Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie

"Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie" is a 1982 Japanese animated epic space opera film directed by Osamu Dezaki, based on Buichi Terasawa's 1978 manga "Cobra". The story follows the infamous space pirate Cobra, who after two years in hiding, joins forces with a bounty hunter named Jane to save her world and battle his old enemy. Cobra wields a unique weapon called the "Psychogun" in his left arm. The film blends action, science fiction, and fantasy elements, and is known for its distinctive visual style and music. It was the first anime film to use the Quadraphonic Dolby Surround sound format in Japan. The plot revolves around the complex relationships between Cobra, Jane, and the Royal Sisters, and reveals a conspiracy by the Pirate Guild to take control of a mysterious wandering planet and destroy the Seventh Galaxy. The movie has been praised by critics for its mature themes, engaging storyline, and memorable characters, and is considered a classic of 1980s sci-fi animation.