Captain Harlock
main character
OVA
6.2
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Total watch time
- 3 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 25, 1999 – November 25, 1999
- Season
- Winter 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Music
- Kaoru Wada, Richard Wagner
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 62/100
Estimated watch time
3h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Pirates79%Aliens20%Time Manipulation20%
OVAFINISHED1999 WINTER6.2 / 10 AniList score
Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung
ハーロック・サーガ ニーベルングの指環• Harlock Saga: Nibelung no Yubiwa
Synopsis
Captain Harlock is drawn into a saga of intergalactic proportions when the son of a deceased comrade unwittingly forges the Ring of the Niebelung. Evil forces gather to wage war against the last remaining superpowers of the galaxy led by a demented outcast. Harlock must counter the amassed armadas that threaten the last gods and recover the ring before Paradise is lost. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung?
Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 62/100 — 27% of 671 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #8 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #10 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 1.1K AniList users who started it, 4.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 971 have finished it.
At about 3 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi — especially pirates.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Leiji Matsumoto
- Character design
- Hideyuki Motohashi
- Music
- Kaoru Wada
- Music
- Richard Wagner
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Captain Harlock Space Pirate (1978)
- Watch next: Maetel Legend (2000)
- Optional extras: Gun Frontier
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Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung FAQ
How many episodes does Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung have?
Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung has 6 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 3 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung?
About 3 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung finished?
Yes. Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung has finished airing — the final episode aired November 25, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung?
Yes — the story continues in Maetel Legend (2000).
What should I watch before Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung?
Watch Captain Harlock Space Pirate first — Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung is a direct sequel.
Is Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung based on a manga?
No. Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.