Legend of the Galactic Heroes

The action of the anime takes place in the distant future (approximately the 35th century). Mankind has long left the solar system and mastered the planets remote from it, while there was a global conflict between the earth’s government and the colonists, resulting in a full-scale nuclear war (after that, until the start of the anime, there was an unspoken “ taboo ” on the use of weapons of mass destruction ). Unlike other fantastic works, in the universe of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, humanity has not found traces of the existence of extraterrestrial civilizations , so all the planets with a suitable atmosphere were inhabited by people. The main powers of the famous Galaxy are the Galactic Reich and the Union of Free Planets, which have been at war for more than 150 years.

Inside the Galactic Reich, the young, talented, and extremely ambitious Admiral Reinhard von Lohengram is advancing up the career ladder. They are driven by the desire to free their older sister, Anrose, who was forced to become Kaiser's favorite at the age of 16. In the future, it is revealed that Reinhard intends not only to cease the existence of the Goldenbaum dynasty that he hates, but also to unite the Galaxy under his own rule. However, Reinhard has many ill-wishers who seek to get rid of the "arrogant blond-haired puppy."

In the Union of Free Planets, in turn, there is the exact opposite of von Lohengram, Admiral Jan Wenley. Wenley is not a soldier at heart; he entered the Academy only because of the debts of his deceased father. Despite this, from an early age he showed extraordinary abilities both in strategy and tactics .

Both heroes, as far as possible, are trying to realize what they think is the only right thing: Reinhard - to conquer the universe, Wenley - to defend the ideals of democracy .

In addition to them, in the anime there are many other characters who are closely involved in the development of the plot. Each of them has his own biography, and it is noteworthy that the author does not idealize any one side: on the one hand, the loyalty and sense of honor of the Reich admirals is opposed to self-interest and thirst for power at the top of the Union, while all the positive heroes of the Union are firmly convinced that "the master-servant relationship is unacceptable for building real friendship."

In the anime, in addition to friendship, devotion and love, important topics are raised such as the role of the army as an instrument in the hands of unreasonable politicians , the senselessness and cruelty of modern wars , as well as the advantages and disadvantages of democracy and authoritarianism.

• Admiral Yang Wenli is the most talented, brilliant and gifted admiral of the Union. At the time of the anime, he is 29 years old. In his youth, due to the debts of his father, who worked as a merchant, he was forced to join the army, despite his love of history . He showed himself to be not the most diligent student; Nevertheless, in the future it turned out to be an excellent tactician and strategist. He has the nickname "Hero of El Fasil" for a brilliantly organized and implemented rescue operation during the imperial fleet's invasion of El Fasil. He was the first admiral of the Union, who was able to capture the impregnable fortress of the Imperials Iserlohn, with virtually no loss. Ian's favorite drink is brandy tea , while many often blame him for his excessive craving for alcohol . Married to Frederick Greenhill. He died during the assassination attempt, organized by cultists of the Earth Cult in 800. In his life he has not lost a single battle.

By the way, Yang is not the name, but the surname of the hero: he has Chinese roots.

Seiyu : Kay Tomiyama

• Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm is the most talented admiral of the Reich. At the time the action began, he was only 19 years old. From a family of untitled nobles (von Musel by birth, later - von Loengram). At 3 years old, he lost his mother, who died under the wheels of a car, which was driven by a young drunken aristocrat who did not suffer any punishment for this. After the death of his wife, his father began to drink and, in fact, withdrew from raising his son and eldest 8-year-old daughter, Anna Rosa, who replaced Reinhard's mother and “led” the whole von Musel’s house. After moving to a new place of residence at the age of 9, he met and immediately made friends with the son of a small florist merchant Siegfried Kircheis. However, less than a year later, the 15-year-old Anna-Rosa was simply sold to the Kaiser as concubines by the completely drunken von Musel Senior, and Reinhard experienced a severe nervous shock, recovering from which, he decided to take revenge. At the age of 10, he entered the Reich Military Academy, driven by the desire to become a great commander, to overthrow the Goldenbaum dynasty and save his sister. At the age of 15, he received the first officer rank of cadet - lieutenant and took part in hostilities on the planet Kapche-Lanka, where, decisively acting, he managed to save the main imperial base from defeat. Already at the age of 19, the young man received the rank of admiral and the title of Count von Lohengram.

