Galaxy Express 999 (1978)

In a far-flung future where mortality is a thing of the past, the allure of artificial bodies and the promise of eternal life captivate the dreams of humanity. Among them is Tetsuro Hoshino, a destitute orphan driven by his mother's dying wish for eternal life, a thirst for revenge against the machine men who ended her life, and an unwavering resolve to acquire a mechanical body. His journey to fulfill these goals takes him aboard the Galaxy Express 999, an ethereal space train that graces Earth once every year, bound for the Prometheum—the celestial realm where mechanical bodies are freely given. Unexpectedly, Tetsuro is chosen by the enigmatic Maetel, a woman bearing an uncanny resemblance to his late mother, to accompany her on the 999. This marks the beginning of their voyage across the cosmos, where they encounter a myriad of extraordinary worlds and form bonds with a diverse tapestry of characters. But as Tetsuro journeys alongside Maetel, he confronts the harsh realities of mechanical existence, prompting him to question its true value. As the train hurtles through the starlit void, Tetsuro grapples with the paradox of eternal life and the secrets Maetel conceals beneath her inscrutable exterior. His cosmic odyssey aboard the Galaxy Express 999 thus becomes a quest for truth, tainted by the bittersweet taste of immortality.

Galaxy Express 999 is an adventure show.

Galaxy Express 999 is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Pluto TV and Tubi TV and it's also available on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.

It is also possible to buy Galaxy Express 999 on Amazon Video.