Sunrise Studios produced a 26 episodes that was directed by Mitsuru Hongo and aired on the Japanese station TV Tokyo in early 1998. The animated series has since been translated and broadcast worldwide. This includes an English version from Bandai Entertainment that received an edited airing on the North American Cartoon Network blocks Toonami in early 2001 and Adult Swim in early 2002. Outlaw Star has been licensed for release in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment and in Europe by Beez Entertainment.
Critical reception for Outlaw Star has been mostly positive. Many reviewers praised the anime series, particularly its animation style and its balance of dramatic and comedic elements. However, some found fault with the show's pacing, believing that the storyline quality begins to wane after the first few episodes. Sunrise produced a spin-off television series titled Angel Links (星方天使エンジェルリンクス).
English Voice Cast
- Abe Lasser - Lord Hazanko (ep25), Zomba (ep9)
- BH Radford
- Barbara Goodson
- Billy Regan
- Bob Marx - Yase
- Brett Radford
- Carol Stanzione
- Catherine Luciani
- Chip Nickey
- Christy Mathewson
- Dave Mallow
- Debbie DeRosa
- Deidre West
- Deirdre Geraghty
- Dorothy Melendrez
- Doug Stone - Swanzo (ep5)
- Dylan Tully
- Elliot Reynolds
- Emily Brown
- Ethan Murray - Fred Luo (ep6)
- G. Gordon Baer - Gilliam
- Gene Holliday
- George C. Cole
- Gil Starberry
- Gillian Gardner
- Gully Jimson
- H. Murphy
- Hannibal Harris
- Heather Ashton
- Ian Hawk - James "Jim" Hawking
- Jack Emmet - Ronald MacDougall
- Jackson Daniels
- Jeff Nimoy
- Joe Romersa
- John Billingslea
- John Smallberries
- Katie Ashley
- Melissa Williamson - Hot Ice Hilda
- Michael Blythe
- Michael McConnohie
- Michael Sorich
- Mike D'Gard
- Rafael Antonio
- Ray Michaels
- Reba West
- Richard Barnes - Gwen Khan
- Richard George
- Richard Hayworth
- Richard Plantagenet
- Robert Allan
- Robert Wicks - Gene Starwind
- Ruby Marlowe
- Sara Syphers
- Simon Isaacson
- Sparky Thornton - Ark Manaf (ep23)
- Steve Areno
- Steve Bulen
- Steve Cannon - Harry MacDougall
- Steve Kramer - Hadul (ep23)
- Thad O. Quinn
- Wendee Lee - Twilight Suzuka
- William Frederick
- Zack Crauly
- Zan