Over the next six years, Reinhard von Lohengram managed to win a number of battles at the fleet of rebel Republicans, achieve a high post at court, gather a galaxy of brilliant admirals, suppress (including winning the civil war) the resistance of several powerful groups of the aristocratic opposition, and almost bloodlessly “cancel” the previous one Goldenbaum dynasty and establish his - Loengrammov destroy the oligarchic regime of Fezzan, kindle in the galaxy war between people for profit, to attach to the Reich finally f-cast passes the obligation Democratic Alliance of Free Planets, and completely do away with the powerful sect of fanatical terrorists "cult of the Earth." At the age of 25, Kaiser of the Galaxy Reinhard von Lohengram died - apparently, from complete nervous exhaustion. After him, the completely united Galaxy, the wife of Hildegard von Mariendorf (the reigning empress) and the son, Prince Alexander Siegfried von Lohengramm, remained.

Reinhard’s dizzying rise in the ranks by many of his detractors was due to the fact that his sister asked for a Kaiser for him. In fact, she only once turned to the Kaiser with a request for Reinhard, saving her brother from the hands of a professional killer hired by the Marquis Peenemünde. Reinhard’s character is full of contradictions and inconsistencies. So, he himself, being an aristocrat, constantly complains about “damned aristocrats” who “sit out in the rear”, “burn their lives”, etc. Life devoted to revenge, intrigue and war, in fact, made Reinhardt at the time of the throne occupation stunningly uninformed in most areas of ordinary people. He really discovered books and art only after 20 years. Reinhardt will start dating a girl for the first time when he is already over 20, and his behavior will more likely resemble the behavior of a 13-14-year-old teenager who met his first love. Also, in one of the initial episodes, there is a moment when he clumsily and absurdly outweighs the picture in order to close a hole in the wall and hide the attempt on himself from Siegfried, and then he runs with a whisk, sweats the broken glasses, fearing that "Kircheis will be upset." Children's misfortune “froze” his social maturation. At the same time, he is capable of the most faithful friendship, painfully honest, not cruel even with enemies, has a mocking calm courage, at dangerous moments turning almost into the behavior of a berserker.

The image of Reinhard von Lohengram is to a large extent “copied” from Alexander the Great. The image of his faithful friend and colleague in all of Siegfried Kircheis's endeavors - even with some remarks and hair color - has been “written off” from Hephaestion, Alexander’s best friend.

Seiyu : Ryo Horikawa

Admiral Siegfried Kircheis - A close friend of Reinhard since childhood, later the admiral of the imperial fleet. In love with Anna Rosa. Unconditionally loyal to Ranheird and ready to do anything for his friend. With his talents and wise advice, he repeatedly helped Reinhard both in battles and in the political confrontation inside the Reich. He died during the assassination attempt on von Musel at the hands of Commodore Ansbach in 797 g (according to the reckoning of the Union). At the time of his death, he was only 20 years old. In the future, Reinhard often recalls his deceased friend and during his coronation as emperor admits that he is "the very person (with the exception of his sister) whom he really lacks."

Seiyu : Masashi Hironaka

Admiral Wolfgang Mittermeier - later Admiral of the Fleet (one of the highest ranks in the Empire). The flagship is the Beowulf. A non-nobleman by birth, he is one of Reinhard's most talented and loyal subordinates. He received the nickname "Wolf Storm" for his unexpected and quick attacks. In his youth, he was convicted and almost died due to the fact that he gave the order to execute a subordinate aristocrat who killed a woman while trying to rob her (that is, committed a murder involving robbery). He was rescued by his friend, Oscar von Royenthal, who turned to von Musel for help and after that began his service under the command of the latter. Married to the Gospel Mittermeier. After the death of Royal, he will adopt his son, Felix.

Seiyu : Katsuji Mori

Admiral Oscar von Royenthal - then Fleet Admiral (like his closest friend Wolfgang Mittermeier). Born into a noble family, has a complete heterochromia of eyes (this was a consequence of the fact that his mother led a rather dissolute lifestyle and had many lovers). The attempt to get rid of the son and the further suicide of the mother left an imprint on the character of Oscar, in particular, he believes that women are "disgusting creatures that do not deserve a good relationship with them." However, it is very popular among them, has the nickname "Romeo after six." Maintains a warm relationship with Wolfgang Mittermeier, their favorite pastime is talking over a glass of good wine. Extremely gifted strategist and tactician. Ambitious, loyal to Reinhard von Musel, however, despite this, he is often overwhelmed by the thought that he could gain more power than he currently has. He was forced to fight against the emperor and Mittermeier after the cultists of the Earth organized an assassination attempt on the Kaiser Reinhard on the planet Urvasi, passing him off as the work of Royental himself. He died from his wounds shortly after his flagship Tristan was hit by the fleet of the traitor Grillparzer. His most famous phrase: “For people there is a suitable life and a suitable death.”

