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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.
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The Jolly Roger of Space2977 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. - 02
A Lady Who Burns Like PaperThe 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. - 03
Under the Flag of FreedomAfter 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.
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Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestThe Jolly Roger of SpaceMarch 14, 19782977 A.D. Mankind has developed the technology to head into space. They've created robots to cultivate foodstuffs on other planets and live - S01E02
A Message From the UnknownMarch 21, 1978A transport ship unit is attacked by an unidentified flying object as it exits Planet No.7. Believing Harlock is behind this attack, they de - S01E03
A Lady Who Burns Like PaperMarch 28, 1978The 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 K - S01E04
Under the Flag of FreedomApril 11, 1978After being invited to be a pirate by Harlock, Tadashi exits the Arcadia. At the same time, Professor Kusko deciphers the characters written - S01E05
To the Shores of Distant StarsApril 18, 1978—Harlock tells Tadashi, upon joining his crew, to "just loiter around and enjoy it," leaving Tadashi confused. Also seeing all the crewmen me - S01E06
The Phantom MazoneApril 25, 1978—The Mazone soldier mentioned the name Queen Lafresia. Sensing the need to gather more information and wanting to test Tadashi's skills, Harl - S01E07
The Pyramid on the Sea FloorMay 2, 1978—Upon seeing an odd looking formation from space, Harlock's crew heads to the Bermuda area. Upon investigating a pyramid built by the Mazone - S01E08
The Queen's Space FleetMay 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 - S01E09
The Fearsome Plant LifeformMay 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 - S01E10
Approaching the Mystery PlanetMay 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 su - S01E11
When Lola Shines GoldenJune 6, 1978—The Arcadia successfully makes its way to Venus. Along the way, they capture a Mazone pilot from a wrecked ship, Lola. Instead of detonating - S01E12
Mother, Be EternalJune 13, 1978—Tadashi is upset at himself for talking about the Arcadia to Lola. Then he begins practicing like mad so he can shoot in time next battle. E - S01E13
Witch Castle in the Sea of DeathJune 20, 1978—The Arcadia heads back to Earth to investigate a third signal being emitted from the Sargasso Sea. There, the witch Aman, who was waiting fo - S01E14
The Sphinx's GravestoneJune 27, 1978—Commander Kiruta takes Mayu with him. Desperate to find her, Harlock receives a message from Commander Kiruta. "Fly to Cairo, Egypt.", "Boar - S01E15
Unrequited Love! The North Pole AuroraJuly 4, 1978—An aurora borealis of clear artificial origin disturbs the communications and electromagnetic systems of Arcadia, at the North Pole a strang - S01E16
Kei: A Song of FarewellJuly 11, 1978—The operator, Kei Yuki, goes to visit her parents' grave. There, her father's ex-pupil, Kazuya, shows up. They had attempted to make a space - S01E17
The Skeletal HeroJuly 18, 1978—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 - S01E18
The Evil Shadow SoldiersJuly 25, 1978—he operator, Kei Yuki, goes to visit her parents' grave. There, her father's ex-pupil, Kazuya, shows up. They had attempted to make a space - S01E19
Queen Lafresia's TrapAugust 1, 1978—There are supposed to be forty-two crewman aboard the Arcadia. Searching their true colors, they try to read the minds of all at the Horsehe - S01E20
The Dead Planet JuraAugust 8, 1978—Miime's old planet is named Jura, and it was once devastated by a nuclear attack. Making one of her occasional visits to her hometown, Miime - S01E21
Gohrum! The Tragic SoldierAugust 15, 1978—Arcadia, having returned to the interior of the solar system, is now located near Jupiter (astronomy); strange beings, who however immediate - S01E22
