The creation of the serie In Japan, the series was a parody of all the severe, serious, dramatic 'space opera' programs that were popular in the late 1970's. The tale was animated at one time by the great pioneer Osamu Tezuka and Matsumoto Leiji at Toei Animation, 1978-79. The Original title was SF SAIYUUKI SUTAAJINGAA (SF Journey to the West: Starzinger) and there are 73 episodes.


This Japaneese cartoon is about 4 persons fighting for peace in the universe. Jan Cogo / Jesse Dart, Darco / Arimos, Haka / Porkos and the marvelous Princess Aurora travels through the universe on a mission to reach the Great King Planet and restore the Galaxy Energy. If they suceed all evil in the universe will disappear and peace will be restored. Along their journey they meet several creatures who once were peaceloving, but when the Galaxy Energy disappered they became evil monsters. Back on planet Earth they have two scientists who helps them with their mission, Dr. Kitty / the Empress and Professor Dodge / Professor Schnitzel.