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- Galaxy Express 999(TV · 113 eps)
- Ginga Tetsudou 999 (ONA)(ONA · 6 eps)
- Galaxy Express 999(Movie · 1 eps)
- Adieu Galaxy Express 999(Movie · 1 eps)
- Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Fantasy(Movie · 1 eps)
- Galaxy Express 999: Claire of the Glass(Movie · 1 eps)
- Galaxy Express 999: Beyond the Diamond Ring(Movie · 1 eps)
- ...and 6 more below
Total: ~130 episodes / 52h watch time
Galaxy Express 999 Watch Order(2026)
With 13 entries across the franchise, Galaxy Express 999 can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
13 entries ~52h total2 series7 movies1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Ginga Tetsudou 999: Shounen no Tabidachi to Wakare
5.76Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished Airing11
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Live Like A Warrior?
6.43TV Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished Airing12
Galaxy Express 999: Eternal Traveller Emeraldas
6.79TV Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished Airing13
Galaxy Express 999: Can You Love Like a Mother?!!
6.62TV Special1 eps~24minToei Animation
Finished AiringFrequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Galaxy Express 999?
Release order. Start with Galaxy Express 999 and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Galaxy Express 999?
About 52 hours total across 130 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 38 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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