The year is 2977. Mankind has become complacent and stagnant. All work is done by machines, while humans spend all their time on entertainment. But when a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them.
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A visually stunning landmark work that has, narratively, aged poorly.
I’m something of a fan of Leiji Matsumoto’s work, and particularly the character of Captain Harlock (if you couldn't tell from my avatar). Harlock made his first appearance as a supporting character in Matsumoto’s other major series from the 1970s – Galaxy Express 999. However, he was popular enough…