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  1. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars(Movie · 1 eps)
  2. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War(Movie · 1 eps)
  3. Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars(OVA · 24 eps)
  4. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These(TV · 12 eps)
  5. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Second(ONA · 12 eps)
  6. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision(ONA · 12 eps)
  7. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Golden Wings(Movie · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 6 more below

Total: ~221 episodes / 88h watch time

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These Watch Order(2026)

With 13 entries across the franchise, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

13 entries ~88h total3 series6 movies3 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These?

Release order. Start with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

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

About 88 hours total across 221 episodes and 13 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 64 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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