lit outlaw star warrior knight manga series written illustrated affiliated series takes place stars era universe spacecraft capable traveling faster speed light plot follows protagonist crew inherited ship dubbed outlaw star search legendary outer space treasure called originally serialized monthly magazine total chapters volumes collected chapters published japan august january official english version manga exists published chinese german italian spanish produced episode anime adaptation directed aired japanese station tokyo early animated series translated broadcast worldwide includes english version received edited airing blocks early later early licensed release australia new_zealand europe japanese exclusive audio cds light novels spawned start manga publication critical reception positive reviewers praised anime series particularly animation style balance dramatic comedic elements found fault pacing believing storyline quality begins episodes sunrise produced spin television series titled angel links lit angel links angels aired japan preliminary plans create direct sequel form single episode called sword wind production began staff expressed hopes day sequel television certain plot developments final episode survival gene longtime enemy crew heading space new adventure gene friend lovers leaving door open continuation anime plot space opera set fictional stars era universe past containing material known crashed fictional desert northern china scientists found contained properties related energy source allow spacecraft travel faster speed light traverse large distances universe short time new colonies formed vast reaches outer space pirates assassins began threaten humanity new frontier create order established internal power struggles factions conflicts abundant leading inevitable storyline starts shortly infamous outlaw named hot ice flees branch tin stolen highly advanced prototype ship dubbed containing android called capable ship opens planet protagonist year old business associate run small jack trades business job disguised engage brief skirmish gene jim find owners nickname outlaw star reveals ship true purpose locate lit dragon vein place popular claims holder immense treasure knowledge power course series crew grows include contract killer twilight alien manga series animated television series paced differently anime episodes involve gene comrades taking jobs missions fund ship massive maintenance costs travels crew encounters pair bounty hunters responsible death gene father acts rival gene harry wishes form bond android like instead develops strong feelings gene crew contends learn connection scientist wishing gain lord leader ruthless assassin organization seven seek gain ultimate power series parties meet physical plane end saved computer copy brother harry killed trying protect khan integrated data gene reveals love making shared wish forever eventually defeated conflict comes close gene friends return separate ways ultimately reunite continue adventures production created manga director writer chief artist aided duties pseudonym writers sunrise contributed work include producer starship designer character concept team production designers assistant artists takes place stars era universe lit future retro hero story pulp science fiction manga serialized described earlier work boy dream took mature scientific approach writing author referenced aspects chinese culture creating animated television series produced sunrise directed previous credits include comedy magical girl series princess script chiefly written wrote quarters episodes character designs handled armored vehicles designed artist designed ship composed musical score outlaw star anime series features opening theme night written performed closing themes lit daytime moon lit house moon written performed night chosen opening candidate songs sunrise agreed theme recent animation feature male vocals wrote song resemble story took account impact felt fit perfectly media manga serialized japan monthly magazine total chapters published chapters compiled collected volumes released japan august january volume contains information series universe detailed spaceship planet descriptions character profiles chinese version manga published hong_kong series published german italian official english translation exists official website suggests release united_states planned time anime episode anime adaptation began broadcasting japan tokyo january ended june broadcast began january time slot series licensed english version produced aired evening block beginning january broadcast heavily edited adult content profanity removed scenes violence behavior cut toned scenes containing nudity altered digitally clothing characters episode crew visits hot spring planet aired nudity suggestive themes instances adult language removed anime initial run creative director claimed edits licensed properties time period way preserves story role recurring homosexual character considerably toned specific editing policy regard gay characters overt sexuality implied sexuality kind allowed aired late night adult swim block broadcast cancelled late year according network allowed rights anime aired united_kingdom october released episodes dvd japan august remaining episodes november japanese remastered dvd containing entire series published september dvd emotion best outlaw star released japan september released series north_america dvd collections september february march dvd compilation entire series released september series released march additionally received dvd releases australia new_zealand june united_kingdom april following closure licensed release series sunrise announced rescued handful titles october entire series released japan time dvd set including features staff commentary art gallery board book breaks gene songs cds opening theme closing themes published japan singles respectively published volume original soundtrack series march june cds consist total background vocal music tracks disc album containing drama tracks released august light novels series light novels based released japan label outlaw star lit outlaw star chapter dragon vein written illustrated released volumes october february books adaptation anime series retelling early events trigger gene company search light novel lit covered clouds warrior knight outlaw star written illustrated released single volume july novel features original plot involving crew pursuing serial killer named mining town called merchandise hardcover titled outlaw star lit outlaw record warrior knight outlaw star published imprint november guide contains manga anime character profiles sketches animation interviews production staff released action figure set line based licensed anime franchises set contains ship characters gene animation directors compiled contributions stars era franchise art book reception critical reception favorable gave similarly positive reviews japanese manga japanese anime english anime versions respectively complimentary manga raw good distinctive artwork detailed backgrounds good placement characters annoyed women disturbing tendency characters typically wear mad found artwork anime version good particularly enjoyed opening sequence took issue occasionally inconsistent character designs appreciated humorous subject matter shown titular ship mode crew found main protagonist gene anime best characterization sly sharp shooting hero success gun ladies matched space sick imagine star space series continually worry control panel sort ironic comedy found creating excellent fantastic action sequences delightful characters intrigued characters impressed sharp fluid animation style spaceship designs appreciated artistic style specifically characters nearly incidentally found additionally noted high animation quality proclaimed vehicle designs superb writer judged animation character designs lucky lacking special sunrise acclaimed series authors denoted competition terms style content execution critical reception plot mixed found series features clichés science fiction anime manages maybe doesn series haven reviewer stated boy damn good time getting observed plot takes bang beginning begins drag noted anime pacing stating episodes begin narrative writers rely heavily advance went remark series suffers scripting endure occasional cheesy episode rewards clever pragmatic amusing regard english script writing voice acting called introductory narration episode reminder enjoyed commented plot original direction despite said direction clear received modest commercial success miscellaneous viewer recognition initial shipment manga volume sold nationwide japan according english website manga sold copies anime series successful television series aired japan late night timeslot likely obtain percent viewership like prime time shows voted 20th best anime japanese anime grand prix summer online poll determine return received approximately thirds votes cast august announced late night adult swim outlaw star received nielsen rating percent time slot delivery percent age range 21st best selling anime dvd united_states 25th north american division listed successful anime properties ign listed number anime themes soundtracks time noting stark opening ending themes legacy produced spin television series titled angel links lit angels stars angel links angel links place universe characters series appeared episode little relation drafted proposed sequel form single episode special titled sword wind official website character designs plot outline set years events continue adventures new starship named sword wind lack franchise popularity japan busy schedule animation director production date set october commented team static preliminary plans sequel series continue manga series future staff expressed hopes sequel television original anime series
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