Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Created by Leiji Matsumoto
On tv asahi
A sweeping 1970s space opera centered on a roguish pirate captain and his loyal crew standing defiant against an existential alien threat.
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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Where to watch
- StreamCrunchyroll
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- BuyAmazon Video
Questions people ask
Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Does Space Pirate Captain Harlock leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Space Pirate Captain Harlock easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Space Pirate Captain Harlock, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Space Pirate Captain Harlock, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Space Pirate Captain Harlock, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
