Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX 1982

Overview

Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX is an animated television series created by Leiji Matsumoto. Released in 1982, the program serves as a sequel to the animated film Arcadia of My Youth, which premiered during the same year. The narrative follows the adventures established in the preceding motion picture. Within the broader context of the Leijiverse, the series maintains a complex relationship with other entries in the franchise. The continuity of this television production does not necessarily align with the events depicted in other Harlock series or films. As a result, the show functions as a distinct entry within the creator's body of work, offering a unique perspective on the established universe. By exploring these narrative connections and divergences, the series contributes to the expansive storytelling characteristic of Matsumoto's projects. The production remains a notable example of the animated works associated with the creator, reflecting the thematic and structural approaches common to his various science fiction narratives throughout his career in the medium.