The Pirates of Dark Water Konk Used Figure

The Pirates of Dark Water – The Lost Treasure of the Black Seas (1991)

Premiering in 1991, The Pirates of Dark Water was an ambitious fantasy-adventure series produced by Hanna-Barbera. Set on the oceanic world of Meraphor, the show depicts a planet slowly being consumed by an evil substance known as Dark Water.

The story follows Ren, a brave young prince, as he joins forces with Ioz, a rough-edged former pirate, and Tula, a mystical ecomancer. Aboard their ship, the Wraith, they embark on a perilous quest to find the Thirteen Treasures of Rule, the only artifacts capable of cleansing their dying world.

With its rich lore, exotic settings, and darker tone, The Pirates of Dark Water stood apart from typical 90s cartoons. Its fusion of swashbuckling adventure, mysticism, and environmental themes earned it cult status — even though the series was never fully completed, it remains a gem of animated storytelling.