Captain Harlock

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: 宇宙海賊・キャプテンハーロック
Romaji: Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock
Titles:
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Harlock TV
Capitán Harlock: El Pirata Espacial
Capitaine Albator, le pirate de l'espace
Albator 78
Albator, le corsaire de l'espace
Die Abenteuer des fantastischen Weltraumpiraten Captain Harlock
Harlock kapitány
Capitan Harlock
El pirata espacial Capitan Harlock
Capitan Raymar
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Mar 14, 1978 [46 years 10 months ago]
Ended: Feb 13, 1979 [45 years 11 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Action
Science Fiction
Tags:
Nudity
Stereotypes
Crime
Alien
Shipboard
Space Travel
Other Planet
Alcohol
Space Opera
Pirate
Links: ANIDB

The year is 2977. mankind has become complacent and stagnant. All work is done by machines, while humans spend all their time on entertainment. But 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.

Episode 1: The Jolly Roger That Flutters Through Space
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-03-14
2977 A.D. Mankind has developed the technology to head into space. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 2: A Message from the Unknown
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-03-21
A transport ship unit is attacked by an unidentified flying object as it exits Planet No.7. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 3: A Woman Who Burns Like Paper
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-03-28
The town is sent into panic by the sphere that landed. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 4: Under the Flag of Freedom!
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-04-11
After being invited to be a pirate by Harlock, Tadashi exits the Arcadia. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 5: To the Shores of Distant Stars?
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-04-18
Harlock tells Tadashi, upon joining his crew, to “just loiter around and enjoy it,” leaving Tadashi confused. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 6: The Phantom Mazone
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-04-25
The Mazone soldier mentioned the name Queen Lafresia as she blew herself up. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 7: The Pyramid on the Ocean Floor
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-05-02
Upon seeing an odd looking formation from space, Harlock’s crew heads to the Bermuda area. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 8: The Queen's Space Fleet
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-05-09
There are signals being emitted from the pennant and the pyramid. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 9: The Fearsome Plant Life Form
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-05-16
Dr. Zero analyzes the hair from the captured Mazone and sees their make-up is identical to sap found in plant life surrounding ancient ruins. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 10: Advance on the Mystery Planet
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-05-30
Believing that all the jungles of Earth are inhabited by the Mazone, Harlock decides to return to the Pirate Island again. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 11: When Lola Shines Golden
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-06-06
The Arcadia successfully makes its way to Venus. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 12: Mother, Be Eternal
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-06-13
Tadashi is upset at himself for talking about the Arcadia to Lola. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 13: The Castle of Evil in the Sea of Death
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-06-20
The Arcadia heads back to Earth to investigate a third signal being emitted from the Sargasso Sea. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 14: The Mausoleum of the Sphinx
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-06-27
Commander Kiruta takes Mayu with him. Desperate to find her, Harlock receives a message from Commander Kiruta. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 15: Tragic Love! The Northern Pole Aurora
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-07-04
The Arcadia is at the north pole after spotting an aurora that closely resembles a runway. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 16: Kei: A Farewell Song
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-07-11
The operator, Kei Yuki, goes to visit her parents’ grave. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 17: The Skeleton Hero
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-07-18
Upon finding a message in a bottle floating in space that contains an SOS message from Captain Yamanaka of the Braves ship, the Arcadia sets off for the Horsehead Nebula. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 18: The Evil Shadow Soldiers
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-07-25
A group of Mazone suddenly appear in the ship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 19: Queen Lafresia's Trap
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-08-01
There are supposed to be forty-two crewman aboard the Arcadia. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 20: The Extinct Planet Jura
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-08-08
Miime’s old planet is named Jura, and it was once devastated by a nuclear attack. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 21: Gohrum! The Tragic Soldier
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-08-15
An asteroid belt hits the Arcadia. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 22: The Space Graveyard: Deathshadow
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-08-22
Upon returning to Deathshadow Island with the memory device left behind by Zol, Harlock and his crew learn something huge about Queen Lafresia’s flagship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 23: Yattaran, Song of a Plastic Model Fanatic
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-08-29
Upon victory, Harlock orders First mate Yattaran to secure the hostages. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 24: The Shooting Star of Pure Love
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-09-05
A surprising couple, Zorba, the son of the warrior Zol, and a Mazone medic named Lucia, escaped from the Mazone fleet. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 25: Dr. Zero and Mii
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-09-12
Doctor Zero becomes extremely resentful over Zorba and Lucia’s murder. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 26: A Long Way Away Voyage
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-09-26
Due to Harlock’s unrelenting resistance, there is a growing resentment between the Mazone military and its civilians. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 27: The Will of the Arcadia
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-10-03
Having a hunch as to the reason why Harlock so staunchly opposes them, Queen Lafresia sends someone on a mission to Earth to find out why. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 28: The Ulysses Nebula
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-10-10
In order to rescue Mayu, Harlock allows the will of the ship to choose its own course. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 29: The Life-and-Death Struggle on the Rainbow Planet
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-10-17
The Mazone come attacking the Arcadia which has had too much free time lately. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 30: My Friend, My Youth
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-10-24
While the Arcadia is being repaired at the dock of a Pirate Island, Tadashi and Tori-san come back with a pair of glasses. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 31: Arcadia: The Secret Story of Its Construction
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-10-31
The Arcadia is rapidly being repaired on a Pirate Island while Lafresia continues her bloodthirsty hunt for it. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 32: The Call of the Star Flute
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-11-07
The Mazone plot to use Mayu to lure Harlock and the Arcadia to the Wind Planet and then attack with a powerful mine. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 33: A Lone Man's Charge
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-11-14
Commander Kiruta learns of the existence of the Mazone and persistently tries to inform the Prime Minister of the impending doom. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 34: A Galactic Lullaby
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-11-21
The Arcadia is trapped due to an artificial gravity device. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 35: The Beautiful Mystery Woman
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-11-28
After rescuing Mayu, all that remains is the final showdown with Lafresia. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 36: The Eve of the Showdown
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-12-05
The beautiful, dazzling Shizuka Namino becomes a bit of a celebrity on board the Arcadia after being rescued. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 37: Tears on a Red Sweater
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1978-12-19
Upon realizing that Harlock knew who Shizuka’s real identity is, she deems that she has failed in her mission. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 38: Farewell! Mayu
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1979-01-09
The invasion Mazone forces finally begin their attack on Earth. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 39: Heroic! The Commander Dies
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1979-01-16
The Arcadia leaves for space with Kiruta on board, after he was injured while trying to save Mayu. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 40: Then, the Angels Sang
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1979-01-23
After a bunch of skirmishes, the true battle finally begins. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 41: Duel! The Queen vs. Harlock
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1979-01-30
Making its way past countless gunshots, the Arcadia finally arrives at Queen Lafresia’s flagship. Source: crunchyroll
Episode 42: Farewell, Space Outlaw
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 1979-02-13
Harlock and his crew go for their triumphant return to Earth, but, all that awaits them is an order that they’ve been banished from Earth. Source: crunchyroll