Space Pirate Captain Harlock (1978) Review 

Im so glad that you loved it that much. Now if you love it as an adult, imagine me who grew up with this, watching all episodes so many times from 5 years old to today! Sadly, it will probably become forgotten by all, all I hope is that the message of Matsumoto will stay in minds for the longest time

Oh the memories..

Love Captain Harlock and Queen Esmeraldas

I find myself searching Harlock on YT to see if anything new pops up and just randomly scroll about. I came across your video on my lunch so I couldn't finish it all but what I saw, got you a like. I just finish your video now and my like was well placed. I started my journey in the world of Harlock with the 3D movie. I thought it was perfect in the story but a friend of mine, much older than me (like a older brother) scoffed at my praise. I thought it was odd as he grew up with Harlock, why wouldn't he like a nice pretty movie...? I finally sat down and watched Arcadia of my Youth. At first I wasn't sure but I soon found myself enthralled in the story, the animation was everything I wanted (I'm a sucker for older animation). I started to see why my friend was against the 3D movie. Every moment of Arcadia of my Youth was a moment I wanted to savor. After that I went ahead and started the '78 series. I was hooked by the first episode. I remember watching one episode after another and when I was at work I would wonder just what would happen next. A week of my life was gone thanks to Harlock and I am forever thankful for it. Thanks to taking a chance on Arcadia of my Youth years ago I've been a Harlock fan. I've watched every version of Harlock made but I still find myself coming back to Arcadia of my Youth and the '78 series. The animation and story from Arcadia pulls at me and I found myself loving the characters in the '78 series (Daiba in particularly. I found him annoying at first but came to adore him the more I watched. The other Tadashis in the other versions just didn't come close imo) I'm curious if you read the Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage. Even watching as many versions of Harlock as I did, I was still a little lost but I enjoyed it (I'm guilty for not watching Galaxy Express 999 thou I did watch Maetel Legend which has my favorite woman Emeraldas. A huge rare thing for me as most animes I focus on the men as females are just fanservice fodder. Not her. Even though most of Leiji's women are always silly or beautiful. The way he manages to keep them strong amazes me. I have seen Queen Emeraldas as of yet so I could be wrong but from what I've seen he does a great job with handling female characters.) Or the new comic coming out later this month. I fangirl so loud on the phone with a friend and she knew it was because of Harlock (I only make a certain noise for that man/series she swears..! XD) This wasn't suppose to be this lengthy but I always find myself excited at seeing other Harlock fans and your praise to the '78 series just made my day. Thank you for giving this series so much love. You get a sub out of me good sir! 8D

Yea im watching this anime right now it’s amazing even tho it’s made in the late 70s it’s oozes quality same wit space adventure cobra or s2 of Ashita no Joe

This was the first Japanesee anime seires I saw that was unedited back in 1978 or 79 when it aired on channel 47 when it use to switch over from spanish programs to Japanesee on Saturday and Sunday evenings back then. I missed the end because the family went on vacation and when I came back they started showing Cyborg 009 . But later I did see the full series. Even NOW I catch it on Pluto TV. I also like the sound track for the series and was able to get the CD soundtrack. I just wish that this series would be restored and released on Bul-ray Disc.

I'm going through my 2nd viewing of the series now

One of my favorite cartoon as a child.

I just finished the manga for this. It seems as though the anime might have expanded upon it heavily as there's so many unanswered questions in the manga and a generally really unsatisfying ending. I don't know who Maya is, as she wasn't in the manga at all, and none of the characters were developed at all. The anime sounds promising and I'm regretful that I didn't watch it first before reading the manga

Even if you didn't like the series, I give you "kudos" & "props" just for watching it! This is the stuff we fell in love with in our youths that kicked off this whole fandom!

Why aren't more people talking about this?

So what's the better way to experience Harlock, the anime or the manga?

Rintaro one of my favorites directors ، You should watch Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie). It's amazing

I know this is a really weird request to make, but I found your rendition of the opening so charming I was genuinely wondering if you would consider singing "Baka Mitai" or "24-Hour Cinderella" from the Yakuza games at some point?? XD

I just got into Harlock. What started it was a friend of mine who's husband is a Harlock fan sent me a link to watch the 2013 CGI film. I liked the film even though it was all over the place and some of the things after watching the 1978 series, Harlock Saga, Mystery of the Arcadia, Arcadia of my Youth, now watching Endless Orbit SSX, still have more areas to go. Local library i can get the 1st volume of the Captain Harlock: The classic Collection manga, and 1-4 of the newer manga. I am hoping to get the series on DVD. my mom doesn't like anime so generally don't have anyone to talk to. My favorite character of this series is Captain Harlock. I like the fact that he says he will do something and does it. I have always wondered how he got his scar and lost his eye so Arcadia of my Youth answered the eye question. Wish they would show how he got the scar on his face.

Nice video 🔝

I’ve seen the film of this but never the series. I may give it a watch sometime.

There is a french dub

Are you under the stairs???

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