Curtis Newton
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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)
Should you watch Captain Future?
Captain Future has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 46% of 610 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 1.2K AniList users who started it, 11.7% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 876 have finished it.
At roughly 25 h 8 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 4 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially ensemble cast, episodic, crime, space.
Where to Watch Officially
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Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
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
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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.