Space Adventure Cobra

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"Experience the ultimate pulp space western featuring an iconic psychogun-wielding rogue, vibrant sci-fi visuals, and relentless vintage swagger."
Tone: Pulp Sci-Fi, Stylized, Swashbuckling Action
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Directed by legendary anime auteur Osamu Dezaki, Space Adventure Cobra remains a foundational benchmark of late-twentieth-century sci-fi television. Adapting Buichi Terasawa's iconic manga, this Fuji TV classic pairs intoxicating space-opera swagger with bold postcard memories animation. Following the rogue Cobra and his cybernetic companion Lady Armaroid, the complete 31-episode series delivers unapologetic pulpy escapism, hard-edged criminal syndicates, and dazzling, hyper-stylish action that reshaped anime adventure storytelling forever.

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Season: 1
Watched? # Air Date Episode Name
E1 Oct 07, 1982 復活！サイコガン
E2 Oct 14, 1982 奇怪！ジゴバ
E3 Oct 21, 1982 宿敵！クリスタルボーイ
E4 Oct 28, 1982 脱走！！シド刑務所
E5 Nov 04, 1982 謎！強敵スナイパーは？
E6 Nov 11, 1982 魔術師の正体！！
E7 Nov 18, 1982 ジェーンの仇！
E8 Nov 25, 1982 激闘！コブラ対ボーイ
E9 Dec 02, 1982 出現！！海賊スノウ・ゴリラ
E10 Dec 09, 1982 イレズミの秘密
E11 Dec 16, 1982 砂の惑星ザドス
E12 Dec 23, 1982 恐るべし最終兵器
E13 Dec 30, 1982 死のルーレット
E14 Jan 06, 1983 大魔王ガルタン
E15 Jan 13, 1983 竜水晶の友よ！
E16 Jan 20, 1983 地獄へ！ラグボール
E17 Jan 27, 1983 ならず者チーム
E18 Feb 03, 1983 デスゲーム！００７８時
E19 Feb 10, 1983 なるか！？逆転ホームラン
E20 Feb 17, 1983 死闘！砂の海の恐怖
E21 Feb 24, 1983 ２人のソード王
E22 Mar 03, 1983 地底の客
E23 Mar 10, 1983 海底の墓標
E24 Mar 17, 1983 ロボットはいかが？
E25 Mar 24, 1983 コブラが死んだ！？
E26 Mar 31, 1983 戦火の彼方に
E27 Apr 07, 1983 悪の帝王！サラマンダー
E28 Apr 21, 1983 コブラ怒りの報復へ
E29 May 05, 1983 極北の男・熱き血よ
E30 May 12, 1983 サラマンダーを倒す法
E31 May 19, 1983 あばよ！おれのコブラ
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Series Legacy & Historical Archive

Franchise Status: Legacy status with periodic revivals including the 2008-2010 OVA series and TV series marking the 30th anniversary.

Space Adventure Cobra remains a definitive pillar of space opera television, having concluded its influential run on Fuji TV. Created by Buichi Terasawa, the series introduced a unique blend of hard-boiled pulp fiction and psychedelic sci-fi aesthetics that separated it from the mecha-heavy trends of its era. The protagonist, with his iconic Psychogun and cynical wit, established a blueprint for the charming rogue archetype that would later influence legendary characters in series like Cowboy Bebop.

The show remains a rewatch staple because of its masterful direction by Osamu Dezaki and its timeless exploration of freedom against galactic tyranny. Its visual identity, characterized by vibrant colors and experimental cinematography, ensures that the animation feels stylish rather than dated. Fans return to the series for its high-stakes gambling arcs, creative alien designs, and the sophisticated chemistry between Cobra and Lady Armaroid, which continues to define the peak of adult-oriented adventure anime.

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Network: Fuji TV
Seasons: 1
Years: 1982 - 1983
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Science Fiction
Rating: TV-14
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Frequently Asked Questions

The original 1982 series concluded naturally after 31 episodes because it had completed the adaptation of the major story arcs available in Buichi Terasawa's manga at that time. It was not canceled for poor performance, but rather reached a definitive narrative stopping point for that specific production run.

There are two distinct television seasons consisting of the original 31-episode series from 1982 and the 13-episode Cobra The Animation series from 2010. Additionally, the franchise includes a 1982 feature film and two separate Original Video Animation series titled The Psychogun and Time Drive.

While a live-action film adaptation by director Alexandre Aja was in development for several years, the project has faced significant production delays and is currently considered to be in development hell. There are currently no officially confirmed plans for a new animated series or a modern television reboot.

The franchise features several spin-off media including the Cobra The Animation series which explores different adventures from the manga source material. There are also numerous video game adaptations and a dedicated series of Original Video Animations that serve as sequels or side stories to the main narrative.

The 1982 film Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie is a standalone retelling of the primary story arc rather than a direct prequel or sequel to the television show. It features different character designs and a condensed plot that reimagines Cobra's first encounter with the Royal Sisters and the Pirate Guild.
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