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Galaxy Express 999 watch order

5 core entries, 16 extras. Watching only the core story and movies takes about 2d 21h. Generated from the franchise graph, so it updates when new seasons are announced.

Galaxy Express 999 watch order at a glance

  1. 1.Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou TV Series · 1981
  2. 2.Maetel Legend OVA · 2000
  3. 3.Ginga Tetsudou 999 TV Series · 1978
  4. 4.Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube Movie · 2001
  5. 5.Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium Movie · 2002
  6. 6.Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine Movie · 2007
  7. 7.Ginga Tetsudou 999: Jikuu wo Koeta Energy no Tabi ONA · optional · 2010
  8. 8.Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki Movie · 2014
  9. 9.Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki Movie · 1981
  10. 10.Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy Movie · 1998

Binge plan

How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.

  • Main story only

    2d 20h

    5 parts, in order

    35 days at 2 hours a day

  • Story + movies

    2d 21h

    adds 4 movies

    35 days at 2 hours a day

  • Everything

    3d 10h

    12 entries incl. OVAs and specials

    42 days at 2 hours a day

5

core entries

4

movies to include

9

recaps / alt versions to skip

2d 21h

total core runtime

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Where the hours go

Core story and movies in watch order · 2d 21h in total · longest: Ginga Tetsudou 999

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ItemRuntime
Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou16h 48m
Maetel Legend1h 30m
Ginga Tetsudou 99947h 5m
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube15m
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine32m
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki25m
Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki2h 10m
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy54m

Score across seasons

Peaked with Ginga Tetsudou 999 at 7.70 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.27

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#EntryScore / 10
1Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou7.35
2Maetel Legend6.66
3Ginga Tetsudou 9997.70
4Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki7.15
5Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy7.08

Compare the seasons

The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Ginga Tetsudou 999.

PartYearEpisodesScoreFillerStudio
Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou1981427.35–Toei Animation
Maetel Legend200026.66–Vega Entertainment
Ginga Tetsudou 999Top score19781137.70–Toei Animation
Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki198117.15–Toei Animation, Studio World
Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy199817.08–Toei Animation

Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.

Where to stream Galaxy Express 999

How many of the 9 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.

  • Amazon 1 of 9
  • Crunchyroll 1 of 9
  • Hulu 1 of 9
  • TubiTV 1 of 9

Recommended order

  1. 1
    Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou poster
    Main
    Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou

    TV Series · 1981 · 42 ep · 16h 48m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  2. 2
    Maetel Legend poster
    Main
    Maetel Legend

    OVA · 2000 · 2 ep · 1h 30m

    Core story – watch in this order.

  3. 3
    Queen Emeraldas poster
    Spin-offoptional
    Queen Emeraldas

    OVA · 1998 · 4 ep · 2h 4m

    Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.

  4. 4
    Ginga Tetsudou 999 poster
    Main
    Ginga Tetsudou 999

    TV Series · 1978 · 113 ep · 47h 5m

    Core story – watch in this order.

    ▶ Hulu▶ Crunchyroll▶ TubiTV

  5. 5
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube poster
    Movie
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube

    Movie · 2001 · 1 ep · 15m

    Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.

  6. 6
    Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium poster
    Movie
    Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium

    Movie · 2002 · 1 ep

    Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.

  7. 7
    Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari poster
    Spin-offoptional
    Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari

    TV Series · 2003 · 26 ep · 10h 24m

    Spin-off – optional, different tone or cast.

    ▶ Crunchyroll

  8. 8
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine poster
    Movie
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine

    Movie · 2007 · 1 ep · 32m

    Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.

  9. 9
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Jikuu wo Koeta Energy no Tabi poster
    Side storyoptional
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Jikuu wo Koeta Energy no Tabi

    ONA · 2010 · 5 ep · 20m

    Side story / OVA – optional but adds context.

  10. 10
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki poster
    Movie
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki

    Movie · 2014 · 1 ep · 25m

    Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.

  11. 11
    Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki poster
    Main
    Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki

    Movie · 1981 · 1 ep · 2h 10m

    Core story – watch in this order.

    ▶ Amazon

  12. 12
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy poster
    Main
    Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy

    Movie · 1998 · 1 ep · 54m

    Core story – watch in this order.

Safe to skip

Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.

Galaxy Express 999 movies in order

The 4 Galaxy Express 999 films in this watch order, by release date, with the part of the series to watch first.

#MovieYearRuntimeScoreWatch after
1Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube200115m–Ginga Tetsudou 999
2Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium2002––Ginga Tetsudou 999
3Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine200732m–Ginga Tetsudou 999
4Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki201425m–Ginga Tetsudou 999

Release order

  1. 1Ginga Tetsudou 9991978-09
  2. 2Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie)1979-08
  3. 3Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?1979-10
  4. 4Ginga Tetsudou 999: Glass no Clair1980-03
  5. 5Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eien no Tabibito Emeraldas1980-04
  6. 6Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Haha no You ni Aiseru ka!!1980-10
  7. 7Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki1981-01
  8. 8Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou1981-04
  9. 91000-nen Joou: Queen Millennia1982-03
  10. 10Ginga Tetsudou 999: Shounen no Tabidachi to Wakare1982-04
  11. 11Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy1998-03
  12. 12Queen Emeraldas1998-06
  13. 13Maetel Legend2000-12
  14. 14Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube2001-07
  15. 15Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium2002-06
  16. 16Ginga Tetsudou 999 (ONA)2002-09
  17. 17Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari2003-10
  18. 18Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine2007-07
  19. 19Ginga Tetsudou 999: Diamond Ring no Kanata e2009-09
  20. 20Ginga Tetsudou 999: Jikuu wo Koeta Energy no Tabi2010-07
  21. 21Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki2014-01

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Galaxy Express 999 watch order FAQ

What order should I watch Galaxy Express 999 in?

Follow the recommended order above: Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou → Maetel Legend → Ginga Tetsudou 999 → Sayonara Ginga Tetsudou 999: Andromeda Shuuchakueki → Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eternal Fantasy. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.

How long does it take to watch all of Galaxy Express 999?

The core story and movies run about 2d 21h. At two hours a day that is roughly 35 days.

How many seasons does Galaxy Express 999 have?

5 parts make up the main story, plus 4 movies and 1 side story or OVAs.

How many Galaxy Express 999 movies are there?

4 films are in the watch order: Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube (2001), Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium (2002), Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine (2007), Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki (2014).

Where do the Galaxy Express 999 movies fit in the watch order?

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Niji no Michishirube: after Ginga Tetsudou 999; Ginga Tetsudou 999 for Planetarium: after Ginga Tetsudou 999; Ginga Tetsudou 999: Hoshizora wa Time Machine: after Ginga Tetsudou 999; Ginga Tetsudou 999: Akai Hoshi Betelgeuze - Inochi no Kagayaki: after Ginga Tetsudou 999.

Can I skip the Galaxy Express 999 recaps?

Yes. 1000-nen Joou: Queen Millennia, Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie), Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?, Ginga Tetsudou 999: Glass no Clair, Ginga Tetsudou 999: Eien no Tabibito Emeraldas, Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Haha no You ni Aiseru ka!!, Ginga Tetsudou 999: Shounen no Tabidachi to Wakare, Ginga Tetsudou 999 (ONA), Ginga Tetsudou 999: Diamond Ring no Kanata e retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.

Where can I stream all of Galaxy Express 999?

Amazon lists 1 of the 9 seasons and movies, Crunchyroll 1 and Hulu 1. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.

Which Galaxy Express 999 season is the best?

By community score on Kitsu, Ginga Tetsudou 999 rates highest at 7.70/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.