Looking to collect the price on my head?
Well, you've picked the wrong guy.
Out on what they call Gun Frontier, there's a woman named Sylviana.
I bet she can bring us up to speed on Harlock.
What can she do for us?
She's a bounty hunter.
She's looking for Harlock, too.
Been after him for a while.
You think she would talk to us?
It's not gonna be easy.
After all, she's chasing that Harlock guy, she's gotta be some tomboy.
It's a shame, she's got such a pretty face.
We don't have any other leads.
We'll have to try her.
We should organize a search party, sir.
Good idea.
Grenadier can lead the way, and...
Let's see...
I'll go with him, sir.
Count me in, Captain.
Good.
Axel, I'd like you to go along as well.
Yes, sir.
I will join the search party.
Wait a minute, Captain.
We don't need to take that thing with us!
You got that right!
We can handle this on our own, sir!
Those are my orders!
Yes, sir...
Ishikura, I'm putting you in charge.
Remember, this mission is to find out about the woman.
I don't want anyone getting hurt.
Planet Heavy Melder.
Including the Galaxy Express, all forms of space transportation gather here.
It's a giant galactic hub where even space and time cross.
I've heard of it.
Every space traveler passes this planet at least once...
...to make their dreams to come true.
That's right.
And down in Gun Frontier, politics or class, nothing matters...
Even sworn rivals will sit down in a bar...
...drink together and talk about their fortunes.
It's a place of freedom.
But if you break the law of freedom, that means your life.
That's the law of Gun Frontier.
Just don't mess with anyone's freedom, or their drink...
...it'll cost you your life.
Excuse me, but we're soldiers, we can take care of ourselves!
I know you can.
But we're in the situation that we can't afford to lose a single man.
We've got to be able to control the Karyu like our own bodies...
We still need more time.
Then we can finally have a match with Harlock.
What's the matter with you?
You look like you're constipated.
Depending on the situation, we may have to alter the Captain's orders.
W-W-What the hell does that mean?
It means if we find Harlock...
...we're going to kill him.
I cannot let you do that.
Then go back to the ship!
We don't want you here anyway.
I cannot do that either.
The Captain told me to accompany you.
And he also said I'm in charge of this team!
Well, if we kill Harlock that means we'll fulfill our mission...
We won't have to work with the Mechanized Men anymore.
But Harlock isn't gonna go down that easy.
I don't care if I have to give my life for a chance to take him down.
I'll do anything for the Captain.
Yeah, I've been looking forward to meeting this Harlock face to face, too.
I cannot overlook your intentions.
I need to contact the Captain.
Don't do it, I'm begging you.
Ishikura, what are you doing?
I want to do this for the Captain...
If begging a Mechanized Man is what it takes, so be it.
Even though he got his ship back, he's still under pressure from above.
If we get Harlock, those guys might get a better opinion of the Captain.
Howdy, folks.
Who the heck is that?
Never seen him before.
Hey partner, got any vittles?
Beat it, kid.
Women and children aren't allowed in here.
Good thing I'm a man, right?
Sorry, what we call men around here are at least twice your size.
You heard him, kid, run along before you get hurt.
Poor kid, he's shivering.
Size isn't everything, you know?
At least that's what the little lady tells me.
O-Okay, I was kidding, of course you're a man.
Now, what can I get you, sir?
Bring me a steak so thick I won't know if it's standing or lying.
What a manly order!
But, I'll settle for a bowl of stew and a little milk today.
Sometimes even a manly man like myself runs short of silver.
Life is funny like that.
Here you go.
Don't make me laugh.
Stew and milk?
What kind of meal is that for a man?
If it isn't Tochiro...
I'm here to collect the price on your big head today.
Turn around and draw!
Don't do it, Sylviana.
This one's a lot tougher than he looks, you won't even...
I just want to know what makes him so tough.
Hey Bartender, get me another bottle of milk.
Put that on her tab, of course.
That's it!
I'm sure not paying for it.
Oh no!
Quit gawking!
Why didn't you just kill her?
A real man doesn't kill women.
Thanks for the stew.
A bit undercooked, though.
Um, sorry...
H-Hey, Sylviana, how you been?
It's good to see you.
Not from where I stand.
Back off.
Are you crazy?
Come on, can't you take a joke?
You almost blew my head off!
Don't forget why we're here.
Oh yeah, right...
We're looking for Harlock, want to help us find him?
Thanks but I'll pass.
I'm going to get him by myself.
Besides, having a big goon like you around doesn't suit my style.
Oh, don't be like that.
Hey, maybe we can get together sometime...
You might change your mind...
If there's any information... You might change your mind...
If there's any information...
We'll pay you for it.
You can find Harlock over at the Bank Note Ranch.
He's got a hideout there.
Bank Note Ranch...
Are you sure?
His guard animal, Big Beef Angus, is guarding the hideout.
You'll have to fight it first.
Why are you telling us all this if you want to get Harlock?
That's because I know morons like you will never get him.
Okay then, thanks.
Idiots.
The hideout should be over there.
Where's the guard animal?
Wait, the Captain told us not to take any chances.
But this is different.
Harlock's right there!
He's right, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do!
Let's move.
W-What the heck is that?
What's wrong?
I was thinking about the team on the ground.
Ishikura was pretty worked up when he left.
I hope they don't stumble into trouble.
I know Ishikura and Rai are still green.
But that's why they need to see what goes on in a place like Gun Frontier.
In that town...
...they fight to the end with dignity.
I want them to feel life in a world of freedom and survival first hand.
