{"title":"Captain Harlock Collection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Captain Harlock animation cels and production art\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore original \u003cstrong\u003eCaptain Harlock animation cels, douga and production artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e from the legendary science-fiction universe created by \u003cstrong\u003eLeiji Matsumoto\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 1978 television series \u003cem\u003eSpace Pirate Captain Harlock\u003c\/em\u003e, produced by \u003cstrong\u003eToei Animation\u003c\/strong\u003e, established one of anime’s most enduring visual icons: the black-clad space pirate commanding the Arcadia through a melancholy future of cosmic battles, ruined civilizations and radical independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatsumoto’s world is instantly recognizable through its contrast of romantic space opera, elegant elongated figures, mechanical detail and vast, lonely environments. The anime translated that language into moving images using the traditional cel process. Animators developed key poses and in-between drawings on paper, clean douga were transferred to transparent acetate, and the resulting cels were painted by hand before being photographed over backgrounds. Each surviving production artwork is therefore a physical remnant of the studio process and a unique object from the making of the animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCaptain Harlock production art at Mauer Gallery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes original material connected to Captain Harlock and the wider Matsumoto universe, with character and spacecraft artwork from the analog production era. Depending on the piece, works may include hand-painted cels, matching douga, layered character elements, backgrounds or other production material. Individual listings identify the exact components included, together with visible studio markings and relevant condition notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors, Harlock production cels are particularly compelling because the series depends so heavily on silhouette, expression and atmosphere. Close-ups of Harlock, Tadashi Daiba or members of the Arcadia crew, as well as mechanical and spacecraft imagery, preserve moments that existed on screen for only seconds. Paint texture, line transfer, registration holes and sequence notation make the physical object fundamentally different from a printed image.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMauer Gallery is based in Berlin, Germany, and specializes in original Japanese animation art. Browse the works below to discover \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Captain Harlock cels\u003c\/strong\u003e, animation drawings and related production material, and explore our broader Leiji Matsumoto collection for works from connected titles and creators.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"captain-harlock-meme-arcadia-of-my-youth-production-cel","title":"Arcadia of My Youth – Mîmé – Original Production Cel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArcadia of My Youth – Mîmé – Original Production Cel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal hand-painted production cel featuring Mîmé from \u003cem\u003eArcadia of My Youth\u003c\/em\u003e, the 1982 feature film set in Leiji Matsumoto’s Captain Harlock universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toei Animation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original production cel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mîmé\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal creator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leiji Matsumoto\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA collectible piece of original Japanese animation artwork from one of the major works associated with Captain Harlock and Leiji Matsumoto’s space-opera universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame not included. 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Capturing the essence of movement and determination, this artwork is a rare gem for collectors and fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eStudio: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eToei Animation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(manga written and illustrated by Leiji Matsumoto)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction Years:\u003c\/u\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1978 -1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAbout: \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSet against the backdrop of the cosmos, Harlock's stoic demeanor and piercing gaze symbolize his unwavering determination in the face of adversity. 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Featuring Tadashi Daiba and the vice commander, Yattaran, this A1Douga captures the essence of the beloved series. Unlike books or merchandise, original animation cels and dougas are unique treasures, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era. 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