Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Video
Rating: 9.1/10
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden
Overview
Prequel to the original series, focusing on Reinhard and his steps up the chain of command in the Galactic Empire. Also focusing on the FPA's Yang Wen-li. A chronicle on how he earned the title "The Hero of El Facile" and his handling of assignments he received after the historic event. Spiral Labyrinth also continues with the background of Reinhard and Kircheis where the first Gaiden left off.
This production, originally released in 1998, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Video series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 9.1 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Season 1
24 Episodes • Aired 1998-02-09
These short stories fill in the first part of the background of Reinhard von Lohengramm and Siegfried Kircheis before the start of the main Legend of the Galactic Heroes series. In these stories, they journey to a planet of ice and are betrayed by their commanding officer, they investigate a possible murder at their alma mater, Kircheis takes a vacation and gets involved in a plot against an admiral, and finally the major 12-part story of Reinhard at Iserlohn, a battle fortress that protects the Galactic Empire from the Free Planets.
Season 2
28 Episodes • Aired 1999-12-24
These short stories fill in the background of Yang Wenli prior to the Overture to a New War movie, and continue with the background of Reinhard and Kircheis where Gaiden 1 left off. In these stories, Yang becomes the Hero of El Facile and is given a research investigation of some delicacy, Reinhard's first assignment to a ship at Iserlohn, Reinhard deals with a formal duel among the politics of the nobles, Reinhard's secret mission into Free Planet territory, and the Third Tiamat Battle, wherein Reinhard earns the rank of General at the age of 19.
