Harlock Saga - The Ring of the Nibelungs(1999)

Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelungs is a six-part anime miniseries that adapts Wagner's Das Rheingold through a space opera lens. Captain Harlock and his pirate crew race to stop a thief who has stolen gold from the galactic core and forged it into a ring of immense power. Director Leiji Matsumoto's ambitious blend of classical mythology and sci-fi adventure explores themes of greed, destiny, and rebellion. The series fuses operatic grandeur with futuristic aesthetics, following Harlock's relentless pursuit across the cosmos. Expect sweeping space battles, mythological intrigue, and the iconic captain's unwavering moral code as he confronts forces that threaten the galaxy itself.