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Captain Future

TV·1978–1979·1 season, 52 episodes·NHK G·Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy·30m·8.1·Created by Edmond Hamilton

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Curtis Newton, aka Captain Future, is an orphan. His parents died in their artificial satellite while he was an infant. His father was a scientist, who has abandoned earth for the satellite to dedicate his life for science along with his aging friend the genius Dr Simon Wright. Wright senses his death, and decides to implant his brain in a mechanical container. They both manufactured a superior robot and an android. Captain future dedicated his life to fight evil along with his three men, the brain, android, and robot.

Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Captain Future S01E01Space-Emperor of TerrorS01E01 · 8.0
  2. 02Captain Future S01E04Showdown at the Satellite NoonS01E04 · 8.0
  3. 03Captain Future S01E05The Lost World of TimeS01E05 · 8.0

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode52Episodes1978–79Aired 7.5Season avg
  1. S01E01Captain Future S01E01Season's bestSpace-Emperor of TerrorNovember 7, 1978 8.0
  2. S01E02Captain Future S01E02The Prison in the Sea of FlamesNovember 14, 1978 7.5
  3. S01E03Captain Future S01E03The Miracle of the Soaring FortressNovember 21, 1978 7.5
  4. S01E04Captain Future S01E04Showdown at the Satellite NoonNovember 28, 1978 8.0
  5. S01E05Captain Future S01E05The Lost World of TimeDecember 5, 1978 8.0
  6. S01E06Captain Future S01E06The Riddle of the Holy Star KoomDecember 12, 1978 8.0
  7. S01E07Captain Future S01E07Solar System GenesisDecember 19, 1978 8.0
  8. S01E08Captain Future S01E08A Journey of 5 Billion YearsDecember 26, 1978 8.0
  9. S01E09Captain Future S01E09Challenge! Underwater-Town in a TempestJanuary 9, 1979 8.0
  10. S01E10Captain Future S01E10The Underwater-TrapJanuary 16, 1979 8.0
  11. S01E11Captain Future S01E11The Horrible Sea-DevilJanuary 23, 1979 8.0
  12. S01E12Captain Future S01E12The Secret of the WreckersJanuary 30, 1979 8.0
  13. S01E13Captain Future S01E13To the Other Side of the Glittering Stars!February 6, 1979 8.0
  14. S01E14Captain Future S01E14The Tragic Dark PlanetFebruary 13, 1979 8.0
  15. S01E15Captain Future S01E15The Law of the WatcherFebruary 20, 1979 8.0
  16. S01E16Captain Future S01E16The Resurrected PlanetFebruary 27, 1979 6.0
  17. S01E17Captain Future S01E17Transparent Planet - Critical Moment!March 6, 1979 7.0
  18. S01E18Captain Future S01E18The Dark Tribe form the Depth of the EarthMarch 13, 1979 8.0
  19. S01E19Captain Future S01E19Planet - AloneMarch 20, 1979 6.0
  20. S01E20Captain Future S01E20The Phantoms of the Transparent PlanetMarch 27, 1979 8.0
  21. S01E21Captain Future S01E21The Treasure of Solar System 7April 3, 1979 7.0
  22. S01E22Captain Future S01E22Deathmatch at the MilkywayApril 10, 1979 7.0
  23. S01E23Captain Future S01E23Captain Future Dies!April 17, 1979 8.0
  24. S01E24Captain Future S01E24The Undiscovered MicrocosmosApril 24, 1979 8.0
  25. S01E25Captain Future S01E25Whirling GravestonesMay 1, 1979 8.0
  26. S01E26Captain Future S01E26The Howling Eternal CurrentMay 8, 1979 8.0
  27. S01E27Captain Future S01E27The Monster Hunter TalksMay 15, 1979 8.0
  28. S01E28Captain Future S01E28Illusionary Star, Illusionary CivilizationMay 22, 1979 8.0
  29. S01E29Captain Future S01E29Prisoner-ship Being Hijacked!May 29, 1979 7.0
  30. S01E30Captain Future S01E30The Great Escape from the MilkywayJune 5, 1979 6.0
  31. S01E31Captain Future S01E31Start from ZeroJune 12, 1979 6.0
  32. S01E32Captain Future S01E32The Stardust SpacemanJune 19, 1979 8.0
  33. S01E33Captain Future S01E33Captain Future Recruiting!June 26, 1979 7.0
  34. S01E34Captain Future S01E34Horrible Space LocationJuly 3, 1979 8.0
  35. S01E35Captain Future S01E35The Planet of PhantomsJuly 17, 1979 8.0
  36. S01E36Captain Future S01E36The Set-free Ultimate WeaponJuly 31, 1979 7.0
  37. S01E37Captain Future S01E37The Disappeared SpaceshipsAugust 7, 1979 6.0
  38. S01E38Captain Future S01E38The Governor of the CometAugust 14, 1979 7.0
  39. S01E39Captain Future S01E39The True Colors of AlulusAugust 28, 1979 8.0
  40. S01E40Captain Future S01E40Universe of Nightmare - Four DimensionsSeptember 4, 1979 8.0
  41. S01E41Captain Future S01E41Immortality-Smuggling SyndicateSeptember 11, 1979 6.0
  42. S01E42Captain Future S01E42Challenge of the Immortality-EmperorSeptember 25, 1979—
  43. S01E43Captain Future S01E43Phantoms of Life and DeathOctober 9, 1979—
  44. S01E44Captain Future S01E44Decisive Battle in the Capital of EternityOctober 23, 1979—
  45. S01E45Captain Future S01E45Resurrect the Legendary HeroOctober 30, 1979—
  46. S01E46Captain Future S01E46Rescue-Mission GragNovember 6, 1979—
  47. S01E47Captain Future S01E47Hell-Penalty - SolitudeNovember 13, 1979—
  48. S01E48Captain Future S01E48The Mystery of Hero KafulNovember 20, 1979—
  49. S01E49Captain Future S01E49The Mystery of the Space-RuinsNovember 27, 1979—
  50. S01E50Captain Future S01E50The Mystery of the Semi-Monster RaceDecember 4, 1979—
  51. S01E51Captain Future S01E51Showdown at the City of DeathDecember 11, 1979—
  52. S01E52Captain Future S01E52To the Other Side of Light and DarknessDecember 18, 1979—

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Cast

Keiichi NodaKeiichi NodaKazuhiko InoueKazuhiko InoueEiko MasuyamaEiko MasuyamaAkira KamiyaAkira KamiyaTaichiro HirokawaTaichiro HirokawaKazuhiko KishinoKazuhiko KishinoEzra Gurney (voice)

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