Space Graveyard DeathshadowAugust 22, 1978—Harlock is studying the precious news left to him by Goram regarding the composition of the Mazonian fleet. Rafflesia has caused a pennant t - S01E23
Yattaran: Song of the Model LoverAugust 29, 1978—A little leak will sink a great ship."Upon victory, Harlock orders First mate Yattaran to secure the hostages. But, Yattaran ends up being t - S01E24
The Shooting Star of Virgin LoveSeptember 5, 1978—Zol issued the attack order! Your father!"A surprising couple, Zorba, the son of the warrior Zol, and a Mazone medic named Lucia, escaped fr - S01E25
Doctor Zero and MiSeptember 12, 1978—This is a gamble. But it's a gamble we will win."Doctor Zero becomes extremely resentful over Zorba and Lucia's murder. So, he sets off to d - S01E26
The Long Journey From AfarSeptember 26, 1978—You have awakened the lion that sleeps within me."Due to Harlock's unrelenting resistance, there is a growing resentment between the Mazone - S01E27
The Will of the ArcadiaOctober 3, 1978—Queen Lafresia is a Mazone with a heart."Having a hunch as to the reason why Harlock so staunchly opposes them, Queen Lafresia sends someone - S01E28
The Ulysses NebulaOctober 10, 1978—The human race started with two."In order to rescue Mayu, Harlock allows the will of the ship to choose its own course. It then sets course - S01E29
Life-and-Death Struggle on the Rainbow PlanetOctober 17, 1978—A man learns little by little while in battle."The Mazone come attacking the Arcadia which has had too much free time lately. Tadashi, think - S01E30
My Friend, My YouthOctober 24, 1978—If you can imagine, I drank whiskey that time..."While the Arcadia is being repaired at the dock of a Pirate Island, Tadashi and Tori-san co - S01E31
The Arcadia's Secret HistoryOctober 31, 1978—We're all as one, together on the Arcadia."The Arcadia is rapidly being repaired on a Pirate Island while Lafresia continues her bloodthirst - S01E32
Call of the Star FluteNovember 7, 1978—Earth is meaningless to me without Mayu."The Mazone plot to use Mayu to lure Harlock and the Arcadia to the Wind Planet and then attack with - S01E33
The Lone Man's ChargeNovember 14, 1978—When a man is searching for his final resting ground, don't go running your mouth."Commander Kiruta learns of the existence of the Mazone an - S01E34
The Galactic LullabyNovember 21, 1978—It's time for our showdown, Lafresia."The Arcadia is trapped due to an artificial gravity device. However, they escape and protect Mayu from - S01E35
The Beautiful Mystery WomanNovember 28, 1978—Mayu, come here. The Earth is beautiful."After rescuing Mayu, all that remains is the final showdown with Lafresia. Harlock decides that she - S01E36
The Eve of the ShowdownDecember 5, 1978—Even within all this silence, a flame is toiling."The beautiful, dazzling Shizuka Namino becomes a bit of a celebrity on board the Arcadia a - S01E37
Tears on a Red SweaterDecember 19, 1978—It's cold in space."Upon realizing that Harlock knew who Shizuka's real identity is, she deems that she has failed in her mission. Harlock w - S01E38
Farewell, MayuJanuary 9, 1979—Commander Kiruta gave me his word. I have trust in a man's promise."The invasion Mazone forces finally begin their attack on Earth. With no - S01E39
Courage: The Death of the CommanderJanuary 16, 1979—Have a drink and talk to me. Sometimes people need to clear the air between them."The Arcadia leaves for space with Kiruta on board, after h - S01E40
And Then the Angels SangJanuary 23, 1979—I want to have a drink with you. Once the battle is ended."After a bunch of skirmishes, the true battle finally begins. The Mazone use an un - S01E41
Duel! The Queen Versus HarlockJanuary 30, 1979—I want to make a flower bloom. A flower of the future."Making its way past countless gunshots, the Arcadia finally arrives at Queen Lafresia - S01E42
Farewell, Cosmic CorsairFebruary 13, 1979—Mayu, plant flowers on this burnt field. Then call the butterflies and birds back here. Daiba, make history."Harlock and his crew go for the
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