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Uchu kara no messeji: Ginga taisen (TV Series 1978– ) - News

The film's popularity led to a spin-off TV series titled (or San Ku Kai ), which aired from 1978 to 1979.

Check out the original 1978 Japanese trailer to see the film's ambitious scale and unique space opera designs: MESSAGE FROM SPACE Original 1978 Japanese "Story" trailer Eurekaentertainment YouTube• Jul 11, 2024 Uchu kara no messeji(1978)

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The peaceful planet of has been conquered by the tyrannical Gavanas Empire , led by Emperor Rockseia XII. In a final act of desperation, the leader of Jillucia releases eight mystical Liabe seeds into space. According to legend, these seeds will find eight brave warriors destined to save the planet. Uchu kara no messeji: Ginga taisen (TV Series

The seeds find a ragtag group, including hot-rod space pilots, a retired general with his robot companion (Beba-2), and an exiled prince, who must unite to defeat the Gavanas forces.

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku with a story co-written by Shotaro Ishinomori (the creator of Kamen Rider ). Notable Cast: Vic Morrow as General Garuda. Sonny Chiba as Prince Hans. Hiroyuki Sanada (in an early breakout role) as Shiro. Etsuko Shihomi as Princess Emeralida. In a final act of desperation, the leader

Estimated between $5 and $6 million USD , making it the most expensive Japanese production at the time.