Finding early episodes of a show that ran for over 25 years can be challenging. However, several sources offer verified, high-quality raw footage.

Because of its massive length, "verified" raw sets are often split into eras (early 80s, late 80s, etc.). Finding complete, high-quality raws can be challenging due to:

No legal streaming service offers verified raws of the 1979 series. Most raws are shared under fair use for research/archival purposes. The 1979 series is partially lost media — many episodes were never re-aired or released on home video.

"Raw" refers to anime that has not been edited or subtitled, typically in its native language. "Verified" ensures that the files are complete, high-quality (often taken from original broadcast or remastered releases), and true to the 1979–2005 run. 1. Authenticity and Nostalgia

Would you like a separate section on how to identify file authenticity (e.g., comparing with known TV logs) or a list of verified episode numbers currently circulating?