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
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.
- Status
- Ended
- Original Title
- 遊星少年パピイ
- Original Language
- Japanese
- Production
- Eiken
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Last Episode
- S1 E1 · Jun 3, 1965
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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 Universal Peace Corps, originally from the…
How many episodes does Prince Planet have?
Prince Planet has 52 episodes — all available to watch free on FlixWow.
Who stars in Prince Planet?
The series stars Toshiko Fujita, Eiko Masuyama, Ichirô Murakoshi, Yuzuru Fujimoto, Kazuo Nagayama and more.
When was Prince Planet released?
Prince Planet was released in 1965 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is Prince Planet worth watching?
Prince Planet holds a rating of 7.3/10 from viewer votes (4 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.