TV-Series
Description
"YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō" is a science fiction comedy anime set in a futuristic universe where space travel is commonplace. The story centers around Kantarou Hoshino, a young boy whose family runs a struggling space travel agency called YAT (Yamato Space Travel Agency). After his father mysteriously disappears during a space expedition, Kantarou takes it upon himself to keep the agency afloat and fulfill his father’s dream of making YAT a successful enterprise. Alongside his mother, Yae, and a quirky crew of employees, Kantarou embarks on various interstellar adventures to attract clients and keep the business alive.

The crew includes a diverse cast of characters, each with unique traits and backgrounds. There’s Noal, a laid-back and resourceful alien who serves as the ship’s pilot; R2, a highly intelligent and sarcastic robot; and Mikan, a cheerful and energetic alien girl with a knack for getting into trouble. Together, they navigate the challenges of running a space travel agency, from dealing with eccentric passengers to facing off against rival companies and encountering bizarre alien civilizations. The series balances humor with lighthearted drama, often highlighting the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and family.

Throughout the series, Kantarou’s determination to uncover the truth about his father’s disappearance serves as an underlying narrative thread. This mystery adds depth to the otherwise comedic tone, as the crew occasionally stumbles upon clues that hint at a larger conspiracy. The episodic nature of the show allows for a variety of self-contained adventures, ranging from solving problems on alien planets to competing in intergalactic races. Despite the challenges, the crew’s camaraderie and Kantarou’s unwavering optimism keep the agency moving forward, making "YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō" a blend of space exploration, humor, and heartfelt moments.
Information
YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō
YAT 安心!宇宙旅行
YAT Anshin! Luxury Space Tours
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 50
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 10/05/1996 – 09/27/1997
Categories
Genre
AdventureComedy
Settings
Sci-FiSpace
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Leave it to YAT!
2Good place known to few people in space! The hot-spring tour
3The ice planet, large pinch!
4Katsura's prophecy!
5Girl from outer space!
6The cosmopolitan success!?
7Survival! Wild Kanae
8Delicious explosion! The Gourmet tour
9The bickering pair!
10Meet the space pirate, Rock!
11Fighting spirit! The decisive battle for the king of space
12The terrifying planet Daikyokuten!
13Surprise! The man who knows YAT?
14Super Express! Transport the Princess
15Rock’s rescue mission!
16President Yamamto!?
17Intensive training tour for preparatory students!
18Holiday for YAT!
19Reunion! Father appears?
20Secret treasure of Captain Kid!
21Big shock! The President is captured
228 friendly customers!
23Out of control! No. Queen Marigold
24Fierceness! Mother’s distinctive road
25The mysterious father!
26Crack, break, the puzzle is unraveled!
27Absolute desperation, tour for the unrequited love!?
28Kanea leaves home!
29Goro and little Goro!
30The lovely Kaoru-chan!?
31The talkative Bukki!
32Kanopi’s first love!
33Kanea is taken away!?
34Ucchi’s date!
35Defeat the villainous extraterrestrial!
36Dimensional tunnel SOS!
37Ann Marigold’s ambition!
38Daniel’s love strategy!?
39Reclaim Katusra-san!
40Captain Rock stops being a pirate!
41Goodbye, regular customer!
42Big escape! The blazing spaceship
43The mysterious ancient ruins!
44Long, long ago, in space…!
45Clear! The ‘Mother’ dimensional tunnel
46The encounter that transcends time!
47The truth of the 15th year!
48Contain the reckless "Mother"
49Self-sacrificing ‘Mother’-halting strategy
50Seperation of the moment!
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Hitoshi Nanba
  • Music
    Kenji Kawai
  • Art Director
    Toshihisa Koyama
    Seiko Akashi
  • Sound Director
    Yoshikazu Iwanami
  • Storyboard
    Takeshi Mori
    Nanako Shimazaki
    Tsuneo Kobayashi
    Tetsuji Takayanagi
    Yumekichi Minatoya
    Shinji Sakai
    Hideki Takayama
    Nobuhiro Kondō
    Tetsu Kimura
    Kiyoshi Fukumoto
    Takuo Suzuki
    Namimi Sanjo
    Sōichirō Zen
    Yoshihiro Ueda
    Tomoki Kobayashi
    Shōgo Kōmoto
    Kazuaki Mōri
    Kazuhiro Sasaki
  • Character Design
    Yuka Kudō
  • Script
    Ryo Motohira
    Tamio Hayashi
    Yutaka Hirata
    Hiroko Hagita
  • Original creator
  • Animation Director
    Nobuaki Nagano
    Yoshiaki Tsubata
    Kōichi Taguchi
    Masaki Kudō
    Aki Tsunaki
    Haruo Sotozaki
    Sawako Yamamoto
    Fumiaki Asano
    Yoshitaka Yasuda
    Gen Takase
    Masakuni Kaneko
    Osamu Nanami
    Yūko Ikuno
    Katsutoshi Kobayashi
    Yūji Yanase
  • Producer
    Hisako Matsumoto
  • Episode Director
    Nanako Shimazaki
    Tsuneo Kobayashi
    Hideki Takayama
    Tetsu Kimura
    Kenichirō Watanabe
    Takuo Suzuki
    Namimi Sanjo
    Yukio Takahashi
    Yukihiro Makino
    Yoshihiro Ueda
    Tomoki Kobayashi
    Shōgo Kōmoto
    Kazuhiro Sasaki
Production
  • Animation Production
    Group TAC
  • Production
    NHK Enterprises 21
Music
Ending
Ep. 01-25
“Dame yo! Dame yo! Dame yo!!" (だめよ! だめよ! だめよ!!)”
Ep. 26-50
“MOON LIGHT”
Insert songs
Ep. 11
“HEAVEN”
Ep. 10, 15
“Hoshi no Funauta" (星の舟唄)”