Captain Harlock
main character
TV
7.1
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 22
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 13, 1982 – March 30, 1983
- Season
- Fall 1982
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
- Also known as
- Albator '84, Albator 84, Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX
- Score across sites
- 7.19/10
- Wikipedia
- Read article
Estimated watch time
9h 10m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Pirates79%Space Opera79%Male Protagonist73%Post-Apocalyptic73%Robots73%Tragedy73%Space73%Aliens60%Philosophy60%Travel60%
TVFINISHED1982 FALL7.1 / 10 AniList score
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX
わが青春のアルカディア・無限軌道ＳＳＸ• Waga Seishun no Arcadia: Mugen Kidou SSX
Synopsis
At the end of Arcadia of My Youth Capitain Harlock and the crew of the space ship Arcadia had been banished from Earth. The Earth, as well as many other planets in the universe had been taken over by the Illumidus, a race of destructive humanoids who ruin, enslave or destroy almost any inhabitable planet they come across. In "Endless Orbit SSX" Harlock battles the Illumidus while searching for a mythical "Planet of Peace" where all the peoples of the universe can live freely and without war. (Source: Wikipedia)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
Probably, if you enjoy action, adventure and drama, especially stories with pirates, space opera, male protagonist.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 50% of 831 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
About 5.2% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
Watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth first: this continues its story.
At about 9 h 10 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
22 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Music
- Shunsuke Kikuchi
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth (1982)
- Optional extras: Captain Harlock Space Pirate
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Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX FAQ
How many episodes does Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX have?
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX has 22 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 9 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
About 9 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX finished?
Yes. Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX has finished airing — the final episode aired March 30, 1983.
Is there a season 2 of Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
No sequel is listed for Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
Watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth first — Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX is a direct sequel.
Is Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX based on a manga?
No. Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX was animated by Toei Animation.
Where can I watch Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX?
Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth - Endless Orbit SSX is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.