Marika Kato

Marika Kato is the high school student captain of the space pirate ship Bentenmaru in Bodacious Space Pirates. She inherits the legal privateering position from her late father and balances school, part-time work, and licensed piracy.

Marika Kato as captain of the Bentenmaru

Bright, decisive, and adaptable, Marika learns quickly without pretending to know everything. She treats her crew with respect and enjoys the performance involved in government-approved pirate raids.

Licensed piracy, school life, and learning to command a crew

Marika develops navigation, command, negotiation, and space-combat skills while leading an experienced crew. Her friendships with Chiaki Kurihara and the Yacht Club help her define piracy as both a family legacy and a personal profession.