Queen Millennia has built a real following in Australia on Hidive Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hidive Amazon Channel among viewers who do not usually seek out animation. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 58 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. The visual style is immediately recognisable, but the writing is what keeps you watching. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Hidive Amazon Channel.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Queen Millennia earns its spot. Queen Millennia has the visual identity that makes it immediately recognisable, and the writing to back it up. The planet LaMetal begins a war of conquest with the Earth, and the only one who can defend the world from this threat is the Queen Millennia, a former princess of LaMetal who has made Earth her home. Keiko Han and Keiko Toda bring more to it than the format typically demands. It was aired in 1981–1982. The animation style is distinctive enough to be immediately recognisable, but it is the writing underneath that keeps viewers coming back for more. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you have been sleeping on Queen Millennia because of the format, the format is not the issue here. Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monsters is the obvious comparison, but Queen Millennia earns its own place alongside it. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Keiko Han brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Queen Millennia wrapped up in 1982, created by Leiji Matsumoto — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.