Bodacious Space Pirates

Category:	TV Series
Adult:	No
Native:	モーレツ宇宙海賊[パイレーツ] BODACIOUS SPACE PIRATES
Romaji:	Mouretsu Pirates
Titles:	Moretsu Pirates Mini-skirt Space Pirates Mouretsu Space Pirates Mouretsu Uchuu Kaizoku Moretsu Uchuu Kaizoku mopai moupai モーパイ
Runtime:	25 minutes
Aired:	Jan 8, 2012 [13 years 3 weeks ago]
Ended:	Jul 1, 2012 [12 years 7 months ago]
Language:	Japanese
Genres:	Action Adventure Science Fiction Shoujo Ai
Tags:	School Life Coming Of Age High School School Clubs Shipboard Space Travel Cosplaying Dark-Skinned Girl Space Battles All-Girls School
Links:	MAL ANIDB ANN ANILIST

Most families have a skeleton or two in the closet, but Marika is understandably shocked to learn that what her family has been hiding is a skull and crossbones! And while the revelation that her late father was a space pirate would have been earthshaking enough for most teenage girls, discovering that he was the captain of the notorious pirate ship Bentenmaru will change Marika's life forever, since pirating is a family business, and she just inherited the position of captain. Understandably her father's former crew is quite intent on making sure Marika accepts the job. So what is she to do? Well, if you are a high school student whose prior total naval experience has been working at the space yacht club, intergalactic buccaneering will come as a challenge... Filmworks (edited) * Based on a light novel series titled Miniskirt Uchuu Pirates by Sasamoto Yuuichi, illustrated by Matsumoto Noriyuki.

