I remember the show- I’m not sure though whether it was anime. Giver the long, continuous story arc (very similar to Star Blazers), I reckon it may have been ( it has that same epic feel).
From memory it was on just before inspector Gadget (I think). The story was a science fiction adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey- an ancient greek myth (I’ve got a feeling its the one with the cyclops).
The only images I can remember from the show are the crew of this ship being held suspended animation on the bridge of Ulysses’ ship (they’re all floating in mid air). I can also hum about a bar of the opening theme, and I’‘m sure that Ulysses had long haiir and a red beard.
Thats all I remember for now. I’m glad that someone else remembers this show coz I dont know anyone else who can. I’m no scholar of the ancient Greek world so I’m not going to sign off 100% on the origins of the story ( I’m pretty positive though that its from the Odyssey ).