Captain Future

Name: Captain Future
Director: Tomoharu Katsumata
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
Released: 1978-11-07
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Keiichi Noda, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiko Masuyama, Akira Kamiya, Taichiro Hirokawa

キャプテンフューチャー

AnimeJapanese anime

Year: 1978
Country: JP
Language: ja
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Animation
Runtime: 30 min
Rating: 8.1/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 52
Specials: 4
Director: Tomoharu Katsumata

Plot Overview

Curtis Newton, aka Captain Future, is an orphan. His parents died in their artificial satellite while he was an infant. His father was a scientist, who has abandoned earth for the satellite to dedicate his life for science along with his aging friend the genius Dr Simon Wright. Wright senses his death, and decides to implant his brain in a mechanical container. They both manufactured a superior robot and an android. Captain future dedicated his life to fight evil along with his three men, the brain, android, and robot.

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Director

Tomoharu Katsumata

Cast & Key Characters

Keiichi Noda

Kazuhiko Inoue

Eiko Masuyama

Akira Kamiya

Taichiro Hirokawa

Kazuhiko KishinoEzra Gurney (voice)

Writers

EHEdmond Hamilton MTMasaki Tsuji EHEdmond Hamilton

Production

NHK G

Season & Episode Breakdown

Specials 4 episodes

0 DVD 1 - Captain Future (German)
1 A brilliant Race over the Solar System 1978-12-31
2 Episode 2 1979-01-07
3 Episode 3 1979-01-14

Season 1 52 episodes

1 Space-Emperor of Terror 1978-11-07
2 The Prison in the Sea of Flames 1978-11-14
3 The Miracle of the Soaring Fortress 1978-11-21
4 Showdown at the Satellite Noon 1978-11-28
5 The Lost World of Time 1978-12-05
6 The Riddle of the Holy Star Koom 1978-12-12
7 Solar System Genesis 1978-12-19
8 A Journey of 5 Billion Years 1978-12-26
9 Challenge! Underwater-Town in a Tempest 1979-01-09
10 The Underwater-Trap 1979-01-16
11 The Horrible Sea-Devil 1979-01-23
12 The Secret of the Wreckers 1979-01-30
13 To the Other Side of the Glittering Stars! 1979-02-06
14 The Tragic Dark Planet 1979-02-13
15 The Law of the Watcher 1979-02-20
16 The Resurrected Planet 1979-02-27
17 Transparent Planet - Critical Moment! 1979-03-06
18 The Dark Tribe form the Depth of the Earth 1979-03-13
19 Planet - Alone 1979-03-20
20 The Phantoms of the Transparent Planet 1979-03-27
21 The Treasure of Solar System 7 1979-04-03
22 Deathmatch at the Milkyway 1979-04-10
23 Captain Future Dies! 1979-04-17
24 The Undiscovered Microcosmos 1979-04-24
25 Whirling Gravestones 1979-05-01
26 The Howling Eternal Current 1979-05-08
27 The Monster Hunter Talks 1979-05-15
28 Illusionary Star, Illusionary Civilization 1979-05-22
29 Prisoner-ship Being Hijacked! 1979-05-29
30 The Great Escape from the Milkyway 1979-06-05
31 Start from Zero 1979-06-12
32 The Stardust Spaceman 1979-06-19
33 Captain Future Recruiting! 1979-06-26
34 Horrible Space Location 1979-07-03
35 The Planet of Phantoms 1979-07-17
36 The Set-free Ultimate Weapon 1979-07-31
37 The Disappeared Spaceships 1979-08-07
38 The Governor of the Comet 1979-08-14
39 The True Colors of Alulus 1979-08-28
40 Universe of Nightmare - Four Dimensions 1979-09-04
41 Immortality-Smuggling Syndicate 1979-09-11
42 Challenge of the Immortality-Emperor 1979-09-25
43 Phantoms of Life and Death 1979-10-09
44 Decisive Battle in the Capital of Eternity 1979-10-23
45 Resurrect the Legendary Hero 1979-10-30
46 Rescue-Mission Grag 1979-11-06
47 Hell-Penalty - Solitude 1979-11-13
48 The Mystery of Hero Kaful 1979-11-20
49 The Mystery of the Space-Ruins 1979-11-27
50 The Mystery of the Semi-Monster Race 1979-12-04
51 Showdown at the City of Death 1979-12-11
52 To the Other Side of Light and Darkness 1979-12-18

Critical Reception & Ratings

Captain Future is rated 8.1 out of 10 by viewers — 118 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Captain Future about?

How many seasons and episodes does Captain Future have?

1 season and 52 episodes.

Is Captain Future still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 52 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in Captain Future?

Keiichi Noda, Kazuhiko Inoue, Eiko Masuyama, Akira Kamiya, Taichiro Hirokawa, Kazuhiko Kishino.

Who is the director of Captain Future?

Tomoharu Katsumata.

When was Captain Future released?

1978.

Where can I watch Captain Future?

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