Galactic Patrol Lensman: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The young Kimball Kinnison is leaving home for a wider education when a Galactic Patrol ship crashes on his family's land and the dying pilot gives him a mysterious Lens. Half-sentient, the Lens now implanted in his hand becomes the focus of changes in Kim's life including his father's death, a space battle, and an encounter with Galactic Patrol nursing officer Chris. Impelled by the Lens, he discovers a new world of experiences opening before him and he risks his life to save Chris and the Universe.

Series details

• Title: Galactic Patrol Lensman
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Anime
• Premiere date: 1984-10-06
• Final broadcast date listed: 1985-03-30
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TV Asahi
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 30 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 50171
• TVDB ID: 323240

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 1984-10-06; final listed air date 1985-03-30.

Source and licence

Adapted from Galactic Patrol Lensman on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.