The original Galaxy Express 999 movie, a cornerstone of Leiji Matsumoto's expansive universe, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video with both English dub and subtitles. The film follows Tetsurou Hoshino, a young boy who boards the titular interstellar train in pursuit of a free mechanical body, hoping to achieve immortality and exact revenge.
Produced by Toei Animation, the film is a sprawling space opera adventure that touches on themes of humanity, mortality, and the allure of eternal life. Tetsurou's journey aboard the iconic train brings him into contact with a host of memorable characters and challenging situations.
This standalone film offers a complete narrative arc within its runtime. It serves as a key entry point into Matsumoto's interconnected works, which also include series like Space Pirate Captain Harlock.
