Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988)
1988 · Artland / Kitty Film / Kitty Film Mitaka Studio / Kitty Films / Madhouse / K-Factory / Magic Bus / Mushi Production / Shaft / T.P.O / J.C.Staff · Sci-Fi / Drama
Seasons and episodes
4 seasons · 162 ep. · 1 film
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988): Waga Yuku wa Hoshi no Taikai — 1 story film · 1988
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) — 110 episodes OVA · 1988
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) Gaiden — 24 episodes OVA · 1998
- Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988) Gaiden (1999) — 28 episodes OVA · 1999
The main story ends within 110 OVAs. The 52 Gaiden episodes are optional prequels. Die Neue These is a new adaptation, not a continuation.
Filler episodes
No filler episodes reported.
Mixed and anime-canon episodes are excluded.
Is the story complete?
Complete
Source material: Novel · Complete
Original title: 銀河英雄伝説
Where to continue after the anime
The animated story has an ending. Reading from the beginning lets you explore adaptation differences.
How far from the end?
100% · Complete
The anime story is complete.
Watch order
- The main 110-episode OVA series is the complete viewing path.
- My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars is an optional prologue to watch first; Gaiden is recommended after the main series.