in a desert region notorious for its high concentration of thieves. Tetsuro and Maetel attempt to reach the nearby town, while the Conductor travels to the station to contact the Galaxy Railways Authority. During their journey across the harsh terrain, the pair is ambushed and captured by bandits before arriving at their destination. They are stripped down to their underwear and brought before Ali Baba, the leader of the group, while the Conductor remains conspicuously absent from the scene.
- 104EP 104filler
Tetsuro and Maetel face assassins and the true Ali Baba in Andromeda
Jan 22, 1981Tetsuro is attacked by a mysterious bird assassin named Roc, while Maetel faces a mysterious woman. This woman is revealed to be the true Ali Baba, who lost her position as the top bandit to the fake Ali Baba they previously encountered. After the true Ali Baba rescues Tetsuro and Maetel from the bandits who had captured them, she allies with Tetsuro. Together, they prepare to defeat the impostor who currently holds the bandit leadership. The narrative focuses on the conflict between the two rivals for the Ali Baba title and the rescue of the main characters from their captors.
- 105EP 105filler
Tetsuro faces execution on planet Legend after refusing to fight cyborgs
Jan 29, 1981Tetsuro observes many individuals lingering by the roadside on planet Legend. Maetel explains that these people are cyborgs who have lost their will to live. Meim and Saki awaken Tetsuro in his hotel room. He refuses to fight the cyborg leader, resulting in a death sentence. However, the leader spares Tetsuro's life. It is revealed that the leader aims to transform the planet into a sanctuary exclusively for cyborgs. This narrative focuses on the conflict between Tetsuro's refusal and the cyborgs' desire for a separate existence on their home world.
- 106EP 106filler
Aron Halts the 999 for Formless Brothers at Ghost Station No. 13
Feb 5, 1981Aron stops the 999 after hearing formless brothers mention boarding it, hoping to mechanize themselves at Ghost Station No. 13. The train makes an emergency stop at Station No.13. Although the Conductor agrees to halt there, neither he nor Maetel recognize the planet when asked by the Locomotive. Suspecting danger, the Locomotive orders an immediate withdrawal from the mysterious location.
- 107EP 107filler
Tetsuro observes a dogfight where pilot Izaka seeks freedom but reacts to his friend's death during a ceasefire.
Feb 12, 1981On the planet of the Knights of Kilimanjaro, chivalry persists as two nations engage in open warfare. Tetsuro witnesses a biplane dogfight and notices pilot Izaka slacking off. Unlike other pilots, Izaka lacks high lineage and simply desires to fly freely like a bird. However, his close friend Kikuo is killed by an enemy aircraft. While others celebrate the ceasefire, Izaka is consumed by rage, furious that his friend’s sacrifice is being ignored amidst the festivities.
- 108EP 108filler
Main and Sab Plan to Escape Using Maetel and Tetsuro as Scapegoats
Feb 19, 1981Main and Sab entertain themselves by role-playing a war, despite being the sole survivors on a planet entirely governed by Mother Computer Junior. Growing weary of their conflict, the pair devise a scheme to utilize the 999 for an escape from their isolated world. To successfully deceive Mother Computer Junior and execute their plan, they require two individuals to serve as scapegoats. Consequently, they select Maetel and Tetsuro for this purpose, setting the stage for their attempted departure from the controlled environment.
- 109EP 109filler
The 999 encounters a temporal duplicate during a warp jump while heading toward a drifting planet.
Feb 26, 1981The 999 enters a warp at high speed to recover lost time, but the internal flow of time becomes distorted. This leads to a minor accident with a version of the 999 from a different era. On board this other ship is Maetel, the Conductor, alongside a young boy named Redril who resembles Tetsuro. Redril wields the same warrior's gun as Tetsuro. Following this encounter, the crew proceeds toward a drifting planet where a new danger awaits them. The narrative focuses on this temporal anomaly and the mysterious connection between the two vessels as they navigate the unstable warp conditions.
- 110EP 110filler
Maetel's Journey Part Two: The Phantom Planet Encounter
Mar 5, 1981Inside the warp, the 999 meets another version from a different time. Both Maetels land on the wandering planet Phantom, home to strange life-forms. They are released after proving they are human, but the Conductor is captured by a different creature. The captors intend to use the 999 to escape the planet. It is revealed that on this wandering world, cyborgs face persecution from the human population. This situation creates a dangerous conflict for the captured conductor and the stranded travelers as they navigate the hostile environment and the complex social dynamics between the persecuted cyborgs and their oppressors.
- 111EP 111
Tetsuro encounters Masai, an animator seeking a cyborg body, who steals his pass on the Bat Planet.
Mar 12, 1981The Bat Planet serves as the final stop before the terminal world of Promethium, attracting travelers who debate undergoing cyborg conversion. Tetsuro is among these visitors. During his stay, he meets Masai, an aspiring animator who earns money by sketching portraits of passengers. Masai aims to purchase a mechanical body to overcome his physical limitations and achieve his dream of creating cartoons. However, the situation takes a turn when Masai steals Tetsuro's travel pass, disrupting the quiet contemplation of the planet's visitors and altering the course of their interaction.
- 112EP 112
Tetsuro reaches Promethium and faces a critical decision regarding his cyborg transformation.
Mar 19, 1981Upon arriving at Promethium, Tetsuro is granted twenty-four hours to decide on becoming a cyborg. During this period, he encounters a suicidal cyborg who reveals that Maetel is the daughter of Promethium. Additionally, his guide Mirai informs Tetsuro that he has been selected to serve as a vanguard soldier for the Mechanized Empire. These revelations complicate his choice, leading Tetsuro to eventually confront Maetel about the truths he has learned. The narrative focuses on his internal struggle and the external pressures exerted by the new information provided by the cyborg and Mirai, setting the stage for his final resolution.
- 113EP 113
Maetel rescues the 999 and reunites with Tetsuro to defeat Promethium
Mar 26, 1981After rejecting a mechanical body, the Queen attempts to cast Tetsuro and the 999 into a black hole. Meanwhile, Maetel and her father Ban are imprisoned as traitors. Maetel manages to escape her confinement and successfully saves the 999 from their dangerous situation. She is then reunited with Tetsuro. The pair plans to utilize the energy contained within the pendant, which holds Maetel's sealed father, to launch an attack against Promethium.
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Frequently asked questions
- 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.