Galaxy Express 999 | An Intergalactic Journey

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Join my discord! discord.gg/UJPxhPtG8e Sorry the video is a bit late. I'm gonna be a bit busy with exams going forward, so I might not be able to upload a new video every other week like usual, but I'm gonna try my best. Hope you enjoyed this video. If you did, don't forget to leave a like, comment and subscribe for more anime related content.

[@nitrocharge2404]

I feel like any of Harlock's stories should be watched by everyone at least once. Whether it's Galaxy Express 999, Arcadia Of My Youth, Space Symphony Maetel, Endless Odyssey, Cosmo Warrior Zero, or any of the other series

[@patrickmcgee8556]

and queen emeraldas

[@yeoldeseawitch]

and the galaxy railways

[@billcox8870]

I have watched a few of those. The other night I watched the one that involved the planet Valhalla and wotan. That was taken straight from Norse mythology.

[@thereindeertherabbitthebat592]

The movie got me HOOKED. Was introduced to it as a kid in the mid 90's, desperate for an out & any adventure I could take. I will always love it...

[@cordaxg6261]

Another huge one from Leiji.. maybe his biggest depending on where one grew up. I grew up in Sweden / Scandinavia And Leijis show Starzinger (SF Saiyuki) Was HUGE here. Its also a space opera, where they travel between planets and solarsystems and galaxies in order to reach the great planet "Great King" to restore the energy balance of the world/galaxy. Its based on Journey to the west (The Monkey King)

[@pentalway]

Saw the entire series on Crackle in 2012, and it was one of the best experiences I've had with watching a show. The different type of worlds that they encountered in each episode were all fun to watch and kept it refreshing. Definitely in my top ten shows of all time. Would encourage anyone to see this wonderful anime.

[@NorthSea_1981]

Excellent video! I love pretty much all of Leiji Matsumoto's stuff. I understand that it's not for everyone, but I like his signature art style/character design a LOT. I call it "beautiful people & potato head people" 🤣 What makes his stuff so great though is his storytelling. It's super old fashioned in a way, but it seems like a breath of fresh air compared to today's average.

[@travisott9719]

I saw the movie back in the late 90s on the SciFi channel - it was my first anime and I fell in love, instantly. The very next anime that I saw was Demon City Shinjuku followed by the Escaflowne movie. I've been looking for that edginess in anime ever since.

[@Christinandrearosamilia]

My favourite! Always. Sometimes it’s so sad that makes me cry but I love it. Those women so tall, skinny and ethereal! Amazing

[@brandonlu9280]

I got into reading the manga because of the Galaxy Railways (one of Leji's producer role). The anime was interesting because of the main cast's train, Big One!

[@tatjanaterheskovafranco]

Great! Sad aventures from abandoned planets are simply greats!!!👌

[@Hatsusenoa]

Just started this show today, it's going pretty great. Glad to have come across this video! 🐧

[@softdrinks3169]

I vaguely remember this show when I was young and it made me really emotion because I think sometime in the show maetel and the main character get separated, after that my mom decided it wasn't for me. I think I still have the show on dvd

[@Dr_Robodaz]

As soon as Yamato 3199 is done, here's hoping GE999 is next up on the reworking roster. Now that Toei has taken over managing Leijisha it is expected to really get behind a big push to cement the master's legacy.

[@mdb39602]

I think there was a huge influence from Star Trek or Dr. Who (and they hard a Star Wars magazine so I guess a bit of that also). About 12ep in and so far, while a lot of the episodes feel sort of basic in terms of story telling, there's a lot of really interesting concepts going on. I think this review has been exactly how I've been seeing the show so far. Looking forward to seeing more of it!

