Wenli Yang
main character
OVA
8.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 110
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 47 h 40 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 8, 1988 – March 17, 1997
- Season
- Winter 1988
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- T.P.O
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Music
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Georg Friedrich Handel, Richard Wagner, Carl Nielsen, Robert Schumann, Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Mahler
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 88/100
Estimated watch time
47h 40m
⚡ 22 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera98%Politics98%War98%Military96%Space90%Ensemble Cast90%Orphan88%Primarily Adult Cast85%Tragedy84%Philosophy83%
OVAFINISHED1988 WINTER8.8 / 10 AniList score
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
銀河英雄伝説• Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
Synopsis
For decades, the Galactic Empire has been locked in an interstellar war with the Free Planets Alliance, a conflict that involves thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. Two new commanders enter the conflict with great hopes: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FPA's Yang Wen-Li. As they deal with superiors and subordinates, maneuver through complicated political arrangements, plot strategies, and win battles, each will be tested, and ultimately, changed, by the reality of war. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has been exceptionally well received, with an average AniList score of 88/100 — 87% of 16,827 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #1 highest-rated anime of all time, and #20 most popular anime of all time on AniList.
Of the 33.2K AniList users who started it, 5.6% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17.4K have finished it.
At roughly 47 h 40 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 7 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sci-Fi — especially space opera, politics, war, military.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
110 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiki Tanaka
- Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Music
- Richard Wagner
- Music
- Carl Nielsen
- Music
- Robert Schumann
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars (1988)
- Optional extras: Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These (Zoku-hen)
Related entries
ALTERNATIVE
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
MANGA
ALTERNATIVE
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
MOVIE · 1993
PREQUEL
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars
MOVIE · 1988
ALTERNATIVE
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These
TV · 2018
ALTERNATIVE
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second
ONA · 2019
ALTERNATIVE
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
MANGA
Opening & ending themes
Openings (4)
- OP1“Skies of Love” · eps 1-22, 24-26
- OP2“I am waiting for you” · eps 27-30, 32, 34-35, 37-38, 40, 43, 45, 49, 51-52
- OP3“Sea of the Stars” · eps 55-81, 86
- OP4“Must Be Something” · eps 87-106, 108-110
Endings (4)
- ED1“Hikari no Hashi wo koete” · eps 1-5, 7-13, 16-17, 19-21, 24-26, 84
- ED2“Tabidachi no Jyokyoku” · eps 27-30, 32, 35, 37-38, 40, 42-43, 45, 49, 51
- ED3“Kansou no Uta” · eps 55-56, 58-69, 71-81, 83, 85
- ED4“Uchuu no Kakehashi” · eps 87-106, 108-110
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes FAQ
How many episodes does Legend of the Galactic Heroes have?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has 110 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 47 h 40 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
About 47 h 40 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 55 days; at one hour a day, about 48 days.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes finished?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes has finished airing — the final episode aired March 17, 1997.
Is there a season 2 of Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
No sequel is listed for Legend of the Galactic Heroes as of October 2026.
What should I watch before Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars first — Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a direct sequel.
Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes based on a other source?
Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes adapts the other source by Yoshiki Tanaka.
Who animated Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
Legend of the Galactic Heroes was animated by T.P.O and directed by Noboru Ishiguro.
Who sings the opening of Legend of the Galactic Heroes?
The opening, "Skies of Love", is performed by an uncredited artist.