"Space Pirate Captain Harlock Outside Legend ~Endless Odyssey~" OVA2 Review and Impressions

Space Pirates Captain Harlock Outside Legend The Endless Odyssey - Review and Recommendation

Introduction

"Space Pirates Captain Harlock Outside Legend The Endless Odyssey" is an OVA series based on the original work by Leiji Matsumoto, with a total of 13 episodes released from December 21, 2002 to December 31, 2003. This work depicts the new adventures of the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock, and can be said to be a long-awaited sequel for fans. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

story

On the colony planet "Hakidame no Kiseki," far away from Earth, the legend of Captain Harlock is told. However, his former companions have been scattered, and a young boy named Daiba Tadashi is living a desolate life with no purpose. One day, Tadashi returns home to learn of his father's death. When his life is threatened by four dead men who call themselves Nuu, the men who killed his father, Tadashi is saved by Harlock, who was rumored to be dead. Harlock leaves, saying, "If you want to be a true man, board my ship." This encounter would greatly change Tadashi's destiny.

Commentary

Captain Harlock is portrayed as a man who continues to fight for his beliefs. In this 21st century revival of the series, Harlock is once again portrayed as a space pirate soaring through the vast oceans of the galaxy. He is an outlaw who rebels against the system and is loyal only to what he believes in, and is wanted throughout the galaxy. However, his compassionate and never-give-up attitude makes him immensely popular among Leiji Matsumoto's works. Harlock is admired by both men and women for his way of life as the "ultimate man."

Harlock's visual appearance is also one of his charms. Tall and clad in a jet black cloak, he has a confident expression, yet somehow harbors loneliness. The eyepatch that hides his right eye and the large scar across his face speak volumes about his character. Harlock, which reflects the strong commitment of original author Reiji Matsumoto, continues to be depicted in various works such as "Galaxy Express 999" and "Gun Frontier." Captain Harlock is the character that continues to shine brilliantly in Matsumoto's world.

cast

The cast of this production is as follows:

• Harlock: Koichi Yamadera
• Tadashi: Tomokazu Seki
• Yuki Firefly: Rei Sakuma
• Doctor Zero: Nachi Nozawa
• Meme: Yuko Minaguchi
• Yattaran: Naoki Tatsuta
• Chief Engineer of the Demonic Land: Chafurin
• Dr. Daiba: Katsuyuki Hori
• Shizuka: Emi Shinohara
• Sub: Hiroshi Egawa
• Yasu: Satoshi Nakajima
• Irita: Norio Wakamoto
• Prime Minister: Hiroshi Otake
• Nana: Fumiko Orikasa
• Tomiko: Kumai Motoko
• Professor Hilts: Keiji Fujiwara
• Dr. Leni: Minami Takayama
• Dr. Park: Wataru Takagi
• Dr. Hassan: Rokuro Naya

Main Staff

The main staff of this work are as follows:

• Original author: Reiji Matsumoto
• Director: Rintaro
• Screenplay: Sadayuki Murai
• Character design and chief animation director: Nobuteru Yuki
• Mechanical design: Masami Ozone, Katsuya Yamada
• Director of photography: Yamaguchi Jin
• CG Chief Designer: Takaharu Ozaki
• Art director: Takashi Ikeda
• Art setting design: Hidetoshi Kaneko
• Color design: Takako Suzuki
• Music: Takayuki Hattori
• Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
• Edited by: Aki Inagaki, Yukiko Ito, Yoshiko Kimura, Satoshi Terauchi, Yurika Tsuchiya
• Producers: Manabu Tamura, Tomoki Toyoda
• Planning: Masao Maruyama, Mitsuru Oshima
• Animation Production: Madhouse
• Produced by: Nippon Television Network, VAP

Main Characters

The main characters of this work are as follows:

