Original
03/14/1978 - 02/13/1979 Finished
Space Pirate Captain Harlock (Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock)
Also known as: 宇宙海賊・キャプテンハーロック
In 2977 AD, humanity languishes under robotic servitude and governmental apathy until Captain Herlock rallies rebels aboard the Arcadia to reclaim purpose and freedom. When the mysterious alien Mazone targets Earth with cloaked assassins, young Tadashi Daiba joins Herlock's pirate crew to defend mankind from annihilation.
42
Total episodes
42
Canon episodes
0
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Canon episodes · 42 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock has no filler episodes: all 42 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
42 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Jolly Roger That Flutters Through Space03/14/1978 | 03/14/1978 | Canon |
| 2 | A Message from the Unknown03/21/1978 | 03/21/1978 | Canon |
| 3 | A Woman Who Burns Like Paper03/28/1978 | 03/28/1978 | Canon |
| 4 | Under the Flag of Freedom!04/11/1978 | 04/11/1978 | Canon |
| 5 | To the Shores of Distant Stars…04/18/1978 | 04/18/1978 | Canon |
| 6 | The Phantom Mazone04/25/1978 | 04/25/1978 | Canon |
| 7 | The Pyramid On the Ocean Floor05/02/1978 | 05/02/1978 | Canon |
| 8 | The Queen's Space Fleet05/09/1978 | 05/09/1978 | Canon |
| 9 | The Fearsome Plant Life Form05/16/1978 | 05/16/1978 | Canon |
| 10 | Advance On the Mystery Planet05/30/1978 | 05/30/1978 | Canon |
| 11 | When Lola Shines Golden06/06/1978 | 06/06/1978 | Canon |
| 12 | Mother, Be Eternal06/13/1978 | 06/13/1978 | Canon |
| 13 | The Castle of Evil in the Sea of Death06/20/1978 | 06/20/1978 | Canon |
| 14 | The Mausoleum of the Sphinx06/27/1978 | 06/27/1978 | Canon |
| 15 | Tragic Love! the Northern Pole Aurora07/04/1978 | 07/04/1978 | Canon |
| 16 | Kei – a Farewell Song07/11/1978 | 07/11/1978 | Canon |
| 17 | The Skeleton Hero07/18/1978 | 07/18/1978 | Canon |
| 18 | The Evil Shadow Soldiers07/25/1978 | 07/25/1978 | Canon |
| 19 | Queen Lafresia's Trap08/01/1978 | 08/01/1978 | Canon |
| 20 | The Extinct Planet Jura08/08/1978 | 08/08/1978 | Canon |
| 21 | Gohrum! the Tragic Soldier08/15/1978 | 08/15/1978 | Canon |
| 22 | The Space Graveyard: Deathshadow08/22/1978 | 08/22/1978 | Canon |
| 23 | Yattaran, Song of a Plastic Model Fanatic08/29/1978 | 08/29/1978 | Canon |
| 24 | The Shooting Star of Pure Love09/05/1978 | 09/05/1978 | Canon |
| 25 | Dr. Zero and Mii09/12/1978 | 09/12/1978 | Canon |
| 26 | A Long Way Away Voyage09/26/1978 | 09/26/1978 | Canon |
| 27 | The Will of the Arcadia10/03/1978 | 10/03/1978 | Canon |
| 28 | The Ulysses Nebula10/10/1978 | 10/10/1978 | Canon |
| 29 | The Life-and-Death Struggle On the Rainbow Planet10/17/1978 | 10/17/1978 | Canon |
| 30 | My Friend, My Youth10/24/1978 | 10/24/1978 | Canon |
| 31 | Arcadia – the Secret Story of Its Construction10/31/1978 | 10/31/1978 | Canon |
| 32 | The Call of the Star Flute11/07/1978 | 11/07/1978 | Canon |
| 33 | A Love Man's Charge11/14/1978 | 11/14/1978 | Canon |
| 34 | A Galactic Lullaby11/21/1978 | 11/21/1978 | Canon |
| 35 | The Beautiful Mysterious Woman11/28/1978 | 11/28/1978 | Canon |
| 36 | The Eve of the Showdown12/05/1978 | 12/05/1978 | Canon |
| 37 | Tears On a Red Sweater12/19/1978 | 12/19/1978 | Canon |
| 38 | Farewell! Mayu01/09/1979 | 01/09/1979 | Canon |
| 39 | Heroic! the Commander Dies01/16/1979 | 01/16/1979 | Canon |
| 40 | Then, the Angels Sang01/23/1979 | 01/23/1979 | Canon |
| 41 | Duel! the Queen VS. Harlock01/30/1979 | 01/30/1979 | Canon |
| 42 | Farewell, Space Outlaw02/13/1979 | 02/13/1979 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock have?
Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock is season 1 of 4 in the franchise: Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock, Uchuu Koukyoushi Maetel: Ginga Tetsudou 999 Gaiden, Ginga Tetsudou 999, and Shin Taketori Monogatari: 1000-nen Joou. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock have?
This page covers 42 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 210 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock?
It is recommended to watch Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock 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.
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Is Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock a complete anime?
Yes, Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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