Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Fuji TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.3/10
Prince Planet
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1965, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring 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)
Seasons
Season 1
52 Episodes • Aired 1965-06-03
No season overview provided for this season.