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Related Events In Japan and USA

• All-CG animation movie "Captain Harlock" is set to release on Fall 2013! I have heard the rumor before but now it's official. They are spending $30 million and the movie is mainly targeted for outside-Japan audience. The director is Shinji Aramaki (directed 2004 CG movie "AppleSeed"). The Japanese article is here and you can see the 46-seconds trailer at YouTube here.
• 4/2004~: Thanks to the Herlock Project, original Space Pirate Captain Harlock TV series, Arcadia My Youth, and Arcadia My Youth ~ Endless Orbit SSX TV series are finally all available in DVD Box set format in Japan!! Let's see how long they become available overseas, huh :-)
• ?/2004 - Captain Herlock Endless Odyssey English Official site is up.
• 8/2004~: Space Symphony Maetel will be broadcasted for total of 13 episodes.
• 4/2004~10/2004: The Galaxy Railways will be broadcasted for total of 13 episodes. This story is a background story of Galaxy Express...
• 8/2003~12/2003: Captain Herlock Endless Odyssey was broadcasted in Japan, and DVDs are now available both in Japan and U.S.
• 11/2002?: Captain Harlock Endless Odyssey Official site is back online! DVDs, CD, and other merchandise information is on this official site as well...
• 11/2002: Captain Harlock Movie production is planned? Here is the news...
• 9/2002~7/2003: Galaxy Express 999 TV series Complete DVD-Box set will be released from Avex (6 volumes, 113 episodes, 24,800 Yen each, except for the first volume, 19,800 Yen).
• 8/23~11/22/2002: Gun Frontier DVD Collection will be released from Pioneer (7 volumes, 5,800 Yen each).
• 9/2002: There will be a remake version of Harlock, Space Pirate Captain Herlock ~Endless Odyssey~ broadcasted on TV! Its' production was halted for a while, but it's back on progress again. Stories will be slightly different from the original film though...
• 7/5/2002: Hunt for Young Harlock: Cosmo Warrior Zero Extra DVD/VHS are released from Fine Arts Entertaiment (2 volumes, 30minutes each, 6,800 Yen each for VHS, 5,800 Yen for DVD). DVDs comes with extra footage including 18-minute interview of Matsumoto.
• 3/28/2002: Gun Frontier was broadcasted on TV (13 episodes).
• 3/27/2002: Maetel Legend Special DVD Boxset was released from Avex (12,000 Yen). It includes both of 2 episode DVDs as well as soundtrack CD and special 24-page booklet.
• 11/25/2001: Cosmo Warrior Zero DVDs were being released from AT-X (Total of 13 episodes in 6 volumes, 5,800 Yen each).
• 7/21/2001: Galaxy Express 999 DVD-Box The Movie (4-disc set) is released from Toei (20,000 Yen). It will contain "Galaxy Express 999", "Adieu Galaxy Express 999" "Galaxy Express 999 Eternal Fantasy" "Galaxy Express 999 Claire of Glass(short movie)" and lots of extra...
• 5/25/2001: Space Battleship Yamato Memorial DVD Box III is released from Bandai Visual (720 minutes, 32,800 Yen).
• 3/023/2001: Space Battleship Yamato's "Typing Warp" (typing practice software - Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000 & Mac, 4,900 Yen) and 3D movie collection from "Typing Warp" (Windows 95/98/ME/NT4/2000, 3,900 Yen) are released from Source Next.
• 3/07/2001: "Maetel Legend" volume 2 is released from avex (47 minutes, 12 minutes of extra footage) in VHS (4,800 Yen) and DVD (region 2, 5,800 Yen) format.
• 3/2001: French rock band Daft Punk's newest video is produced by Leiji Matsumoto! The actual video can be viewed at their site with realplayer. Japanese limited edition album of "Discovery" can be purchased here
• 2/01/2001: Space Battleship Yamato Eternal Edition CD sets are released from Japan Columbia (2~4,000 Yen).
• 1/25/2001: Space Battleship Yamato Memorial DVD-box volume 2 will be on sale from Bandai Visudal (32,800 Yen).
• 12/06/2000: " New Matsumoto's Maetel story "Maetel Legend" volume 2 will be released for rental-only from avex.
• 11/2000: Galaxy Express 999 Toy 7-car train set is will be on sale from Arii-Seisakujyo (24,800 Yen). You can choose from TV version or movie version.
• 9/20/2000: " New Matsumoto's Maetel story "Maetel Legend" volume 1 is released for rental-only from avex (42 minutes, 10 minutes extra footage). It will be on sale on 12/06/2000 for VHS (4,800 Yen) and DVD (region 2, 5,800 Yen) format.
