Space Adventure Cobra
スペースコブラ
“Lonely salaryman Johnson discovers he's a legendary space outlaw with a powerful weapon, battling pirates across the galaxy.”
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Lonely salaryman Johnson discovers he's a legendary space outlaw with a powerful weapon, battling pirates across the galaxy.
Lonely salaryman Johnson lives a monotonous life, dreaming of adventure beyond his mundane routine. Haunted by strange visions of a mysterious spacefaring figure with a powerful weapon attached to his arm, Johnson finds himself drawn to a world of interstellar intrigue and danger. When a chance encounter at a casino leads to an unexpected confrontation, Johnson's ordinary existence is shattered. As buried memories begin to surface, he discovers that his true identity may be far more extraordinary than he ever imagined. Now, with his past slowly coming into focus, he must navigate a galaxy where pirates rule the stars and danger lurks around every corner. Joined by an enigmatic partner from his forgotten past, our protagonist embarks on a journey across the cosmos, facing off against the powerful criminal organizations that control the space lanes. Together, they'll fight to protect the innocent and carve their own legend among the stars in this classic space adventure.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Lonely salaryman Johnson laments his meager life, longing for a world of travel and excitement. But after engaging in a hallucinatory experience, he recalls vivid memories of a legendary space pirate named Cobra. WIth the Psychogun attached to his left arm, Cobra had travelled across space with his partner Lady Armaroid. The two formed an infamous team feared by authorities and loathed by the Pirate Guild—a conglomerate of the most powerful pirates in the galaxy, Back on Earth, an encounter at a casino changes Johnson’s life, as his winnings bring him face-to-face with the manager—Pirate Guild boss Vaiken, whom he’d seen defeated by Cobra in his dream. Recognizing Johnson as the disguised Cobra, Vaiken attempts to exact revenge—but instead activates the Psychogun hidden under Johnson’s left arm, triggering his repressed memories and alerting Lady Armaroid. Now after besting Vaiken once again and with his memories restored, Cobra leaves hiding and sets out to stop the Pirate Guild’s interstellar mafia. He and Lady Armaroid traverse space, continuing their life of high-stakes adventure while aiding those wronged by the Guild’s members.
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- 9/10 “Space Cobra is a fantastic series that excels in its storytelling, sound, and character work, offering an engaging "trip movie" experience filled with exciting alien encounters. While the art style...”
- 10/10 “Space Cobra is a charming, aura-filled cult classic that features a distinct, detailed art style and a fun, chill atmosphere. While the series lacks deep philosophical themes and complex character...”
- 8/10 “Cobra remains a charming and engaging space opera, boasting a brilliant story filled with mature themes, humor, and a vibrant atmosphere. While the aging art and animation show their weaknesses...”
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-2247
- Format
- 31 × 24′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 12h 24m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Oct 1982 – May 1983
- Fall 1982
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R+
- Mild Nudity
- Ref.
- BS-2247
- catalog