Ginga Tetsudou 999 (2002)

Tetsuro and his mother are attacked by Count Mecha on the way to Megalopolis Station.

While traveling to Megalopolis Station, Tetsuro and his mother are ambushed by Count Mecha, resulting in his mother's death. Tetsuro is then saved by a mysterious woman who resembles his deceased parent. She invites him to travel aboard the Galaxy Express 999. Driven by grief and a desire for immortality, the young boy accepts the offer, seeking to obtain a mechanical body. This encounter marks the beginning of his journey across the galaxy, as he leaves his tragic past behind to pursue a new existence through technology, guided by the enigmatic conductor and the legendary train.

Tetsuro Receives Warrior Gear from Old Woman After Rescuing Maetel on Titan

On the planet Titan, where personal freedom holds absolute authority, Tetsuro successfully rescues Maetel with the assistance of an elderly woman. Following this event, the old woman presents Tetsuro with a warrior's gun and hat. She explains that these items serve as a reminder of her son, who was a space warrior. This gift marks a significant moment in their journey, connecting Tetsuro to the legacy of the deceased space warrior through the provided equipment and the old woman's personal history.

The 999 visits a planet with extreme wealth disparity where Tetsuro aids animator Fraiya.

The Galaxy Express 999 lands on a new world characterized by a stark divide between the wealthy and the impoverished. Tetsuro decides to assist Fraiya, a struggling amateur animator who feels she lacks the brilliance displayed by others on this planet. Acting on Fraiya's suggestion to acquire an item she can sell with assurance, she presents Tetsuro with the storyboard for her anime project. Additionally, she gives him a personal figure. This interaction highlights the economic struggles faced by artists in this society and marks a specific exchange between the two characters as they navigate the planet's social hierarchy.

Tetsuro encounters a destitute skeleton on a planet known for its nostalgic songs.

Tetsuro meets Horohoro on the Planet that Sings Songs of Yesteryear, a poor skeleton man who has lost most of his body including his ribs because he is so poor. Tetsuro meets Horohoro's former girlfriend, who has a new lover and makes fun of Horohoro. When Tetsuro travels to Horohoro's home, he knocks Tetsuro out and kills both his former girlfriend and her lover. Tetsuro is accused of the crime and is forced to flee from the planet.

The Continent of Sakezan

The Kira residing on Storm Hill, Arashigaoka