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Starship Troopers

1988, Japanese. Created by Robert A. Heinlein.

Juan "Johnny" Rico, a high school student living in Buenos Aires, joins the Federation military in the hope of following his love, Carmen, into space. He has to undergo harsh training to become a soldier, harsher than he expected, but despite several setbacks and traumatic experiences, Johnny perseveres and finishes his training. However, a war is brewing on the outer planets with a strange alien enemy and Johnny is thrust into the conflict.

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Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Episode length
25 min
Status
Ended in 1988

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S1 E6: Carmencita

Aired 17 December 1988

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First aired
25 October 1988
Last aired
17 December 1988
Original title
宇宙の戦士
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Video
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What Starship Troopers is based on

Starship Troopers is adapted from a novel.

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Starship Troopers has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 25 minutes each.

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Who created Starship Troopers?

Starship Troopers was created by Robert A. Heinlein and stars Yasunori Matsumoto, Akira Kamiya, Hirotaka Suzuoki.

What is Starship Troopers based on?

Starship Troopers is adapted from a novel.

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