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A bunch of Homos in space. Actual 10/10 The Greatest anime ever made

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

1988

81.65% Community Approval

For 150 years the galaxy has been locked in an interstellar war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, fighting battles with thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. The crumbling Goldenbaum dynasty rules the Empire while the Alliance is in an increasingly dysfunctional democratic state. Two new commanders enter the stage: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FPA's Yang Wen-Li. Reinhard is a talented minor aristocrat … read more

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A bunch of Homos in space. Actual 10/10 The Greatest anime ever made

Komirne

Fantastic space opera. Massive space battles with huge implications. It's a commitment to watch due to its length but its so, so worth it.

Cestus

An intense political debate and compelling character piece, epic in scope and sweeping in narrative. An iconic, almost flawless story.

TrashProduction

Never before have I seen such a well executed character drama. LotGH constantly entertains you with intrige, war and philosophical debates.

animewatcher420

Possibly the best space opera i have ever seen in a visual medium. Yang Wen-li is best girl. Show drags a bit at the end i think

Kaiser Gauss

More than a hundred episodes, not all are worth it, but the ones that are, are fucking amazing, and build up this epic story.

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English Legend of the Galactic Heroes
Japanese 銀河英雄伝説
Japanese (Romaji) Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
Synonyms LoGH, LotGH, Gin'eiden, GinEiDen, Heldensagen Vom Kosmosinsel
Type OVA
Episodes 110
Status Finished
Aired Jan 8, 1988 to Mar 17, 1997
Season Winter 1988

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