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1EP 1Ulysses rescues Telemachus and defeats the Cyclops before the Gods curse the Odyssey crew.
Oct 10, 1981During the journey back to Earth, Ulysses' son is abducted by a Cyclops who intends to use Telemachus' life force to restore sight to his followers. Ulysses intervenes, destroying the Cyclops and successfully saving Telemachus, Yumi, and Numinor. In retaliation for this defeat, the ancient Gods curse the ship Odyssey, sending it into an unknown region of space. The majority of the crew is afflicted with a curse that leaves them lifeless and floating in mid-air. They remain in this state until Ulysses locates the Kingdom of Hades, where he must find a way to break the enchantment and restore his crew.
2EP 2Ulysses receives a deceptive map from Heratos leading to a deadly graveyard.
Oct 17, 1981Ulysses encounters scholar Heratos and his assistant, Atina, a young Zotrian woman. Heratos provides Ulysses with a map claiming it leads to the Kingdom of Hades, though it actually points to the Graveyard of Wrecks and Hulks, a location from which no one has ever returned alive. Heratos is forced to deceive Ulysses because the gods have threatened Atina's life if he fails to do so. Meanwhile, Telemachus discovers a black sphere that contains a map of Olympus.
3EP 3The Odyssey visits a dead city where Yumi attempts to resurrect Numinor using advanced technology.
Oct 24, 1981The Odyssey encounters a city world devoid of life. Upon learning that the inhabitants possessed the technology to resurrect the dead, Yumi brings Numinor to the planet with the intention of reviving him. During this process, she discovers the true reason behind the absence of life in the city, revealing the dark truth behind the resurrection technology and the fate of the population.
4EP 4Chronos, Father of Time
Oct 31, 1981Ulysses is rescued from a Trident assault by Chronos, the god of time, who is depicted with two faces resembling the Roman deity Janus. Chronos intends to utilize Ulysses as leverage to secure permission to reenter the home of the gods. This intervention saves Ulysses from the attack while advancing Chronos's personal agenda regarding his return to the divine realm.
5EP 5Numinor Revived on Zotra Moon as Children Vanish Under Witch Suspicion
Nov 7, 1981The vessel travels past a moon originating from Numinor’s home planet of Zotra, an event that restores him to life. Upon investigating the area, the children suddenly disappear. Numinor becomes convinced that a legendary witch is responsible for their abduction. This sequence of events links the revival to the specific celestial body while introducing a mysterious threat involving the missing youths and the suspected sorceress.
6EP 6Aeolus kidnaps Ulysses for his daughter's birthday party entertainment
Nov 14, 1981Aeolus, the King of the winds, abducts Ulysses to serve as entertainment for his daughter's birthday celebration. The captive king is forced to participate in a cruel sport devised by his father. His daughter, unable to bear witnessing the suffering inflicted on the captives, decides to intervene. She frees Ulysses and the other prisoners, assisting them in their escape from Aeolus's domain. This act of defiance against her father's violent amusement allows the captives to regain their freedom and leave the area.
7EP 7Ulysses meets Sisyphus, the king punished for seeking immortality secrets
Nov 21, 1981Ulysses encounters Sisyphus, a ruler condemned to eternally fill a crater with boulders for attempting to learn the secret of immortality. Zeus has promised Sisyphus that he may leave his punishment if he convinces Ulysses to take his place in the eternal task. This meeting presents a critical dilemma for Ulysses as he faces the consequences of Sisyphus's past transgressions and the divine bargain offered by the king of the gods.
8EP 8Space storm revives companions as crazed automatons who take over the ship
Nov 28, 1981A space storm causes the companions to be revived as crazed automatons. These entities take control of the ship and attempt to crash it into space glaciers. They carry out this plan with the assistance of a trident battleship. The episode focuses on this takeover and the subsequent threat to the vessel's safety as the automated crew acts against their original purpose under the influence of the storm.
9EP 9Ulysses faces a deadly riddle from the Sphinx while his daughter plots to enslave him.
Dec 5, 1981Ulysses travels through the territory controlled by the great Sphinx. To exit this domain safely, he is required to solve the creature's riddle. Meanwhile, his daughter acts with treachery by kidnapping several children. She intends to use them as leverage to force Ulysses into becoming her slave. This dual conflict involves a dangerous puzzle and a personal betrayal that threatens his freedom and safety.
10EP 10The Odyssey reaches a tropical planet ruled by a tyrant wielding a shrinking magic prism
Dec 12, 1981The Odyssey arrives on a tropical planet where the ruling tyrant employs a magic prism to shrink the crew. This encounter with the Laestrygonians presents a significant threat as the vessel and its occupants face the danger of being reduced in size by the antagonist's magical device. The narrative focuses on this specific confrontation and the immediate peril posed by the tyrant's abilities.
11EP 11Ulysses searches for a hidden base on twin planets Scylla or Charybdis to rescue a stranded astronaut.
Dec 14, 1981Ulysses attempts to assist a stranded astronaut by locating a concealed base situated on one of the hazardous twin planets known as Scylla or Charybdis. The mission involves navigating the dangerous environment of these celestial bodies to reach the hidden facility. This effort is driven by the need to aid the isolated individual, requiring Ulysses to identify the correct planet and find the secret location amidst the deadly conditions presented by the twin worlds.
12EP 12Ulysses Trapped in Bizarre Worlds Seeking Escape from Olympus
Dec 26, 1981Ulysses follows a Trident carrier to discover a way out of Olympus. During this pursuit, he becomes trapped in strange and bizarre worlds. To save the children, he faces a difficult choice that requires him to give up his memories.
