Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Season 3
The 32-episode third series covers volumes 6 to 8 of the original novels.
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
The 32-episode third series covers volumes 6 to 8 of the original novels.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
After the Ceremony, the Curtain Rises Once Again...
Jul 1, 1994 · 24 min
Emperor Reinhard celebrates with his staff and focuses on the organization of domestic positions and issues within the Empire. Meanwhile Frederica and Yang marry and enjoy their pr
To Terra
Jul 1, 1994 · 24 min
On the long trip to Earth, Julian and Poplan review the history of Earth. The lesson starts with the 13 Day War between Earth factions in 2039 AD. After the nuclear exchange, the u
The Kummel Incident
Jul 1, 1994 · 24 min
Emperor Reinhard announces his new cabinet. Through a personal favor to Hildegard's father, the new secretary of state, Reinhard agrees to visit Künmel. During the lunch, it is rev
Visitors
Jul 1, 1994 · 24 min
Oberstein confronts Reinhard to choose a consort for bearing a heir. Reinhard releases Hildegard and her father from house arrest. Reuenthal reveals to Mittermeyer that his persona
The Past, the Present & the Future
Aug 1, 1994 · 24 min
On Odin, Reinhard reviews the secret history of the past Emperors of the Empire. On Heinessen Yang is enjoying his private life. Lennenkanpt is uneasy with Yang's quiet life, being
The Magician Is Captured
Aug 1, 1994 · 24 min
July 17, 799 S.C. / 1 N.I.C.: Alliance forces in accordance with the Treaty of Barlat start decommissioning and disassembling Alliance cruisers and carriers. The Merkatz freedom fi
Invitation to an Opera
Aug 1, 1994 · 24 min
Prime Minister Lebello visits Yang in prison. Yang realizes he will be used as a scapegoat by the Alliance to avoid Imperial intervention. Schenkopp and Attenborough reorganize Yan
A Cascade of Blood
Aug 1, 1994 · 24 min
July 22, 799 S.C. / 1 N.I.C.:The turmoil on Heinessen expands. Yang debates Lebello on the state of the nation. Lebello agrees to exchange his freedom for Lennenkanpt. The Rosen Ri
The Holy Land
Sep 1, 1994 · 24 min
The Wahlen Imperial fleet arrives near Earth orbit. An Earth Cultist within Wahlen's flagship attacks Wahlen with a poisoned blade. Wahlen's arm is amputated and he goes into a com
The Holiday Is Done
Sep 1, 1994 · 25 min
Julian convinces Wahlan to escort him to Odin. The Imperial admirals discuss the issue of Lennenkanpt's capture and the unverified accusations against Yang. Oberstein argues that t
Against All Flags
Sep 1, 1994 · 25 min
Rumors spread around the Alliance on the whereabouts of Yang and Lennenkanpt. El Facil, the only independent planet not under Imperial supervision, aggressively tries to recruit Ya
Under the Flag of the Goldenlowe
Sep 1, 1994 · 25 min
Reinhard considers the possibility of Yang joining the Empire. Hildegard considers the different power groups at play. The current balance of power is divided between the Empire, t
Ragnarok Once More
Oct 1, 1994 · 25 min
Reinhard announces the situation to all citizens within the galaxy. Reinhard covers the failure of Lennenkanpt and the selling out of Yang and Lennenkanpt by the Alliance governmen
To El Facil
Oct 1, 1994 · 25 min
On Odin, Julian and friends prepare to leave the planet. Alliance Chief of Staff Trung Yu Chan prepares to send Yang supplies, ships, and personnel. Around the Alliance, the milita
The Mission to Retake Iserlohn
Oct 1, 1994 · 25 min
The Imperial forces head deeper into Alliance territory. Julian and friends arrive on El Facil. Julian passes off the Terraism data disk to Yang. Yang and stuff discuss the next st
The Prodigal Sons Return
Oct 1, 1994 · 25 min
All military campaigns for both the Alliance and Empire are put on hold to celebrate the new year. Admiral Lutz starts receiving multiple conflicting launch and Iserlohn defense or
