Galaxy Express 999 The Movie 4K Remastered Blu-ray Box

Galaxy Express 999 The Movie 4K Remastered Box — Limited Production Edition

The theatrical Galaxy Express 999 films, masterpieces in Japanese animation history, open the door to a new viewing experience. A 5K scan and 4K HDR remaster create a new theatrical 999 with vivid images and three-dimensional sound. This deluxe Box also includes reproduced scripts and storyboards for both films.

The information in the original 35 mm master-positive film is vividly reproduced through 5K scanning and 4K HDR remastering. Not only the characters' colours, but the art and background details originally captured on film, and scenes previously too dark to see clearly, return with richer expression. Watch the luminous galaxy, the 999 travelling through it and the lighting effects.

Image restoration The 35 mm master-positive film was scanned at 5K resolution and remastered in 4K HDR, with dust removal and grain reduction. This brings out the film's high-definition information and gives the characters, artwork, backgrounds and formerly dark scenes a richer range of expression. The details of the black locomotive become visible, while the sparkling galaxy and the 999 travelling through it, the luminous streets and the light from the Arcadia's cannon offer a fresh experience of these romantic images.

The original theatrical Galaxy Express 999 was released in mono. The Atmos version expands that material further. The snowstorm and action scenes gain overhead sound, and the Arcadia and Emeraldas fly past above the viewer.

The history of theatrical Galaxy Express 999 The manga began in Shonen King in 1977. The television anime started on Fuji TV in 1978 and reached a peak audience rating of 22.8%. The first theatrical film opened in August 1979. Its team brought together director Rintaro, animation director Kazuo Komatsubara, art specialists Takashi Mukuo and Tadao Kubota, and animators including Yoshinori Kanada and Kazuhide Tomonaga. The appearances of Captain Harlock, Tochiro and Emeraldas also attracted considerable attention. The film brought its story to an ending before the manga and television versions had concluded; Tetsuro and Maetel's farewell remains legendary. Godaigo's theme song became a popular hit, reaching number two on the Oricon singles chart, while the Symphonic Poem Galaxy Express 999 album reached number one. Distributor revenue of 1.65 billion yen made it the highest-grossing Japanese film by that measure in 1979. At the third Japan Academy awards in 1980 it received the Special Award and Popularity Award, becoming a social phenomenon extending beyond anime.

Stories Galaxy Express 999 — theatrical release August 1979 In a future where people have gained eternal life by replacing their bodies with machines, Tetsuro cannot afford a mechanical body. He dreams of taking the Galaxy Express 999 to a planet where such bodies are given away. After Count Mecha takes his mother's life, the mysterious beauty Maetel gives him a pass for the 999 and leaves Earth with him. During the journey, Tetsuro meets Antares, the female pirate Emeraldas, Captain Harlock and Harlock's close friend Tochiro, and grows stronger. But what awaits him at the 999's terminus...?

Adieu Galaxy Express 999 — Andromeda Terminus — theatrical release August 1981 Back on Earth, Tetsuro continues to fight mechanical humans. A message from Maetel leads him to board the 999 once again. On the planet La Metal he meets the young Meowder and hears the rumour that Maetel has succeeded Prometheum. Soon he reunites with Maetel, but for some reason she urges him to leave the 999 as quickly as possible. He refuses, and the two continue their journey until the train reaches the planet Great Andromeda at its terminus. What will they find there...?

Included printed material Galaxy Express 999 setting-material booklet: B 5, 60 pages. Adieu Galaxy Express 999 setting-material booklet: B 5, 60 pages. Galaxy Express 999 reproduced script: B 5, 200 pages. Adieu Galaxy Express 999 reproduced script: B 5, 176 pages. Galaxy Express 999 reproduced storyboards: B 5, 554 pages. Adieu Galaxy Express 999 reproduced storyboards: B 5, 404 pages. The scripts and storyboards are reproduced at a resized format from surviving material. A storage Box is included. Book designs and These printed items belong to this limited-production Box edition.

Blu-ray video extras Galaxy Express 999: teaser; two theatrical trailers. Adieu Galaxy Express 999: two teasers; theatrical trailer; television spots.

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Retailer campaign information The release campaign advertised a pass case with an Andromeda pass at TOEI STORE for the Box and the individual Galaxy Express 999 edition. Amazon's separate bonus listings advertised a Maetel strap pen with the Box, and 91 x 55 mm stickers with the individual film editions. TOEI STORE is separate from the Toei Video online shop; those shop-specific benefits were not offered by the latter. These retailer campaign gifts are not included in this listing.