Space Adventure Cobra English Sub & Dub

About Space Adventure Cobra

Here is what Space Adventure Cobra (スペースコブラ) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and sci-fi anime by Tokyo Movie Shinsha (1982). The setup: Seeking reprieve from a painfully ordinary 9-to-5 existence, mild-mannered office worker Johnson visits the TM corporation, a company that sells virtual dreams. In Johnson's dream adventure, he's the notorious space pirate Cobra!

Another thread: Accompanied by his android partner Lady Armaroid, Cobra fights the lowlife scum of the Pirate Guild by day and saves sultry sirens of space by night. After the quest is over, events unfold that bring reality into focus. His experience wasn't a dream at all - it was a reawakening of his buried past!

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Cobra (Nachi Nozawa) and Lady Armaroid (Yoshiko Sakakibara) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 31 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Tokyo Movie Shinsha, which means the visual identity of Space Adventure Cobra follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.4/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. On the casting side, Nachi Nozawa voicing Cobra gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1982, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.