This classic anime series brought many young people into anime fandom back in the '80s.
In more recent years, it has been remade beautifully for at least two seasons that I know of.
(This remake ought to be the template for how to take a beloved franchise from the past
and spruce it up for a new audience.)
The above link will take you to a YouTube video that explains the tumultuous history of the
show. Like Dark Shadows, it had a cult following of kids who ran (not walked) home from
school for fear of missing the start of the episode. Unlike most American-made cartoons,
this one played like a soap opera in space. Every episode advanced the plot, even if only
a little, so if you were into it, you really didn't want to miss one, or a portion of one.
I have just learned that Amy Howard Wilson, the actress who played the female lead in the
original series, Nova,?has passed away only days ago. She was a popular mainstay at
conventions, and if I recall?correctly, it was largely through her efforts that other cast members
were located and were able to appear at reunions. They were all non-union workers,
consequently, they were never credited for their roles. Fans never knew their names for years.
Walt