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Star Wars in general has had a pretty big impact on a lot of sci-fi in anime. But yeah it wouldn't surprise me if they were also inspired by other things like Star Trek or Dr. Who. Yeah certain episodes can definitely feel pretty basic. Being that the show is mostly episodic, the quality does tend to vary from episode to episode. But the cool thing about 999 is that it does raise some questions as it goes, that will eventually culminate in a, in my opinion, pretty interesting ending

[@zakzakzikzik9395]

If the show would consist only out of my 45 or so favorite episodes, it would be an absolute must-watch. But as it is, it's quite repetitive. I wish there would have been a few more moments that more clearly change the dynamic or relationship between Maetel and Tetsurou (be it for the better or worse). The show had also a very strong overarching theme of "pursuing your dream" and what it means to do it (not only for Tetsurou but nearly all side characters). Would you even die for your dream? That included escaping poverty, illness, dead/getting old, desperation, crime or just wanting to be together with the person you love, live freely. Even art, protection of the environment were included. I'm not ashamed to say that several episodes were making me a bit emotional, they were just sad and depressing. Still, I prefer Queen Millennia.

[@dcbandnerd]

6:40 In Galaxy Express 999's defense, those two shows were directed by Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki (respectively) and even on a TV show's budget, it's really hard to top that level of talent.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Oh definitely

[@Ya_Mosura]

I've definitely got to watch this and Captain Harlock at some point, if they're even half as good as Space Battleship Yamato they'll be right up my alley.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

I would put Yamato above both of them in terms of quality, but both 999 and Harlock are really fun

[@Ya_Mosura]

@@AnimeTopScholar I watched the Queen Emeraldas ova last night and that was fun too.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

@@Ya_Mosura Good to hear. I plan to check that out at some point

[@ReleeSquirrel]

That was a great review. I really enjoyed that show when I watched it. You're right that the animation wasn't great, but it did have animation and I don't think that's the thing I was there for, that time. XD The craziest ep that stuck with me was the one about Sakezan's Planet. Sakezan, the Drunken Tarzan. That ep really stands out. Other than that, there sure are a lot of planets and stellar objects ruled by witches, huh? I found your video when I was looking for an example of Tetsuro's show look, since he looks so different in the movies and I wanted to show some friends.

[@cordyceps182]

Thanks for the video. I absolutely love this series.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Same

[@crashkamio5819]

Great video dude! Very engaging and informative. I'd say it's your strongest to date. Been eyeballing this show for awhile, good to know the pace is pretty decent despite the length. I'll be sure to watch this soon, I could go for a space adventure anime right now. Side note, Definitely agree with you about the art. Very unique and the women designs are stunning.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

It's a good show. The 113 episodes goes by in a flash. At least they did for me

[@vincaso]

Watch Kanata Astra Lost in Space if you want a good space anime.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

@@vincaso I did. I thought it was ok, but not great

[@PsychotoasterProd]

5:23 - I will admit that Matsumoto-sensi's character design is like nothing in anime. His art is one of a kind. I never had an issue with his designs, since I grew up watching Star Blazers, getting used to his style, so that when I moved onto Robotech, it was just another art style like any other.

[@sinistar99]

I thought this was a movie! That's how it was released in the US on cable... I watched it when I was 10 and it is dark and disturbing af. I really had a huge impact on how I saw scifi and storytelling.

[@AnimeTopScholar]

There are movies of it as well yeah. But the original anime is a 100+ episode series

[@sinistar99]

@@AnimeTopScholar I was today years old when....

[@johnathanwhite4626]

I like LONNNNNG series if it's worth it. Like Urusei Yatsura. I'm going to watch ep 1 now 7-13-21 I'm on episode 52 great series

[@alfredosalza6328]

Nice video!

[@starwarstimeline]

Awesome and detailed video! Thanks for such a thorough review!

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@yatakun]

nice work dude really enjoyed this one

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Thank you

[@Rocks_D_Xebek]

Oda sensei watched this show when he was kid, maybe one piece adventures inspired by this show.

