Legend of the Galactic Heroes, sometimes abbreviated as LOTGH, LOGH, LGH or Gin'eiden in Japanese, is a series of epic science fiction novels written by Yoshiki Tanaka. Taking place in the distant fut
Cover of the original novel of Legend of the Galactic Heroes volume 1, first edition (Tokuma Novels, 1982)
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Anime is animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, anime refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, anime, in Japan and in Japanese, describes all animated work
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
…rivals Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wen-li, as they rise to fame and power in the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, respectively. An anime adaptation of the novels, produced by Kitty Films, was produced from 1988 to 1997. There is also a manga based on the novels, with art by Katsumi…
Frame from the opening sequence of Osamu Tezuka's 1963 TV series Astro Boy
Anime artists employ many distinct visual styles. Clockwise from the top left: Dead Leaves, Flag, Serial Experiments Lain, Monster, Mind Game, Lucky Star, Cat Soup, and Gurren Lagann.
The Akihabara district of Tokyo is popular with anime and manga fans, as well as with the otaku subculture in Japan.
Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California, United States – one of the largest fan conventions in the Western world.