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Wherever there is light there is also shadow.

Wherever there is shadow there is also light.

Amidst this, people are born,

and they live to chase after their dreams.

But if this galaxy has no light...

If it falls under control of the hand of darkness...

No life will be born.

In the darkness...

No hopes nor dreams are ever born.

That has been an unchanging, ironclad rule since the dawn of time.

And those who fail to recognize this...

...have no future.

Ladies and gentlemen, I am so pleased to see you here again.

Our next destination is Earth.

Our travel time will be 24 hours.

You are fine with the destination of Earth, correct?

But, why?

It was preordained.

Never stopping...

We run along the rails of time.

This is... to Tetsuro and me... our destiny.

ETERNAL FANTASY

Damn it...

Son of a...

Tetsuro Hoshino

So you're the Tetsuro Hoshino?

I had originally intended on letting you live if you exhibited good behavior.

But it appears you had been planning an escape.

You will be sentenced to molecular disassembly on the electrolysis machine...

In other words, death.

Arguably, this is the least painful fate for you.

This isn't a joke! I'm not gonna die off that easily!

Disappear with your beloved flower!

What the hell?!

It's the 999!

I got you!

Holy crap, what is going on?!

Damn it... Get off!

Hey! Don't just stand there! The 999 is getting away!

You... Could you be...?!

Wait... Please, wait!

I will right this mistake.

The 999... and Maetel, I promise.

So please tell that to the Intelligence Committee...

I beg of you!

You foolish man.

Maetel...

Th-these aren't t-tears!

It's s-sweat!

Tetsuro, you haven't changed a bit. I am so relieved.

It's only been a year, why would I have changed?

This isn't a dream, right?

Right now... you're really here, aren't you, Maetel?

That's correct.

Mr. Conductor.

Long time no see, Mr. Tetsuro.

So, about this stowaway I found in your cloak...

This is Mii-kun! He's one of my best friends.

But he has no ticket.

If he can't ride, then I'm jumping off this train with him!

It's just a joke, kid. Just a joke.

Turning a blind eye when necessary to solve a problem...

Just another service you provide to your passengers.

Yes...

But first, Mr. Tetsuro, you must do something...

I've sent in a request for a bath.

The dust in your hair, the grime on your body, it's not good for the soul.

So let's get to it.

You look like your old self again, Tetsuro.

Tetsuro...

Here.

That's my trunk!

I'd thought it was confiscated for good.

It belongs to you, Tetsuro... It should always stay with you.

And the same goes for this.

From my room? Was it in there all along?

But this is...

Maetel.

The "Cosmo Dragoon", or, the Warrior's Gun.

A keepsake, from Emeraldas.

For me...?

She was beautiful.

When I was imprisoned, she brought me food and water. And the flowers...

And because of that they made her into...

I vowed to myself... that one day I would rescue her from the ice.

But I ended up running away without her.

Tetsuro, you didn't run away.

You left to save the Earth. You had a very noble fight.

And what I found in the year since returning to Earth...

I had thought that the mechanization of Earth would have faded.

I had hoped that the Earth had returned to a planet covered in beautiful, natural life.

But already, there was a new ruler.

And I found he'd made things on Earth even worse than before.

He rationed all the food,

and although fewer and fewer people starved...

...the people, now with full bellies, were transformed into passive pigs.

That's right!

Anyone who dared to resist was banished underground.

Until anything that was once "natural"... vanished from the world.

The Governor-General of Earth, Bolcazanda the Third.

The newly appointed ruler of Colonial-Earth. He is an agent of Darkness.

An agent of Darkness?

Yes...

The black veil known as "Darkness" is attempting to shut out all the Light in the galaxy.

Flowers do not blossom, and birds no longer fly.

A world of silence consumes the whole galaxy.

The whole galaxy...

A power outage?

It's a tunnel.

We have to pass through this dimensional tunnel on the way to Mars.

Now I remember!

I met Glass Claire the last time this happened.

