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Legend of the Galactic Heroes (銀河英雄伝説 Ginga Eiyū Densetsu) referred to as Heldensagen vom Kosmosinsel is the main OVA series that ran from January 8, 1988 – March 17, 1997. Released on home video during four separate periods, this OVA comprises 110 episodes of varying length, culminating in a total of more than 2,800 minutes of animation. Though only something of a cult classic in Japan, LOGH has since been re-released on both DVD and Blu-Ray.

The main OVA series is divided into four parts or seasons.

  • The first season ran from December 1988 to June 1989. It included 26 episodes of 24 minutes each.
  • The second season ran from July of 1991 to February of 1992. It included 28 episodes of 25 minutes each.
  • The third season ran from July of 1994 to February of 1995. It included 32 episodes of 27 minutes each.
  • The fourth and final season ran from September of 1996 to March of 1997. It included 24 episodes of 26 minutes each.

In addition to the main OVA series, several additional OVA prequel series were also produced. Currently, there appear to be no plans for any of the LoGH animated production to be released outside of Japan.

Plot[]

For almost two centuries, the monarchic and the democratic have been in constant battle. The series focuses on the exploits of rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li as they rise to power and fame in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respectively.

Episode List[]

Season 1[]

The first part (or season 1) covers the volumes 1 and 2 of the original novels, adding some prequel stories (episodes 9 and 11) and original stories (parts of episodes 13 and 14). The main theme is Reinhard von Lohengramm's rise to power, mirrored by Yang Wen-li's unwillingness to go beyond his military duties and assume a similar position in the Free Planets Alliance.

Season 2[]

The 28-episode second part (or season 2) covers the volumes 3 to 5 of the original novels. Reinhard von Lohengramm achieves almost all his goals: the Goldenbaum dynasty is finally overthrown and the Free Planets Alliance is defeated and occupied. One of the main themes is the comparison between a corrupt democracy and an efficient dictatorship and the moral issues of such a situation, with Yang Wen-li standing for democracy because a corrupt democracy can be amended, while a dictatorship can only be overthrown by force, and a wise dictator is an exception.

Season 3[]

The 32-episodes third part (or season 3) covers the volumes 6 to 8 of the original novels.

Season 4[]

The 24-episodes fourth part (or season 4) covers the volumes 9 and 10 of the original novels.

Production Staff[]

Production[]

Director Ishiguro Noboru
Series Composition Kawanaka Shima
Animation Director ???
Mechanical Design Katou Naoyuki
Music Kazato Shinsuke
Producer Tahara Masatoshi

Main Cast[]

Tomiyama Takashi Yang Wen-li

Theme Songs[]

Opening Theme[]

  • Opening
    • Skies of Love (Phase 1)
      Songwriting song - filled Akiyoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • I am waiting for You (II)
      Songwriting song - filled Akiyoshi / arranger - Mori Hideharu
    • Sea of the Stars (Phase 3)
      Song Lyrics - LISA / Composer - Kawabe Makoto / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Must Be Something (Phase IV)
      Song - Hitomi today / songwriting - Department Himeno Makoto / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Kid (the first stage Gaiden)
      Song - AKEMI / songwriter - David Himeno / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Story of Time (Second Phase Gaiden)
      Song - AKEMI / songwriter - David Himeno / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato

Ending Theme[]

  • Ending
    • Over the bridge of light (Phase 1)
      Song songwriting - Ogura Yoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Prelude to the Journey (Phase II)
      Song songwriting - Ogura Yoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Farewell Song (Phase 3)
      Song Lyrics - Ogura Yoshi / composed and arranged - Stars win
    • Bridge of the Universe (Phase IV)
      Song songwriting - Ogura Yoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • Description (Phase 1 Silver Valley Gaiden)
      Song Lyrics - Ogura Yoshi / Composer - Ogura Yoshi, Abe Mio / arranger - Takezawa Toyo
    • Long relationship (the first stage of the morning dream Gaiden, Song of the Night)
      Song Lyrics - Ogura Yoshi / Composer - Hiroshi Kakizaki / arranger - Takezawa Toyo
    • When the die when the celebration (the first stage stigma Gaiden)
      Song Lyrics - Ogura Yoshi / Composer - Akira Akira Osamu Yoshimi / arranger - Takezawa Toyo
    • Aurora Adagio (Phase 1 Star Gaiden billion, billion light)
      Song Lyrics - Ogura Yoshi / Composer - Takao Kisugi / arranger - 孝輔 Onozaki
    • Our trail (Phase II Gaiden Spiral Labyrinth)
      Song songwriting - Ogura Yoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
    • The promised future (second half Gaiden II)
      Song songwriting - Ogura Yoshi / arranger - Shinsuke Kazato

Other[]

  • Galactic Empire Anthem ~ Valkyrie is Thy Courage
    Music Arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
  • Union Flag Anthem: Feel Free, Planet of Freedom and Free People, Revolution Of The Heart
    Song - recorded live by fans attending / lyrics - filled Akiyoshi / Music Arranger - Shinsuke Kazato
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