Ep. 81: Tetsuro fails to change his mother's fate and returns to the present via Leryuz.
Aired on July 17, 1980
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Tetsuro travels to the past but fails to prevent his mother's death, realizing the past cannot be altered. Leryuz uses her time manipulation powers to return him to the present. Meanwhile, the narrative reveals the true nature of the fake Harlock through his duel with Maetel. Unlike Maetel, who fought to restore galactic peace, the fake Harlock betrayed his people and Maetel, disrupting their revolutionary efforts. This confrontation exposes his history as a traitor who abandoned the cause of peace he once claimed to support. The episode contrasts Tetsuro's futile attempt to change personal tragedy with the revelation of Harlock's past betrayal and political failure.
Episodes
- Ep. 77 · Tetsuro and Maetel arrive at the Rainy Pond for a 64-hour stay amidst endless rain.
- Ep. 78 · Cueflame seeks Maetel's life flame while Tetsuro intervenes to save her
- Ep. 79 · The Pirate of Time Castle - Part One
- Ep. 80 · Tetsuro seeks the Castle of Time to rescue Maetel from Harlock with help from a stranger.
- Ep. 81 · Tetsuro fails to change his mother's fate and returns to the present via Leryuz.
- Ep. 82 · Kureha enters forbidden woods to see the world and meets wingless boy Leaf
- Ep. 83 · Maetel and Tetsuro investigate degeneration on planet three while fleeing attackers.
- Ep. 84 · Tetsuro rescues Stanley and his crew from the dangerous planet Arcadia.
- Ep. 85 · Tetsuro and Maetel pause on the Planet of Illusive Love for thirty-eight hours and fourteen minutes.