Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Season 4
The 24-episode fourth series covers volumes 9 and 10 of the original novels.
Season 4 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 3.
- 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 24-episode fourth series covers volumes 9 and 10 of the original novels.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Premonition of a Storm
Oct 1, 1996 · 27 min
As if to escape the feelings of his rival's death, Reinhard works industriously in administrative tasks. In the rain, Reinhard ponders the pact he made with Kircheis and Reuenthal
On the Frontier
Oct 1, 1996 · 27 min
Julian ponders his next step. Julian speaks with Katerose around the Iserlohn park. The fleet in Iserlohn work hard and keep training for any future military conflicts. Julian cons
The Last Roses of Summer
Oct 1, 1996 · 27 min
While commemorating a cemetery to the Imperial war fleet, an assassination attempt is made on Reinhard. It is revealed that the assassin's family was killed in the nuclear strike o
Rumbling
Oct 1, 1996 · 27 min
A large memorial service by the former Alliance government turns into a bloody riot with around 5000 killed and the number of injured exceeding 50,000. Reuenthal looks for the inst
Germination
Oct 15, 1996 · 27 min
Reinhard is bored of his administrative duties and branches out to the arts in his free time. Lang and Rubinsky meet and discuss plans to provoke Reuenthal's betrayal of Reinhard.
The Urvashi Incident
Oct 15, 1996 · 27 min
Julian answers complaints on Iserlohn. Reinhard visits many locations on Uruvasi. That evening the guards around the guest house act erratically. Lutz, Müller, and Reinhard's perso
In the Name of Pride
Oct 15, 1996 · 27 min
Word of civil unrest and the assassination attempt reaches Reuenthal and he orders his subordinates to restore order and find Reinhard. Grillpalzer hides evidence of Terraists on U
Rebellion is a Hero's Privilege
Oct 15, 1996 · 27 min
Mittermeyer tries to convince Reinhard to exercise restraint. That same day, a letter from Reuenthal explains the danger of Lang, but ignores Reinhard. The letter's presumption of
Clash of the Twin Jewels!
Nov 1, 1996 · 27 min
Admiral Grillpalzer convinces Admiral Knapfstein to join Reuenthal's side while betraying him later. Mittermeyer discusses battle plans with his subordinates. Wahlen tries to convi
To Live by the Sword...
Nov 1, 1996 · 27 min
Reuenthal plans to divide up his fleet into a formation which would surround incoming fleets. Mittermeyer arrives first, quickly attacking before Reuenthal tactical plans are set u
To Die by the Sword
Nov 1, 1996 · 27 min
Mittermeyer's fleet catches up with Reuenthal's fleet as they head to Heinessen. Grillpalzer betrays Reuenthal's fleet and fires on his former allies. Reuenthal's flagship is hit b
The Endless Requiem
Nov 1, 1996 · 27 min
Reuenthal returns to his office and assigns all domestic political matters to Elsheimer. Trüniht is killed by Reuenthal after they both discuss their ambitions and Reinhard. Reuent
Approach to the Future
Dec 1, 1996 · 27 min
Mittermeyer and the other admirals return to Phezzan. All the admirals are debriefed by Reinhard. Mittermeyer meets with Hilde and discusses the adoption policy for Reuenthal's chi
Hoch Kaiserin!
Dec 1, 1996 · 27 min
Kaiser Reinhard publicly announces his marriage to Hildegard von Mariendorf at the Imperial new years party. Hilda's father, Count Mariendorf resigns from his position recommending
Invitation to Upheaval
Dec 1, 1996 · 27 min
In January of Space Calendar 801, New Imperial Calendar 3, the chronic shortage of basic consumer goods caused riots throughout Heinessen. The distribution system is attacked by te
Daring to Take Up Arms
Dec 1, 1996 · 27 min
Wahlan orders his fleet to investigate after learning of fleet movements inside the Iserlohn corridor. On the Imperial side of the corridor, Julian approaches Imperial admiral Wage
Cosmic Mosaic
Jan 1, 1997 · 27 min
Princess Grünewald visits Hilda and the sickly Reinhard. Although Reinhard's expedition was canceled, the problems of the insurgency and Iserlohn fleet remained. Oberstein is chose
Towards Peace, Via Bloodshed
Jan 1, 1997 · 27 min
Reinhard learns of the rift between Oberstein and his admirals. Word of the rift leaks to all the soldiers and civilians on Heinessen. Bittenfeld is put under house arrest by Obers
Planet in Turmoil
Jan 1, 1997 · 27 min
A riot breaks out at Rugpool prison, where the 5000 political prisoners were being held. The rioters are somehow well armed and the situation deteriorates. Bittenfeld's lancers fig
The Stehibalm Schlossbrand
Jan 1, 1997 · 27 min
Terraists attack multiple critical infrastructure locations on Phezzan. Communications with High Admiral Kesler are not re established till later when Terraists storm Stehibalm Sch
The Crimson Star Road
Feb 1, 1997 · 27 min
In late May of Space Calendar 801, New Imperial Calendar 3 a refugee ship chased by Imperial ships runs into the Julian fleet. The Julian fleet decides to engage the Imperial ships
The Brunhild Calls for Blood
Feb 1, 1997 · 30 min
The Rosenritter soldiers latch on to Flagship Brunhilde. The Imperial doctors reveal to the admirals that Reinhard has an unknown and incurable disease. General Schenkopp holds off
The Dying Light of the Goldenlowe
Feb 1, 1997 · 32 min
Julian, Poplan, and the remaining Rosen Ritter soldiers return to Iserlohn. The setting is mixed, a truce was given but the Julian fleet lost many important members. Julian and Kat
Seeing a Dream Through to the End
Feb 1, 1997 · 33 min
The legend ends, and history begins.