01/08/2012 - 07/01/2012 Finished
Mouretsu Pirates (モーレツ宇宙海賊)
Also known as: Bodacious Space Pirates
Far in the future, where interstellar travel is considered commonplace, high school student Marika Katou balances her duties in the space yacht club and her job as a restaurant waitress. Following a chance encounter with a peculiar pair of customers, Marika meets them again and learns that her absent father has passed away. During his life, he was known as the legendary pirate "Gonzaemon." He has left behind his infamous ship Bentenmaru and its crew exclusively for Marika to inherit. With one of the few remaining Letters of Marque that permit legal piracy, Marika must choose whether to stay as a regular student or take up a second life as a high-octane space pirate. As Marika ponders her decision, the delicate situation attracts the eyes of various government agencies and the mysterious transfer student Chiaki Kurihara, all eager to see if the upcoming captain lives up to her father's reputation. If the crew of the Bentenmaru want to maintain their status, they will need to set sail into the vast expanse of space and once again become a name to be feared.
26
Total episodes
26
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 26 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Mouretsu Pirates has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Mouretsu Pirates doesn't have a single filler episode: all 26 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 26 episodes of Mouretsu Pirates aired in 2012 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Mouretsu Pirates is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 26 without detours. If you came looking for which Mouretsu Pirates episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
26 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pirates, Coming Through01/08/2012 | 01/08/2012 | Canon |
| 2 | My Power, The Power of Pirates01/15/2012 | 01/15/2012 | Canon |
| 3 | The Odette II Leaves Port01/22/2012 | 01/22/2012 | Canon |
| 4 | The Final Battle is at Midnight01/29/2012 | 01/29/2012 | Canon |
| 5 | Marika Makes a Decision02/05/2012 | 02/05/2012 | Canon |
| 6 | Marika's First Day at Work02/11/2012 | 02/11/2012 | Canon |
| 7 | The Peace Does Not Last02/18/2012 | 02/18/2012 | Canon |
| 8 | The Princess and The Pirate02/25/2012 | 02/25/2012 | Canon |
| 9 | A Beautiful Launch03/03/2012 | 03/03/2012 | Canon |
| 10 | Battle in the Storm03/10/2012 | 03/10/2012 | Canon |
| 11 | Wanderer of Light03/17/2012 | 03/17/2012 | Canon |
| 12 | A Return from Eternity03/24/2012 | 03/24/2012 | Canon |
| 13 | Marika Sends an Invitation03/31/2012 | 03/31/2012 | Canon |
| 14 | Marika Goes Recruiting04/07/2012 | 04/07/2012 | Canon |
| 15 | Smuggling, Leaving Port and a Leap04/14/2012 | 04/14/2012 | Canon |
| 16 | The Hakuoh Pirates' First Job04/21/2012 | 04/21/2012 | Canon |
| 17 | A Surprising Client04/28/2012 | 04/28/2012 | Canon |
| 18 | We'll Have Juice at the After Party05/05/2012 | 05/05/2012 | Canon |
| 19 | The Bonds Among the Four05/12/2012 | 05/12/2012 | Canon |
| 20 | The Captain Rides the Waves05/19/2012 | 05/19/2012 | Canon |
| 21 | The Final Battle at the Nebula Cup05/26/2012 | 05/26/2012 | Canon |
| 22 | Pirate Hunting06/02/2012 | 06/02/2012 | Canon |
| 23 | Head for the Pirate's Nest!06/09/2012 | 06/09/2012 | Canon |
| 24 | The Wounded Benten06/16/2012 | 06/16/2012 | Canon |
| 25 | The Pirate's Council Begins06/23/2012 | 06/23/2012 | Canon |
| 26 | There Go the Pirates06/30/2012 | 06/30/2012 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Mouretsu Pirates have?
Mouretsu Pirates has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Mouretsu Pirates have?
In total, Mouretsu Pirates has 26 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Mouretsu Pirates?
It is recommended to watch Mouretsu Pirates in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Mouretsu Pirates online?
Mouretsu Pirates is available on the following streaming platforms: Animation Digital Network. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
Watch on: Animation Digital Network
Is Mouretsu Pirates a complete anime?
Yes, Mouretsu Pirates is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Mouretsu Pirates have?
No, Mouretsu Pirates does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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