Leiji Matsumoto published 2 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Queen Millennia (1980). The best-known is Galaxy Express 999 (1998).
Updated September 2026
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Galaxy Express 999
Leiji Matsumoto's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Queen Millennia (Jan 1980)
Captain Harlock (2017)
Other books in order
Galaxy Express 999 (1998)
Film and TV adaptations
- Galaxy Express 999 (1979)Film · from Galaxy Express 999
- Adieu Galaxy Express 999 (1981)Film · from Galaxy Express 999
- Galaxy Express 999 : Eternal Fantasy (1998)Film · from Galaxy Express 999
- Harlock: Space Pirate (2013)Film · from Captain Harlock
About Leiji Matsumoto
Leiji Matsumoto was a Japanese manga artist, and creator of several anime and manga series. His widow Miyako Maki is also a manga artist.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Leiji Matsumoto FAQ
- How many books has Leiji Matsumoto written?
- Leiji Matsumoto published 2 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Leiji Matsumoto's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Galaxy Express 999.
- What is Leiji Matsumoto's last book?
- Captain Harlock (2017).
- What is Leiji Matsumoto's most famous book?
- Galaxy Express 999 (1998) is Leiji Matsumoto's most widely read book.
- Which Leiji Matsumoto books have been adapted?
- 2 books have been adapted for film or TV, including Galaxy Express 999 (film, 1979) and Captain Harlock (as Harlock: Space Pirate, film, 2013).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.