The Battle at Marr-Adetta Stellar Region (Part One)
Nov 1, 1994 · 25 min
The Imperial fleet decides to accept Bucock's challenge head on and sends most their ships to meet in the Mar-Adetta system. The Mar-Adetta has unstable solar activity, communicati
The Battle at Marr-Adetta Stellar Region (Part Two)
Nov 1, 1994 · 25 min
Bucock's fleet advances through the Müller fleet while being pursued and surrounded by many others. Bucock's Alliance fleet is unable to charge and kill Rienhard. Hilde advises Rei
The Winter Rose Garden Edict
Nov 1, 1994 · 25 min
The news of Fleet Admiral Bucock's death reaches Iserlohn. The Yang declares a mourning period for Bucock. Lebello is assassinated by his subordinates. The Alliance government surr
The Long Road Ahead
Nov 1, 1994 · 25 min
Reinhard considers when and how to take El Facil and Iserlohn. Yang considers the position of his forces. Katerose von Kreutzer confronts her illegitimate father, General Schenkopp
Rolling Thunder
Dec 1, 1994 · 25 min
Reuenthal is arrested by the Imperial police under suspicion of overthrowing Reinhard. It is revealed that Lang, the head of the secret police initialed the investigation. Reuentha
Before the Festival
Dec 1, 1994 · 25 min
Wahlan, Mecklinger, and Kesler discuss the security and happenings of the old Imperial territories. A huge fire breaks out on Heinessen, causing massive property damage and casualt
The Wind Blows Towards the Corridor
Dec 1, 1994 · 25 min
Reinhard and his senior staff launch from Heinessen and head towards Iserlohn. On Phezzan, a terrorist bombing occurs during a celebration. Silverberche is killed while Oberstein a
Spring Storm
Dec 1, 1994 · 25 min
Bittenfeld sends Iserlohn a message, advising Yang to surrender. The government of El Facil retreats to Iserlohn. Julian and Katerose have an argument. Yang and Julian discuss thei
The Battle of the Corridor (Part One): The Invincible & the Undefeated
Jan 1, 1995 · 25 min
Bittenfeld is wary of the message and takes a cautious fleet formation. Yang takes advantage of the communications jamming between both sides of the corridor and tricks Mecklinger
The Battle of the Corridor (Part Two): Kaleidoscope
Jan 1, 1995 · 25 min
Attenborough's fleet lines the entrance of the corridor with mines. He plans to snipe the Imperial fleet as they come through small holes within the minefield. The Imperial fleet c
The Battle of the Corridor (Part Three): The End of the Great Campaign
Jan 1, 1995 · 25 min
The Imperial fleets adopt a tactic of attrition via rotations. The Müller fleet, Mittermeyer's subordinates, Bittenfeld and many other Admirals rotate on the battle line. Yang's fl
The Magician Never Returns
Jan 1, 1995 · 25 min
Reinhard confides in Hildegard that his memories of Kircheis motivated him towards ceasefire talks. Yang discusses the situation with his staff. The death of Fischer basically cut
After the Festival
Feb 1, 1995 · 25 min
Julian finds Yang's body. The Yang staff return to Iserlohn. The crew of Iserlohn enter mourning. Julian tells Frederica about Yang's death. It is decided by Yang's remaining staff
A Disappointing Triumph
Feb 1, 1995 · 25 min
Reinhard is devastated at the death of Yang. Müller is sent as official Imperial envoy in condolences for Yang's death. Mittermeyer and Reuenthal discuss Yang's death and the new p
The Order to Transfer the Capital
Feb 1, 1995 · 25 min
Lang finds the terrorists that bombed and killed Silverberche via a tip from Rubinsky. Rubinsky convinces Lang to kill Nikolas Boltik on suspicion of killing Silberberche. Many adm
New Government in August
Feb 1, 1995 · 25 min
The last of the deserters leave Iserlohn. Reuenthal appoints many government officials as he settles as the new governor of the old alliance territories. Reuenthal plans to execute