The science fiction novel was adapted into an anime in 1988 before it got adapted into a manga. It was eventually turned into a video game and got an English release in 2015. Three years later, Production I.G released a remake version, which is why this guide lists both the original and remake versions’ watch order.
Original Legend of the Galactic Heroes Watch Order
While you can watch the series based on their release date, it is better to watch them in chronological order for a better viewing experience:
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings movieLegend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars movieLegend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War movieLegend of the Galactic Heroes (OVA Series Episodes 1 to 4)Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden Series
Legend of the Galactic Heroes had two seasons. In the watch order below, the episodes are arranged chronologically based on the original content. Below is the official trailer from Sentai:
Spiral Labyrinth (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden II, Episodes 1 to 14)Valley of White Silver (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden I, Episodes 1 to 4)Mutineer (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden II, Episodes 15 to 18)Duelist (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden II, Episodes 19 to 22)Those Who Recapture (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden II, Episodes 23 to 26)
Morning’s Dream, Night’s Song (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden I, Episodes 5 to 8)A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden I, Episodes 13 to 24)The Third Tiamat Battle (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden II, Episodes 27 to 28)Disgrace (Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden I, Episodes 9 to 12)
Remake Legend of the Galactic Heroes Watch Order
Unlike the original version, the remake version only has one series and four movies, each containing four episodes:
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue TheseLegend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Seiran 1Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Seiran 2Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Seiran 3
You might be wondering, “Why should I watch the original if there’s a remake version?” It’s because the remake contains a lot of changes in terms of narrative, which impacted the overall storytelling. Although the character designs remain the same, the animations are different. The original contains more information about the events in the story which makes the worldbuilding way better. Also, in terms of available content, the original has more than 100 episodes spanning the series and the OVAs. The original also has three movies while the remake has 12 episodes and three movies. Get the latest news and trends direct to your feed by following us on Twitter @epicstreamanime or on Facebook.