Seiyu : Norio Wakamoto

Paul von Oberstein - Head of the military administration (after the capture of Fezzan). The closest adviser to Reinhard von Musel, a supporter of the ideas of Machiavelli . He was born with a rare eye disease, due to which, subsequently, he became blind and was forced to replace them with artificial ones. On this occasion, he often says that “if I were born under Kaiser Rudolph, I would be already dead” (this is due to the fact that during the reign of Rudolph I, people with disabilities and people with serious diseases of the nervous system were officially recognized as “non-people” and were subject to destruction) . Unlike other Reinhardt associates who try to act “by the rules” and are guided by ideals of honor , Oberstein is not alien to the “dirty” methods of politics and undercover intrigues (for example, when the Duke of Braunschweig tries to deliver a nuclear strike on his rebellious possessions, he discourages Reinhardt from intercepting missiles assuring that this could serve as an ideal means of exposing the cruelty of the nobility to civilians). The main principle of life - "The end justifies the means."

Seiyu : Shiozawa Kaneto

Dusty Attenborough is Jan Wenli's closest friend and classmate.

Frederick IV is the Kaiser of the Galactic Reich, one of the last representatives of the Goldenbaum dynasty. He became the heir to the throne after the death of older brothers. Frederick himself is an evil man, but he has little interest in public affairs, entrusting them to his loyal chancellor Klaus von Lichtenlad. He loves to take care of his garden, his favorite flowers are roses. He has several concubines, including Annerose, Reinhard's sister. Died of a heart attack. Since the Kaiser did not have sons, his death caused a dynastic conflict, as a result of which Reinhardt came to power.

Jacob Trunicht is one of the leaders of the Free Planet Union. Sneaky and treacherous man, dreaming of becoming the new dictator of the universe. He has at hand the radical organization "Corps of Knights Patriots", which is engaged in the identification and destruction of his enemies.

Adrian Rubinsky is the ruler of Fezzan. Жадный и корыстолюбивый человек, который руководствуется только стремлением к наживе. Видит свою выгоду в том, чтобы война продолжалась как можно дольше, и он мог продавать оружие обеим сторонам.

Епископ де Вилье — глава секты "Культ Земли". Занимается организацией терактов, мечтает вернуть Земле былое величие. Один из клиентов Рубинского.

• Легенда о героях Галактики: Мне покорится море звезд (предыстория) — 1988, фильм
• Легенда о героях Галактики (основное произведение) — 1988, TV Сериал
• The Legend of the Heroes of the Galaxy: Golden Wings (background) - 1992, film
• The Legend of the Heroes of the Galaxy: Overture to a New War (background) - 1993, film
• The legend of the heroes of the Galaxy: One hundred million stars, one hundred million stars (background) - 1998, film
• The Legend of the Heroes of the Galaxy: Spiral Labyrinth (Background) - 1999, film
• Legend of the Heroes of the Galaxy: A New Thesis. Meeting - 2018, TV Series

Opening Songs

• Monday Michiru (Michiru Akiyoshi) - Skies of Love (Season 1)
• Monday Michiru (Michiru Akiyoshi) - I Am Waiting For You (Season 2)
• LISA - Sea of ​​the Stars (season 3)
• Hitomi Konno - Must Be Something (Season 4)

Covering compositions

• Kei Ogura - Hikari no Hashi wo Koete (Season 1)
• Kei Ogura - Tabidachi no Jokyoku (Season 2)
• Kei Ogura - Kansou no Uta (Season 3)
• Kei Ogura - Uchuu no Kakehashi (Season 4)

In addition, the main soundtrack of Legend of the Galactic Heroes is the classical music of such famous composers as Tchaikovsky, Schubert, Shostakovich, Bruckner, Brahms and others.

• Official Anime Website (Japanese)

• Anime "The Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OAV)" in the encyclopedia of Anime News Network
• Anime "The Legend of the Galactic Heroes (OAV)" in the AniDB database
• Gineipaedia (English) the most detailed encyclopedia of the universe Legend of the Galactic Heroes