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The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These

2018 – nowShow4 seasons48 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A profoundly sad, gripping animated series about war and politics, with standout score and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S4E11 "Invitation to a Requiem" 9.1

Episodes

7.9
8.3
8.3
8.5

Story

Caught in a 150-year-long war, interstellar nations reach the pinnacle of strategic combat at the hands of two genius leaders. Reinhard of the Galactic Empire, and Yang of the Free Planets Alliance lead the charge from opposing fronts. Fighting is their destiny, but in this vast universe torn by political intrigue, their greatest enemy may not be each other.

Feels like

  • Space Opera Epic
  • Political Intrigue & Strategy
  • Tragic Heroism
  • Military Sci-Fi
  • Philosophical Debate
  • Ensemble Cast Drama
  • Grand Scale Warfare
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Complex Character Dynamics

Cast

12 of 12 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yujiro Moriyama, Takatoshi Suzuki, Kenichi Matsuzawa
Written by
Noboru Takagi, Aya Yoshinaga, Toshizo Nemoto
Produced by
Hidemasa Tasaka

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 2018 · December 15, 2022 · Still running

First aired
March 31, 2018
Latest episode
December 15, 2022
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, War & Politics
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
52 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These?"

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Where can I stream The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.8).

Does The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.9, and season 4 peaks at 8.5. The highest-rated episode is Invitation to a Requiem (season 4, episode 11) at 9.1, and the lowest is The Castrop Rebellion (season 1, episode 8) at 7.6.

How long does it take to watch The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These?

20 h

About 20 hours: 48 episodes in 4 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 2018, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.