Original
03/14/1978 - 02/13/1979 Finished
Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock (宇宙海賊・キャプテンハーロック)
Also known as: Space Pirate Captain Harlock
It is 2977 AD and mankind has become stagnant. Robots do all the work, the masses are kept tranquil by subliminal messages, and government officials are lazy, caring only about recreational activities like golf and horse racing. Captain Herlock has defied this insipid mentality, leading a group of like-minded rebels to a more adventurous life aboard the spaceship Arcadia. A mysterious force known as the Mazone has invaded the Earth, taking the form of mysterious cloaked women that kill anyone who suspect their nefarious doings, such as Tadashi Daiba who is now on their hit-list. After his scientist father is ignored by the government and killed by the Mazone, he joins Captain Herlock and his ragtag group of pirates to assist them as they try to save humanity from the impending alien threat.
42
Total episodes
42
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 42 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
You may wonder, how many seasons does Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock have? Well, currently Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock has a total of 4 official seasons. Below is a complete list of the anime's seasons, arranged chronologically, including prequels, sequels, and canonical spin-offs.
Discover all seasons and episodes of this anime in broadcast order. Each season develops a key part of the story, introducing new characters, story arcs, and important events. Select any season to view detailed information such as the number of episodes, release dates, and a complete plot description.
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Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock doesn't have a single filler episode: all 42 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 42 episodes of Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock aired in 1978–1979 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 Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 42 without detours. If you came looking for which Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
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 has a total of 4 seasons. 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 Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock have?
In total, Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock has 42 episodes distributed across its 4 seasons. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
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.
Where can I watch Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock online?
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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.
How much filler does Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock have?
No, Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock 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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