Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick
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Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick

Legend of Moby Dick

Hakugei Densetsu

Studio Junio · Annapuru

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Sci-Fi

Tags

all 5
  • Sci-FiSpace Opera79
  • ArtsClassic Literature70
  • UniverseSpace66
  • TraitsRobots50
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast40

Genres: Adventure, Sci-Fi. Tags: Space Opera, Classic Literature, Space, Robots, Primarily Male Cast.

#6202

Ranked

#8748

Popularity

37

Favorites

2.3K

Members

#15

This Season

Rated TV

#19

This Season

Popular TV

Episode Progress

Complete

26 / 26 episodes aired

All 26 episodes available on Amazon Prime Video, RetroCrush

TV26 / 26 epsFinished6.75
Studio Junio, Annapuru·Spring 1997
Premiered
Spring 1997
Aired
Apr 9, 1997 – May 12, 1999
Broadcast
Wednesday · 18:30:00
Duration
23 min
Time to Complete
9h 58m
Rating
PG - Children
Studios
Studio Junio, Annapuru

Alternative Titles

ja白鯨伝説

en-x-romajiHakugei Densetsu

enLegend of the White Whale

enLegend of Moby Dick

Synopsis

A courageous young man tries to find the only person who can save his planet from the most terrifying beast in the universe—the great white whale Moby Dick—in this futuristic anime adventure set in 4699. But locating the outlaw Captain Ahab and his illusory crew of whale hunters and persuading them to put an end to the leviathan's long reign of terror won't be easy. Will Ahab take up the challenge one more time?

Synopsis

The series was temporarily cancelled after episode 18 due to issues with production quality and the production company's bankruptcy. The series production was transferred to Tezuka Productions and began reairing in October 1998.

Where to Watch

Amazon Prime Video
RetroCrush

Platform Scores

MAL

6.75

Canonical
Rank #6202Votes 1.6K

AniList

67 / 100

Mean 69Trend 0Popularity 2.3K

Kitsu

69 / 100

Rank #6245Users 587Runtime 9h 58m

AniList Trend

22

-2

Episode Guide

Aired so far: 26 / 26

Main Story

26 / 26

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 26

Remaining

Fully available

Aired so far

Theme Songs

Openings

1997
1

Kaze to Yuku (Going with the Wind)

Ochiai Hirohito

1997

Endings

1997
1

Yakusoku (Promise)

Kudo Eiko

1997

Status Breakdown

2,306users
Planning1,49564.8%
Completed55724.2%
Watching974.2%
Paused883.8%
Dropped693.0%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Sci-Fi1
Space Opera
79
Arts1
Classic Literature
70
Universe1
Space
66
Traits1
Robots
50
Main Cast1
Primarily Male Cast
40
Show spoiler tags1
Traits1
Amnesia
20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick worth watching?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is a 1997 Sci-Fi adventure anime with a PG age rating, suitable for children. It tells the story of a young man seeking Captain Ahab to stop the Moby Dick.

How many episodes does Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick have?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick has a total of 26 episodes.

Where can I watch Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is the first and only entry in its franchise, making it a standalone series.

Is Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick similar to other anime?

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick is a Sci-Fi adventure anime set in 4699, focusing on a quest to defeat a monstrous whale. Its themes of adventure and futuristic elements might appeal to fans of similar genre works.

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