Legend of Galactic Heroes (novels)
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Legend of Galactic Heroes (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説, Ginga Eiyū Densetsu), sometimes referred to as 'Heldensagen von Kosmosinsel' (lit. heroic tales of the galactic island), is a series of ten science-fiction novels written by Tanaka Yoshiki, as well as a number of other, shorter stories set in the same universe, published in Japan by Tokyo Sogensha from 1982 to 1989.
The first book won the prestigious Seiun Award for "Best Novel of the Year" in 1988.
On July 2, 2015, Viz Media announced that they had licensed the first three novels for English publication in North America as part of the Haikasoru series. Daniel Huddleston is the translator. Publication of the remaining novels will be determined based upon the sales of the first three.
Legend of Galactic Heroes
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| 1 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 1: Dawn (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 1 黎明篇) | November 30, 1982 ISBN 4-19-152624-3 | March 8, 2016 ISBN 978-1-4215-8494-2 |
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The “golden brat” Reinhard von Lohengramm, a military prodigy and admiral of the Galactic Empire, has ambitions beyond protecting the borders or even defeating the empire’s enemies. He seeks to overthrow the old order and become a truly absolute—yet benevolent—dictator. His rival, the humble Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance, wishes to preserve democracy even if he must sacrifice his political ideals to defeat the empire. Their political and military battles play out over a galactic chessboard in an epic saga fifteen centuries in the making!
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| 2 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 2: Ambition (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 2 野望篇) | September 30, 1983 ISBN 4-19-152790-8 | July 19, 2016 ISBN 978-1-4215-8495-9 |
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After a coup d'état erupts in the Free Planets Alliance, military strategist Yang Wen-li is ordered to use his tactical wizardry to put down the rebellion, but the ringleader holding the capital is someone he once trusted deeply. Meanwhile, in the Galactic Empire, Reinhard will soon face a new trial, as in the wake of the emperor's death he stands amidst an intensifying power struggle among the aristocracy. The unbeatable magician and the unstoppable genius: the battles these heroes wage will send shock waves across the galaxy!
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| 3 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 3: Hiding (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 3 雌伏篇) | April 30, 1984 ISBN 4-19-152894-7 | November 15, 2016 ISBN 978-1-4215-8496-6 |
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A grand scheme for retaking Iserlohn is delivered to Reinhard, who with renewed determination seeks to become ruler of the galaxy and to fulfil the oath he made with a dear, departed friend. But what are the aims of Fezzan, the third force at work behind the scenes? Meanwhile, no sooner is Yang breathing a sigh of relief when Julian returns from his first combat mission than he is summoned to an inquest and departs for the capital of the alliance. As if waiting for this opportunity to strike, however, the imperial military's secret weapon appears right at the gates of Iserlohn. The battle begins! Who will endure?
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| 4 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 4: The Plot (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 4 策謀篇) | October 31, 1984 ISBN 4-19-152978-1 | June 20, 2017 ISBN 978-1-4215-8497-3 |
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Remnants of the high nobility, manipulated by the “third power” of Fezzan, abduct the seven-year-old emperor and, with the cooperation of the Free Planets Alliance, declare the establishment of a traditional imperial government. Reinhard, however, has turned the tables by making a secret pact with Fezzan’s high officials and plans a grand invasion of the alliance by way of the Fezzan Corridor. So begins an epic battle between Yang—who, despite surmising Reinhard’s true intentions, must defend Iserlohn—and the Imperial Navy’s peerless fighter, von Reuentahl.
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| 5 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 5: Wind and Clouds (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 5 風雲篇) | April 30, 1985 ISBN 4-19-153068-2 | November 21, 2017 ISBN 978-1-4215-8498- |
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Imperial forces have captured the Fezzan Dominion and draw ever closer to the Free Planets Alliance capital of Heinessen. Yang hurriedly abandons Iserlohn Fortress and heads for the capital to protect countless civilians. Taking out Reinhard is the alliance’s only path to victory. Despite the empire’s superior numbers, Yang continues to outwit its most resourceful generals via tactical wizardry. Reinhard, on the other hand, seeing through Yang’s devices, opts for all-out war. And so, the “invincible” and “undefeated” once again clash swords. Who will emerge victorious?