But I don't think they're ready for...
I know.
That's why I ordered them to keep their weapons stowed.
But I still don't understand why you sent Ishikura with them.
He and the...
He and the Mechanized Men don't get along, I know.
If you knew that, then why?
Because the humans and the Mechanized Men are different from each other.
But I believe if they unite against a common enemy and share their feelings...
...they will get past their prejudice.
I know...
I know I can believe in them.
They have to be honest.
If they can't be honest with their feelings...
...they'll never be able to trust each other, and without trust, they won't survive.
W-W-What are we gonna do?
I don't wanna get crushed by some giant cow!
Then start running!
Don't worry.
I know we can count on them.
I know they can do this...
...lshikura, Rai, and Axel...
How did we get ourselves into a mess like this?
Because we didn't obey Captain's orders!
That woman tricked us!
If I ever see her again, I'm gonna give her a serious spanking!
You're gonna spank that Sylviana?
Now that I want to see!
I most certainly do!
And I'd like to hear what she has to say for herself!
There she is!
D-Don't come this way!
I'm going to paddle your behind!
Wait!
How dare you trick us?
What's all this?
What kind of idiot led Big Beef Angus into our town?
Come on, everyone!
Let's get those morons!
There.
I don't want to sound egoistical, but I am the man.
Damn...
I can't fire a bazooka without testing it first...
You never know what could happen...
H-H-Holy cow!
It's times like these I wish I had longer legs!
Hold on, what am I running for?
Shucks, I knew I should've tested it first.
Oh no, the whiskey!
Well done!
Yee-haw!
Finally, a steak so thick you can't tell the top from the side!
Glad to see that your dream came true...
...but our town and my bar are completely destroyed!
What the heck is going on?
Who did this to that cow?
It's all their fault, they brought the cow in here!
Because you lied to us!
That's right!
It was Sylviana, she tricked us into this!
Sylviana!
I'm sorry!
But I was threatened to do it!
I had to lie, so you wouldn't find Harlock...
Tochiro made me do it!
Is this true?
Is what true?
That our town got wrecked and our whiskey lost all because of you?
That's because Big Beef Angus was...
You're the one who shot Big Beef Angus!
Well, I...
It so happens that the laws of this county entitle us to punish you!
What kind of punishment?
Hanging!
Yikes!
Get him!
You little shrimp!
You boys should help them.
Tochiro is friends with Harlock!
Is that so?
Sorry, partner, if you're a friend of Harlock, I can't let you go!
This is getting annoying.
That's it, round up everyone that's left!
I think it's time for us to leave.
Agreed.
Sounds good to me, too.
Hold it!
Where do you think you're going, Sylviana?
Let go of me, I didn't do anything!
I say you did!
If you don't wanna get blamed, you better go get Tochiro!
Fine.
But I get to keep the reward on his head!
You got to be kidding!
The money's going to towards fixing up the town and the lost liquor!
What?
Forget it then, I don't work for free.
Enough with the yapping!
I don't care if it's you who gets the rope.
F-Fine then!
I'll go, are you happy now?
Why did you do it?
I was simply trying to minimize our damages.
A Mechanized Man's arm can be replaced more easily than a human's.
Thanks.
I owe you one.
Please don't get the wrong idea.
I still don't approve of your insubordination.
But I do understand that you care about Captain.
That's the spirit!
We're all aboard the same ship with the same destination.
You like it or not, we're shipmates!
I-I'm sorry.
I came to tell you the truth, I've always admired you.
I've always wanted to meet you.
I guess you have every right to kill me since I tried to kill you...
Are you still going to kill me?
Or would you like to...
An emergency communication from Officer Ishikura, sir.
I'm calling with a status report, sir.
We had a run-in with a man named Tochiro who's a friend of Harlock.
A run-in?
You disobeyed my orders?
Yes sir, the incident resulted in damage the town of Gun Frontier.
You fool, get back to the ship right now!
It wasn't our fault!
It's Sylviana, she set us up!
That's not it! It's Sylviana, she set us up!
It was that Big Beef Angus, he went berserk and wrecked the town!
That's not correct, if we followed...
Shut up! That's not correct, if we followed...
Calm down and start from the beginning.
Hey, I'm not done yet!
I knew it was too early to send them down alone.
I strongly suggest that you take full responsibility for this problem.
I'm fully aware that I'm responsible.
How did I ever get myself into this?
You really thought I'd fall for a creep like you?
Don't you have a mirror?
Guess I should never have let go of my sword in bed...
You got that right, you're nothing without your sword!
Good work, Sylviana.
The bounty on his head will be more than enough to pay for the damage.
Looks like the smell of death is in the air.
The vultures will clean up the mess you're going to make.
Yikes!
Hey cut it out!
Go away!
Birds don't eat humans, it's the other way around!
Are you ready to die?
Of course not, but that doesn't matter, does it?
W-What the...
That skull and crossbones...
You came for me!
Harlock!
Harlock, you may be an enemy to the Earth, but I'm glad to meet you.
You're a man among men.
And I look forward to our next encounter, when will I fight you.
Next episode of Cosmo Warrior Zero, Harlock, My Friend.
Look forward to it.
Long ago, somewhere in the future...
...in a place beyond space and time...
...there's a book for all to see.
What has been, what could be...
Prophesies of the ages.
Every little joy, every sorrow.
Every little tear that is cried.
Every word and deed.
Every thought and feeling.
All written there on the pages.
Some embrace only shadow.
Some embrace the light.
But the lives that we lead are the stories we leave...
...there in the Book of Life.