Starship Troopers (1988)
Original title: 宇宙の戦士
Starship Troopers is a 1988 Japanese-language action & adventure series created by Robert A. Heinlein. It stars Yasunori Matsumoto, Akira Kamiya and Hirotaka Suzuoki.
Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict.
Quick answers
What is Starship Troopers about?
Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict.
When was Starship Troopers released?
Starship Troopers was released on 25 October 1988.
How many episodes does Starship Troopers have?
Starship Troopers has 6 episodes across 1 seasons.
Who made Starship Troopers?
Starship Troopers was created by Robert A. Heinlein.
Cast
- Yasunori Matsumoto as Juan "Johnnie" Rico
- Akira Kamiya as Sgt. Charles Zim
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Greg Patterson
- Kazuhiko Inoue as Alphard "Kitten" Smith
- Rei Sakuma as Carmencita Ibañez
- Mika Doi as Captain Yvette Deladrier
- Masahiro Anzai as Cherenkov
- Saeko Shimazu as Claire
- Shin Mori as Sgt. Dunn
- Kazuyuki Sogabe as Theodore C. "Ted" Hendrick