Curtis Newton
main character
TV
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 29 min
- Total watch time
- 25 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 7, 1978 – December 18, 1979
- Season
- Fall 1978
- Source
- Other source
- Director
- Tomoharu Katsumata
- Music
- Yuuji Oono
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
25h 8m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Ensemble Cast79%Episodic79%Crime79%Space60%Robots60%Anachronism60%Shapeshifting60%Dinosaurs50%Aliens50%Tragedy50%
overview details
Synopsis
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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Captain Future?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and sci-fi, especially stories with ensemble cast, episodic, crime.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 46% of 610 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
11.7% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At roughly 25 h 8 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tomoharu Katsumata
- Music
- Yuuji Oono
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Captain Future is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race (1978)
Related entries
If you like Captain Future
Captain Future FAQ
How many episodes does Captain Future have?
Captain Future has 52 episodes of about 29 minutes each, roughly 25 h 8 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Captain Future?
About 25 h 8 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 26 days.
Is Captain Future finished?
Yes. Captain Future has finished airing — the final episode aired December 18, 1979.
Is there a season 2 of Captain Future?
Yes — the story continues in Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race (1978).
Where do I start Captain Future?
Start here: Captain Future is the first entry, followed by Captain Future: Kareinaru Taiyokei Race.
Is Captain Future based on a other source?
Yes. Captain Future adapts the other source.