Message from Space: Galactic Wars (1978)

Name: Message from Space: Galactic Wars
Rating: 8.5

Rating: 8.5

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Synopsis

The 15th solar system is invaded by the Stressos. Two men, Ryû and Ayato, and a man-ape, Baru, organize the resistance. They are helped by Eolia, a mysterious woman traveling on a three masted space ship.

First Air Date: 1978-07-08

Last Air Date: 1979-01-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 27

Networks: tv asahi

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Top Cast

Ryō Nishida as Baru
Hiroyuki Sanada as Hayato
Akira Oda as Ryu
Yōko Akitani as Sofia
Shinzō Hotta as Koger
Jiro Shirai as Igar
Ritsuko Fujiyama as Kunoi
Iwao Tabuchi as TONTO (voce)

Seasons

None (1978)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Bizarre! The Black Spaceship (1978-07-08)

When the evil Gavanas Empire invades the 15th Solar System, Hayato Gen joins forces with Ryu and Balu to fight back!
Ep. 2: Terror! The Ninja Corps (1978-07-15)

Hayato, Ryu, and Balu are scouted by a local band of rebels, but Ryu has doubts about joining up.
Ep. 3: A Beautiful Messenger From Earth (1978-07-22)

Hayato saves a beautiful messenger from Earth. But does her arrival bring hope or despair?
Ep. 4: Fighter for Justice, Shooting Star (1978-07-29)

Roxair commissions a grand palace to be built on Analys, and Hayato makes a rash decision.
Ep. 5: The Cursed School (1978-08-12)

Hayato's attempt to check in at his old school reveals a conspiracy and a trap that will turn Balu on his colleagues.
Ep. 6: What is the Monster Empire? (1978-08-19)

Ryu steals a Gavanas transport and attempts to gain an audience with Roxair.
Ep. 7: Friendship Shining in the Starry Sky (1978-09-09)

An SOS call on Analys leads the Liabe crew to kindly resistance leader Dan and his adopted sister Hana.
Ep. 8: The Cruel Ape Hunt (1978-09-16)

In order to cement Roxair's rule over Cita, the Gavanas attempt to round up the planet's native population
Ep. 9: The Devil Castle of the Gavanas (1978-09-23)

Hoping to sacrifice Sofia to consecrate the new Imperial Palace, Roxair sets a trap for Ryu, Hayato, and Balu
Ep. 10: Destroy the Planet Earth (1978-09-30)

The Gavanas blackmail a brilliant scientist into creating a ship that will let them attack Earth!
Ep. 11: The Princess of the Underground Kingdom (1978-10-07)

A visit to the Ghost Mountains of Belda leads Hayato, Ryu, and Balu to a previously unknown civilization.
Ep. 12: Duel! The Mysterious Ninja Tower (1978-10-14)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 13: The Miracle of the God Magnol (1978-10-21)

An old friend of Balu's plans to sell his island's religious artifacts to the Gavanas.
Ep. 14: The Terrible Flying Ninja (1978-10-28)

The life of a kindly old man is disrupted when the Gavanas try to blackmail him into killing Hayato and Ryu!
Ep. 15: Fly, Embracing Love! (1978-11-04)

Hayato must stop a terrible man-made plague from spreading on Belda.
Ep. 16: The Girl in the Trick House (1978-11-11)

A disguised assassin works her way into Hana's good graces and sets a trap for Hayato and Ryu.
Ep. 17: Episode 17 (1978-11-18)

The Liabe brings the last survivor of a doomed worldto the village of Nazca, which is facing a mysterious threat.
Ep. 18: Great Escape! The Boy Ninja Team (1978-11-25)

The heroes must stop the Gavanas's plan to kidnap children and turn them into a ninja army!
Ep. 19: Rise! The Warrior of the Wasteland! (1978-12-02)

A mysterious water shortage on Planet Cita leads Hayato and the others to an occupied town and a fallen hero.
Ep. 20: The Legend of the Golden Ship (1978-12-09)

In order to quell a possible Delan uprising, the Gavanas exploit a local legend.
Ep. 21: The Monster From Another Dimension (1978-12-16)

The fall of an extradimensional meteorite presages the appearance of a terrible monster on Belda.
Ep. 22: Great Demon God Roxair (1978-12-23)

After Sofia is set adrift in space, the crew of the Liabe goes in search of her.
Ep. 23: Blow Up the Imperial Palace (1978-12-30)

Roxair's terrible new form leads the rebels to plot the destruction of the Imperial Palace.
Ep. 24: Great Comet Zatan Appears (1979-01-06)

As a terrible comet approaches Planet Belda, Hayato seeks a way to destroy Roxair once and for all.
Ep. 25: Episode 25 (1979-01-13)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 26: The Mystery of the Emeralida (1979-01-20)

The Liabe searches for the pieces of the Emeralida, the only weapon that can destroy Roxair.
Ep. 27: Farewell, Heroes of the Galaxy (1979-01-27)

The heroes face off against Roxair for the final time to try to restore peace to their planets.