Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Mystery Of The Arcadia

Set in the year 2977, this science fiction animation follows the crew of the Arcadia. The story explores the mysteries of the ship and serves as an alternative version of the thirteenth episode of the television series. The plot centers on a young girl named Mayu whose music causes the vessel to move on its own. While Captain Harlock initially struggles to maintain control of the ship, he eventually realizes that the spirit of his friend, the Arcadia's creator, is guiding the vessel toward Earth to meet the girl.

The film was released in 1978 and directed by Rintaro. It is the first of several projects the director handled during this period, preceding Galaxy Express 999: The Movie and Adieu Galaxy Express 999. Produced by Toei Animation and Studio Nue, the film features a screenplay by Shozo Uehara and was produced by Chiaki Imada. The voice cast includes Makio Inoue as Captain Harlock, Chiyoko Kawashima as Mayu, and Noriko Ohara as Miime. On TMDB, the movie holds a rating of 7.4/10 based on 23 votes.