“High schooler Marika inherits her late pirate father's ship and must choose between normal life or space piracy.”
Bodacious Space Pirates
モーレツ宇宙海賊
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Synopsis
High schooler Marika inherits her late pirate father's ship and must choose between normal life or space piracy.
Far in the future, where interstellar travel is considered commonplace, high school student Marika Katou balances her duties in the space yacht club and her job as a restaurant waitress. Following a chance encounter with a peculiar pair of customers, Marika meets them again and learns that her absent father has passed away. During his life, he was known as the legendary pirate "Gonzaemon." He has left behind his infamous ship Bentenmaru and its crew exclusively for Marika to inherit. With one of the few remaining Letters of Marque that permit legal piracy, Marika must choose whether to stay as a regular student or take up a second life as a high-octane space pirate. As Marika ponders her decision, the delicate situation attracts the eyes of various government agencies and the mysterious transfer student Chiaki Kurihara, all eager to see if the upcoming captain lives up to her father's reputation. If the crew of the Bentenmaru want to maintain their status, they will need to set sail into the vast expanse of space and once again become a name to be feared.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 28 sampled reviews
What 28 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.01 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.3
↓ 1.79
Running avg · Jan 2012 → Sep 2023
- 8 “This series features beautiful, pink-hued visuals, a great soundtrack, and cute characters that create a truly naive and touching experience. However, the simplistic nature of the show will likely...”
- 9 “This is a smart, grounded series that prioritizes intellectual problem-solving and hard work over mindless action, while refreshingly avoiding all fan service. However, the show fails to live up to...”
- 9 “I thoroughly enjoyed this anime, particularly the well-crafted story arcs, the beautifully designed ships, and the fantastic soundtrack that blends pirate themes with Irish music. While the ending...”
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- Format 26 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 24m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2012 – Jul 2012 Winter 2012
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-5550 catalog
Produced by
- Starchild Records Producer
- Magic Capsule Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor