Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden 1998
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- February 9, 1998
- Format
- 2 seasons · 52 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~21.7 hours (25 min/ep)
What is Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Animation, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 52
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 9, 1998
- Genres
- Animation, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 9.1/10
- Format
- 2 seasons · 52 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~25 minutes
- Status
- Ended
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 52 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden is a television series first released in 1998. Catalogued under Animation, Drama. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 52 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A prequel explores Reinhard’s ascent and Yang Wen‑li’s heroic rise in the Galactic Empire.”
- Deepens backstory of key characters
- Expands the universe’s political intrigue
- High-quality animation
- Requires familiarity with original series for full context
Watch it if you want to see how Reinhard and Yang Wen‑li earned their legendary reputations.
The series contains strategic military themes and mature political drama, suitable for older teens and adults.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Silver-White Valley: Chapter I Mytharc Feb 9, 1998
- E2 The Silver-White Valley: Chapter II Core Feb 9, 1998
- E3 The Silver-White Valley: Chapter III Core Feb 9, 1998
- E4 The Silver-White Valley: Chapter IV Mytharc Feb 9, 1998
- E5 Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter I Core Feb 10, 1998
- E6 Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter II Core Feb 10, 1998
- E7 Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter III Core Feb 10, 1998
- E8 Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the Night: Chapter IV Mytharc Feb 10, 1998
- E9 Dishonour: Chapter I Core Feb 12, 1998
- E10 Dishonour: Chapter II Mytharc Feb 12, 1998
- E11 Dishonour: Chapter III Mytharc Feb 12, 1998
- E12 Dishonour: Chapter IV Mytharc Feb 12, 1998
- E13 HBSHBL: The Battle of Van-Fleet Starzone Core Sep 26, 1998
- E14 HBSHBL: Drei Rot Core Sep 26, 1998
- E15 HBSHBL: Those Who Defected Core Sep 26, 1998
- E16 HBSHBL: Bloodshed in April Core Sep 26, 1998
- E17 HBSHBL: A Dangerous Man Core Sep 26, 1998
- E18 HBSHBL: Chronicle of the Aftermath of the Chaotic War Core Sep 26, 1998
- E19 HBSHBL: The Hard Wind of Early Summer Mytharc Sep 26, 1998
- E20 HBSHBL: Candidate for Succeeding a Count's Family Mytharc Sep 26, 1998
- E21 HBSHBL: The Night of the Party Mytharc Sep 26, 1998
- E22 HBSHBL: Truth Is the Daughter of Time Core Sep 26, 1998
- E23 HBSHBL: The Sixth Battle of Iserlohn Mytharc Sep 26, 1998
- E24 HBSHBL: A Hundred Billion Stars, One Ambition Mytharc Sep 26, 1998
Season 2 · 28 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 SL: The Hero of El Facil Mytharc Dec 24, 1999
- E2 SL: The Hero's New Assignment Mytharc Dec 24, 1999
- E3 SL: A Profile of Heroes Core Dec 24, 1999
- E4 SL: A Short Trip to the Past Core Dec 24, 1999
- E5 SL: The Man Loved By The Goddess of Time: Chronicle of the Second Battle of Tiamet, Part I Core Jan 28, 2000
- E6 SL: The Death of a Hero: Chronicle of the Second Battle of Tiamet, Part II Core Jan 28, 2000
- E7 SL: Between the Mourning Dress and Military Uniform Mytharc Jan 28, 2000
- E8 SL: Planet POW Camp Core Jan 28, 2000
- E9 SL: Prisoners and Hostages Core Feb 25, 2000
- E10 SL: A Rebellion of Microscopic Size Core Feb 25, 2000
- E11 SL: The Hero of Econia Core Feb 25, 2000
- E12 SL: A Thread from the Past Mytharc Feb 25, 2000
- E13 SL: The End of One Journey Core Apr 7, 2000
- E14 SL: The Journey in Search of the Exit Core Apr 7, 2000
- E15 The Mutineer: Chapter I Core Apr 7, 2000
- E16 The Mutineer: Chapter II Core Apr 7, 2000
- E17 The Mutineer: Chapter III Core May 26, 2000
- E18 The Mutineer: Chapter IV Mytharc May 26, 2000
- E19 The Duellist: Chapter I Core May 26, 2000
- E20 The Duellist: Chapter II Core May 26, 2000
- E21 The Duellist: Chapter III Core Jun 23, 2000
- E22 The Duellist: Chapter IV Core Jun 23, 2000
- E23 The Retriever: Chapter I Core Jun 23, 2000
- E24 The Retriever: Chapter II Core Jun 23, 2000
- E25 The Retriever: Chapter III Core Jul 21, 2000
- E26 The Retriever: Chapter IV Core Jul 21, 2000
- E27 The Third Battle of Tiamat (Part One) Mytharc Jul 21, 2000
- E28 The Third Battle of Tiamat (Part Two) Mytharc Jul 21, 2000
Frequently asked questions
What is Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden?
It is a 1998 animated prequel that follows Reinhard’s rise in the Galactic Empire and Yang Wen‑li’s early exploits.
When was the series released?
The series premiered in 1998.
Do I need to watch the original series first?
While not required, familiarity with the original series enhances understanding of the characters’ histories.
Who are the main focus characters?
The story centers on Reinhard and Yang Wen‑li, detailing their early achievements.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an animation and drama series with political and military themes.
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