Star Blazers (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 8.3
Released in 1974, Star Blazers is a sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and animation series.
What it’s about. Star Blazers is an American animated television series adaptation of the Japanese anime series, Space Battleship Yamato I, II, and III. Star Blazers was first broadcast in the United States in 1979. Significantly, it was the first popular English-translated anime that had an overarching plot and storyline that required the episodes to be shown in order. It dealt with somewhat more mature themes than other productions aimed at the same target audience at the time. As a result, it paved the way for future arc-based, plot-driven anime translations.
Who’s in it. Star Blazers stars Eddie Allen as Dashell 'Dash' Jordan, Michael Bertolini as Homer Glitchman, Amy Howard Wilson as Nova Forrester and Lydia Leeds as Queen Starsha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Star Blazers sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Blazers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Star Blazers 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 Star Blazers (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Star Blazers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Star Blazers worth watching?
- Star Blazers holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Star Blazers?
- Star Blazers stars Eddie Allen, Michael Bertolini, Amy Howard Wilson, Lydia Leeds and Kenneth Meseroll.
- When was Star Blazers released?
- Star Blazers was released in 1974.