The BEST episodes of Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Every episode of Space Pirate Captain Harlock ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Space Pirate Captain Harlock!
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.
#1 - The Fearsome Plant Life Form
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/16/1978
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. Feeling the need to investigate this association, Harlock sends out Tadashi and First mate Yattaran to retrieve the Flame Vessel.
#2 - Farewell, Space Outlaw
Season 1 - Episode 42 - Aired 2/13/1979
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.
#3 - The Jolly Roger That Flutters Through Space
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/1978
2977 A.D. Mankind has developed the technology to head into space. They've created robots to cultivate foodstuffs on other planets and live in an age of unprecedented gluttony. Mankind receives all its food from the government and is kept in check by the government's use of hypnotic signals emitted from the television. Even high-ranking government officials have tossed their duties to the road and live a life of horse-racing and other indulgences. Captain Harlock, a space pirate known throughout Earth, is the only man who sees the impending crisis approaching. The only men who heed Harlock's words are the members of his crew on the space ship Arcadia.
#4 - My Friend, My Youth
Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/24/1978
While the Arcadia is being repaired at the dock of a Pirate Island, Tadashi and Tori-san come back with a pair of glasses.
#5 - A Lone Man's Charge
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/14/1978
Commander Kiruta learns of the existence of the Mazone and persistently tries to inform the Prime Minister of the impending doom.
#6 - A Galactic Lullaby
Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/21/1978
The Arcadia is trapped due to an artificial gravity device.
#7 - Under the Flag of Freedom!
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/11/1978
After being invited to be a pirate by Harlock, Tadashi exits the Arcadia. At the same time, Professor Kusko deciphers the characters written on the pennant and informs the people in the Prime Minister's cabinet that the Mazone plan to make Earth their second homeland. However, the government men do not show even the slightest bit of interest in the news.
#8 - Heroic! The Commander Dies
Season 1 - Episode 39 - Aired 1/16/1979
The Arcadia leaves for space with Kiruta on board, after he was injured while trying to save Mayu.
#9 - Duel! The Queen vs. Harlock
Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/30/1979
Making its way past countless gunshots, the Arcadia finally arrives at Queen Lafresia’s flagship.
#10 - Arcadia: The Secret Story of Its Construction
Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 10/31/1978
The Arcadia is rapidly being repaired on a Pirate Island while Lafresia continues her bloodthirsty hunt for it.
#11 - The Will of the Arcadia
Season 1 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/3/1978
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.
#12 - To the Shores of Distant Stars...
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/18/1978
Harlock tells Tadashi, upon joining his crew, to "just loiter around and enjoy it," leaving Tadashi confused. Also seeing all the crewmen merely doing as they fit and slacking off goes completely against the image he had of the Arcadia. Being stuck in such a confined space causes some mental effects on Tadashi. In that state, he sees visions of his mother who died on Neptune's satellite, Triton.
#13 - A Lady Who Burns Like Paper
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/28/1978
The town is sent into panic by a sphere that landed. A man, who inspects the orb along with Dr. Daiba and his son Tadashi, named Professor Kusko suspects that the writing on the "Pennant" is laying claim to Earth. However, the Prime Minister continues to ignore their warnings. Then, the leader of the invading Mazone orders a subordinate to kill anyone who realizes the meaning of the pennant.
#14 - Queen Lafresia's Trap
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 8/1/1978
There are supposed to be forty-two crewman aboard the Arcadia.
#15 - Gohrum! The Tragic Soldier
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/15/1978
An asteroid belt hits the Arcadia.
#16 - Farewell! Mayu
Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 1/9/1979
The invasion Mazone forces finally begin their attack on Earth.
#17 - The Queen's Space Fleet
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/9/1978
There are signals being emitted from the pennant and the pyramid. These are homing signals to guide the Mazone to Earth. Sensing the direct confrontation and feeling his duty to protect Mayu, the daughter of his best friend, Harlock heads back to Earth. As they then set off for outer space, a high-ranking official is captured and gives a warning. When Harlock lets her go, Tadashi sets out after her in a fit of vengeful rage.
#18 - The Extinct Planet Jura
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/8/1978
Miime’s old planet is named Jura, and it was once devastated by a nuclear attack.
#19 - Tears on a Red Sweater
Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 12/29/1978
Upon realizing that Harlock knew who Shizuka’s real identity is, she deems that she has failed in her mission.
#20 - Advance on the Mystery Planet
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/30/1978
Believing that all the jungles of Earth are inhabited by the Mazone, Harlock decides to return to the Pirate Island again. There, after a subordinate of hers was killed in South America, Alergias wages an attack on Harlock.
#21 - The Life-and-Death Struggle on the Rainbow Planet
Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/17/1978
The Mazone come attacking the Arcadia which has had too much free time lately.
#22 - The Phantom Mazone
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/25/1978
The Mazone soldier mentioned the name Queen Lafresia. Sensing the need to gather more information and wanting to test Tadashi's skills, Harlock sends the crew out to gather pieces of the wreckage from the attacked Mazone battleship. From the analysis of the wreckage, they see the Mazone may have had interactions with ancient Earth. Taking a moment's respite, Harlock sends a letter to Mayu, who is under federal governmental care.
#23 - A Long Way Away Voyage
Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/26/1978
Due to Harlock’s unrelenting resistance, there is a growing resentment between the Mazone military and its civilians.
#24 - The Beautiful Mystery Woman
Season 1 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/28/1978
After rescuing Mayu, all that remains is the final showdown with Lafresia.
#25 - The Evil Shadow Soldiers
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 7/25/1978
A group of Mazone suddenly appear in the ship.