W3 (1965): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1965, W3 is an animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. The Galactic Federation is concerned about the number of wars on the Planet Earth. It sends three agents to determine if the planet is a potential threat to the universe, and whether it should be destroyed. The instrument of destruction is a device resembling a large black ball with two antennae that is variously called an anti-proton bomb, a solar bomb, and a neutron bomb. The agents (Captain Bokko, Nokko, and Pukko) are originally humanoid in appearance, but upon arrival on Earth they take on the appearances of a rabbit (Bokko), a horse (Nokko), and a duck (Pukko) that they had captured as examples of Earth life forms. While on Earth they travel in a tire-shaped vehicle capable of enormous speeds called the Big Wheel, which can travel on both land and water (and, with modifications, through the air)

Who’s in it. W3 stars Fuyumi Shiraishi as Bokko or Bonnie in the American version, Yasuo Kojima as Nokko (Ronnie in the American version), Yoshio Kanauchi as Kōichi Hoshi (Randy Carter in the American version) and Shinsuke Chikaishi as Pukko (Zero in the American version), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, W3 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 W3 page.

If you liked it. Fans of W3 tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.