Wenli Yang
main character
OVA
7.7
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 28
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 12 h 8 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- December 24, 1999 – June 27, 2001
- Season
- Winter 2000
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro, Keizou Shimizu
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Music
- Gustav Mahler, Ludwig van Beethoven, Robert Schumann
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 77/100
Estimated watch time
12h 8m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military79%Space79%Politics76%War66%Primarily Male Cast66%Space Opera60%Male Protagonist50%Primarily Adult Cast50%Revenge40%Achronological Order20%
OVAFINISHED2000 WINTER7.7 / 10 AniList score
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth
銀河英雄伝説外伝 螺旋迷宮• Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden: Rasen Meikyuu
Synopsis
A prequel to Legend of Galactic Heroes, focusing more on Yang Wen-li; how he became the hero of El Facile and how he handled a couple of assignments he received afterward. Spiral Labyrinth also continues with the background of Reinhard and Kircheis where the first Gaiden left off. 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.
Should you watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth has been well received, with an average AniList score of 77/100 — 68% of 2,150 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #73 highest-rated anime of all time, and #2 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #3 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 3.5K AniList users who started it, 2.9% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.9K have finished it.
At about 12 h 8 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sci-Fi — especially military, space, politics, war.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
28 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Director
- Keizou Shimizu
- Character design
- Yuuji Ikeda
- Music
- Gustav Mahler
- Music
- Ludwig van Beethoven
- Music
- Robert Schumann
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth 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: Golden Wings
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth FAQ
How many episodes does Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth have?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth has 28 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 12 h 8 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth?
About 12 h 8 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 14 days; at one hour a day, about 13 days.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth finished?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2001.
Is there a season 2 of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth?
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: Spiral Labyrinth?
Start here: Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth 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: Spiral Labyrinth based on a other source?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth adapts the other source by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Spiral Labyrinth was animated by Artland and Magic Bus and directed by Noboru Ishiguro and Keizou Shimizu.