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Legend of the Galactic Heroes

"In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same"

8.7
4 seasons
110 episodes
Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Animation
Drama
War & Politics

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:December 21, 1988
Last Aired:February 1, 1997
Episode Runtime:25m

Cast & Characters

Where to watch free (US)

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Seasons (4)

Season 1
8.9

Season 1

26 episodes

Aired: 1988

The first series covers volumes 1 and 2 of the original novels, adding some prequel stories (episodes 9 and 11) and original content (parts of episodes 13 and 14). The main theme is Reinhard von Lohengramm's rise to power within the Galactic Empire, mirrored by Yang Wen-li's unwillingness to go beyond his military duties and assume a similar position in the Free Planets Alliance.

Season 2
10.0

Season 2

28 episodes

Aired: 1991

Season 3
10.0

Season 3

32 episodes

Aired: 1994

Season 4
9.8

Season 4

24 episodes

Aired: 1996

Production

Artland

Production I.G

Shochiku

Kitty Films

Tokuma Shoten

Tokuma Japan Communications

TV Tokyo

Suntory

wright staff

ビデオチャンプ

K-Factory