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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
銀河英雄伝説 · 1988
Two geniuses, one galaxy, and no easy answers.
StatusFinished Airing
Episodes110
SeasonWinter 1988
StudioK-Factory, Kitty Film Mitaka Studio
SourceNovel
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes follows a centuries-long war between the autocratic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance, told through the rivalry of two brilliant young commanders on opposite sides: Reinhard von Lohengramm, a ruthlessly ambitious noble reshaping the Empire from within, and Yang Wenli, a reluctant strategist who would honestly rather be reading history books than fighting. Rather than picking a clear hero, the story treats both systems, and both men, with equal scrutiny, using sweeping space battles as the backdrop for deep questions about power, democracy, and whether either side truly deserves to win.
⚠ Background — may contain spoilers
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu is based on Yoshiki Tanaka's novel series and was adapted into a landmark OVA by Artland, released across 110 episodes from 1988 to 1997. It is considered one of the towering achievements of the space opera genre in anime, celebrated for its dense political drama, morally gray leads, and unusually mature, literary approach to science fiction. Despite its age and lack of flashy modern animation, it remains highly influential and is regularly cited by creators and critics as essential viewing, having also inspired later adaptations, including a 2018 remake series covering the same core story.
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Cast
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270
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293Animation Check5
Animation Director31
Assistant Animation Director1
Associate Producer1
Background Art11
Character Design10
Chief Animation Director3
Chief Producer1
Color Setting1
Director2
Director of Photography2
Editing1
Episode Director48
In-Between Animation13
Key Animation48
Layout1
Music22
Original Character Design7
Original Creator1
Planning9
Producer8
Production Assistant1
Production Manager1
Script7
Series Composition1
Sound Director1
Sound Effects1
Special Effects2
Storyboard40
Symphony No. 5 in D minor1
Theme Song Arrangement1
Theme Song Composition1
Theme Song Lyrics2
Theme Song Performance3
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