Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Season 1
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is an anime adaptation of the science fiction novel series written by Yoshiki Tanaka. Produced by Kitty Films, the series aired between 1988 and 1997. The first season of this space opera covers the events depicted in the first and second volumes of the original novels. The narrative incorporates additional prequel stories in episodes 9 and 11, as well as original content featured in par
Season overview
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is an anime adaptation of the science fiction novel series written by Yoshiki Tanaka. Produced by Kitty Films, the series aired between 1988 and 1997. The first season of this space opera covers the events depicted in the first and second volumes of the original novels. The narrative incorporates additional prequel stories in episodes 9 and 11, as well as original content featured in parts of episodes 13 and 14.
The central theme of the series focuses on the parallel trajectories of two primary figures. It follows the rise to power of Reinhard von Lohengramm within the Galactic Empire. This is contrasted with the perspective of Yang Wen-li, who serves the Free Planets Alliance but remains unwilling to expand his military duties or pursue a position of authority similar to that of his counterpart. The overarching setting involves a long-standing interstellar war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. The production is categorized under the genres of animation, drama, science fiction, fantasy, war, and politics. This adaptation is part of a broader franchise that also includes manga works based on the original novels.
Episodes
In the Eternal Night
Dec 21, 1988 · 24 min
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
The Battle of Astarte
Dec 28, 1988 · 24 min
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.
The Birth of the 13th Fleet
Jan 10, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Afterglow of the Empire
Jan 17, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Castrop Uprising
Jan 24, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Knights of the Rose
Jan 31, 1989 · 24 min
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
Iserlohn Captured!
Feb 7, 1989 · 24 min
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
Cold Cybernetic Eyes
Feb 14, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Klopstock Incident
Feb 21, 1989 · 24 min
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
Jessica's War
Feb 28, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Actress Exits
Mar 7, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Invasion of the Empire
Mar 14, 1989 · 24 min
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
When the Sad Rains Come...
Mar 21, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Liberation of the Frontier
Mar 28, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Battle of Amritsar
Apr 4, 1989 · 24 min
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
A New Tide
Apr 11, 1989 · 24 min
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
Before the Storm
Apr 18, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Lippstadt Agreement
Apr 25, 1989 · 24 min
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,
The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth
May 2, 1989 · 24 min
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-
Heavens of Bloodshed
May 9, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Battle of Doria, and Then...
May 16, 1989 · 24 min
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
Courage & Loyalty
May 23, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Fall of the Goldenbaum
May 30, 1989 · 24 min
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
Victory, for Whose Sake?
Jun 6, 1989 · 24 min
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
The Day Before Destiny
Jun 13, 1989 · 24 min
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
Farewell, Distant Days
Jun 20, 1989 · 24 min
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