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TV series

Legend of the Galactic Heroes

1988–1997, Japanese.

In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same.

War rages between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance. With two new brilliant young leaders at the helm, anything can happen in this military space opera.

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Seasons
4
Episodes
110
Episode length
25 min
Status
Ended in 1997

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8.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Aired 1 February 1997

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Details

First aired
8 January 1988
Last aired
1 February 1997
Original title
銀河英雄伝説
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan
Type
Video
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What Legend of the Galactic Heroes is based on

Legend of the Galactic Heroes is based on Legend of the Galactic Heroes, a novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka.

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Legend of the Galactic Heroes: quick answers

Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes worth watching?

Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Legend of the Galactic Heroes are there?

Legend of the Galactic Heroes has 4 seasons and 110 episodes, about 25 minutes each.

Is Legend of the Galactic Heroes finished?

Yes. Legend of the Galactic Heroes ended in 1997, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is Legend of the Galactic Heroes on?

Legend of the Galactic Heroes isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

Legend of the Galactic Heroes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

No age rating is listed for Legend of the Galactic Heroes yet.

What shows are like Legend of the Galactic Heroes?

If you liked Legend of the Galactic Heroes, try The Heroic Legend of Arslan, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, Ahsoka.

What is Legend of the Galactic Heroes based on?

Legend of the Galactic Heroes is based on Legend of the Galactic Heroes, a novel series by Yoshiki Tanaka.

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