Anime like Cosmo Warrior Zero

Waga Seishun no Arcadia

Also known as Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth.

Studio: Toei Animation , AnimEigo , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

Earth has been conquered by the evil Illumidus Empire, with parallels drawn to the U.S. post World War II occupation of Japan. Captain Harlock with a group that will become his life long friends begin their fight against this tyranny visited upon the planet Earth, with no regard to the costs the struggle will have on them, caring only for the ideal of restoring freedom to the people of Earth.



Tags: Fugitive , Space Opera , Space , Aliens , Pirates

Ginga Tetsudou 999

Also known as Galaxy Express 999.

Studio: Toei Animation , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

After witnessing the death of his mother and being left for dead at the hands of Count Mecha, ten-year old Tetsuro Hoshino is awakened by a mysterious woman, Maetal. In exchange for only his company, Maetal offers him the ride of his life on the Galaxy Express 999. It is said that those who travel aboard the legendary train to the end of the line can receive a free mechanical body and with it, immortality. Impoverished and alone, Tetsuro leaps at the opportunity and joins Maetal on a quest that will span the cosmos. As the Galaxy Express 999 makes its way across our solar system and beyond, Tetsuro is drawn deeper into a dangerous universe where peril lurks at every stop.



Tags: Dystopian , Space , Trains , Space Opera , Coming of Age , Philosophy , Episodic , Tragedy , Travel , Cyborg , Robots , Environmental , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Guns , Crossover , Time Manipulation , Orphan

Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace

Also known as Dangard Ace.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Mecha , Sci-Fi

In order to explore the newly discovered planet, Promethe, there are many projects are running all over the world.

Here in Japan, under the direction of Dr. Oedo, "Space Carrier Jasdum" and "Planet Robot Dangard A" are being built. Ichimonji Takuma is a candidate for the pilot of Dangard A. His father, Ichimonji Dantetsu, was a famous space pilot.

However, Dantetsu went missing after a mysterious accident, and the people blamed him for the accident. In order to clear his name, Takuma is trying to become a space pilot and succeed in the project. Will Takuma become the pilot?

Tags: Super Robot , Space Opera

Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari

Also known as The Galaxy Railways.

Studio: Funimation , Planet , Studio Kyuuma , Daiko , Sumitomo Corporation , Fuji Creative Corporation , BS Fuji , CULTURE PUBLISHERS , D-Create , SPO Entertainment Inc.
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Sci-Fi

The story begins on planet Destiny, which claimed to be where the center of the Universe is, where all the terminals of "The Galaxy Railways" are gathered. The main character, Yuuki Manabu (20 years old), carrying on his dead Father and Brothers will, joined SDF (Space Defense Force) to protect the safety of the Galaxy Railways. SDF, in order to uphold the reputation of maintaining the best transportation schedules within the Universe, deals with accidents, natural disasters, rescue operations, space pirates along all lines of the railway. Layla Destiny Shura is a mysterious beauty unifying SDF and all lines on The Galaxy Railways. <br><br> She possesses the ability to see the destiny of planets, human beings and living things. Even though possessing such powers, she, being a "Guardian of Destiny", is unable to tell passengers leaving this station what difficulties lies ahead of them. However, appearances of those who uses evil powers to change the destinies of these travelers triggers another of her hidden ability. "Destiny is changed by the individuals oneself. Tomorrows happiness is grabbed by the individuals own hands." In what manner will Yuuki`s destiny be seen by Layla? And, how will Yuuki deal with his destiny amidst the greatest crisis approaching The Galaxy Railways?



Tags: Space , Time Manipulation , Military , Trains , Male Protagonist

Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru

Also known as Night on the Galactic Railroad.

Studio: Group TAC , TV Asahi , Nippon Herald Eiga , Asmik Ace , Asahi Shimbun
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Fantasy , Mystery

Based on a short story by the popular children’s writer Kenji Miyazawa, Galactic Railroad offers viewers a slow-paced, dreamlike journey through space and time. When Giovanni, a lonely boy in a hill town, goes to get milk for his ailing mother, he finds himself crossing the Milky Way on a faster-than-light steam railroad. The stations he visits in various constellations, like the planets explored by St. Exupery’s Little Prince, offer curious adventures and an assortment of human "types." Reality and fantasy blur aboard the train, and its travels across the light-years sometimes suggests the journey through life. The characters are depicted as cats, presumably to avoid the problems of animating humans.



Tags: Afterlife , Philosophy , Trains , Classic Literature , Tragedy , Anthropomorphism , Primarily Animal Cast , Travel , Astronomy , Animals , Space , Religion , Mythology , Male Protagonist , Kids , Bullying , Historical

Penguin's Memory: Shiawase Monogatari

Studio: Animation Staff Room , Hakuhodo
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Romance

Mike is a penguin soldier who returns home after being injured during combat. Estranged from his family and friends, he leaves his hometown and starts to roam adrift through the country.



Tags: Animals , Primarily Adult Cast , Crime , Male Protagonist , Primarily Animal Cast , Foreign , Anthropomorphism , Rehabilitation , Disability , Historical , Love Triangle , War , Time Skip , Guns

Uchuu Koukyoushi Maetel: Ginga Tetsudou 999 Gaiden

Also known as Space Symphonic Poem Maetel ~Galaxy Express 999 Side Story~.

Studio: Azeta Pictures
Status: Finished
Genres: Drama , Sci-Fi

Maetel abandoned her mother and her home planet, the doomed and frozen La Metal, where people must become cyborgs to survive. When she is beckoned to return, her options seem slim: follow her mother's path (and with it a robot mind and the contempt of all humans), or run away and fight with humans against the machines. Yet, she is not without comrades and defenders. If she can accept the friendship of beings of metal who desire peace, and oppose those who think being made of flesh and blood is enough to make one human, she may still have a chance to find her own path.



Tags: Space , Cyberpunk , Military , Trains