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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 21, 1998 – October 3, 1998
- Season
- Spring 1998
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Original creator
- Hiroyuki Hoshiyama
- Music
- Toshiyuki Watanabe
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
- Also known as
- Galactic Drifter Vifam 13, Round Vernian Vifam 13, Space Castaways Vifam 13
- Score across sites
- 6.07/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
TVFINISHED1998 SPRING5.8 / 10 AniList score
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13
銀河漂流バイファム13
Synopsis
Thirteen children escape their colony planet after an alien attack and travel through space aboard the Earth military training ship Janus. After encountering incidents such as protecting an alien baby and meeting the enemy refugee protection organization Lapis, they head towards the planet taut, where their families are being held captive. (Source: Sunrise World) Note: This TV series was produced not as a sequel or spin-off, but as a new series that covers a side story happening adjacent to episodes 22-26 of the previous series, it depitcts the 13 characters on their journey in a fresh way, a nostalgic sight for Vifam fans.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13?
Only if you enjoy action, adventure and mecha.
Reception is lukewarm: 58/100 on AniList. It's the #47 highest-rated anime of 1998.
17.4% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroyuki Hoshiyama
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Character design
- Toyoo Ashida
- Music
- Toshiyuki Watanabe
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 FAQ
How many episodes does Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 have?
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 finished?
Yes. Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 has finished airing — the final episode aired October 3, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13?
No sequel is listed for Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 as of October 2026.
Is Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 based on a manga?
No. Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13?
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam 13 was animated by Sunrise and directed by Toshifumi Kawase.