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| 6 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 6: Flying (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 6 飛翔篇) | October 31, 1985 ISBN 4-19-153151-4 | April 17, 2018 ISBN 978-1-4215-8499-7 |
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After donning the emperor’s crown, Reinhard becomes the target of an assassination plot. Knowing that the Church of Terra is behind it, he deploys his troops to the church’s holy land: Earth. Meanwhile, Yang’s leisurely retirement is tempered by the surveillance networks watching his every move from both sides. And when he is one day visited by a group of men dressed in black, the galaxy, too, relinquishes peace to become embroiled in upheaval once again. Welcome to the turning point in the war for the fate of the galaxy!
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| 7 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 7: Waves (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 7 怒濤篇) | May 31, 1986 ISBN 4-19-153256-1 | August 21, 2018 ISBN 978-1-4215-8529-1 |
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Reinhard, under his Golden Lion banner, is setting out to bend history and the universe to his will. Meanwhile, with no flag of their own to raise, Yang and his compatriots have escaped the murderous hands of the Free Planets Alliance's government and dubbed themselves the “Irregulars.” Yang receives word that an Imperial fleet is closing in on the capital of Heinessen, and in a daring move, recaptures Iserlohn Fortress. In the meantime, Reinhard’s invasion of the Free Planets Alliance proceeds steadily apace. Standing in the path of the Imperial fleet is a fleet of FPA Navy vessels commanded by the elderly Admiral Bewcock. An old lion roars out a life-or-death challenge, and a young lion answers it—the final battle of the Free Planets Alliance now begins!
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| 8 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 8: Separation (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 8 乱離篇) | January 31, 1987 ISBN 4-19-153384-3 | December 18, 2018 ISBN 978-1-4215-8501-7 |
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After utterly defeating the Free Planets Alliance, Kaiser Reinhard has brought 99 percent of inhabited space under his control. Still, dissatisfaction and unease coil within his breast, for the galaxy's last remaining sliver of free territory is defended by none other than Yang Wen-li. Seeking decisive battle, the Imperial Navy moves to attack Iserlohn Fortress, but due to Yang's unexpected plan, the battle has already begun before Reinhard arrives. The Yang Fleet must overcome an enormous difference in force strength—while at the same time, a trap laid by the Church of Terra is closing in around Yang…
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| 9 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 9: Disturbance (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 9 回天篇) | May 31, 1987 ISBN 4-19-153445-9 | July 16, 2019 ISBN 978-1-4215-8502-4 |
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The irregulars of the Iserlohn Republic, still loyal to the ideals of their former leader Yang Wen-li, rally around Yang’s successor Julian as he strives to live up to his inherited responsibilities. Meanwhile, in the empire, Kaiser Reinhard survives an attempt on his life only to be confronted with the devastating sins of his past when he learns the true identity of his would-be assassin. Despite rumours of treason on the part of Neue Land governor-general Oskar von Reuentahl, the kaiser pays a personal visit to that territory, where an even greater shock lies in store.
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| 10 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Volume 10: Sunset (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 10 落日篇) | November 15, 1987 ISBN 4-19-153530-7 | TBD |
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Legend of Galactic Heroes Gaiden
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| 1 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Gaiden Volume 1: The Star Crusher (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 外伝1 星を砕く者) | April 30, 1986 ISBN 4-19-153236-7 | TBD |
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| 2 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Gaiden Volume 2: Julian's Iserlohn Diary (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 外伝2 ユリアンのイゼルローン日記) | March 31, 1987 ISBN 4-19-153418-1 | TBD |
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| 3 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Gaiden Volume 3: One Hundred Billion Stars, One Hundred Billion Lights (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 外伝3 千億の星、千億の光) | March 31, 1988 ISBN 4-19-153634-6 | TBD |
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| 4 | Legend of Galactic Heroes Gaiden Volume 4: Spiral Labyrinth (Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説 外伝4 螺旋迷宮) | July 31, 1989 ISBN 4-19-153995-7 | TBD |
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References
- Seiun Award List. Seiun. Retrieved 3. October 2015.
- "Viz Adds Legend of the Galactic Heroes Novels, One Punch Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved 3. October 2015.
