The Strong Ones Release Rock Cover of “Albator 78” Theme Song

The Quebec-based rock group, The Strong Ones, known for their covers of television credits and advertising jingles, has recently unveiled a rock rendition of the iconic theme song from Albator 78, the space pirate anime.

The cover, accompanied by a retro-style video, pays homage to the beloved theme song of the animated series. The video was published on February 21, 2026, on The Strong Ones’ YouTube channel GOLLUMNET and has already garnered several thousand views.

Albator 78: A Cult Classic

Albator 78, originally known as Albator-78, is a Japanese science fiction anime series. Episodes 15-21 of Volume 3 are available on Odysee here. Set in a dystopian future, the series depicts a society where Earth’s inhabitants live in luxury while robots exploit resources from other planets. A 2026 description on Dailymotion details this setting, noting a system where thoughts are suppressed through “mondio-visual” technology, creating a seemingly happy but ultimately enslaved population.

The Strong Ones and Nostalgia

The Strong Ones’ cover taps into the nostalgia surrounding the original anime. The band specializes in re-imagining familiar tunes, and this rendition of the Albator 78 theme is no exception. Fans of the series can now experience an energetic, rock-infused version of the classic theme song.

Special Forces Chapter 78 News

In related news, Special Forces Chapter 78 released its February 2026 newsletter recently. The newsletter highlights a tribute to Special Forces soldiers at the Vietnam Memorial Wall unveiling, as reported in the November 2025 Sentinel. It as well details fundraising efforts for the Special Forces Monument in Jacksonville National Cemetery, and features an excerpt from Greg Walker’s “Another died in my place—Part 1,” a story about a tragic MEDEVAC crash in Honduras in 1991.