Ginga Tetsudou 999

"Ginga Tetsudou 999" revolves around a future where immortality is a commodity that only the wealthy can afford through mechanical bodies. A destitute boy named Tetsurou Hoshino harbors a fervent wish. He aspires to obtain a pass for the Galaxy Express 999 - a cosmic train promising a free mechanical body at its ultimate destination. However, tragedy befalls Tetsurou when his mother falls victim to the malevolent Count Mecha, a machine-man hybrid. With his dreams shattered, Tetsurou faces a seemingly bleak future.

In an unexpected turn in "Ginga Tetsudou 999," Tetsurou is rescued from the brink of demise by Maetel, a mysterious woman with a striking resemblance to his late mother. She grants him a pass to the Galaxy Express, with one condition -he must journey alongside her. Thus commences Tetsurou's odyssey across the cosmos, navigating diverse planets and encountering thrilling escapades, all in pursuit of his deepest desires.

Release: 1978

MyAnimeList Score: 7.79/10