In addition, there are several video game adaptations, with the most recent release in 2008 being a real-time strategy game. There is also a manga based on the novels, with art by Katsumi Michihara. The story 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.Īn anime adaptation of the novels, produced by Kitty Films, ran from 1988 to 1997. In humanity's distant future, two interstellar states – the monarchic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance – are embroiled in a never-ending war. Find out more about the rating system here.Legend of the Galactic Heroes ( Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説, Hepburn: Ginga Eiyū Densetsu), sometimes abbreviated as LOTGH, LOGH or Gin'eiden ( 銀英伝) in Japanese, is a series of science fiction novels written by Yoshiki Tanaka. You’ll be missing several key qualities, but you won’t know what they are, so no harm there. Recommendation: If you don’t find the original series engaging because of its dialogue-heavy nature and old visuals, then I do recommend Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These.
This streamlined adaptation of a classic has nothing on the original, but seen on its own targeted at a new generation makes for a solid anime. Love the music!Īn alliance of free planets battles to hold onto their freedom against the Galactic Empire as ideologies clash and heroes rise. I suppose that if the dub is your first viewing it may be fine. Reinhard in particular doesn’t sound right in English without that calm commanding presence befitting his character. However, I can’t say I agree with several of the casting choices. I could get used to a dub easier than I could a changed Japanese cast, as it would be a new experience.
Different this time around is the inclusion of a dub (the original never crossed the ocean). I am too used to the originals to prefer the new, but they do a good job.
With many of the original actors no longer with us or retired, the team decided to go with a completely new cast. I still prefer the refined character designs and classic look of the original, though I have little problem with the art direction here. They look good, the spaceships’ CG blends in almost all the time, and the scenes fit the younger, higher energy of this series. As such, we have a lot more action scenes this time. Die Neue These can do the one thing the original could not – animate everything.
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