Episode 1: Pirates Coming Through Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-01-08 Marika Katou is a normal highschool girl, living somewhere in space. At school, she enjoys being in the yacht club, and after school she works as a waitress at the Cafe "Lamp". One day, she is suddenly asked to become captain of the space pirate ship Bentenmaru. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: My Power, the Power of the Pirates Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-01-15 Marika struggles with her decision to become captain of the Bentenmaru. Her mom takes her out to the countryside and gives her a gun that can shoot through tanks, and an even greater power. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: The Odette II Leaves Port! Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-01-22 It's time for the practice cruise, as the Odette-II takes off for a journey around the solar system. But whoever tried to hack into them earlier is still out there, and ancient ship has mechanical problems of its own... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: The Final Battle Is at Midnight Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-01-29 The Odette II continues its voyage through the Tau Ceti system. As they near the other side of the sun, their communications are blocked by an unknown source. High-frequency radar shows the jamming's coming from a ghost ship, a Colony Federation vessel that sank over 120 years ago. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: Marika Makes a Decision Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-02-05 The electronic battle between the Odette II and the mysterious ship has begun. Marika’s plan of tricking the opposing ship is working well, but once the Odette II goes on the offensive. The mysterious ship shows it has more firepower than they bargained for. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: Marika's First Day at Work Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-02-12 Marika has decided to become a pirate captain. She fills out all the forms, but there's a clause she didn't know about: She has only 50 days to do an actual piracy mission, or her Letter is invalid. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Peace Does Not Last Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-02-19 Marika is a pirate now. But this means her grades start slipping, and since she can't go too far from home, the Bentenmaru's finances are in bad shape. To make up the slack, they're forced to take a rush job, but there's more going on than meets the eye... Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: The Princess and the Pirate Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-02-26 The stowaway has come aboard the Bentenmaru in search of Captain Kato to ask a favor. It’s a simple favor, which puts Marika and the crew in a new battle that can’t be solved with piracy. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: A Beautiful Launch Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-03-04 The Bentenmaru watches as the ship carrying the information they need is attacked by its own fleet. The princess makes the Fleet stand down, and they get the information they need. The "Golden Ghost Ship" they seek is plotting a dangerous course through nebulas and black holes, and they've got no choice but to go straight after it. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Battle in the Storm Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-03-11 As Chiaki fills in for Marika, the crew of the Bentenmaru is continuing their search for Golden Ghost Ship in a dangerous area. But in the rough weather, they meet Serenity warships; will the Princess be able to prevent a battle? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: Wanderer of Light Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-03-18 The Bentenmaru is up against the mysterious Serenity Fleet, 1 ship vs. 7. With battle imminent, another space riff happens bringing the prize everyone seeks. But who will claim it first? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: A Return from Eternity Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-03-25 The crew of the Bentenmaru and the soldiers of the Serenity Fleet are racing toward the treasure on the ghost ship. But the closer they get to their goal; it becomes obvious the treasure is bigger than imagined. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: Marika Sends an Invitation Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-04-01 Marika thought her time with the royalty of Serenity was over, until Gurier and her sister showed up at Hakuoh Girls’ Academy. It’s back to grind of balancing her life as a Pirate, Student, Daughter, and now mentor to the Serenity Sisters. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: Marika Goes Recruiting Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-04-08 The crew of the Bentenmaru is under quarantine after transferring infected cat-monkeys. It’s only for 2 weeks, but after treatment and follow up, it could be over a month. Marika will lose her license if she doesn't do piracy for a month. Where is she going to find a crew in time. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Smuggling, Leaving Port, and a Leap Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-04-15 Marika has found her crew, but training them to work the Bentenmaru might prove impossible. Hidden cameras allow Marika’s quarantine crew watch the events unfold. Can they help this rookie crew before they damage the Bentenmaru? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: The Hakuoh Pirates' First Job Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-04-22 The yacht club members are settling into their roles aboard the pirate ship. But once Marika announces ìItís time for some piracy!î the girls are placed upon a new stage with surprising results. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: A Surprising Client Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-04-29 For Marika, being a pirate is about taking risks, and kidnapping is something licensed pirates do not engage in. Before Marika can put her plan into action, an unidentified ship heading toward the Bentenmaru changes everything. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: We'll Have Juice at the After Party Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-05-06 Jenny is the new client of the Bentenmaru, the original plan of taking her to Space University is on hold as it will not stop the threat of her Uncle. With some inside information, the new plan is to head to Jenny’s fiancé ship to cut a deal. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: The Bonds Among the Four Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-05-13 The real crew of the Bentenmaru is going to be released soon. Marika has taken it upon herself to clean the ship, a job bigger than she expected. When the crew attempts to get access to the bridge, they find the master lock on and Marika has lost the key! Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: The Captain Rides the Waves Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-05-20 The yacht club plans to enter the 19th Nebula Club, a competition the school was ban from for 5 years. Kayne, now the P.E. teacher, sets up a race to determine which girl is qualified to race one of the dinghies. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Final Battle at the Nebula Cup Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-05-27 As the girls register for the Nebula Cup, the other contestants and officials seem on edge. What happened five years ago and who is that person hunting for Marika? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: Pirate Hunting Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-03 Pirate crews and ships are being destroyed by an unknown assailant. The Bentenmaru has 20 days until their pirate license expires making this a dangerous time to be pirate. But Captain Marika has a plan up her sleeve. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: Head for the Pirate's Nest Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-10 Grand Cross, the pirate hunting ship that’s been causing havoc and the Parabellum, a ship registered to the Galactic Empire. What is the connection between these two ships and can anyone stop them? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: The Wounded Benten Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-17 A fight against the warship Grand Cross, a traitor within the ranks of the Bentenmaru, and Marika’s secret plans for the pirate council; It has never been a more exciting time to be a pirate, or more dangerous. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: The Pirate's Council Begins Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-06-24 Mysterious continue to unfold during the pirate council; where is the real Luca, what is Kayne’s secret, and is Ironbeard a friend or foe? Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: There Go the Pirates Runtime: 25 minutes Air Date: 2012-07-01 Its Marika versus Quartz, Marika has rallied all the pirates to confront Quartz in a winner take all battle. But no one expect for three Grand Cross battleships to appear. Source: crunchyroll