Thank you for remembering me.

Mr. Tetsuro, glad to see you looking well.

Miss Claire!

I'm glad to be able to travel with you again.

You've been restored to like you were before?

When my body was turned to stardust, someone came and pieced me back together.

You mean... like magic? Who did this?

The two of you will meet when the time is right.

Where?

At our destination.

If you two do not meet, your journey will be endless.

The lights are back...

After the C62-48 got an upgrade, some things changed. We're a bigger and better outfit now.

It doesn't look all that different...

Welcome, Tetsuro!

Sorry for making you wait.

You...

You were the doll I saw in the train earlier...

I am Kanon, the E-fairy.

I am constructed from parts of the C62-48.

E-fairy?

Yes...

I was born quite recently... I was constructed to protect the passengers.

Tetsuro.

How did you know my name...

Memories of all passengers are imprinted into my database. So I will never forget you.

The travels of youth on the 999 are immortalized.

There you have it.

Yes.

Oh, and, Kanon...

Yes...

The Galaxy Express Railway Administration Bureau sent this for you.

Earth ↔ Andromeda • via (Orion Pleiades) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Earth ↔ Andromeda • via (Orion Pleiades) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

This is my ticket....

This is my ticket...

I used it to ride to Andromeda!

We kept it safe for you this whole time.

Here.

Full Name: Mii-kun Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Mii-kun got one, too!

Kanon applied to the administration bureau.

Yep.

Earth ↔ Andromeda • via (Orion Pleiades) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Mii-kun Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Now you're a full-fledged passenger, too.

I'm sorry.

I thought it felt unusually cold. There's fog on the window.

It's because we're approaching Pluto.

Pluto... I remember.

Brrr!

Mother, what a noble woman.

Betraying the heart's will.

The journey that passes through the circle of time...

...is coming to an end, please forgive me.

And come home once more.

Your body in that distant, frozen planet...

I will reclaim it and bring it back with me.

It is because life is short that it burns...

To be beside the one you love...

Mother, what a proud woman.

Shining with more sorrow than fate itself.

Mother...

What's wrong, Tetsuro?

Just thinking... that the ice must be cold.

I was going down memory lane for a bit.

The 999 is running at a constant speed in the direction of 11 o'clock.

Continue with the present speed.

The order from the Metanoid Empire is to proceed with all that was planned.

They want us to act on schedule.

I see...

What's going on?

We're not getting any orders from the Earth Branch of the administration bureau.

Our communication line is down.

I might lose control if this continues.

What do you think happened?!

I don't know. What is clear is that a large energy source has influenced the system.

Upon the Galaxy Express?

Impossible...

Well, I mean...

We were scheduled to stop at Planet Technologia,

but we need to make an emergency stop to check what's wrong with the train, you see...

This isn't normal.

Then where will we stop?

Um, yes, so our next stop is...

Bright-Ring Firefly. It is a station that is aptly named.

What a strange name!

Firefly Station has been forgotten by many.

It should remind you of another planet, Tetsuro.

It looks just like...

It's just like the Earth was when Mom and I used to live on it.

It feels like it's been years, but it really hasn't been that long at all.

Quiet Springs

It's a hot spring. A hot spring!

I saw it in the books and films of the 20th century.

It's an ancient hot spring!

Also... wow, there are lots of fireflies!

And the food floats right up to you! It's so great!

You...

Is something wrong?

My name is Iselle.

I'm on staff at this resort; I'm in charge of the rooms.

I am Maetel. Nice to meet you.

I'm T-T-Tetsuro.

I know your names and faces already.

Please, if there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask.

Where are the other employees?

There are only two: My father and me.

Only two?

We rarely have guests.

Please enjoy yourselves.

She knows us already?

Yeah, that is kinda weird...

Forget it... Let's enjoy the spring and the food.

The light of the fireflies and the windows of snow. This seems like a "Last Supper".

You don't like that?

Honestly, I like to take baths in bustling places.

