Space Pirate Captain Harlock 1978
What is Space Pirate Captain Harlock?
The television series Space Pirate Captain Harlock is an anime production that premiered in the spring of 1978, produced by Toei Pictures. The show is set in a science fiction universe where a mysterious invader from the stars threatens Earth.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 14, 1978
- Last aired
- Feb 13, 1979
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- tv asahi
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 42 episodes and an average 22-minute runtime.
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The television series Space Pirate Captain Harlock is an anime production that premiered in the spring of 1978, produced by Toei Pictures. The show is set in a science fiction universe where a mysterious invader from the stars threatens Earth. The legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia are among those who resist the invasion. The series is based on the works of Leiji Matsumoto.
Should you watch it?
“A legendary space pirate leads his crew against mysterious cosmic invaders.”
- Iconic space opera storytelling with strong visual style
- Memorable characters and dramatic space battles
- Dated animation may not appeal to all viewers
You enjoy classic space adventure tales with moral complexity.
Suitable for teens and up; contains space warfare and dramatic themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 42 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Jolly Roger of Space Mar 14, 1978
- E2 A Message From the Unknown Mar 21, 1978
- E3 A Lady Who Burns Like Paper Mar 28, 1978
- E4 Under the Flag of Freedom Apr 11, 1978
- E5 To the Shores of Distant Stars Apr 18, 1978
- E6 The Phantom Mazone Apr 25, 1978
- E7 The Pyramid on the Sea Floor May 2, 1978
- E8 The Queen's Space Fleet May 9, 1978
- E9 The Fearsome Plant Lifeform May 16, 1978
- E10 Approaching the Mystery Planet May 30, 1978
- E11 When Lola Shines Golden Jun 6, 1978
- E12 Mother, Be Eternal Jun 13, 1978
- E13 Witch Castle in the Sea of Death Jun 20, 1978
- E14 The Sphinx's Gravestone Jun 27, 1978
- E15 Unrequited Love! The North Pole Aurora Jul 4, 1978
- E16 Kei: A Song of Farewell Jul 11, 1978
- E17 The Skeletal Hero Jul 18, 1978
- E18 The Evil Shadow Soldiers Jul 25, 1978
- E19 Queen Lafresia's Trap Aug 1, 1978
- E20 The Dead Planet Jura Aug 8, 1978
- E21 Gohrum! The Tragic Soldier Aug 15, 1978
- E22 Space Graveyard Deathshadow Aug 22, 1978
- E23 Yattaran: Song of the Model Lover Aug 29, 1978
- E24 The Shooting Star of Virgin Love Sep 5, 1978
- E25 Doctor Zero and Mi Sep 12, 1978
- E26 The Long Journey From Afar Sep 26, 1978
- E27 The Will of the Arcadia Oct 3, 1978
- E28 The Ulysses Nebula Oct 10, 1978
- E29 Life-and-Death Struggle on the Rainbow Planet Oct 17, 1978
- E30 My Friend, My Youth Oct 24, 1978
- E31 The Arcadia's Secret History Oct 31, 1978
- E32 Call of the Star Flute Nov 7, 1978
- E33 The Lone Man's Charge Nov 14, 1978
- E34 The Galactic Lullaby Nov 21, 1978
- E35 The Beautiful Mystery Woman Nov 28, 1978
- E36 The Eve of the Showdown Dec 5, 1978
- E37 Tears on a Red Sweater Dec 19, 1978
- E38 Farewell, Mayu Jan 9, 1979
- E39 Courage: The Death of the Commander Jan 16, 1979
- E40 And Then the Angels Sang Jan 23, 1979
- E41 Duel! The Queen Versus Harlock Jan 30, 1979
- E42 Farewell, Cosmic Corsair Feb 13, 1979
Frequently asked questions
Is this show appropriate for children?
It's generally suitable for teens and up due to space battle content and dramatic themes.
What is the main conflict in the series?
Earth faces invasion by mysterious cosmic forces, opposed only by Captain Harlock's crew.
Is this based on a manga or comic?
Yes, it's adapted from Leiji Matsumoto's manga series.
How many episodes are there?
The original 1978 television series had multiple episodes.
Is Captain Harlock the hero of the story?
He's presented as an anti-hero who stands against cosmic threats to Earth.