Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy (1998): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1998, Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy is an animation and science fiction film directed by Konosuke Uda, running about 55 minutes. “A STOP ON THE ROAD TO ETERNITY” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Tetsuro believed he was freeing the Earth from the clutches of the Metanoid Empire’s tyranny. Yet one year after his return, Tetsuro is a prisoner of a new tyrant, and this one human! However, before worse than imprisonment can happen to the boy, Maetel and the 999 swoop into the boy’s rescue. With his freedom, gun, and trusty hat returned to him, Tetsuro reaffirms his desire to save his home. But a new darkness is rising to swallow the light, and one of its agents has him in her sights. Before the train can depart for a new destination, Tetsuro will have to face the deadly knight Helmazaria!

Who’s in it. Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy stars Masako Nozawa as Tetsurou Hoshino (voice), Masako Ikeda as Maetel (voice), Koichi Yamadera as Captain Herlock (voice) and Yuko Minaguchi as Claire (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.