• Captain Harlock: A legendary space pirate who fights for what he believes in. After defeating the Mazone, he disappeared with the Arcadia. Sensing the emergence of a new enemy, he appears before Daiba.
• Tadashi Daiba: A delinquent boy who lives on the planet of trash. His father was killed by someone and his own life is also in danger. After meeting Harlock, he becomes embroiled in a battle that will determine the fate of the Earth, but he grows into a man.
• Yuki Hotaru: Former crew member of the Arcadia. Even after the battle with the Mazone, he continues to be a space pirate, and strives for fame. However, he falls into a trap set by the Space Security Bureau and is taken prisoner.
• Dr. Zero: A former ship surgeon of the Arcadia who loves Japanese sake. He currently runs a bar called "Arcadia" on the planet Hakitame with his beloved cat, Mi-kun.
• Mime: A survivor of an extinct alien race. He is always with Harlock and has dedicated his life to him. He lives on alcohol.
• Yattaran: Former first officer of the Arcadia. He usually doesn't take part in battles and enjoys spending his days engrossed in plastic models, but when the time comes, he shows his fearsome strength! He is currently imprisoned on the panoramic surveillance planet Panopticon.
• Chief Engineer of Maji: Former chief engineer and gunnery officer of the Arcadia. From maintenance of the Arcadia to being the key to both offense and defense, he always supports Harlock from the shadows.
• Irita: The head of the Space Security Bureau stationed on the panoramic surveillance planet Hapnoticon. A ruthless strategist who will use dirty tactics to catch pirates. It seems he has a past feud with Harlock...
• Dr. Daiba: Tadashi Daiba's father, and the only survivor of the 9th Planet System Ruins Expedition Team. The stone tablet and knowledge he brought back from the ruins become targets of Nuu. His death marks the start of a battle between Harlock and Nuu!
• Shizuka Hano: A woman who works as an assistant to Dr. Daiba at a university that exists in virtual space. However, her true identity is an artificial intelligence. After entrusting her with the doctor's belongings, she disappears with her feelings for the doctor...
• Nana: Daughter of the police chief of Hakidame Planet. She is the girlfriend who watches over Tadashi, who is unable to express his feelings well and spends all his time fighting.
• The Dead Called Nu: A mysterious enemy who calls himself the "Lord of Ancient Darkness". He kills Dr. Daiba and obtains a stone tablet from which he creates a density matrix cannon that traps the Earth in a subspace.

subtitle

The subtitles of this work are as follows:

• 1st VOYAGE: Dumpster Blues (2003/10/08)
• 2nd VOYAGE: For Whom Do Friend Sleep? (2003/10/15)
• 3rd VOYAGE: The Call of the Distant Wildebeest (2003/10/22)
• 4th VOYAGE: Yattaran 30 Second Bet (2003/10/29)
• 5th VOYAGE: The Battlefield is the Gravestone Planet (2003/11/05)
• 6th VOYAGE: The Skull of Remembrance Gently Laughs (2003/11/12)
• 7th VOYAGE: The Moon Awaits in the Promised Land (2003/11/19)
• 8th VOYAGE: The Demon Castle of the Dead Planet (2003/11/26)
• 9th VOYAGE: My friend. At the end of the deep darkness of the soul (2003/12/03)
• 10th VOYAGE: Firefly Fantasy (2003/12/10)
• 11th VOYAGE: Trembling Universe (2003/12/17)
• 12th VOYAGE: The soul flows to the end. No words for farewell (2003/12/24)
• 13th VOYAGE:…Gai (2003/12/31)

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for this work are as follows:

• OP1: THE ENDLESS ODYSSEY
  • Composer: Takayuki Hattori
  • Arrangement: Takayuki Hattori
• ED1: NAMELESS LONELY BLUES
  • Lyricist: Tia
  • Composer: Takayuki Hattori
  • Arrangement: Takayuki Hattori
  • Sung by: Tia

Evaluation

"Space Pirates Captain Harlock Outside Legend The Endless Odyssey" is an OVA series based on the original work by Leiji Matsumoto, depicting the new adventures of Captain Harlock. This work is a long-awaited sequel for fans, and it is a work that allows you to feel the charm of Captain Harlock again.

