In a distant future ruled by mechanized elites, young Tetsuro Hoshino dreams of reaching Planet Andromeda, where anyone can receive a machine body and escape the suffering of mortality. After his mother is killed by a mechanized noble, Tetsuro is saved by the mysterious Maetel, who offers him a ticket aboard the legendary Galaxy Express 999.Their long journey through strange worlds slowly reveals the truth behind the Machine Empire and forces Tetsuro to confront what humanity and freedom truly mean. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Rintaro (Metropolis, Adieu Galaxy Express 999)Original Creator: Leiji Matsumoto (Space Pirate Captain Harlock, Queen Emeraldas)Studio: Toei Animation Cast:• Masako Nozawa as Tetsuro (Dragon Ball’s Goku)• Masako Ikeda as Maetel (Space Pirate Captain Harlock)• Kaneta Kimotsuki as Conductor (Doraemon) DVD Features — Discotek Media • New Digital Remaster• Japanese Audio• English Subtitles• Leiji Matsumoto Interview Featurette• Art & Production Gallery• Original Trailer & Promo Materials Spoken Languages: Japanese & English Audio, English subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: 銀河鉄道999 (Galaxy Express 999)Runtime: ~130 MinutesDirector: RintaroDVD Release Year: 2012 (Discotek Media)Anime Film Year: 1979Publisher: Discotek Media (U.S.)Rating: PGRegion: Region 1 (U.S. DVD)Genre: Space opera, sci-fi, adventureThemes: Humanity vs. mechanization, revenge, compassion, destiny Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.
