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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden

Synopsis: Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden is an OVA adaptation that explores parallel stories from the Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu series of novels, focusing on the feats of Reinhard von Müsel and Siegfried Kircheis before the emblematic Battle of Astarte. In the first arc, the young officers face challenges in Kapche-Lanka, where a treacherous superior plots against Reinhard due to family rivalries. The narrative advances to their duties in the Imperial Military Police, where they uncover corrupt practices of the empire, while an investigation into a murder puts them on a collision course with the decaying power structure. As Reinhard seeks to ascend the hierarchy, the struggle against military inefficiency intensifies, culminating in confrontations that will shape his destiny and strategic future in the war against the Free Planets Alliance.
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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information
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Anime Names
- Anime Name: Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden
- Anime Name in Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説外伝/千億の星、千億の光
- Anime Name in English: Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden
- Other names: Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden: Senoku no Hoshi, Senoku no Hikari, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights, LoGH Gaiden
Production information
- Producers: Kitty Films, Tokuma Shoten
- Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
- Studios: Artland, Shaft, Mushi Production, Magic Bus
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 24
- Date: February 9, 1998 - September 26, 1998
- Genres: Action, drama, science fiction
- Subjects: Military, Space
- Target: Seinen
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.121
- Popularity: 8169
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Curiosities
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- "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden" is a series of OVAs that serves as a prelude to the anime "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu" (Legend of the Galactic Heroes).
- The series consists of two main parts, "A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights" and "The Spiral Labyrinth", which further explore the backgrounds of the main characters Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li.
- The OVAs were released between 1998 and 2000, complementing the universe of the original anime with stories that were not covered in the main novels by Yoshiki Tanaka.
- The author Yoshiki Tanaka was personally involved in creating many of the episode scripts to ensure they maintained the continuity and depth of the universe established in the original novels.

Main Characters
Below is the main characters of: "Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character:
- von Lohengramm Reinhard
- Kircheis Siegfried
- Yang Wen-li
- Oskar von Reuenthal
- von Schönkopf Walter
- Mittermeyer Wolfgang
- von Mariendorf Hildegard
- Attenborough Dusty
- Bittenfeld Fritz Joseph
- Poplan Olivier
Summary and events
- The Silver-White Valley: Reinhard and Kircheis are sent to the frozen planet Kapche-Lanka after graduating from the military academy, where they face a plot to assassinate Reinhard.
- Dreams of the Morning, Songs of the NightWorking in the Imperial Military Police, Reinhard and Kircheis discover corrupt practices and investigate the murder of a student from their old academy.
- Dishonor: Kircheis, on vacation in the satellite resort Kreuznach III, assists the local police in a drug trafficking case linked to a disgraced former vice admiral.
- A Hundred Billion Stars, a Hundred Billion LightsReinhard expresses his discontent with his superiors during a battle and achieves military advances under the command of Vice-Admiral Grimmelshausen, while maintaining a rivalry with Hermann von Lüneburg.
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Meaning of Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden
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銀河英雄伝説外伝/千億の星、千億の光
- 銀河 - Galaxy
- 英雄 - hero
- 伝説 - legend
- 外伝 - parallel stories
- 千億 - one hundred billion
- の - in
- 星 - stars
- 、 - comma
- 千億 - one hundred billion
- の - in
- 光 - light
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EXTERNAL LINKS
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- Official Website: http://www.ginei.jp/
- MyAnimeList: https://myanimelist.net/anime/3371