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Captain Harlock and Miime

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One of Captain Harlock's most interesting relationships (to me) is the one he has with Miime, an alien woman he rescues from her destroyed home-planet of Jura in the original 1978 'Space Pirate Captain Harlock' TV series. She is the last of her race, and has chosen to remain with Harlock on board the Arcadia for the rest of her life. When confronted by Harlock's newly-chosen comrades or by his foes, her declaration of herself is always the same: ''I am Miime: the woman who has offered-up her life to Harlock.'' Their relationship is a very subtle and beautiful in its own way, and unique in that there is no sexual/romantic aspect to it - yet we can see that Miime cares about Harlock very much. Harlock never orders her around or gives her commands. Indeed, Miime has no 'official' place among the Arcadia's crew...yet she is highly valued nonetheless. She is the only one (apart from Mayu) who is truly close to Harlock, the only one he confides in, the only one who has unlimited access to his privet living quarters. Miime cares for Harlock in very subtle, feminine manner - she brings him wine, plays the harp for him and offers him advice, warning, and on a few occasions even saves his life. She also has a good grasp on Harlock's nature and personality, often explaining his actions and behavior to his befuddled crew when Harlock isn't forthcoming. And while Harlock is sometimes distant and aloof even towards her, she never takes offense at him or tries to get him to change his ways - she is simply content to remain at his side and help him in all his endeavors, whatever they might be. Her most profound statement: ''I am the woman who has offered her life to Harlock - I'd follow him into the depths of hell if he said he was going.''

Miime the Jurian is not to be confused with the golden-haired La-Miime from the 'Arcadia of My Youth/Endless Orbit SSX' animes. Although they are similar, La-Miime is a different alien with a different history and Harlock has no special connection with her; he treats her just like any other of his subordinates.

All the images in this compilation are taken solely from the 1978 'Space Pirate Captain Harlock' TV series. I do not own them - I have merely complied them together for the enjoyment of other Harlock fans. All the images are from my personal collection and cannot be found easily online.
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mk456's avatar
I do see it as Romantic in a certain aspect to it. But hey to each their own