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Outlaw Star(TV show/series, 1998-1999)

Original title: "星方武侠アウトロースター" (Japanese/JA)
25min per episode | Genres: Animation, Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy, Drama

Scripted Reality in 1 season with 26 episodes

Outlaw StarRating: 3.9/5 (with 20 votes)
Outlaw Star (星方武侠アウトロースター, Seihō Bukyō Autorō Sutā, lit. "Starward Warrior Knight Outlaw Star") is a Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise and seinen manga series written and illustrated by Takehiko Itō. The series takes place in the "Toward Stars Era" universe in which spacecraft are capable of traveling faster than the speed of light. The plot follows protagonist Gene Starwind and his motley crew of an inherited ship dubbed the Outlaw Star, as they search for a legendary outer space treasure trove called the "Galactic Leyline". Outlaw Star was originally serialized in the monthly Shueisha magazine Ultra Jump between 1996 and 1999 for a total of 21 chapters. Three volumes of collected chapters were published in Japan between August 1997 and January 1999. Although no official English version of the manga exists, it has been published in Chinese, German, Italian, and Spanish. Sunrise produced a 26-episode anime adaptation that was directed by Mitsuru Hongo and aired on the Japanese station TV Tokyo in early 1998. The animated series has since been translated and broadcast worldwide. This includes an English version from Bandai Entertainment tha... ()
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About Outlaw Star

Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades responsible for odd jobs and bounty hunting with his partner, Jim Hawking. Stuck on a rundown planet, he’s going nowhere fast. But when a bodyguard job goes sideways, he finds himself the proud owner of the Outlaw Star and on an adventure to find the mysterious Galactic Leyline. Facing pirates and dangers galore, can he survive the journey through space?

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Outlaw Star Seasons and Episodes

