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Tetsurou Hoshino is a boy bent on obtaining an immortal mechanical body in order to take revenge against his mother's murderer, the machine man Count Mecha. However, due to the incredible cost of obtaining what he seeks, his only hope is to steal a boarding pass for the Galaxy Express 999, a space train that travels across the galaxy and whose final stop is a planet where the metal replacements are provided for free. After swiping a pass, Tetsurou is pursued by the police and ends up collapsing into the arms of a mysterious woman named Maetel, who closely resembles his mother.
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Why does Tetsuro board the Galaxy Express 999?
Tetsuro Hoshino wants a mechanical body so he can avenge his mother, who was killed by Count Mecha. Maetel gives him a pass for the Galaxy Express 999, the space train whose route leads toward the world of mechanized bodies.
Is Galaxy Express 999 the TV series or the 1979 movie?
Galaxy Express 999 can mean Leiji Matsumoto's manga, the 113-episode Toei Animation TV series that began in 1978, or Rintaro's 1979 theatrical film. The core setup is the same, but the film condenses and reshapes Tetsuro and Maetel's journey.
Who is Maetel in Galaxy Express 999?
Maetel is the mysterious blonde woman who travels with Tetsuro on the 999. Her connection to Queen Promethium and the Machine Empire becomes one of the story's biggest revelations, especially in the film continuity.
What should I watch after Galaxy Express 999?
The direct theatrical follow-up is Adieu Galaxy Express 999, released in 1981. Fans also often explore Leiji Matsumoto's connected space opera works such as Space Pirate Captain Harlock and Queen Emeraldas.
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