“Captain Herlock defies Gaia Sanction to reclaim Earth for 500 billion humans in resource-scarce future.”
Space Pirate Captain Harlock
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Synopsis
Captain Herlock defies Gaia Sanction to reclaim Earth for 500 billion humans in resource-scarce future.
In a distant future where humanity has spread across the stars, civilization finds itself in decline as cosmic resources dwindle. With 500 billion humans seeking to return to their ancestral home, Earth becomes the ultimate prize in an escalating conflict between powerful factions. Amidst this chaos emerges the legendary Captain Herlock, once a decorated defender of Earth who now operates outside the law. Commanding the mysterious starship Arcadia, he has become a symbol of resistance against the authoritarian Gaia Sanction - a regime that tightly controls access to the planet while concealing its true condition. As tensions rise between the Gaia Sanction's forces and those who oppose their dominion, Captain Herlock prepares for a confrontation that could reshape humanity's future. In this epic space opera, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance as old allegiances are tested and the boundaries between hero and outlaw blur among the stars.
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Community consensus
Derived from 11 sampled reviews
What 11 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.85 · split reception
4.0 pts
Recommenders 7.7 · others 3.7
↓ 2.82
Running avg · Oct 2013 → Jun 2024
- 9 “The CGI animation is absolutely breathtaking and worth the price of admission alone. While the story feels somewhat lacking and predictable, and the characters don't break new ground, the visual...”
- 7 “The film delivers stunning visuals and top-notch action sequences that will please long-time fans, with the Arcadia's classic ramming techniques and beautiful character designs. However, the...”
- 8 “This CGI space epic delivers absolutely stunning visuals and breathtaking action sequences that make it worth watching for the production values alone. However, the main characters Yama and Ezra...”
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- Format 1 × 115′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 55m all episodes
- Aired Sep 2013 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-7602 catalog
Produced by
- Toei Video Producer
- Sammy Producer
- Kinoshita Koumuten Producer
Licensed by
- Ketchup Entertainment Licensor