Galaxy Express 999 (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Series · ★ 7.8
Released in 1978, Galaxy Express 999 is an animation, action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. In a distant future, Tetsuro is a human boy who wants his body replaced with a robotic one. This is possible, but to do so he has to reach the Immortal Planet onboard the space train Galaxy Express 999. Maetel, a beautiful and mysterious blonde woman dressed in Russian style, joins him in the long journey through space. Every episode sees our heroes arriving in a new planet's space train station.
Who’s in it. Galaxy Express 999 stars Masako Nozawa as Tetsuro Hoshino (voice), Masako Ikeda as Maetel (voice), Kaneta Kimotsuki as Conductor (voice) and Hitoshi Takagi as Narrator (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Galaxy Express 999 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galaxy Express 999 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galaxy Express 999 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 Galaxy Express 999 (1978)?
- In US, Galaxy Express 999 is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Galaxy Express 999 worth watching?
- Galaxy Express 999 holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Galaxy Express 999?
- Galaxy Express 999 stars Masako Nozawa, Masako Ikeda, Kaneta Kimotsuki and Hitoshi Takagi.
- When was Galaxy Express 999 released?
- Galaxy Express 999 was released in 1978.