Leiji Matsumoto Books

From the legendary Leiji Matsumoto, along with Jerome Alquie, comes an epicnew story! Set within the timeline of the original series, this brand-newCaptain Harlock adventure marks the beginning of a new story arc. Planet Earthis threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite beingbanished as a pirate, Captain Harlock won't give up trying to save the world.This time, the source of danger comes directly from Earth, not outer space. Ateam of scientists discovers a Sylvidres mausoleum where they find informationabout terrifying genetic manipulations and a destructive power capable of eitherproviding the Sylvidres with immortality or putting an end to theircivilization. The unprecedented cold spell hitting Earth might only be a tasteof what this new enemy has in store... Will Captain Harlock and his crewmanage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet anothermenace?

Originally published in Japan in 2015 by Akita Publishing Co., Ltd.--Colophon.

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

UNDERSEA MYSTERIES The Arcadia has returned to Earth! Harlock and Tadashi infiltrate an underwater pyramid and encounter an unsettling grave–and with it, an ancient mystery. Seeking answers, Tadashi heads into space, to the pirate paradise known as Deathshadow Island, to see to a task only he has the power to execute.

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

First published in Japan in 2009 by Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo as Shinsao kanzen ban Queen Emeraldas, volume 1--Colophon, volume 1.

THE FATE OF THE MYSTERIOUS PIRATE QUEEN Emeraldas navigates the sea of stars—and swears to do so until the flame of her life is extinguished. Aboard her ship, the Queen Emeraldas, she sails in search of a certain object, and along the way encounters the passions and tragedies of those who dare brave the infinite reaches of space. Among them, Hiroshi Umino, the Earth boy who escaped his home planet to follow his dreams, has remained in Emeraldas’ mind—and it seems fate will have them meet again…

An all-new series featuring a contemporary take on one of the most revered and recognisable characters in science fiction history!

THE FINAL SHOWDOWN BETWEEN HUMANITY AND THE MAZON! As Captain Harlock and the crew fight to rescue Tadashi Daiba from the Mazon, they end up coming face-to-face with Queen Lafrasia herself! With Earth about to fall into the Mazon’s clutches, Harlock is the only one who can stop Lafrasia’s plans for galaxy-wide domination. In the midst of this cosmic battle, the soul of the Arcadia begins to awaken!

The original Captain Harlock series, introducing one of the most revered and recognizable characters in science fiction history—released in English for the first time! Introducing Captain Harlock, the fiercely independent space pirate who fights totalitarianism in every corner of the Universe. When a mysterious alien force invades Earth, teenager Tadashi Daiba joins up with the only people brave enough to defend the planet: Captain Harlock and his ragtag crew of renegades! Aboard the space battleship Arcadia, Harlock sets forth to uncover the truth behind the beautiful extraterrestrial women taking over his home planet. "Harlock leads the way to a world of new ideas." —James Cameron (Film Director)

When Tadashi Daiba's father is murdered by invaders known as the Mazon, he becomes frustrated in the face of the Earth government's flippant attitude. Landing himself in prison, Tadashi finds himself invited aboard the battleship Arcadia, controlled by none other than the legendary Captain Harlock.