• 8/20/2000: Gunbelt (from Cosmo Dragoon) made with real leather (15,000 Yen) is on sale from Yuubi-Zoukei (Cosmo Dragoon not included).
• 8/20/2000: Cosmo Gun (From Yamato) 1/1 size resin-made model (20,000 Yen) is on sale from Liberty Planet.
• 7/2000: Cosmo Dragoon 1/1 size dye-cast model (total length 26.5cm, wt. 500g), finished and painted in gold or silver (19,800 Yen) is on sale from Marusin. Wood case included.
• 7/2000: Cosmo Dragoom 1979 movie version (total length 39cm) 9-parts resin model kit (19,800 Yen) is on sale from Yuubi-Zoukei.
• 7/28/2000: Deathshadow (First Arcadia ship) model (4,800 Yen) will be on sale from JESNET.
• 7/25/2000: "Yamato DVD Memorial Box" will be on sale (5-disc set, 750 minutes, 32,800 Yen) from Bandai Visual. 64 page booklet and extra footage included.
• 5/18/2000: Playstation game "Cosmo Warrior Rei" (6,800 Yen) will be on sale from Taito. It will be a 3-D action shooting battle game with young Harlock, Tochiro, Lady Emeraldas, and so on. Leiji Matsumoto designed characters and background settings.
• 3/24/2000: The Animator Kazuo Komatsubara (who did many TV Galaxy Express 999 episodes, both first and second GE 999 movies, My Youth in Arcadia, TV Captain Harlock, Endless Orbit SSX) passed away from a bad case of tumor. He will be remembered....
• 1/2000: Cosmo Dragoon 1/1 scale model is on sale (98,000 Yen) from Vice. Made with Brass, 5 types to choose from (different serial numbers?), comes with Leiji Matsumoto's autographed lisence card.
• 1/2000: Music CD "The World of Queen Emeraldas" (2,800 Yen) is on sale from Coumbia Japan. The music also includes the ones from OVA and Radio Drama.
• ?/1999: Urban Vision Entertaiment released "The Cockpit" OVA ($24.95 Dubbed/$29.95 Subbed) in U.S.A.
• 3/2000: Leiji Matsumoto Music CD collection limited edition (50,000 Yen) will be released in Japan by Columbia Family Club. Comprehensive 10 CD set will be cased in decorative box and comes with the original watch designed by Matsumoto (special serial number will be engraved). Music covers Yamato series, Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999 series, Queen Emeraldas, Legend of Marine Snow, Queen Millennia, Dangard A, StarZinger, My Youth in Aracadia, Endless Orbit SSX, and more. There will be only 1999 sets made, mail-order only, and they are only purchasable in Japan.
• 12/1999: "Yamato 5-Set video" (23,000 Yen) is released from Columbia Family Club. Volume 1: "Star Blazer Yamato" (146 min, 1977), Volume 2: "Farewell Star Blazer Yamato" (155 min, 1978), Volume 3: "Star Blazer Yamato: New Departure" (118 min, 1979), Volume 4: "Eternal Yamato" (151 min, 1980), Volume 5: "Star Blazer Yamato - Final Volume" (175 min, 1983). Each volume comes with extra footage.
• ?/1999: Urban Vision Entertaiment released "The Cockpit" OVA ($24.95 Dubbed/$29.95 Subbed) in U.S.A.
• 12/18/1999: OVA Queen Emeraldas OVA Volume 4 "Witches of Siren" is released in Japan.
• 12/10/1999: "Galaxy Express 999 Memorial 2" (5800 Yen in LD/3800 Yen in VHS) is released from Toei in Japan.
• 11/25/1999: OVA Harlock Saga - Nibelung's Ring Volume 6 (final volume) is released in Japan.
• 11/21/1999: "Leiji Matsumoto Classical Collection" CDs are released from Columbia Japan. Vol.1 COCX-30529 2,625 Yen, Vol.2 COCX-30530 2,625 Yen,Vol.3 COCX-30531 2,625 Yen.
• 10/21/1999: "Galaxy Express 999 Memorial 1" (5800 Yen in LD/3800 Yen in VHS) is released from Toei in Japan. From what I heard, it will contain TV episode 1 - 52, probably a digest of them (simple guess from the length: 75 minutes + 15 minutes "extra footage").
• 9/25/1999: OVA Harlock Saga - Nibelung's Ring Volume 5 is released in Japan.
• 8/25/1999: OVA Queen Emeraldas OVA Volume 3 "Frendship" is released in Japan.
• 7/25/1999: OVA Harlock Saga - Nibelung's Ring Volume 4 is released in Japan.
• 7/27/1999: ADVFilm will release Queen Emeraldas OVA ($19.95 Dubbed/$29.95 Subbed) in U.S.A.
• 6/2/1999: Urban Vision Entertaiment released "DnaSight 999.9" OVA ($19.95 Dubbed/$29.95 Subbed) in U.S.A.
• 8/25/1999: Bandai Visual is going to release following Yamato movies on DVD in Japan. (7800 Yen each):

