on the plot.
Tetsuro is a boy living in a future world where people can become immortal by transferring their consciousness into mechanized bodies. However, this process is only available to the wealthy, leaving the poor to suffer and die naturally.
Tetsuro's mother was killed by Count Mecha, a ruthless mechanized being who hunts down humans for sport. Determined to avenge his mother's death and obtain a mechanized body, Tetsuro sets out to board the Galaxy Express 999, a legendary space train that can take him to the planet of mechanical bodies.
On the way, Tetsuro meets the mysterious and beautiful Matael, who bears a striking resemblance to his mother. Matael reveals that she is a member of the Andromeda Royal Family and offers to take Tetsuro to a planet where he can obtain a free mechanized body. However, Count Mecha is hot on their trail, determined to capture them and add Tetsuro to his collection of human trophies.
As they journey through space on the Galaxy Express 999, Tetsuro and Matael encounter a variety of alien races and planets, each with their own unique stories and challenges. Tetsuro begins to question his desire for immortality and learns the true value of life and love.
In the end, Tetsuro must face Count Mecha in a final battle to avenge his mother's death and secure a future for himself and the people he has grown to care for on his journey. The film is a classic anime adventure that explores themes of mortality, identity, and the human condition in a dazzling sci-fi setting.