Space Dandy (2014)
A gloriously eccentric anime odyssey starring the galaxy's most fashionable alien hunter and his wonderfully chaotic crew.
Space Dandy - Series Information
- Original Title: スペース☆ダンディ
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 26
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 4, 2014 (United States - TV-14), January 4, 2014 (United Kingdom - 15), January 4, 2014 (Germany - 12), January 4, 2014 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, Adult Swim
- Alternative Titles: 스페이스 댄디 (KR), 宇宙浪子 (TW), Космический Денди (RU), スペース☆ダンディ (JP), 太空丹迪 (CN), Space☆Dandy (AU), Space Dandy (US)
- Production Companies: BONES, Bandai Namco Entertainment, MAPPA, BS Fuji, FlyingDog, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Bandai Visual
- Production Countries: Japan
Space Dandy - Plot
Space Dandy is a dandy in space! This dreamy adventurer with a to-die-for pompadour travels across the galaxy in search of aliens no one has ever laid eyes on. Each new species he discovers earns him a hefty reward, but this dandy has to be quick on his feet because it's first come – first served! Accompanied by his sidekicks, a rundown robot named QT and Meow the cat-looking space alien, Dandy bravely explores unknown worlds inhabited by a variety aliens. Join the best dressed alien hunter in all of space and time as he embarks on an adventure that ends at the edge of the universe!
Space Dandy - Trailer
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Space Dandy - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Houko Kuwashima
- Junichi Suwabe
- Uki Satake
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Banjo Ginga
- Kousuke Hatakeyama
- Chiaki Yurin
- Unsho Ishizuka
- Iemasa Kayumi
- Hiroshi Kamiya
Writers
- Kimiko Ueno
- Shinichiro Watanabe
- Keiko Nobumoto
- Dai Sato
- Toh EnJoe
Space Dandy - FAQs
Where can you stream Space Dandy online?
Space Dandy is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. The free ad-supported platform Fawesome also carries the series.
Is Space Dandy related to Cowboy Bebop?
Space Dandy shares its director, Shinichiro Watanabe, with Cowboy Bebop, and both are celebrated sci-fi anime series. However, they are entirely separate stories with no shared characters or continuity. Space Dandy is a comedic, episodic parody, while Cowboy Bebop is a noir-inflected drama.
What is Space Dandy about?
Space Dandy follows a flamboyant, pompadour-sporting alien hunter named Dandy as he roams the galaxy with his robot companion QT and cat-like alien Meow. Each episode is a standalone adventure on strange new worlds, blending absurdist comedy, vivid animation, and genre-bending storytelling into a uniquely inventive sci-fi anthology.
How many seasons and episodes does Space Dandy have?
Space Dandy consists of 2 seasons with 13 episodes each, totalling 26 episodes. Season 1 aired in early 2014 and Season 2 followed later that same year. The series concluded in 2014 and has not been renewed for additional seasons.
Who are the main voice actors in Space Dandy?
The principal Japanese voice cast includes Junichi Suwabe as Dandy, Uki Satake as QT, and Hiroyuki Yoshino as Meow. Supporting roles are voiced by Houko Kuwashima, Banjo Ginga, Unsho Ishizuka, Hiroshi Kamiya, Iemasa Kayumi, Kousuke Hatakeyama, and Chiaki Yurin.
Did Space Dandy win any awards or critical acclaim?
Space Dandy earned widespread critical praise for its bold visual experimentation and anthology format. It won the Tokyo International Anime Fair award for Best TV Series in 2014. Critics highlighted its willingness to let different directors and writers reimagine the show's style with each episode, making it a landmark in creative anime production.
What is the content rating for Space Dandy?
Space Dandy is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. It contains some suggestive humor, cartoon violence, and adult comedic themes. In the United Kingdom it carries a 15 rating, and in Australia it is rated PG.
Who wrote and directed Space Dandy?
Space Dandy was directed by Shinichiro Watanabe, known for Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. The writing team included Kimiko Ueno, Keiko Nobumoto, Dai Sato, Toh EnJoe, Masaaki Yuasa, and Kiyotaka Oshiyama. The series was produced by animation studio BONES in collaboration with MAPPA.
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