Ridiculously campy, and yet charming. An absolute favorite for someone who caught it on Throwback TV reruns. Underrated, fun-loving, a triumph that doesn't get enough attention.
Prince Planet (1965)
Prince Planet is the English-language title given to one of the earliest Japanese anime TV series, Planet Boy Papi, when it was transmitted on American television in the United States in the mid-1960s. A 52-episode monochrome anime series, it tells the story of a member of the Universal Peace Corps, originally from the planet Radion, coming to Earth on a mission to determine if this world meets standards for membership in the Galactic Union of Worlds and assist its inhabitants during his stay. While on his mission, Prince Planet adopts the identity of an Earth boy named Bobby and gains comrades who work together alongside him fighting forces of evil, both alien and terrestrial.
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Top Cast
Toshiko Fujita
Papii (voice)
Eiko Masuyama
Rico (voice)
Ichirô Murakoshi
Kiribito (voice)
Yuzuru Fujimoto
Chakoron (voice)
Kazuo Nagayama
Strong (voice)
Reizō Nomoto
Zenoroy (voice)
Yoshihisa Kamo
Ajababa (voice)
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What is Prince Planet about?
Prince Planet is the English-language title given to one of the earliest Japanese anime TV series, Planet Boy Papi, when it was transmitted on American television in the United States in the mid-1960s. A 52-episode monochrome anime series, it tells the story of a member of the…
When was Prince Planet released?
Prince Planet was released in 1965.
What genres does Prince Planet belong to?
Prince Planet is categorised as Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure.
Who stars in Prince Planet?
The cast of Prince Planet includes Toshiko Fujita, Eiko Masuyama, Ichirô Murakoshi, Yuzuru Fujimoto, Kazuo Nagayama.
How many seasons of Prince Planet are there?
Prince Planet has 1 season(s) and 52 episodes.