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Quick Answer
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock(TV · 42 eps)
- Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode(Movie · 1 eps)
- Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX(TV · 22 eps)
- Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth(Movie · 1 eps)
- Queen Emeraldas(OVA · 4 eps)
- Harlock Saga(OVA · 6 eps)
- Maetel Legend(OVA · 2 eps)
- ...and 6 more below
Total: ~96 episodes / 38h watch time
Space Pirate Captain Harlock Watch Order(2026)
With 13 entries across the franchise, Space Pirate Captain Harlock can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.
13 entries ~38h total2 series6 movies5 OVA/specials
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode
6.94Movie1 eps~24min1978Toei Animation
Finished Airing3
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX
7.38TV22 eps~9h1982Toei Animation
Finished Airing4
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Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey
7.34OVA13 eps~5h2002Madhouse
Finished Airing9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Space Pirate Captain Harlock?
Release order. Start with Space Pirate Captain Harlock and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Space Pirate Captain Harlock?
About 38 hours total across 96 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 28 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.
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