The BEST seasons of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden

Every season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden!

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.

Last Updated: 2/15/2024Network: Anime OAVStatus: Ended
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Season 1
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7.80
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#1 - Season 1

First Aired 2/8/1998

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
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7.60
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#2 - Season 2

First Aired 12/23/1999

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.