Mito Mitsukuni
main character
TV
6.0
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 13
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 4, 1999 – March 29, 1999
- Season
- Winter 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Music
- Masumi Itou
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 60/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Surreal Comedy79%Aliens79%Robots79%Shapeshifting79%Space73%Pirates73%Family Life70%Guns40%LGBTQ+ Themes40%School40%
TVFINISHED1999 WINTER6.0 / 10 AniList score
Space Pirate Mito
宇宙海賊ミトの大冒険• Uchuu Kaizoku Mito no Daibouken
Synopsis
Mito, a three-foot tall alien, is known as a wanted criminal and the galaxy's most dangerous pirate. But all she really wants is to be called "Mom." Aoi, her earthbound son, has no idea about his mother's infamous career. Aoi's in for an adventure that brings him to all corners of the universe, with the first working mom to carry a pulse rifle! (Source: Media Blasters)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Space Pirate Mito?
Only if you enjoy adventure, comedy and sci-fi, especially stories with surreal comedy, aliens, robots.
Reception is lukewarm: 60/100 on AniList, with 32% of 371 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #49 highest-rated anime of 1999.
About 9.8% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Series composition
- Fumihiko Shimo
- Music
- Masumi Itou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Space Pirate Mito is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Aoi & Mutsuki: A Pair of Queens (1999)
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Space Pirate Mito FAQ
How many episodes does Space Pirate Mito have?
Space Pirate Mito has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Space Pirate Mito?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Space Pirate Mito finished?
Yes. Space Pirate Mito has finished airing — the final episode aired March 29, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Space Pirate Mito?
Yes — the story continues in Aoi & Mutsuki: A Pair of Queens (1999).
Where do I start Space Pirate Mito?
Start here: Space Pirate Mito is the first entry, followed by Aoi & Mutsuki: A Pair of Queens.
Is Space Pirate Mito based on a manga?
No. Space Pirate Mito is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.