I don't think I'll dig this sort of bath until I'm older.

When you're young, you are blessed with infinite possibilities.

I have a lot of dreams.

Like the dream of returning the Earth to its once beautiful and natural state.

As long as there's enough time in the future...

My dream will come true.

As long as I work hard.

Time doesn't betray dreams.

Thanks for that, very much.

Our guests are very happy.

That's nice.

Father...

Oh, that? It keeps repeating the same message...

Fugitives Maetel and Tetsuro Hoshino are highly dangerous criminals sought by the agency.

Anyone who sees them should inform the agency right away.

Let me repeat it again:

Fugitives Maetel and Tetsuro Hoshino are highly dangerous criminals...

Father...

How can I turn them in?

I know very well what you bastards are trying to do!

Light Room - Moonlight Room

I know very well what you bastards are trying to do!

Light Room - Moonlight Room

I must take a stand for my family.

Light Room - Moonlight Room

I must take a stand for humanity!

Light Room - Moonlight Room

Light Room Moonlight Room Iselle... I hope that you, at least, will support me...

Iselle... I hope that you, at least, will support me...

Of course.

Mr. Tetsuro...

If you stay out in the night breeze much longer, the bath's warming effects will fade.

But the fireflies are so beautiful.

My father says they are the souls that were never born.

The souls that were never born...

That's one of this planet's legends.

There's no planet more beautiful than this.

I guess your legends would be romantic...

You've been to many planets, haven't you?

Yes, but it's impossible to visit all of the planets in the universe.

I envy you...

But when you saw me, why were you so surprised?

That was because...

You look a lot like the woman who used to take care of me on Earth...

So...

So...?

Is she your girlfriend?

You're wrong! She's...

I'm sorry.

Mii-kun...?

What's wrong?

Is someone out there?

But we're the only people on this planet.

You stay put!

Tetsuro!

What's wrong with you?

"Kill or be killed." This is the rule of survivors in this universe.

I don't shoot people in the back!

It's you...

You travel with Maetel.

I didn't expect you to be a kid.

Why did Maetel bring you here?

I'm no kid!

What's so funny?!

Is that all you can do?

Though I suppose with that face and physique no one could accomplish much.

Try galactic tourism when you've grown up, kid.

For now, go back home to mommy and cry on her shoulder.

Who are you?

Anyone coming to this planet is our guest.

And protecting guests is my job.

No... Move it!

I could have killed you.

But I respect your sense of pride... and for having the decency to not shoot me in the back.

So I'll let you go this time.

This won't happen twice.

You met the female knight, I see.

You know her?

Unfortunately. Helmazaria is a terrifying space knight.

She called me a kid.

Tetsuro, are you ready to go?

But it hasn't been 24 hours yet.

We shouldn't trouble Iselle and her father any longer.

Right.

Firefly Station

Mr. Tetsuro, the train is ready to go, yes!

Mr. Tetsuro!

Ms. Iselle!

I put your breakfast in a box for you.

Thank you.

Take care.

The legend I told you about last night... there's more.

Someday the fireflies will be reborn as humans.

When the young man who can change history and who transcends brightness appears...

That young man will...

Huh, what?

Someday you'll overtake time and light.

Don't forget that...

Ms. Iselle...

Goodbye... Take care of yourself.

And...

The future depends on you!

The future...

For some reason...

She makes it sound like she has no future...

Goodbye, our final guests.

Goodbye.

Goodbye, the young man who shares my youth... Tetsuro.

The father and daughter... they didn't contact us.

We were told that planets who resist should be destroyed.

Perhaps there cannot be understanding between humanoids and metanoids after all.

Bright-Ring Firefly, destroy it.

Abnormal gravity wave... Abnormal gravity wave...

Its source is Bright-Ring Firefly.

Danger... Danger...

Acknowledged by Kanon of the 999. Full speed on the boosters!

Ouch.

Mr. Conductor...

Mr. Tetsuro, what are you doing here?

