Hardrock: Captain

Series creator Thomas Astruc has confirmed that Captain Hardrock is a tribute to Captain Harlock , the iconic protagonist of the classic manga and anime Space Pirate Captain Harlock .

"Out of chaos comes creation! Messiness is life!" This philosophy reflects her rebellious spirit against the "censorship" of the establishment. Captain Hardrock

"Is the establishment censoring your right to make as much noise as you’d like? From now on, they won’t hear anything but your music!". Series creator Thomas Astruc has confirmed that Captain

Anarka accepts her fate with a hearty, "A treasure in return for freedom? Ho, ho, ho then I shall be your pirate, Hawk Moth". Captain Hardrock

The dialogue in this episode is filled with pirate puns and defiant, rock-inspired mottos: