description Space Adventure Cobra Overview
Lonely salaryman Johnson laments his meager life, longing for a world of travel and excitement. But after engaging in a hallucinatory experience, he recalls vivid memories of a legendary space pirate named Cobra. WIth the Psychogun attached to his left arm, Cobra had travelled across space with his partner Lady Armaroid. The two formed an infamous team feared by authorities and loathed by the Pirate Guild—a conglomerate of the most powerful pirates in the galaxy, Back on Earth, an encounter at a casino changes Johnson’s life, as his winnings bring him face-to-face with the manager—Pirate Guild boss Vaiken, whom he’d seen defeated by Cobra in his dream.
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Who is the main character of 'Space Adventure Cobra'?
The main character is Cobra, a legendary space pirate who initially lives under the alias of a lonely salaryman named Johnson. He travels the galaxy with his robotic partner, Lady Armaroid, using his signature Psychogun.
What is the Psychogun in 'Space Adventure Cobra'?
The Psychogun is Cobra's iconic weapon, a cybernetic attachment built directly into his left arm. It fires destructive energy beams that Cobra can mentally guide, allowing him to shoot enemies around corners and obstacles.
Is the 'Space Adventure Cobra' anime connected to the original manga?
Yes, the classic 1982 anime is a direct adaptation of Buichi Terasawa's sci-fi manga that ran in Weekly Shonen Jump. The anime is famous for its vibrant, retro-futuristic art style and heavy influence from western pulp sci-fi.
Does 'Space Adventure Cobra' have a reboot or sequel anime?
The franchise received a sequel series called 'Cobra the Animation' in 2010, which continued the space pirate's adventures. Fans of the original 1982 series often check out the newer anime for updated animation while keeping the classic character designs.
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