13EP 13Pirates kidnap children to force Ulysses and No-No to face Sirens guarding Olympus universe map
Jan 2, 1982Pirates abduct children to coerce Ulysses and No-No into confronting the Sirens. These creatures are rumored to protect a map of the Olympus universe. The captors use the kidnapped children as leverage to ensure the pair ventures into the perilous territory guarded by the Sirens. This dangerous mission is undertaken specifically to retrieve the map, which holds significant importance regarding the Olympus universe. The situation forces the protagonists to navigate the threats posed by the Sirens while dealing with the immediate crisis of the missing children.
14EP 14Ulysses and Yumi chase a Zotra fragment to a swamp planet
Jan 9, 1982Ulysses and Yumi discover a fragment of Zotra, an artifact capable of resurrecting Numinor. They track this valuable item to a swamp planet. Upon arrival, they are immediately ambushed by hostile creatures. These monsters possess the ability to mimic the physical forms of their targets. The duo must navigate the dangerous swamp environment while facing enemies that can replicate their appearances. This confrontation tests their abilities as they seek the Zotra piece before it falls into the wrong hands or is lost to the swamp's hazards.
15EP 15Ulysses crew lands on prehistoric planet and meets Sauria
Jan 16, 1982Ulysses and his crew arrive on a planet resembling prehistoric Earth. They meet a winged female named Sauria. Her people are currently under attack by mutant vultures known as Keconopters. The group must navigate this dangerous environment while dealing with the threat posed by these creatures. The situation highlights the perilous nature of their new surroundings and the immediate danger facing Sauria's community. This encounter sets the stage for further interactions between the crew and the local inhabitants amidst the ongoing conflict.
16EP 16Magical incantations associated with the character Circe
Jan 23, 1981
17EP 17Nereus Calls Ulysses as Shark Men Take Over His Planet
Jan 30, 1982The shapechanger Nereus contacts Ulysses to request assistance after Shark Men, who serve as servants of the gods, seize control of his planet. This event prompts the urgent communication between the two characters as the situation on the planet escalates due to the takeover by these divine servants.
18EP 18Ariadne Seeks Ulysses' Aid to Rescue Theseus From the Labyrinth
Feb 6, 1982Princess Ariadne encounters the Odyssey and requests assistance from Ulysses. Her goal is to save her lover, Theseus, who faces execution by the Minotaur. Theseus has been exiled to the labyrinth belonging to Ariadne's father. The creature within the maze is described as fearsome. Ariadne approaches the Odyssey specifically to gain the help needed to prevent her lover's death in this dangerous location.
19EP 19Mercurius Promises Ulysses Home in Exchange for Stealing Atlas's Jewel
Feb 13, 1982Mercurius, a resident of a bubble described as the grandson of the gods, recruits Ulysses to assist in a dangerous mission. The objective is to retrieve a specific jewel located on the forehead of the giant Atlas. Mercurius offers a compelling incentive for this task, promising that the acquisition of this artifact will grant Ulysses the ability to return home. This agreement forms the central premise of the narrative, linking the retrieval of the valuable item directly to Ulysses' desire to leave his current situation and go back to his origin.
20EP 20The Magician in Black rescues Ulysses from attack by demanding his best men as payment
Feb 20, 1982Ulysses is rescued from an assault by the most powerful magician in the universe. This magician breaks the gods' curse placed on Ulysses's crew. In exchange for this service, the magician demands Ulysses's best men as payment. The narrative focuses on this rescue and the subsequent demand for the crew's elite members. The source material is derived from Wikipedia. The event highlights the magician's immense power and the specific terms of the rescue. Ulysses survives the attack due to this intervention. The curse on the crew is lifted by the magician's actions. The payment involves the capture or surrender of Ulysses's best men. This transaction defines the immediate aftermath of the attack. The story centers on the interaction between Ulysses and the magician. The curse's removal is a key plot point. The demand for the best men creates immediate conflict. The rescue is the primary action described in the source.
21EP 21Ulysses seeks amnesia-inducing seeds on a world to repair the Odyssey
Feb 27, 1982Ulysses travels to a planet inhabited by people addicted to consuming seeds that cause memory loss. He requires these raw materials to repair the Odyssey. The inhabitants' dependence on the seeds leads to widespread amnesia. This journey is driven by the urgent need to restore the vessel using the specific resources found in this environment. The narrative focuses on the acquisition of these materials amidst the unique societal condition of the local population.
22EP 22The Odyssey crew lands on a machine planet ruled by the tyrannical computer Cortex.
Mar 6, 1982The Odyssey is pulled to a world inhabited by machines and controlled by the oppressive computer Cortex. Among the residents is Nanette, a robot identified as female, who develops romantic feelings for No-No. This narrative element serves as a direct allusion to the theatrical production titled No, No, Nanette. The story focuses on the interaction between the stranded crew and the local robotic population under the strict governance of the central computer system.
23EP 23Ulysses and children travel back in time to meet the original epic figures.
Mar 13, 1982Ulysses and the children are sent back in time and meet the original Ulysses, Telemachus and Penelope of Homer's epic.
24EP 24Ulysses discovers Princess Hypsipyle of Lemnos amid Shark Men oppression
Mar 20, 1981Ulysses encounters Princess Hypsipyle on the planet Lemnos. She explains that the Shark Men are compelling the women of her world to construct ships intended for the gods. This revelation highlights the coercive labor imposed upon the female population by the Shark Men, who utilize their efforts to build vessels for divine purposes. The narrative centers on this discovery and the subsequent understanding of the forced construction activities taking place on Lemnos under the control of the Shark Men.
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- How many episodes does Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 have?
- Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 has 26 episodes.
- When did Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 come out?
- Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 came out in 1981.
- Which studio made Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31?
- Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 was produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha.
- Who directed Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31?
- Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 was directed by Tadao Nagahama.
- Is Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31 finished?
- Current status of Uchuu Densetsu Ulysses 31: Finished.