What's wrong?

There's an abnormal gravity wave coming, so we're accelerating.

Gravity wave?

Yes.

It's coming from Bright-Ring Firefly.

What?

Iselle!

Next comes a barrage of planetary debris.

We need to speed up!

Even if it is debris, remember, it's about the size of an asteroid! Hurry!

Oh, I, oh my! Yes!

It's no good... The debris is still much faster!

We're not going fast enough. A piece of debris 30km in diameter is coming straight at us.

Oh no! How is this possible?

Despair... Destruction...

Despair...

Despair... Destruction... Despair...

With the 999's current equipment, we don't have enough power to shake it!

Is that...

That's...

The Arcadia... and Captain Harlock!

And that... It's Helmazaria.

Helmazaria?

It's getting worse and worse!

Alarm... Alarm...

What?

Something's invading the caboose.

Warning... Warning...

Detecting small Helium-3 microfusion reactors entering the caboose.

Helium-3?

Unknown quantity.

Invaders? How did they find us?

It's them.

Living in the dark...

They are advanced life forms.

Their cells have been mutated and melted with machines; they are called Metalnoids.

And under the leadership of their new ruler, they're now "Metanoids".

They consider themselves the highest of life forms.

Don't, Tetsuro!

Their hearts are fused with the Helium-3.

If you shoot them, they will explode!

But I don't even know where their hearts are!

Damn it!

What can we do?

They're trying to self-destruct!

Kanon, shields up!

Tetsuro... Tetsuro!

Tetsuro!

Are you alright?

I think I'm okay.

Why did they blow themselves up?!

They are soldiers. Orders are absolute.

Even if it means blowing up their own hearts, they will complete their mission.

But that's just too much...

Even if it's against their will...

Tetsuro, that's what this enemy is like.

Such monsters...

Are you talking about my men?

Who are you?

Stay still!

Maetel, how unfortunate for us to meet this way...

Helmazaria!

Maetel.

I will destroy you, that young man, and the 999.

Is this really your way?

To extinguish any flame of life...

To do as the ruler of the dark tells you?

Correct.

Helmazaria!

You destroyed Iselle and Bright-Ring Firefly, didn't you?!

Tetsuro!

Why?

Why did you have to destroy it?

Because you organisms are hideous to us.

What?

Die!

Where did she go!?

Maetel!

Look out!

Don't move! I'll kill you if you do.

If it's your intention to kill us, why don't you just shoot me now?

Is it possible... that young man shot through my armor...?

It is said that if you anger a young man you will someday face his wrath...

You should have killed him back on the planet.

It's funny... I have a son around his age.

Helmazaria...

Maetel... this is for the best...

Please tell my son I was defeated by the strongest warrior in the universe...

But tell Tetsuro I got away.

Because if you don't, his heart will surely ache.

Helmazaria...

Don't come any closer.

My heart...

I will tell him... tell him that the proud "Blessed Knight"... retreated.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

This will do.

Did Helmazaria really escape?

I didn't think she was the running type...

Someday you'll meet again... as warriors.

Mr. Conductor...

What's wrong?

You don't look so good.

Uh... Something horrible just happened.

The Bureau of Disaster Prevention just gave us an emergency warning:

It's the Sun... The Sun just went supernova.

Oh, please. How could that happen?

When did this occur? Who sent you the message?

Not long ago... from the Technologia Railway Department.

You're lying! How could the Sun explode?! That's impossible!

The Sun doesn't have the photon mass for it... and besides...

It's true.

The Metanoids... they feared the resilience and numbers of Humanoids...

So they cut off humanity's source of life.

Here's the transmission...

It's a lie... It's all a lie!

Saving the Earth was my only reason for getting on the 999!

I was ready to fight for it!

What did I go on this journey for if everything is just going to disappear anyway?!

The Solar System... The Earth... gone? It can't be true!

All my hopes and dreams are gone...

But they aren't, Tetsuro...

