Release OrderRecommended
0 / 4 watchedThe full journey: TV series first, then the three films.
- 1 Galaxy Express 999 113 episodes, aired September 1978 to March 1981. The complete TV journey.
- 2 Galaxy Express 999 Released August 4, 1979. Theatrical retelling of the TV arc.
- 3 Adieu Galaxy Express 999 Released August 1, 1981. Sequel to the 1979 film, set three years later.
- 4 Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy Released March 7, 1998. Short sequel set after Adieu.
Movies Only
0 / 3 watchedThe film trilogy for viewers skipping the 113-episode series.
- 1 Galaxy Express 999 Released August 4, 1979. Self-contained retelling, start here for films only.
- 2 Adieu Galaxy Express 999 Released August 1, 1981. Direct sequel to the 1979 film.
- 3 Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy Released March 7, 1998. Short sequel that closes the film line so far.
About Galaxy Express 999
Galaxy Express 999 follows Tetsuro Hoshino and the mysterious Maetel aboard a space train bound for a planet that grants mechanical bodies, created by Leiji Matsumoto. The 1979 film condenses the TV story while Adieu (1981) and Eternal Fantasy (1998) continue the film line, so release order keeps every version in its intended place.
Good to know
A new theatrical film with a story concept by Rintaro was announced on July 25, 2026 with Toei Animation producing, though no release date has been set. The TV specials and Maetel prequels are optional side viewing once the main list is done.
