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Questions about Captain Harlock (manga)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Leiji Matsumoto launch the Captain Harlock manga series?

Leiji Matsumoto launched the Captain Harlock manga series in 1977. The serialization ran for two years until June 1979 and was collected into five volumes.

Who are the main crew members of the Arcadia ship in Captain Harlock?

Tadashi Daiba served as a bridge officer at age fourteen after his father died trying to warn humanity about the Mazone invasion. Kay Kerry navigated the ship with blonde hair and scientific expertise while Miime floated through corridors with blue skin and no mouth. Yattaran built plastic model ships during quiet moments between battles.

What year did Queen Rafflesia lead the Mazone toward Earth?

Queen Rafflesia led the plant-based alien race toward Earth in the year 2977 AD. Her people sought a new home after their own planet was destroyed by an unknown force.

Which production company created the 1978 Captain Harlock television series?

Toei Animation produced the television series under director Rintaro in 1978. The Tokyo Philharmonic performed a symphonic score that accompanied every episode.

When did Discotek Media release the complete subtitled boxset of Captain Harlock?

Discotek Media released the complete subtitled boxset on the 27th of August 2013. Streaming services now offer the series through platforms like Crunchyroll and Hulu.

Who illustrated the Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage retelling manga?

Kōichi Shimahoshi illustrated this new version celebrating the creator's sixtieth anniversary debut. Leiji Matsumoto launched the retelling manga titled Captain Harlock: Dimensional Voyage in August 2014.