i saw this a a child in the late eighty and i must say and galaxy express be one of those film that stick in your imagination for a long time . if you have never understand the appeal of anime and discover this film may be your golden ticket to otaku town . the story be a delicate and poetic a ridley scott blade runner . the cell animation and while somewhat traditional and possess a vivid style that explosively portray leiji matsumoto great talent for character design and visual storytelling . this be one of those unique child film like star war and the dark crystal and the wizard of oz that completely transcend family entertainment status and stand a a classic of cinema on it own term . i highly recommend this film .