Japan Synopsis
キャプテンフューチャー
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.
The 1977–1979 Japan Window
52 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Captain Future sits at position #7.
Also On NHK G
Other series that aired on NHK G.
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Captain Future premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #577 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (87th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.1 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #485 of 2,532 (top 19%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 52 |
| Release Date | November 7, 1978 |
| Official Site | lineup.toei-anim.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
Who created Captain Future?
Captain Future was created by Edmond Hamilton.
When did Captain Future end?
Captain Future finished its run with its final episode airing on December 18, 1979.
Where did Captain Future air?
Captain Future aired on NHK G, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.