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.
Great news for this guide! Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 42 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock.
Episodes of Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock (42)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
The Jolly Roger That Flutters Through Space
03/14/1978
CANON
2
A Message from the Unknown
03/21/1978
CANON
3
A Woman Who Burns Like Paper
03/28/1978
CANON
4
Under the Flag of Freedom!
04/11/1978
CANON
5
To the Shores of Distant Stars…
04/18/1978
CANON
6
The Phantom Mazone
04/25/1978
CANON
7
The Pyramid On the Ocean Floor
05/02/1978
CANON
8
The Queen's Space Fleet
05/09/1978
CANON
9
The Fearsome Plant Life Form
05/16/1978
CANON
10
Advance On the Mystery Planet
05/30/1978
CANON
11
When Lola Shines Golden
06/06/1978
CANON
12
Mother, Be Eternal
06/13/1978
CANON
13
The Castle of Evil in the Sea of Death
06/20/1978
CANON
14
The Mausoleum of the Sphinx
06/27/1978
CANON
15
Tragic Love! the Northern Pole Aurora
07/04/1978
CANON
16
Kei – a Farewell Song
07/11/1978
CANON
17
The Skeleton Hero
07/18/1978
CANON
18
The Evil Shadow Soldiers
07/25/1978
CANON
19
Queen Lafresia's Trap
08/01/1978
CANON
20
The Extinct Planet Jura
08/08/1978
CANON
21
Gohrum! the Tragic Soldier
08/15/1978
CANON
22
The Space Graveyard: Deathshadow
08/22/1978
CANON
23
Yattaran, Song of a Plastic Model Fanatic
08/29/1978
CANON
24
The Shooting Star of Pure Love
09/05/1978
CANON
25
Dr. Zero and Mii
09/12/1978
CANON
26
A Long Way Away Voyage
09/26/1978
CANON
27
The Will of the Arcadia
10/03/1978
CANON
28
The Ulysses Nebula
10/10/1978
CANON
29
The Life-and-Death Struggle On the Rainbow Planet
10/17/1978
CANON
30
My Friend, My Youth
10/24/1978
CANON
31
Arcadia – the Secret Story of Its Construction
10/31/1978
CANON
32
The Call of the Star Flute
11/07/1978
CANON
33
A Love Man's Charge
11/14/1978
CANON
34
A Galactic Lullaby
11/21/1978
CANON
35
The Beautiful Mysterious Woman
11/28/1978
CANON
36
The Eve of the Showdown
12/05/1978
CANON
37
Tears On a Red Sweater
12/19/1978
CANON
38
Farewell! Mayu
01/09/1979
CANON
39
Heroic! the Commander Dies
01/16/1979
CANON
40
Then, the Angels Sang
01/23/1979
CANON
41
Duel! the Queen VS. Harlock
01/30/1979
CANON
42
Farewell, Space Outlaw
02/13/1979
CANON
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