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2003
1 Season
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Lost Universe is a Japanese animated television series that aired on TV Tokyo in 1998. The show is an adaptation of a light novel series written by Hajime Kanzaka and illustrated by Shoko Yoshinaka, who also created the popular Slayers franchise. The show is set in a universe where space travel is a common occurrence and bounty hunters roam the galaxy, seeking adventure and fortune.

The series follows the adventures of Kane Blueriver, a renowned bounty hunter who travels across the galaxy with his trusty AI partner, Canal Vorfeed. Kane is known for his skill with a weapon called a PSI-Blade, which allows him to channel his energy into a blade-like weapon that can slice through almost anything. Canal, on the other hand, is a unique AI who possesses a vast amount of knowledge and acts as Kane's navigator, researcher, and personal secretary.

Together, Kane and Canal take on a variety of missions, from capturing dangerous criminals to investigating mysterious phenomena and discovering lost civilizations. Along the way, they cross paths with a colorful cast of characters, including other bounty hunters, space pirates, and enigmatic scientists.

One of the most prominent of these characters is Millie Nocturne, a young bounty hunter who dreams of becoming as skilled as Kane. She idolizes him and often tries to tag along on his adventures, much to his frustration. Despite being inexperienced, Millie proves herself to be a capable fighter and a valuable asset to Kane and Canal's team.

Another significant character is Rail Claymore, a space pirate who is both a rival and occasional ally to Kane. Rail is a flamboyant and charismatic bandit who loves to play the role of the dashing hero, but is also a ruthless fighter when the situation calls for it. He is often in conflict with Kane, but the two share a mutual respect and occasionally team up to take on even greater threats.

Lost Universe also features a number of other memorable characters, including Professor Cervo, a brilliant scientist who is sometimes more interested in his own research than the safety of those around him; Nina Mercury, a seductive and mysterious woman who seems to have a connection to Kane's past; and Dark Star, a powerful entity that threatens the entire universe and forces Kane and his allies to team up to stop it.

The show features a mix of action, adventure, and comedy, with a lighthearted tone that often parodies common sci-fi tropes. The animation is colorful and detailed, with a unique art style that combines hand-drawn designs with 3D computer graphics. The show's soundtrack, composed by Seikou Nagaoka, is also notable for its catchy and upbeat themes.

Overall, Lost Universe is a fun and entertaining sci-fi adventure that will appeal to fans of shows like Cowboy Bebop or Outlaw Star. Its mix of interesting characters, sci-fi concepts, and humorous situations make it a standout of the late 90s anime scene. Whether you're looking for epic space battles or lighthearted humor, Lost Universe has something for everyone.

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Seasons

26. And Then a Blade of Light Shines

December 29, 2003

The final clash between light and dark has begun. With the fate of the galaxy at stake will darkness triumph or is light willing to risk everything for the sake of those they care about?

25. Angelic Demon Strikes

December 22, 2003

The Swordbreaker moves to confront Nightmare’s ultimate weapon and end its threat to the galaxy, but will this high stakes gambit turn trap when Millie’s greatest secret is revealed?

24. The Maiden Returns

December 15, 2003

Outmatched the Swordbreaker looks to be on the brink of defeat and an obsessed Kane is prepared to make an unthinkable sacrifice- Will Millie arrive in time to prevent a tragedy?

23. Ashura Comes

December 8, 2003

Nightmare’s plan is unfolding and soon the galaxy will be theirs but one obstacle still stands in their way- the Swordbreaker and so an old foe is dispatched in a Lost Ship to finish them.

22. Destiny Spins

December 1, 2003

The time for revelations has come as various factions’ plans are laid out with Nightmare’s ultimate goal revealed, Rail’s motivation discovered and Alice’s final fate finally presented.

21. Field Of Ice Burns

November 24, 2003

Hunted and driven to ground the Swordbreaker has to shutdown almost all functions to minimize repair time leaving Kane alone to try to fend off a Nightmare assault on a frozen world.

