11/07/1978 - 12/18/1979 Finished
Captain Future (キャプテンフューチャー)
Orphaned scientist Curtis Newton, known as Captain Future, fights evil across the cosmos with three unlikely partners: the disembodied brain of his father's mentor Dr. Simon Wright, a powerful robot, and an advanced android.
52
Total episodes
52
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 52 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Captain Future has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Captain Future doesn't have a single filler episode: all 52 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 52 episodes of Captain Future aired in 1978–1979 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Captain Future is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 52 without detours. If you came looking for which Captain Future episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
52 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Space-Emperor of Terror11/07/1978 | 11/07/1978 | Canon |
| 2 | The Prison in the Sea of Flames11/14/1978 | 11/14/1978 | Canon |
| 3 | The Miracle of the Soaring Fortress11/21/1978 | 11/21/1978 | Canon |
| 4 | Showdown at the Satellite Noon11/28/1978 | 11/28/1978 | Canon |
| 5 | SOS 1 billion years ago12/05/1978 | 12/05/1978 | Canon |
| 6 | The Riddle of the Holy Star Koom12/12/1978 | 12/12/1978 | Canon |
| 7 | Solar System Genesis12/19/1978 | 12/19/1978 | Canon |
| 8 | A Journey of 5 Billion Years12/26/1978 | 12/26/1978 | Canon |
| 9 | The conspiracy of the Wrecker01/09/1979 | 01/09/1979 | Canon |
| 10 | The Underwater-Trap01/16/1979 | 01/16/1979 | Canon |
| 11 | The horrible Sea-Devil01/23/1979 | 01/23/1979 | Canon |
| 12 | The Riddle of Wrecker01/30/1979 | 01/30/1979 | Canon |
| 13 | When the atmosphere of the planet disappears02/06/1979 | 02/06/1979 | Canon |
| 14 | The tragic Dark Planet02/13/1979 | 02/13/1979 | Canon |
| 15 | The Law of the Watcher02/20/1979 | 02/20/1979 | Canon |
| 16 | The Ressurected Planet02/27/1979 | 02/27/1979 | Canon |
| 17 | The challenge of Ul Quorn03/06/1979 | 03/06/1979 | Canon |
| 18 | The Dark Tribe from the Depth of the Earth03/13/1979 | 03/13/1979 | Canon |
| 19 | Planet - Alone03/20/1979 | 03/20/1979 | Canon |
| 20 | The Phantoms of the transparent Planet03/27/1979 | 03/27/1979 | Canon |
| 21 | The mystery stone that sleeps in the galaxy04/03/1979 | 04/03/1979 | Canon |
| 22 | Deathmatch at the Milkyway-Circus!04/10/1979 | 04/10/1979 | Canon |
| 23 | Captain Future dies!04/17/1979 | 04/17/1979 | Canon |
| 24 | The undiscovered Micocosmos04/24/1979 | 04/24/1979 | Canon |
| 25 | Whirling Gravestones05/01/1979 | 05/01/1979 | Canon |
| 26 | The Howling Eternal Current05/08/1979 | 05/08/1979 | Canon |
| 27 | The Monster Hunter talks05/15/1979 | 05/15/1979 | Canon |
| 28 | Illusionary Star, Illusionary Civilization05/22/1979 | 05/22/1979 | Canon |
| 29 | Prisonership being hijacked!05/29/1979 | 05/29/1979 | Canon |
| 30 | The Great Escape from the Milkyway06/05/1979 | 06/05/1979 | Canon |
| 31 | Start from Zero06/12/1979 | 06/12/1979 | Canon |
| 32 | The Stardust Spaceman06/19/1979 | 06/19/1979 | Canon |
| 33 | Captain Future Recruiting!06/26/1979 | 06/26/1979 | Canon |
| 34 | Horrible Space Location07/03/1979 | 07/03/1979 | Canon |
| 35 | The Planet of Phantoms07/17/1979 | 07/17/1979 | Canon |
| 36 | The set-free Ultimate Weapon07/31/1979 | 07/31/1979 | Canon |
| 37 | The disappeared Spaceships - The conspiracy of the comet king08/07/1979 | 08/07/1979 | Canon |
| 38 | The Governor of the Comet08/14/1979 | 08/14/1979 | Canon |
| 39 | The True Colors of Alulus08/28/1979 | 08/28/1979 | Canon |
| 40 | Universe of Nightmare - Four Dimensions09/04/1979 | 09/04/1979 | Canon |
| 41 | Immortality-Smuggling Syndicate09/11/1979 | 09/11/1979 | Canon |
| 42 | Challenge of the Immortality-Emperor09/25/1979 | 09/25/1979 | Canon |
| 43 | Phantoms of Life and Death10/09/1979 | 10/09/1979 | Canon |
| 44 | Decisive Battle in the Capital of Eternity10/23/1979 | 10/23/1979 | Canon |
| 45 | Resurrect the Legendary Hero10/30/1979 | 10/30/1979 | Canon |
| 46 | Rescue-Mission "Grag"11/06/1979 | 11/06/1979 | Canon |
| 47 | Hell-Penalty - Solitude11/13/1979 | 11/13/1979 | Canon |
| 48 | The Mystery of Hero Kaful11/20/1979 | 11/20/1979 | Canon |
| 49 | The Mystery of the Space-Ruins11/27/1979 | 11/27/1979 | Canon |
| 50 | The Mystery of the Semi-Monster-Race12/04/1979 | 12/04/1979 | Canon |
| 51 | Showdown at the City of Death12/11/1979 | 12/11/1979 | Canon |
| 52 | To the other side of Light and Darkness12/18/1979 | 12/18/1979 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Captain Future have?
Captain Future has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Captain Future have?
In total, Captain Future has 52 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Captain Future?
It is recommended to watch Captain Future in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Captain Future online?
Captain Future is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Captain Future a complete anime?
Yes, Captain Future is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Captain Future have?
No, Captain Future does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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