[@tvdvd8661]

I was reading Umineko and they mention this story at the end of ep 5 they say "(LD) Galaxy Express? (BK) the one that isnt Night On The... (LD) You know I read that back when I wasnt a witch. ...I always thought it was strange that humans who obtained eternal life could become so cruel... At the time I honestly couldnt relate. (BK) After becoming a witch and living a thousand years, I fully understand it. ...That writer could understand our cruelty really well, in the truest sense." So that made me want to look for what they were talking about and it seems its this anime. I definitely need to read the manga since im more into reading then watching. Good video

[@CrunchRatSupreem]

FIRST, YOUR HONOR

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Actually I was first

[@spaceslav8954]

@@AnimeTopScholar Come on, that doesn't count -.-

[@sumdumguy6449]

i think the animators are the same animators from the original series Space Battleship Yamato looj at starsha then look at maetel

[@blehtbh]

Fun fact the only female locomotive galaxy express would technically be big one in the first episode in season one while it was confirmed ge 999 a man

[@unlimitedrabbit]

As a kid in the early '80s, I would occasionally see posters and magazines for this series. Access to dubbed or subbed versions were expensive and practically unattainable for me. Maetel's character design immediately grabbed my attention because she always looked perpetually sad, as though she was constantly suffering from fighting back some unspeakable heartache. I don't care about spoilers so could you please tell me what the reason was behind why she looked so pained all the time?

[@aaaaaaabeet2841]

I’m really hoping Discotek will release the rest of this show on bluray soon. Feels weird just putting out the first third or so then having to wait :/

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Yeah that kinda sucks

[@billcox8870]

I know this was posted years ago but the movie is part of the Captain Harlock universe.

[@TheMetalVagabond]

After years of being aware of the show finally watched the whole series, was not aware it dated back to 1978, this show was much better than expected, yes the animation and art is dated in some episodes, SPOILER ALERT DO NOT READ IF YOU WANT TO WATCH THE SHOW BUT HAVEN'T, at the end Maetel goes off on more journeys with other boys and says good by to Tetsuro, however Maetel destroyed the factory for manufacturing mechanical bodies, what does she do with the boys after the journey ends, since the journey was about boys getting mechanical bodies? if anyone has read the whole manga.

[@michael_swardh]

Looks like the animation of Starzinger and Voltron - Defender of the Universe.

[@doggolovescheese1310]

I loved that show and the Harlock movies/ova Esmereldas etc

[@EdwardChan.999]

"Galaxy Express is the best girl in this show" XD He is a boy actually btw my favorite TV show is Galaxy Railways, a modern spinoff of the Galaxy Express 999 series which explores fate and destiny. I highly recommend you to watch season 1 (don't watch season 2) as a Matsumoto fan :)

[@AnimeTopScholar]

Ah, don't sweat the small stuff lol I'm planning on watching a lot more Matsumoto stuff in the future. I'll remember to check out Galaxy Railways

[@EdwardChan.999]

@@AnimeTopScholar Well, looks like The Zero Century Maetel won't ever be made, now that he's in the sea of stars...

[@Kidfnaf20]

the movies and the show are great and galaxy railways is a great show to

[@midnight_purple5461]

Galaxy Express 999 kinda reminds me of Star Trek lmao

[@videotimebaby90]

great video! should def have more views but i guess the show isnt very popular to begin with T_T

[@AnimeTopScholar]

It was very popular, but it's obviously a product of its time

[@user-mf8oy4xd8i]

Sooooo should I watch the 2 movies or the 113 episode series

[@nintendonut100]

I recommend watching the movies first, then if you want more the television series. The first movie covers the story of the television series, but heavily condensed and with a few changes, the second is original material. The television series has more depth, but is a much longer time investment. I like both the movies, and the television program, but definitely prefer the television version.

[@naturedbranch4387]

I watched this show when I was like 5 🤣

[@Japaninhimself]

Great video. But after watching this series on Pluto TV and Tubi. I HATED the ending of this series. Felt it was very lazy. I was like. What that’s it?!!! WHY MATEL!!! Why?! There’s no reason for you to do that!!

[@dan020350]

✌️💚

[@yaya-pk1gi]

i liked the movie but not the show cause my man's head looked like a potato

[@spaceslav8954]

The fact that Tetsuro's head doesn't look like a potahto in the movie is one of its greatest missteps.

[@andrewkaye2108]

The movie I saw had terrible dubbing. I was not aware that this series was 113 episodes! Whew. I used to play an arcade videogame using foottage from this series. I msy have to watch all 113 episodes one day.

[@sori6524]

do not watch the movie just watch 113 episodes