20. Nightmare Prevails

November 17, 2003

Nightmare makes its move it starting by taking out the head of the Universal Guardians and also making a priority of locating a wounded Swordbreaker while Millie tries to also find the ship.

19. Darkness Lures

November 10, 2003

Nightmare’s powerful Lost Ship arrives and challenges the Swordbreaker and it overwhelms the smaller ship leading to a dangerous standoff as Kane confronts the ship’s golden haired master.

18. The Scoundrel Is Swept Away

November 3, 2003

Having been falsely branded traitors the Swordbreaker crew finds themselves on the run and in need of supplies while Nightmare intends to further deplete their dwindling resources.

17. Universal Guardian Explodes

October 27, 2003

Rumors of the discovery of a Lost Ship draws the Swordbreaker in but when Nightmare is already in place will Kane meet his end- and what happens when an ally looks to have turned traitor?

16. Millie Desires

October 20, 2003

Kane suddenly decides that he wants Millie off the ship, but as Millie finds she has nowhere to go will she return to discover why Kane has had the abrupt change of heart?

15. Nightmare Appears

October 13, 2003

Swordbreaker’s string of successes has pushed their enemies into a corner and they are responding by unleashing their secret weapon as they divide Kane and Canal in a two prong assault.

14. Fear Whispers

October 6, 2003

Reeling from his encounter with a minion of Nightmare Kane looks to lick his wounds and he encounters his old mentor who is also struggling to do the same with the memory of an old failure.

13. Reminiscence Whirlpools

September 29, 2003

A memorial visitation prompts reminiscence of friends long lost and secrets hidden but a specter looms over the events which may lead to trouble for Kane and his friends.

12. Rain Of Tears Ends

September 22, 2003

Conspiracies are revealed between pirates and a company but the Universal Guardians and the Swordbreaker itself may find themselves outmatched when they discover the pirate’s trump card.

11. Friendship Scatters

September 15, 2003

A job guarding against pirate attacks reunites Kane with an old friend but has a scheming foe found a way to beat the Swordbreaker by a means which will separate the friends forever?

10. Vagrancy Decides

September 8, 2003

On a colony ship that has been searching for a new home for 40 years schisms are growing in the population as some want to just leave- will this split place the ship’s future at stake?

9. Toilet Fears

September 1, 2003

The Swordbreaker answers a distress call and finds itself in an alien trap that rearranges the ship’s internal structure- and time is running short as nature is making an urgent call.

8. Nina Corners

August 25, 2003

Rail’s assistant Nina is dispatched to help the Swordbreaker crew get an ambassador home but when political opponents use the chance to strike will it turn into a major game of chicken?

7. Knight Checks

August 18, 2003

Finding a man’s missing friend gets a twist when Canal gets competitive but when it turns out the man is also pursued by a powerful organization the task becomes more than anyone imagined.

6. Fallen Angels Run

August 11, 2003

Kane goes undercover when the crew is hired to try to prevent a ship full of nurse trainees from letting the pressure to be number one see them take extreme measures to get the honor.

5. Flames Roar

August 4, 2003

Canal finds a job perfectly tailored to her interests- guarding a weapon storage site while its security system is down. But is this the chance of a lifetime or a carefully planned trap?

4. Palm Tree Crabs Kill

July 28, 2003

A seeming easy time on a vacation planet turns serious as Millie focuses on winning a contest while a mysterious foe has hired an assassin to make Kane’s chance to lie still permanent.

3. The Kitchen Dances

July 21, 2003

An offer that appears too good to be true proves to be just that which leaves the Swordbreaker crew facing off with a gang of pirates having perhaps bitten off more than they can chew.

2. The Goddess Flies

July 14, 2003

Fate reunites the trio and sends them on a course to stop an out of control experimental starship- but will this situation prove to be a danger to the secret that the Swordbreaker hides?

1. A Blade Of Light Shines

July 7, 2003

Desperate times may make for an opportune chance when a trio of adventurers meet by accident and find themselves out manned by a criminal syndicate- but out manned doesn't equal out gunned.

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