A new Galaxy Express 999 animated feature is now in production at Toei Animation. The project brings back one of anime’s most recognizable science-fiction franchises, arriving nearly half a century after the series’ first theatrical film opened in Japan.
The new movie is tied to Rintaro, the director of the franchise’s 1979 original feature. According to the announcement, Toei Animation is developing the film from an original story concept by Rintaro, giving the upcoming release a clear link to the classic version that helped establish Galaxy Express 999 on the big screen.
Only limited details have been made public so far, but the news is notable for fans of the long-running property and for the anime industry. A fresh feature suggests there is still strong interest in Galaxy Express 999 and in revisiting a title with deep roots in anime history.
No release date or full plot summary was included in the initial announcement. For now, the main update is that Toei Animation is moving ahead with a new Galaxy Express 999 feature built around Rintaro’s original story concept.
