Buronson and Buichi Terasawa launch the original 'Cobra' manga series in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine, marking the birth of the franchise.
The first anime adaptation of 'Cobra' titled 'Cobra: Space Adventure' airs, expanding the franchise's popularity beyond manga readers.
Japanese animated film 'Cobra: The Animation' released, further expanding the franchise's reach in cinematic form.
A new animated TV series adaptation titled 'Cobra: The Animation' begins airing, introducing revamped animation and storytelling.