45 years ago, Maetel first took Tetsuro—and us—on a journey to the stars. To celebrate this big anniversary, watch maker Seiko has created a limited-edition Galaxy Express 999 timepiece. Have a look, and find out where to claim yours, after the jump!
The official website for Galaxy Express 999: THE MUSICAL announced today that 48-year-old former Takarazuka star Mari Hanafusa is newly cast as the main heroine Maetel, in place of Sayaka Kanda, who passed away on December 18, 2021. Check out her message after the jump.
The crew of the Yamato face tough battles and an impossible choice in a new promotional video that previews the first 15 minutes of Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Voyage Kosho -STASHA-, an ongoing theatrical anime film series that serves as a sequel to Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 and as a remake for the 1979 film, Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage. Hit the jump to check it out.
Five weeks after the sudden passing of Sayaka Kanda, who was originally cast as the main heroine Maetel, the official website for the new musical adaptation of Leiji Matsumoto's sci-fi adventure manga series Galaxy Express 999 announced today that the show is currently being adjusted for relaunch. Hit the jump for more details.
A third film has been announced for Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Voyage, an anime film series that serves as a sequel to Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 and as a remake for the 1979 film, Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage. Hit the jump to learn more.
Whiskey Mew has made itself a reputation for pairing spirits with anime stars. Their latest offering pays tribute to Captain Harlock, Leiji Matsumoto's legendary space pirate. Have a look at the company's Harlock-label whiskeys after the jump!
A musical adaptation of Leiji Matsumoto's sci-fi adventure manga series Galaxy Express 999 is set to be performed at Nihon Seinenkan Hall in Tokyo in April 2022. It will be a "complete version" of the story from the start of the journey into space to the farewell. Hit the jump for more details.