Episode 1
Water! Water!
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Akemi Omode
TV series
Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa
20011 season8.0 / 10
Sometime in the future, the world has completely dried up and become almost entirely desert. The few rivers and lakes remaining are inhabited by villains and dangerous animals. Water has become the most valuable thing on the planet, and whomever controls the water shall rule the world. Enter Captain Kuppa and his robot partner Drum, as they face off against the nefarious businessman, Bibimap, who is attemptting to horde all of the water he can find to sell at a premium. Will they be able to stop him, and what kind of friends and foes will they meet along the way?
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa premiered August 13, 2001. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Sometime in the future, the world has completely dried up and become almost entirely desert. The few rivers and lakes remaining are inhabited by villains and dangerous animals. Water has become the most valuable thing on the planet, and whomever controls the water shall rule the world. Enter Captain Kuppa and his robot partner Drum, as they face off against the nefarious businessman, Bibimap, who is attemptting to horde all of the water he can find to sell at a premium. Will they be able to stop him, and what kind of friends and foes will they meet along the way?
Season 1 episodes
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Where to watch Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa
Episode 2
Sunken Treasure.
25m
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Directed by Yuuki ArieWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 3
Smart Revenge.
25m
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Directed by Shinya KawatsuraWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 4
Unite! Dram and Jet!
25m
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Directed by Yuuki ArieWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 5
A Girl Goes For It.
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 6
Danger is Waiting.
25m
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Directed by Yuuki ArieWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 7
No Friendship is Better than a Fake One.
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Yurie Yamamoto
Episode 8
No Justice is Done.
25m
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Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Masakazu Hashimoto
Episode 9
Unexpected Letter.
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 10
Surprising Disguise.
25m
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Directed by Hideyo YamamotoWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 11
A Heart is Pumping!
25m
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Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 12
Useless Excuse.
25m
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Directed by Shinya KawatsuraWritten by Yurie Yamamoto
Episode 13
No Falling in Love.
25m
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Directed by Hideyo YamamotoWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 14
I'm a Man of The Sea Desert!
25m
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Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 15
100 Years Digging!
25m
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Directed by Shinya KawatsuraWritten by 裕木陽
Episode 16
100 Years Digging!
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Yurie Yamamoto
Episode 17
A Secret.
25m
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Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 18
Desperate Situation.
25m
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Directed by Yuuki ArieWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 19
Learn How to Obey.
25m
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Directed by Hideyo YamamotoWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 20
The Art is Difficult.
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by 裕木陽
Episode 21
No Sympathy is Needed.
25m
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Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Yurie Yamamoto
Episode 22
Let's Make a Deal!
25m
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Directed by Koji SawaiWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode 23
Have a Little Pleasure!
25m
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Directed by Hideyo YamamotoWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 24
Episode 24
25m
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Directed by Hiroshi MoriokaWritten by Yurie Yamamoto
Episode 25
Episode 25
25m
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Directed by Shinya KawatsuraWritten by Aya Matsui
Episode 26
Episode 26
25mfinale
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Directed by Yuuki ArieWritten by Akemi Omode
Episode information updated Jul 26, 2026
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Cast
Saeko ChibaSuika
Motoko KumaiCaptain Kuppa
Shin-ichiro MikiSamgyetang
Isshin ChibaDrum
Takuma SuzukiJet
Kiyoyuki YanadaBear
Yuko KatoSakuranbo
Toru OkawaBibimbapCredits
- Written by
- Akemi Omode, Aya Matsui, Yurie Yamamoto, 裕木陽, Masakazu Hashimoto
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 26
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 砂漠の海賊！ キャプテンクッパ
Networks & production
NHK BS2Japan
BeeTrainJapan
NHKJapan- Sogo VisionJapan
Themes
amusedexcitedjoyfullighthearted