01/09/1998Season 1 - 26 episodes
#1 | 01/09/1998Outlaw World
Gene Starwind is a jack-of-all-trades stuck on a rundown planet with his partner, Jim. Without a ship to call his own, Gene is going nowhere fast. But things change when a mysterious woman shows up with a not-so-simple job.
#2 | 01/16/1998World of Desires
An outlaw, pirates, and a mysterious girl in a box. Before Gene can ask too many questions, he and Jim escape with Hilda to Blue Heaven. But this heaven is a hell filled with dangerous outlaws!
#3 | 01/23/1998Into Burning Space
As they work to lose McCoy’s forces, trouble comes in the form of the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire blocking their path. Despite this, Hilda gets them to where they need to be, only to learn disturbing news.
#4 | 01/30/1998When the Hot Ice Melts
Arriving at Farfallas, the crew comes upon an advanced spaceship known as the XGP15A-II. But the Kei Pirates locate them and with limited time to escape, Hilda takes drastic measures to save the crew.
#5 | 02/06/1998The Beast Girl Ready to Pounce!
Hilda’s sacrifice allows the crew a chance to get away. They head back to Blue Heaven for ship upgrades and information. But while they wait on the ship, they’re confronted by Aisha Clanclan from the Ctarl-Ctarl Empire!
#6 | 02/13/1998The Beautiful Assassin
Gene and the crew meet up with Fred Luo to secure some much-needed work only to find he’s the target of the deadly assassin, Suzuka. To protect Fred and the promise of new work, Gene faces her!
#7 | 02/20/1998Creeping Evil
The crew find themselves broke and low on supplies. While Jim takes on odd jobs, Gene and Melfina do their own work. Melfina is suddenly attacked by the Kei Pirates but is saved by a familiar ally.
#8 | 02/27/1998Forced Departure
Poisoned by the Kei Pirates, Gene’s life is on the line when they offer an antidote in exchange for the Outlaw Star. Refusing the trade, Melfina seeks a way to heal him before they face the Kei Pirates forces!
#9 | 03/06/1998A Journey of Adventure! Huh?
Tension is running high on the Outlaw Star as they make way to their next destination. Gene decides to stop at a nearby station to pick up a bit of work and some cash. But things don’t quite go as planned.
#10 | 03/13/1998Gathering for the Space Race
The crew arrive in Heifong and start their visit off right—by entering a space race! With financial help from Fred, they make their debut in hopes of advertising their businesses and investigating the MacDougall Brothers.
#11 | 03/20/1998Adrift in Subspace
After narrowly escaping serious damage, the Outlaw Star continues to race past the other ships. But the revenge-driven Aisha Clanclan may cost them their victory! Will they make it to the finish line in one piece?
#12 | 03/27/1998Mortal Combat With the El Dorado
Harry MacDougall issues a challenge to Gene and the Outlaw Star. Among the asteroid field, Gene battles with the MacDougalls before realizing they have more up their sleeves than a match between ships.
#13 | 04/03/1998Advance Guard From Another World
To make some much-needed cash, the crew takes some jobs in Heifong. But things go awry when some strange cargo goes missing and causes real trouble involving a bit of mind control.
#14 | 04/10/1998Final Countdown
A simple job explodes into the crew’s most dangerous mission yet! After a terrorist named Crackerjack puts a bomb on the Outlaw Star, they’ll have to figure out how to disarm it before it’s too late.
#15 | 04/17/1998The Seven Emerge
The Anten Seven gather with their sights set on Gene. Challenged to a duel, Gene faces one of the most dangerous men in the galaxy. But first, he must face the reality of his own mortality.
#16 | 12/18/1998Demon of the Water Planet
The crew gets a gig to retrieve a cargo of Dragonite from the bottom of the water planet, Heifong VII. But they’re in for rough waters when they come up against a dangerous creature protecting the shipment.
#17 | 04/24/1998Between Life and Machine
A new job promises answers about the Galactic Leyline and more. But while Gene seeks out the information, Melfina gets swept into trouble with Harry MacDougall.
#18 | 05/01/1998The Strongest Woman in the Universe
To gain some much-needed cash, Gene and the crew find themselves helping Fred again. But to take on his next opponent, Gene’s going to have to tap into his feminine side to defeat Fred’s super-muscled fiancé.
#19 | 05/08/1998Law and Lawlessness
The crew get taken in by private security forces and classified as pirates. While being detained, the facility is attacked. It’s up to Gene and everyone to take on the real pirates!
#20 | 05/15/1998Cats and Girls and Spaceships
After another attack in space, the crew takes time on Symka 5 to recover. Jim stumbles upon two cats and follows them to their owner—who happens to be a cute girl. Is this a chance for newfound love or heartbreak?
#21 | 05/22/1998Grave of the Dragon
While seeking information on the Galactic Leyline, the crew winds up in some ruins on a desert planet. Their search is interrupted when the MacDougall Brothers show up and cause trouble!
#22 | 05/29/1998Gravity Jailbreak
Gene gets himself behind bars to get information about the Galactic Leyline and have Melfina restored. But the information he wants is going to cost him. He’ll have to help execute a total prison break!
#23 | 04/25/1999Hot Springs Planet Tenrei
The crew ends up on a vacation planet! But not for a day at the hot springs—Gene needs caster shells and seeks the wizards that can make them. Will he find what he needs or just wind up in hot water?
#24 | 06/12/1998Cutting the Galactic Leyline
The Outlaw Star makes its way to the Galactic Leyline. But they’re not the only ones out for the prize. Up against the Kei Pirates, the MacDougalls, and the Anten Seven—who will claim the sought-after treasure?
#25 | 06/19/1998Maze of Despair
With Melfina caught in the Galactic Leyline, Gene seeks to free her but must face those who stand in his way. An intense battle, a gate opens—the truth of the Leyline awaits them!
#26 | 06/26/1998Return to Space
In the heart of the Leyline, they make their wishes. Knowledge, power, and…to be together. Who will find the real treasure and who will be left to hold it? The final battle begins!
09/22/2006Specials - 1 episode

Additional Information

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Production country: Japan
Based on: "Outlaw Star" (find it on Amazon)
Original language: Japanese (JA)
Spoken languages: Japanese (JA)
Translated into 9 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Japanese (JA), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU), Chinese (Mandarin) (ZH)
Status: Ended
First episode released on: 01/09/1998
Last episode released on: 04/25/1999
Director: Mitsuru Hongo
Screenwriter: Katsuhiko Chiba
Composer: Kow Otani
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"Seihō Bukyō Outlaw Star"
"Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star"
"Звездные рыцари Вольной звезды"
"Starward Warrior Knight Outlaw Star"

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