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Captain Harlock Space Pirate watch order

Updated October 2026 · 4 seasons, 7 movies and 4 OVAs and specials · in release order

Short answer

Watch Captain Harlock Space Pirate in release order: Captain Harlock Space Pirate.

1

in the main story: 1 season

42

episodes

~18 h

to watch the main story

Or watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX (1982) or Gun Frontier (2002) instead: they retell the story in another version, so pick one.

Optional: 3 seasons, 4 movies and 4 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Next: The Zero Century: Herlock, The Zero Century: Maetel, The Zero Century: Emeraldas.

Release order

  1. 1
    Captain Harlock Space PirateMain story

    TV · Spring 1978 · 42 ep · ~18 hours · score 3.6/5

  2. 2
    Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia EpisodeSide story · optional, after Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    Movie · Summer 1978 · ~35 minutes · score 3.3/5

  3. 3
    Galaxy Express 999 (Movie)Alternate version of Galaxy Express 999

    Movie · Summer 1979 · ~2 hours · score 3.6/5

  4. 4
    Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my YouthAlternate version of Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    Movie · Summer 1982 · ~2 hours · score 3.6/5

  5. 5
    Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSXAlternate version of Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    TV · Fall 1982 · 22 ep · ~9 hours · score 3.5/5

  6. 6
    Queen EmeraldasAlternate version of The Zero Century: Emeraldas

    OVA · Spring 1998 · 4 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.3/5

  7. 7
    Harlock Saga: The Ring of the NibelungAlternate version of Gun Frontier

    OVA · Winter 1999 · 6 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.1/5

  8. 8
    Young Herlock wo Oe! Cosmo Warrior Zero GaidenExtra · optional

    Special · Spring 2002 · 2 ep · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5

    Watch onPrime Video RetroCrush

  9. 9
    Cosmo Warrior ZeroSide story · optional, after Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    TV · Summer 2001 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.2/5

    Watch onCrunchyroll Prime Video RetroCrush

  10. 10
    Gun FrontierAlternate version of Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    TV · Spring 2002 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.1/5

  11. 11
    Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless OdysseySide story · optional, after Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    OVA · Fall 2002 · 13 ep · ~5.5 hours · score 3.5/5

  12. 12
    Harlock: Space PirateAlternate version of Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    Movie · Summer 2013 · ~2 hours · score 3.5/5

  13. 13
    The Zero Century: Herlock UpcomingAlternate version of Captain Harlock Space Pirate

    Movie

  14. 14
    The Zero Century: Maetel UpcomingMain story

    Movie

  15. 15
    The Zero Century: Emeraldas UpcomingMain story

    Movie

How long is Captain Harlock Space Pirate?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story1 season42about 18 hours
Everything released4 seasons, 4 movies and 4 OVAs and specials119about 56 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Captain Harlock Space Pirate

Captain Harlock Space Pirate is officially on Prime Video and RetroCrush (2 of 15) and Crunchyroll (1 of 15), counting its 15 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Captain Harlock Space Pirate has the full list, free options included.

Will there be more Captain Harlock Space Pirate?

Yes. The Zero Century: Herlock, The Zero Century: Maetel, The Zero Century: Emeraldas are announced.

Do I need to watch the Captain Harlock Space Pirate movies and OVAs?

Optional: Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Riddle of the Arcadia Episode, Young Herlock wo Oe! Cosmo Warrior Zero Gaiden, Cosmo Warrior Zero, Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend - The Endless Odyssey. Galaxy Express 999 (Movie), Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth, Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX, Queen Emeraldas, Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung, Gun Frontier, Harlock: Space Pirate retell the story in another version; pick one.

How many episodes does Captain Harlock Space Pirate have?

The main story is 42 episodes over 1 season, about 18 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 119 episodes (about 56 hours).

Where can I watch Captain Harlock Space Pirate?

Officially on Prime Video, RetroCrush, Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.