Thunderbirds 2086 (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1982, Thunderbirds 2086 is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Thunderbirds 2086 is a Japanese anime series loosely inspired by the original Gerry Anderson Supermarionation series Thunderbirds. The series was dubbed in English by ITC Entertainment, the original company who produced Thunderbirds, but is not officially recognised as part of Thunderbirds canon, due to the non-involvement of either Gerry or Sylvia Anderson. Despite this the English dub of the series contains music and sound effects from Anderson's series Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, Joe 90, UFO and Space:1999. A total of 24 episodes were produced, but only 18 were shown on Fuji TV in 1982.
Who’s in it. Thunderbirds 2086 stars Ryusei Nakao as Sammy, Hiroko Maruyama as Pawl, Junichi Takeoka as Hidaka Raiji and Kei Tomiyama as Eric Joans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thunderbirds 2086 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderbirds 2086 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbirds 2086 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbirds 2086 (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunderbirds 2086 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thunderbirds 2086 worth watching?
- Thunderbirds 2086 holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thunderbirds 2086?
- Thunderbirds 2086 stars Ryusei Nakao, Hiroko Maruyama, Junichi Takeoka, Kei Tomiyama and Kiyoshi Kobayashi.
- When was Thunderbirds 2086 released?
- Thunderbirds 2086 was released in 1982.