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War rages between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. With two new brilliant young leaders at the helm, anything can happen in this military space opera.
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Quick facts
First aired
1988
Seasons
4
Episodes
110
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.7/10
Votes
86
Genre
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Status
Ended
Language
JA
Seasons & Episodes
S01E01
In the Eternal Night
January 1, 796 S.C. / 487 I.C.: in the Astarte star system, a 20 000 spaceships Imperial fleet under Reinhard von Lohengramm's command is about to be cornered by three Alliance fle…
S01E02
The Battle of Astarte
After the destruction of the 4th and 6th fleets, Reinhard's fleet engages the 2nd Fleet. When its commander is wounded, Yang takes command and manages to escape utter destruction. …
S01E03
The Birth of the 13th Fleet
In Heinessen (capital planet of the Free Planets Alliance), a memorial for the soldiers who died at the battle of Astarte is held. The warmongering speech of Job Trüniht, the Secre…
S01E04
The Afterglow of the Empire
In Odin (capital planet of the Galactic Empire), Reinhard is promoted to imperial admiral after his victory at Astarte. With his friend Siegfried Kircheis, he pays a visit to his e…
S01E05
The Castrop Uprising
A new admiralty is created for Reinhard. He chooses commoners and lesser nobles to command his fleets: August Samuel Wahlen, Cornelius Lutz, Karl Gustav Kempf, Fritz Josef Bittenfe…
S01E06
The Knights of the Rose
Yang decides to take Iserlohn by a ruse. The Rosen Ritter (Knights of the rose), a ground combat unit made of Imperial exiles, will pose as an imperial crew and infiltrate the fort…
S01E07
Iserlohn Captured!
May, 14, 796 S.C. / 487 I.C.: a fake imperial spaceship docks into Iserlohn. Walter von Schenkopp, commander of the Rosen Ritter, pretends to have important information and takes c…
S01E08
Cold Cybernetic Eyes
Paul von Oberstein, chief of staff of the Iserlohn fleet, is in trouble. He saw through Yang's plan, but his commander didn't listen to him, and he fled before the destruction of t…
S01E09
The Klopstock Incident
Thirty years ago, marquis Klopstock was exiled form the imperial court. He asks prince Braunschweig, the Emperor's son-in-law, to ask forgiveness on his behalf. Braunschweig invite…
S01E10
Jessica's War
Yang is sent to Thernussen (Heinessen's second largest city) with his ward, Julian Minci, to attend a ceremony at the Military Academy. He meets Jessica Edwards, who is campaigning…
S01E11
The Actress Exits
Susanna von Benemünde, a former favorite of the Emperor, wants to get rid of Annerose and win back the Emperor's love. She teams up with Flegel, who hopes that a scandal involving …
S01E12
The Invasion of the Empire
In the Free Planets Alliance, the capture of Iserlohn has intoxicated the public, the military and the politicians. It is possible to invade the Empire from Iserlohn, and many peop…
S01E13
When the Sad Rains Come...
August, 22, 796 S.C. /487 I.C.: the invasion of the Empire has begun. Reinhard implements a scorched earth strategy: all food is taken from the frontier zone, so the "Liberation fo…
S01E14
The Liberation of the Frontier
The Free Planets Alliance fleet has conquered more than 200 star systems (50 million inhabitants) without fighting. In Iserlohn, vice-admiral Alex Cazellnu drafts a supply plan, bu…
S01E15
The Battle of Amritsar
The Free Planets Alliance fleet are attacked: the 3rd, 7th and 12th fleets are destroyed and the 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th fleets are heavily damaged; only the 13th Fleet has managed …
S01E16
A New Tide
End of the battle of Amlitzer: Yang's 13th Fleet keeps the Imperial Fleet at bay, allowing admiral Bucock to withdraw the remaining fleets. After that, Yang manages to escape destr…
S01E17
Before the Storm
Julian Minci asks Frederica Greenhill how Yang became the "Hero of El Facil": 9 years ago. The Free Planets Alliance fleet, led by Arthur Lynch, fled the approaching Imperial Fleet…
S01E18
The Lippstadt Agreement
Prince Brauschweig and marquis Littenheim team up to overthrow the young Emperor and get rid of Reinhard. Count Franz von Mariendorf wants to join the conspiracy, but his daughter,…
S01E19
The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth
Andrew Fork is released from the Hospital. Fork attempts to assassinate HQ chief Kubersly. Reinhard decides to lead the main fleet against Geiesburg while Kircheis, helped by vice-…
S01E20
Heavens of Bloodshed
The Lippstadt League plans to draw Reinhard to Geiesburg in order to defeat him in a decisive battle. As a part of this plan, admiral Staaden has to lead a fleet to Odin in order t…
S01E21
The Battle of Doria, and Then...
Schenkopp takes control of the rebel planets on behalf of the Yang fleet. The National Salvation Military Council sends commodore Bagdashu to Yang to pose as a traitor to the coup …
S01E22
Courage & Loyalty
Littenheim leaves Geiesburg with his fleet to recover the territories conquered by Kircheis. Because of its lack of discipline and overconfidence of its commanders, the Littenheim …
S01E23
The Fall of the Goldenbaum
And uprising takes place in Westerland, one of Braunschweig's territories. He decides to kill all the inhabitants by a nuclear strike. Reinhard hears about the plan and wants to se…
S01E24
Victory, for Whose Sake?
After Yang's victory, the National Salvation Military Council loses its supporters and only controls Heinessen, well protected by the Artemis Necklace. Yang decides to use propagan…
S01E25
The Day Before Destiny
Kircheis arrives at Geiesburg. He has an argument with Reinhard about the handling of the Westerland events. Reinhard assumes full responsibility for Oberstein's actions. A message…
S01E26
Farewell, Distant Days
Ansbach misses; Oberstein protects Reinhard with his body while Kircheis grabs the weapons, but is killed in the process. Reinhard is devastated by his friend's death and is unable…
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Cast
🎭 Animation
🎭 Drama
🎭 Sci-Fi & Fantasy
🎭 War & Politics
👤 Kei Tomiyama
👤 Ryo Horikawa
👤 Kazuhiko Inoue
based on novel or book
political intrigue
space opera
military
anime
philosophical
reluctant hero
original video animation (ova)
Questions about Legend of the Galactic Heroes
How many seasons does Legend of the Galactic Heroes have?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has 4 seasons and 110 episodes total.
What genre is Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics series.
Who stars in Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
The cast of Legend of the Galactic Heroes includes Kei Tomiyama, Ryo Horikawa, Kazuhiko Inoue, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Masashi Hironaka.
What is the TMDB rating for Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has a TMDB rating of 8.7/10 based on 86 votes.
