Prince Planet

6.3 / 1019651 Seasons

Synopsis

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.

Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

Status: Ended

Creator: N/A

Main 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)

User Reviews

MrBlueSkyof1607

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.