Set far in the future, a mysterious alien race attacks a new colony light years from Earth. A number of children ranging in ages from 4 to 15 are among the survivors that evacuate from the fallen colony. Due to attacks by the aliens on the escaping freighter, the number of adults left dwindles. Over time, the children become involved as they strive to understand the aliens and try to make their way back to Earth.
Round Vernian Vifam (Season 0)
Recap 0.0
Air date: 1984-10-28
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Summary of the first (A Letter From Katue) half of the anime.
Recap 2 0.0
Air date: 1984-12-21
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Summary of the second (13 Meet Again) half of the anime.
12 Fade Away 0.0
Air date: 1985-02-25
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: This episode is a sidestory and can be inserted somewhere between episodes #18 and #21. This is a "mystery" and so the present writer does not tell the whole story. The Janus is sailing towards Taut when something unexpected happens.
Chicago Super Police 13 0.0
Air date: 1985-09-25
Runtime: 3 min
Overview: A parody of Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam set in 1920's Chicago. Originally released as an extra on the Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam: Keito no Kioku - Namida no Dakkai Sakusen VHS tape.
Memory of Ms. Kate 0.0
Air date: 1985-09-25
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: The story takes place in Kukto in D.C. 2060 - a year after VIFAM. Ypserlon has been restored to peace, though there still remains occasional skirmishes. The Thirteen are invited there for a ceremony by the new Kukto government (its members are formerly the rebels). As two unexpected people appear, they develop a new story. It is a quest for memory.
Seasons
Episodes 46
Episodes 5