Warrius Zero
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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 6, 2001 – September 28, 2001
- Season
- Summer 2001
- Source
- Video game
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yokota
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 64/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Space79%Space Opera79%Robots60%Pirates60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Male Protagonist60%
overview details
Synopsis
The long war between the planet Earth and the machine men is finally over, resulting in a peace that is more a victory for the machine men than the Earth. Warrius Zero lost his family in the war to the machine men but despite this he is still is a member of the Earth fleet that is now working in concert with the machine men. His ship, made up of both humans and machine men, has been given a near impossible task: capture the space pirate Captain Harlock. While Zero struggles to accomplish this task, evidence begins to surface that the peace between machine men and Earth may not be as it seems.... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Cosmo Warrior Zero?
Cosmo Warrior Zero has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 64/100 — 36% of 548 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #43 highest-rated anime of 2001, and #53 most popular anime of 2001 on AniList.
Of the 985 AniList users who started it, 8.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 763 have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially military, space, space opera, robots.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Director
- Kazuyoshi Yokota
- Series composition
- Doctor Serial Nishioka
- Character design
- Keisuke Masunaga
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Young Harlock wo Oe! Cosmo Warrior Zero Gaiden (2001)
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Cosmo Warrior Zero FAQ
How many episodes does Cosmo Warrior Zero have?
Cosmo Warrior Zero has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Cosmo Warrior Zero?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Cosmo Warrior Zero finished?
Yes. Cosmo Warrior Zero has finished airing — the final episode aired September 28, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Cosmo Warrior Zero?
No sequel is listed for Cosmo Warrior Zero as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Cosmo Warrior Zero?
Watch Young Harlock wo Oe! Cosmo Warrior Zero Gaiden first — Cosmo Warrior Zero is a direct sequel.
Is Cosmo Warrior Zero based on a video game?
Yes. Cosmo Warrior Zero adapts the video game by Leiji Matsumoto.
Where can I watch Cosmo Warrior Zero?
Cosmo Warrior Zero is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.