Reinhard von Lohengramm
main character
OVA
7.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 9, 1998 – September 26, 1998
- Season
- Fall 1998
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro, Keizou Shimizu
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Music
- Gustav Mahler, Robert Schumann, Richard Wagner
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
- Also known as
- A Hundred Billion Lights, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden: Senoku no Hoshi, Legend of Galactic Heroes Side Stories (1st Season)
- Score across sites
- 8.04/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera80%Military79%War79%Politics79%Male Protagonist79%Space60%Revenge60%Primarily Adult Cast20%Achronological Order20%Boys' Love20%
OVAFINISHED1998 FALL7.8 / 10 AniList score
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars
銀河英雄伝説外伝／千億の星、千億の光• Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden: Senoku no Hoshi, Senoku no Hikari
Synopsis
Prequel to the original series, focusing on Reinhard and his steps up the chain of command in the Galactic Empire. A collection of independent short stories taking place prior to the Overture to a New War, some of which are adapted from the novel and some of which are completely original.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
Yes, if you enjoy action and sci-fi, especially stories with space opera, military, war.
Fans rate it highly: 78/100 on AniList, with 71% of 2.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #51 highest-rated anime of all time.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.4% of viewers drop it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Director
- Keizou Shimizu
- Music
- Gustav Mahler
- Music
- Robert Schumann
- Music
- Richard Wagner
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (1988)
- Optional extras: Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kid” by AKEMI
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars FAQ
How many episodes does Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars have?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars has 24 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars finished?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars has finished airing — the final episode aired September 26, 1998.
Is there a season 2 of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
Yes — the story continues in Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (1988).
Where do I start Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
Start here: Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars is the first entry, followed by Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars based on a other source?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars adapts the other source by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars was animated by Artland and Magic Bus and directed by Noboru Ishiguro and Keizou Shimizu.
Who sings the opening of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars?
The opening, "Kid", is performed by AKEMI.