Space Battleship Yamato (146min)

Farewell Yamato (155min)

Yamato New Depature (118min)

Yamato Forever (151min)

Final Yamato (175min)

• 8/25/1999: Queen Emeraldas OVA volume 3 will be released in LD/DVD form in Japan.
• 5/29/1999: Galaxy Express 999 comics volume 19 is on sale in Japan.
• 6/?/1999: Urban Vision Entertaiment announced the release of "DnaSight 999.9" (June 1999) and "The Cockpit" (date unspecified) in U.S.A.
• 4/1/1999: Monthly Anime Outcast is open for Maetel fan-art submission! The submission guideline is here.
• 6/?/1999: Queen Emeraldas and Arcadia models will be released from Jesnet in Japan. Material: polystone, length: Queen Emeraldas - 20cm, Arcadia - 23cm. Both of them come in 2 colors: normal color (?) or silver. Both of them are 4,800 Yen (around $40). No photos are available.
• 4/?/1999: Cosmo Dragoon figure (?) will be released from Baisu in Japan. Material: metal & plastic, comes with special wood gun case, even contains serial number. 49,800 Yen (around $400). Photo is here.
• 3/25/1999: OVA Harlock Saga - Nibelung's Ring Volume 2 is released in Japan.
• 3/21/1999 - 5/31/1999: Japanese Amusement Park Yomiuri Land is re-opening, and Galaxy Express 999 is chosen as the main theme for their renewal events "Take Off Festa"! Special events include but not limited to:

TV Commercial - 15 seconds commercial is on the air! From what I heard, Maetel is riding a jet coaster, and she is even on the bungee jumping! Voice actor of Shasho-san is also used as the narrator in this commercial.

"999Fantasy - Symphony of Fireworks and Music (3/22)" - The combination of Fireworks and Music show Produced by Leiji Matsumoto.

Galaxy Express 999 Original Artwork Display (3/21 - 5/31) - Galaxy Express 999 original artwork display inside main entrance.

Limited Time 999 Original Menu - Brand-new restaurant "Good Day" will carry 999 original menu items during "Takke Off Festa". It includes: Tetsuro's 999 Set Menu (999 Yen) - 4-flavored Curried Beef, Slushy Ice Maetel Syrop, Soft Drink, Shasho-san's Half-don (699 Yen) - Pork Cutlett & Udon's Half Set, Maetel's Tea Set (399 Yen) - Pancake with Maetel Syrop, Tea or Coffee.

999 Express (3/21, 3/22) - Special event train to Yomiuri Land can carry up to 999 pairs of passengers. Ticket price (999 Yen) includes the railroad ticket from Shinjyuku station to Yomiuri Land station, Gondola, & Yomiuri Land Amusement Park ticket.

• 3/16/1999 - 4/11/1999: "To the 21st Century - Leiji Matsumoto & Galaxy Express 999" event is conducted at Toyota Auto Salon Amlux Osaka in Japan. The special event consists of:

"The World of Galaxy Express 999" - Leiji Matsumoto's original artwork display (approximately 100 of them will be displayed). Life-size panel drawing of 5 characters (Tetsuro, Maetel, Harlock, etc.) display. Panoramic Model (of 999?) display. Movie trailers and part of TV series will be played. Photo session using Matsumoto's artwork.

"The World of Battleship Yamato" - Leiji Matsumoto's original artwork display. Battleship Yamato 1/200 scale model display designed by Leiji Matsumoto.

"Leiji Matsumoto Collection" - Introducing Leiji Matsumoto's personal collector items from all over the world.

"Leiji Matsumoto Talk Show & Autograph Session" (3/22) - Leiji Matsumoto's Interview and autograph session.

"Leiji Matsumoto Message Corner" - Your message for Leiji Matsumoto will be taken.

"Galaxy Express 999 Quiz Rally" - Participants with perfect scores will be drawn for door prizes.

"Galaxy Express 999 Original Merchandise Corner"

• 3/15/1999: Galaxy Express 999 comic came online! It is a continuation of "Eternal Series", and it also contains the part of back issues. Unfortunately, it is currently in Japanese only.
• 1/27/1999: Siegfried did not make the deadline! However, "apology" page contained a message from Matsumoto stating new "999" movie script is in production.
• 1/25/1999: OVA Harlock Saga - Nibelung's Ring Volume 1 was released in Japan.
• 12/18/1998: OVA Dnasight 999.9 was released in Japan. Harlock has a guest appearance in it.
• 12/18/1998: Queen Emeraldas DVD was released in Japan.
• 11/25/1998: ADV Film announcement on Emeraldas release in USA.
• 10/07/1998: Queen Emeraldas OVA Volume 2 "Eternal Emblem" was released in Japan.
• 06/05/1998: Queen Emeraldas OVA Volume 1 "Departure" was released in Japan.
• 03/07/1998: Galaxy Express 999 Eternal Fantasy movie was released in Japan.

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