Space Pirate Captain Harlock English Sub & Dub

About Space Pirate Captain Harlock

If you are hunting for a new action series, Space Pirate Captain Harlock (Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock) deserves a look (1978). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: 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.

Another thread: Captain Herlock has defied this insipid mentality, leading a group of like-minded rebels to a more adventurous life aboard the spaceship Arcadia. An unexplained 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.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Toei Animation, so the studio's house style defines how Space Pirate Captain Harlock looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.7/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 1978, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.