Legend of the Galactic Heroes

The first series covers volumes 1 and 2 of the original novels, adding some prequel stories (episodes 9 and 11) and original content (parts of episodes 13 and 14). The main theme is Reinhard von Lohengramm's rise to power within the Galactic Empire, mirrored by Yang Wen-li's unwillingness to go beyond his military duties and assume a similar position in the Free Planets Alliance.

1. 1 In the Eternal Night 1988-01-08
2. 2 The Battle of Astarte 1988-12-28
3. 3 The Birth of the 13th Fleet 1989-01-10
4. 4 The Afterglow of the Empire 1989-01-17
5. 5 The Castrop Uprising 1989-01-24
6. 6 The Knights of the Rose 1989-01-31
7. 7 Iserlohn Captured! 1989-02-07
8. 8 Cold Cybernetic Eyes 1989-02-14
9. 9 The Klopstock Incident 1989-02-21
10. 10 Jessica's War 1989-02-28
11. 11 The Actress Exits 1989-03-07
12. 12 The Invasion of the Empire 1989-03-14
13. 13 When the Sad Rains Come... 1989-03-21
14. 14 The Liberation of the Frontier 1989-03-28
15. 15 The Battle of Amritsar 1989-04-04
16. 16 A New Tide 1989-04-11
17. 17 Before the Storm 1989-04-18
18. 18 The Lippstadt Agreement 1989-04-25
19. 19 The Yang Fleet Sallies Forth 1989-05-02
20. 20 Heavens of Bloodshed 1989-05-09
21. 21 The Battle of Doria, and Then... 1989-05-16
22. 22 Courage & Loyalty 1989-05-23
23. 23 The Fall of the Goldenbaum 1989-05-30
24. 24 Victory, for Whose Sake? 1989-06-06
25. 25 The Day Before Destiny 1989-06-13
26. 26 Farewell, Distant Days 1989-06-20

The 28-episode second series covers volumes 3 to 5 of the original novels. With the overthrow of the Goldenbaum Dynasty and the defeat and occupation of the Alliance, Reinhard achieves almost all his goals. One of the main themes is the comparison between a corrupt democracy and an efficient dictatorship, and the moral difficulties of reconciling the two.

1. 1 First Battle 1991-06-21
2. 2 Portrait 1991-06-28
3. 3 One Slender Thread 1991-07-05
4. 4 Lost Things 1991-07-12
5. 5 The Inquiry 1991-07-19
6. 6 The Battle Without Arms 1991-07-26
7. 7 Fortress vs Fortress 1991-08-02
8. 8 The Return 1991-08-09
9. 9 Decisions & Ambitions 1991-08-16
10. 10 Thunder 1991-08-23
11. 11 The Abduction of the Child Kaiser 1991-08-30
12. 12 The Arrow Is Loosed 1991-09-06
13. 13 A Single Journey 1991-09-13
14. 14 Julian's Journey, Mankind's Journey 1991-09-20
15. 15 Operation "Ragnarok" 1991-10-01
16. 16 Invitation to a Requiem 1991-10-01
17. 17 The Gjallarhorn Is Sounded 1991-12-01
18. 18 The Fezzan Occupation 1991-12-01
19. 19 The Cold Wave Arrives 1991-12-01
20. 20 Admiral Yang's Ark Fleet 1991-12-01
21. 21 Seeking a Free Universe 1992-01-01
22. 22 The Double-Headed Serpent: Showdown at Rantemario 1992-01-01
23. 23 It's Always Darkest... 1992-01-01
24. 24 Consecutive Battles 1992-01-01
25. 25 Mortal Combat at Vermillion (Part One) 1992-02-01
26. 26 Mortal Combat at Vermillion (Part Two) 1992-02-01
27. 27 A Sudden Turn 1992-02-01
28. 28 Sieg Kaiser! 1992-02-01

The 32-episode third series covers volumes 6 to 8 of the original novels.

1. 1 After the Ceremony, the Curtain Rises Once Again... 1994-07-01
2. 2 To Terra 1994-07-01
3. 3 The Kummel Incident 1994-07-01
4. 4 Visitors 1994-07-01
5. 5 The Past, the Present & the Future 1994-08-01
6. 6 The Magician Is Captured 1994-08-01
7. 7 Invitation to an Opera 1994-08-01
8. 8 A Cascade of Blood 1994-08-01
9. 9 The Holy Land 1994-09-01
10. 10 The Holiday Is Done 1994-09-01
11. 11 Against All Flags 1994-09-01
12. 12 Under the Flag of the Goldenlowe 1994-09-01
13. 13 Ragnarok Once More 1994-10-01
14. 14 To El Facil 1994-10-01
15. 15 The Mission to Retake Iserlohn 1994-10-01
16. 16 The Prodigal Sons Return 1994-10-01
17. 17 The Battle at Marr-Adetta Stellar Region (Part One) 1994-11-01
18. 18 The Battle at Marr-Adetta Stellar Region (Part Two) 1994-11-01
19. 19 The Winter Rose Garden Edict 1994-11-01
20. 20 The Long Road Ahead 1994-11-01
21. 21 Rolling Thunder 1994-12-01
22. 22 Before the Festival 1994-12-01
23. 23 The Wind Blows Towards the Corridor 1994-12-01
24. 24 Spring Storm 1994-12-01
25. 25 The Battle of the Corridor (Part One): The Invincible & the Undefeated 1995-01-01
26. 26 The Battle of the Corridor (Part Two): Kaleidoscope 1995-01-01
27. 27 The Battle of the Corridor (Part Three): The End of the Great Campaign 1995-01-01
28. 28 The Magician Never Returns 1995-01-01
29. 29 After the Festival 1995-02-01
30. 30 A Disappointing Triumph 1995-02-01
31. 31 The Order to Transfer the Capital 1995-02-01
32. 32 New Government in August 1995-02-01

The 24-episode fourth series covers volumes 9 and 10 of the original novels.

1. 1 Premonition of a Storm 1996-10-01
2. 2 On the Frontier 1996-10-01
3. 3 The Last Roses of Summer 1996-10-01
4. 4 Rumbling 1996-10-01
5. 5 Germination 1996-10-15
6. 6 The Urvashi Incident 1996-10-15
7. 7 In the Name of Pride 1996-10-15
8. 8 Rebellion is a Hero's Privilege 1996-10-15
9. 9 Clash of the Twin Jewels! 1996-11-01
10. 10 To Live by the Sword... 1996-11-01
11. 11 To Die by the Sword 1996-11-01
12. 12 The Endless Requiem 1996-11-01
13. 13 Approach to the Future 1996-12-01
14. 14 Hoch Kaiserin! 1996-12-01
15. 15 Invitation to Upheaval 1996-12-01
16. 16 Daring to Take Up Arms 1996-12-01
17. 17 Cosmic Mosaic 1997-01-01
18. 18 Towards Peace, Via Bloodshed 1997-01-01
19. 19 Planet in Turmoil 1997-01-01
20. 20 The Stehibalm Schlossbrand 1997-01-01
21. 21 The Crimson Star Road 1997-02-01
22. 22 The Brunhild Calls for Blood 1997-02-01
23. 23 The Dying Light of the Goldenlowe 1997-02-01
24. 24 Seeing a Dream Through to the End 1997-02-01