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Space Pirate Captain Harlock

1978 – 1979Show1 season42 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureAnimation
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A nostalgic, thrilling animated series about the future and war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 42 episodes · best: S1E4 "Under the Flag of Freedom" 7.2

Episodes

6.2

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Space Opera
  • Anti-Establishment Rebellion
  • Melancholic Heroism
  • Retro-Futuristic Aesthetic
  • Epic Naval Warfare in Space
  • Tragic Idealism
  • Environmental & Political Allegory
  • Iconic Theme Music
  • Samurai Archetypes in Sci-Fi

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Rintaro, Katsumi Minoguchi
Music by
Seiji Yokoyama

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 14, 1978 · February 13, 1979 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 1978
Last aired
February 13, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 42 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
16 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Space Pirate Captain Harlock?"

Questions about Space Pirate Captain Harlock

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Space Pirate Captain Harlock?

CrunchyrollPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, Space Pirate Captain Harlock streams on Crunchyroll, and it is free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Space Pirate Captain Harlock?

15 h

About 15 hours: 42 episodes in 1 season of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.