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Space Pirate Captain Harlock

宇宙海賊キャプテンハーロック

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1978
1 Season
42 Episodes
JA
Ended
TV-14

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When a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them.

#pirate#based on manga#space opera#space pirate#anime

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Season 1

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The Jolly Roger of Space
E1

The Jolly Roger of Space

Mar 14, 197825m7.0

2977 A.D. Mankind has developed the technology to head into space. They've created robots to cultivate foodstuffs on other planets and live in an age of unprecedented gluttony. Mankind receives all its food from the government and is kept in check by the government's use of hypnotic signals emitted from the television. Even high-ranking government officials have tossed their duties to the road and live a life of horse-racing and other indulgences. Captain Harlock, a space pirate known throughout Earth, is the only man who sees the impending crisis approaching. The only men who heed Harlock's words are the members of his crew on the space ship Arcadia.

A Message From the Unknown
E2

A Message From the Unknown

Mar 21, 197825m6.5

A transport ship unit is attacked by an unidentified flying object as it exits Planet No.7. Believing Harlock is behind this attack, they decide to use Mayu, a girl entrusted to Harlock by his dear friend, to lure him out. Harlock and his crew experience the first aggressive attack by a mysterious enemy known as the Mazone. Realizing they are under attack, Dr. Daiba and his son, Tadashi, go to the Prime Minister's residence to plead with the Prime Minster.

A Lady Who Burns Like Paper
E3

A Lady Who Burns Like Paper

Mar 28, 197825m7.0

The town is sent into panic by a sphere that landed. A man, who inspects the orb along with Dr. Daiba and his son Tadashi, named Professor Kusko suspects that the writing on the "Pennant" is laying claim to Earth. However, the Prime Minister continues to ignore their warnings. Then, the leader of the invading Mazone orders a subordinate to kill anyone who realizes the meaning of the pennant.

Under the Flag of Freedom
E4

Under the Flag of Freedom

Apr 11, 197825m7.0

After being invited to be a pirate by Harlock, Tadashi exits the Arcadia. At the same time, Professor Kusko deciphers the characters written on the pennant and informs the people in the Prime Minister's cabinet that the Mazone plan to make Earth their second homeland. However, the government men do not show even the slightest bit of interest in the news.

To the Shores of Distant Stars
E5

To the Shores of Distant Stars

Apr 18, 197825m

Harlock tells Tadashi, upon joining his crew, to "just loiter around and enjoy it," leaving Tadashi confused. Also seeing all the crewmen merely doing as they fit and slacking off goes completely against the image he had of the Arcadia. Being stuck in such a confined space causes some mental effects on Tadashi. In that state, he sees visions of his mother who died on Neptune's satellite, Triton.

The Phantom Mazone
E6

The Phantom Mazone

Apr 25, 197825m

The Mazone soldier mentioned the name Queen Lafresia. Sensing the need to gather more information and wanting to test Tadashi's skills, Harlock sends the crew out to gather pieces of the wreckage from the attacked Mazone battleship. From the analysis of the wreckage, they see the Mazone may have had interactions with ancient Earth. Taking a moment's respite, Harlock sends a letter to Mayu, who is under federal governmental care.

The Pyramid on the Sea Floor
E7

The Pyramid on the Sea Floor

May 2, 197825m

Upon seeing an odd looking formation from space, Harlock's crew heads to the Bermuda area. Upon investigating a pyramid built by the Mazone on the ocean floor, they learn that the Mazone are actually a form of plant life. Learning that the Mazone are hidden across the globe and that the government has not heeded their warnings, the crew sets off on a search and destroy mission. Learning that there are the Mazone near Mayu as well, they set out to kill them.

The Queen's Space Fleet
E8

The Queen's Space Fleet

May 9, 197825m

There are signals being emitted from the pennant and the pyramid. These are homing signals to guide the Mazone to Earth. Sensing the direct confrontation and feeling his duty to protect Mayu, the daughter of his best friend, Harlock heads back to Earth. As they then set off for outer space, a high-ranking official is captured and gives a warning. When Harlock lets her go, Tadashi sets out after her in a fit of vengeful rage. But when his ship is hit, he begins to ...

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About Space Pirate Captain Harlock

When a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them. Across 1 season and 42 episodes, originally airing on tv asahi.

Space Pirate Captain Harlock Cast and Characters

The cast features Makio Inoue (as Captain Harlock (voice)), Akira Kamiya (as Tadashi Daiba (voice)), Noriko Ohara (as Mime (voice)), Chiyoko Kawashima (as Kay Yuki / Mayu Oyama (voice)), and Rihoko Yoshida (as Emiralda (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Space Pirate Captain Harlock has built such a passionate audience.

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What is Space Pirate Captain Harlock about?

When a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them. It belongs to the Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres.

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When was Space Pirate Captain Harlock first released?

Space Pirate Captain Harlock first premiered on March 14, 1978 (1978). The series has since concluded its run.

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