Series synopsis
Starzinger, also known as SF西遊記 スタージンガー is a Japanese action & adventure animation sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Fuji TV on April 2, 1978. It ended on August 26, 1979. It was created by Leiji Matsumoto. It stars Kazuko Sugiyama, Hiroya Ishimaru, Kei Tomiyama and Kosei Tomita.
Three powerful cyborgs must assist Princess Aurora on her dangerous journey to the Great Planet, in order to restore balance in the universe.
Premise
Three powerful cyborgs must assist Princess Aurora on her dangerous journey to the Great Planet, in order to restore balance in the universe.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kazuko Sugiyama as Princess Aurora (voice)
- Hiroya Ishimaru as Jean Kugo (voice)
- Kei Tomiyama as Sir Djorgo (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Hakka Don (voice)
- Eiko Masuyama as Professor Kitty
- Joji Yanami as Assistant Professor Dodge (voice)
- Keiichi Noda as Prince Gaima
- Kenichi Ogata as Gingin Man
Supporting cast
- Noriko Ohara as Beramis
- Satomi Majima as Captain
- Banjo Ginga as King
- Yumi Nakatani as Queen
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 76 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | March 17, 1979 | September 12, 1979 |
| Season 1 | 73 | April 2, 1978 | August 26, 1979 |
| Season 2 | 0 | July 1, 1979 | August 26, 1979 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The journey to the great planet | March 17, 1979 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 23, 1979 |
| 3 | The planet of mud | September 12, 1979 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Journey to the Great Planet | April 2, 1978 |
| 2 | The princess of the Space | April 9, 1978 |
| 3 |
The planet of mud Kugo defends the Queen Cosmos from attack by another spaceship on a muddy asteroid, but they seem evenly matched and both retire to recover. Princess Aurora wants Kugo to ask the stranger to join them on their mission rather than continue a pointless fight. Professor Kitty had told her that she would find two more companions on her journey. Kugo searches for the other fighter who meanwhile gets on board the Queen Cosmos and introduces himself as Don Hakka. Aurora convinces him to join her mission. Kugo returns and joins Hakka to deflect some dangerous asteroids. The three then depart, and later land on a watery asteroid to get water. After they land, a figure emerges from the water. |
April 16, 1978 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cogo's new circuits | July 1, 1979 |
| 2 | The abduction of the princess | July 8, 1979 |
| 3 | The planet of the slaves | July 15, 1979 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 1978 |
| Last aired | August 26, 1979 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |