Space Symphony Maetel: Galaxy Express 999 Side Story

Aired: 2004

An original TV anime based on a story by Leiji Matsumoto, set in the universe of his iconic Galaxy Express 999. Broadcast on Animax PPV Premier for 13 episodes. The series tells the backstory of Maetel, born as the daughter of Promethium, queen of the Machine Empire. The story depicts Maetel's struggle between her mother's ambitions and the future of humanity on a grand scale. Serving as a prequel to Maetel's journey aboard the 999, it explores the reasons behind her decision to embark on her legendary travels. Part of Matsumoto's expansive space saga.