Captain Harlock...

Your home planet will never be gone, and neither will the Solar System...

Tetsuro, you are here.

The Solar System...and the Earth live on in your heart.

As long as you live the Earth will never die.

It will never be destroyed.

Mr. Tetsuro...

In the hallway, I found this...

I'm not in the mood.

But...

...future...

Wishing you a wonderful future. - Iselle ♥

I couldn't save anyone or anything.

Even the Earth... I didn't save anything.

I'm powerless.

Tetsuro, don't be upset.

If the fire in your heart goes out, you're yielding to the Metanoids.

As long as you dream... as long as you believe in the future, you can change history.

You have a chance.

That's why I brought you aboard the 999.

Tetsuro, show me your ticket.

Earth ↔ Eternal • via (Ultimeta Galaxy) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

The destination... The destination changed!

How did it...?

The person who brought Miss Claire back... is at the final destination, right?!

We'll meet them there, won't we?

And if they help us...

We can save the Solar System and Iselle!

We're counting on you to bring them back, Tetsuro.

As long as the fire in your heart doesn't go out, I am certain...

Mr. Tetsuro...

Someday you'll overtake time and light.

The future is in your hands.

Tetsuro, you have to live no matter what.

If you die... the dream will die with you.

When you live, dreams are with you.

Earth ↔ Eternal • via (Ultimeta Galaxy) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Earth ↔ Eternal • via (Ultimeta Galaxy) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

"Eternal"... Forever.

Earth ↔ Eternal • via (Ultimeta Galaxy) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Ultimeta Galaxy...

Earth ↔ Eternal • via (Ultimeta Galaxy) INDEFINITE • Full Name: Tetsuro Hoshino Issuer: Galaxy Express Corporation, Earth Branch

Infinity... An eternity inside of Infinity.

Infinity... An eternity inside of Infinity.

As long as I can get there, my dream will not end.

The fact that I'm still on the 999 is proof of that.

My journey is not yet finished.

I don't know if I can restore the Earth,

but I'll get to the final destination anyway... I'll make it to Eternal!

No matter how many Metanoids or obstacles there may be.

The universe... it holds a divine mysticism that you still do not understand, Tetsuro...

The one to open the door to this mysticism...

is always a young man, no matter what the era.

Next stop: Planet Technologia.

The travel time will be 49 hours, 8 minutes, 9 seconds to arrive at Technologia.

Both light and shadow rush towards Eternity.

This young man embarks on the final journey.

Planet Technologia is a place for those with wills of iron.

It is the heart of the universe.

The life of the universe is filled with hope and power from this central planet.

Here, at the end of the galaxy...

The first station that sends its rails out into the world of Light and Darkness.

Yes...

Everything will begin here.

The real journey for Tetsuro and Maetel...

The eternal journey that will transcend Light and Darkness...

It all begins here.

Can you hear me? Can you hear me?

Can you hear the hot beating of my heart?

With the coincidental racing of the heart, love begins to move.

That is why, always...

The boy's eyes...

...gaze at tomorrow. Don't forget your courage.

Ahh, in the moment the stars shine...

People are born and perish.

Engraved in history, their dreams are one.

So that we may love, bravely fight!

Don't give up on your destiny.

The place that was promised is our hearts' Utopia.

The future will never betray you.

Get back to my love! Brave is your heart.

Awaken it in your heart!!

The nostalgia spreading out in the universe.

I want to put all my faith in you.

So that we may love, bravely fight!

Don't give up on your destiny.

The place that was promised is our hearts' Utopia.

The future will never betray you.

Get Up and Go!! La La La, Galaxy Express 999.

Get Up and Go!! La La La, Galaxy Express 999.

Get Up and Go!! La La La, Galaxy Express 999.

Get Up and Go!! La La La, Galaxy Express 999.

Get Up and Go!! La La La, Galaxy Express 999.

In the year 1999... The Galaxy Express 999 will travel to the center of the universe!