The story begins on the colony planet "Hakidame no Kiseki", far from Earth, where the legend of Captain Harlock is being told. A young boy, Daiba Tadashi, lives a rough life without any purpose, but his fate changes dramatically with the death of his father and his encounter with Harlock. This encounter marks the beginning of a battle that will determine Tadashi's growth and the fate of the Earth.

Captain Harlock is portrayed as a man who continues to fight for his beliefs. He is an outlaw who rebels against the system and is loyal only to what he believes in, and is wanted throughout the galaxy. However, his compassionate and never-give-up attitude makes him immensely popular among Leiji Matsumoto's works. Harlock is admired by both men and women for his way of life as the "ultimate man."

Harlock's visual appearance is also one of his charms. Tall and clad in a jet black cloak, he has a confident expression, yet somehow harbors loneliness. The eyepatch that hides his right eye and the large scar across his face speak volumes about his character. Harlock, which reflects the strong commitment of original author Reiji Matsumoto, continues to be depicted in various works such as "Galaxy Express 999" and "Gun Frontier." Captain Harlock is the character that continues to shine brilliantly in Matsumoto's world.

The cast is filled with impressive voice actors, including Yamadera Kouichi as Harlock. The voice actors for each character, such as Seki Tomokazu as Daiba Tadashi and Sakuma Rei as Yuki Hotaru, also perform brilliantly. The main staff is also made up of experienced staff, including director Rintaro and screenwriter Murai Sadayuki. The visuals by Yuki Nobuyuki, who was in charge of character design and general animation director, also add to the appeal of the work.

The main characters are Captain Harlock, along with a wide variety of unique characters such as Daiba Tadashi, Yuki Hotaru, Dr. Zero, Miime, Yattaran, Chief Engineer Maji, Irita, Dr. Daiba, Hanino Shizuka, Nana, and the dead who call themselves Nu. Each character adds excitement to the story and draws the viewer in.

Each of the 13 episodes has a different subtitle, which indicates the development of the story. Each episode has a different theme and development, so viewers will not get bored. The theme songs and music, such as the opening theme "THE ENDLESS ODYSSEY" and the ending theme "NAMELESS LONELY BLUES", also liven up the atmosphere of the work. The music by Hattori Takayuki, who composed and arranged it, also enhances the charm of the work.

Recommendation

"Space Pirates: Captain Harlock Outside Legend: The Endless Odyssey" is a must-see for Captain Harlock fans. This work depicts new adventures and character growth, and is crafted with a compelling story, compelling characters, and a stellar cast and crew. It will be an especially moving work for viewers who empathize with Harlock's beliefs and way of life.

This work is also based on the original work by Leiji Matsumoto, so you can once again feel the charm of Matsumoto's world. Captain Harlock's visuals and music also enhance the appeal of the work. The subtitles of all 13 episodes also indicate different themes and developments for each episode, so viewers will not get bored.

The reasons why I recommend this work are as follows:

• It is a work depicting Captain Harlock's new adventures, and a long-awaited sequel for fans.
• Being able to empathize with Harlock's way of life, fighting with his beliefs
• It is a work created by a splendid cast and staff.
• You can once again experience the charm of Matsumoto's world based on the original work by Leiji Matsumoto.
• The subtitles for all 13 episodes indicate different themes and developments, so viewers will not get bored.
• The opening and ending music enhances the atmosphere of the work.

For these reasons, we highly recommend "Space Pirates: Captain Harlock Outside Legend The Endless Odyssey" to fans of Captain Harlock and viewers who enjoy the works of Reiji Matsumoto. Through this work, we hope you will come into contact with Harlock's beliefs and way of life and enjoy this moving story.