---
title: "Yat, The Space Patrol"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/yat-the-space-patrol-1996"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 116747
imdb_id: "tt3367862"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 75
community_rating: 4.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Yat, The Space Patrol (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/yat-the-space-patrol-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Yat, The Space Patrol is an anime series produced by Group TAC that aired on NHK in Japan. The story is set in the year 5808, a time when humanity uses dimensional tunnels to travel between planets in the galaxy.

The narrative follows Goro Hoshiwatari, an adolescent who visits the Yamamoto Anshin Travel agency to find his father who disappeared fifteen years prior. The series incorporates elements of action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teenager searches for his missing father through the vast reaches of intergalactic space."

### Why Watch
- Features a setting where dimensional tunnels enable travel between any planet in the galaxy
- Combines action and adventure with comedy
- Follows an engaging quest to find a disappeared father

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series focuses on a feeble travel agency
- Tone & Suitability: The series blends action, adventure, sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #intergalactic-travel, #space-adventure, #sci-fi-fantasy, #animation, #comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (50 Episodes)
### Season 2 (25 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 75
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 71 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Motoko Kumai** as *星渡ゴロー*
- **Hekiru Shiina** as *天上院桂*
- **Kiyoyuki Yanada** as *ヤマモトカオル*
- **Masami Suzuki** as *ウッチー*
- **Kappei Yamaguchi** as *カナビー*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Yat, The Space Patrol?
Information regarding specific streaming platforms is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is this series worth watching?
The series is categorized under action, adventure, animation, sci-fi, fantasy, and comedy.

### Q: How long is the binge duration?
The series aired on NHK from October 1996 to September 1997, with a second series airing from April to October 1998.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
The provided materials do not list specific essential episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Yat, The Space Patrol — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116747)
- [Yat, The Space Patrol (TV Series 1996-1998) - Cast & Crew ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/116747-yat/cast)
- [Yat, The Space Patrol (1996-1998) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/yat/mx3H2QUvd0UjggF1ov4Fn5/credits/)
- [Yat, The Space Patrol (1996) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/yat-the-space-patrol-1/credits)
- [YAT Anshin! Uchū Ryokō - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAT_Anshin!_Uch%C5%AB_Ryok%C5%8D)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*