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Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou

Also known as

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: The New Thesis - The Encounter
銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 邂逅

Background

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu (or The Legend of the Galactic Heroes ) is a popular space opera and military science fiction series that was first published as a novel in November 1982 by Yoshiki Tanaka. The novel ran until November 1987, and a total of 10 volumes were published by Tokuma Shoten, with Viz Media publishing the English adaptation. The series featured illustrations by Naoyuki Kato for volumes 1–5, while Yukihisa Kamoshita illustrated volumes 6–10.

Since its initial release, the series has been adapted into numerous manga, spin-off novels, films, anime, and OVAs, and even received a musical adaptation by the all-female Takarazuka Revue troupe. Among its most notable adaptations is the 110-episode OVA directed by Noboru Ishiguro and animated by Artland, Madhouse, and Magic Bus. This adaptation aired from December 1988 to March 1997.

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou Adaptation

Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou (or The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: The New Thesis - The Encounter ) is a brand new anime adaptation of the original novel series that was announced on August 13, 2015. This new version is animated by Production IG ( Attack on Titan None FLCL ) and will consist of 2 parts: this first season of 12 episodes, and a second season titled Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran (or Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Stellar War*). The second season will be released in theaters in 2019 in the form of three films, each consisting of four episodes.

The new adaptation is directed by Shunsuke Tada ( Kuroko's Basketball None Ghost in the Shell: Awaken ) with Noboru Takagi ( Attack on Titan None Durarara!! ) working on the scripts. In addition to Production IG, DMM Pictures, Shochiku, and Tokuma Shoten are also working on the animation.

Iwao Teraoka ( Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 ), Katsura Tsushima ( Gintama ), and Yoko Kikuchi ( .hack//Legend of the Twilight ) were also brought in to design the characters while Atsushi Takeuchi ( Apple Seed ), Shinji Usui ( 009 Re:Cyborg ), and Shinobu Tsuneki ( Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex ) were hired for mechanical design. It was also revealed that the opening theme titled "Binary Star" will be performed by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] ( Attack on Titan ) featuring Uru, and the ending theme "Wish" will be performed by ELISA ( The World God Only Knows None

The series will star Mamoru Miyano ( Bungo Stray Dogs None Death Note ) as Reinhard, Kenichi Suzumura ( Concrete Revolution None D.Gray-man ) as Yang Wen-li, and Yuichiro Umehara ( Mobile Suit Gundam: The Iron-Blooded Orphan None Grille ) as Siegfried Kircheis.

Characters

Reinhard von Lohengramm (CV: Mamoru Miyano)
Alongside Yang Wen-li, Reinhard is the protagonist of Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu. He was born into nobility as Reinhard von Müsel and lived with his father and older sister Annerose after his mother's death, of which he has few memories. Despite their noble status, his family is poor, and his father sells Annerose to Emperor Friedrich IV as a concubine, setting Reinhard on a path of revenge as he is determined to destroy the corrupt society and the Goldenbaum dynasty.

He joined the cadet school and entered active service at the age of 15. His talent for military strategy earned him rapid promotion, and at the age of 21, Frederick IV bestowed upon him the name Lohengramm.

He is cold, calculating, and brilliant, willing to open up only to his sister Annerose and his friend Kircheis, excluding even his wife Hildegard.

Yang Wen-li (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)
Like Reinhard, Yang Wen-li is one of the protagonists of the series. He is an extremely famous hero with exceptional military talent, but he does not appreciate his popularity.

Growing up, he wanted to be a historian and attended the Free Planets Defense Force Command Academy solely to receive a free education. By the start of the series, he is already famous as the "Hero of El Facil" for evacuating the planet before the Empire could take it over. He is an even better tactician than Reinhard, but far less vicious in his methods.

Siegfried Church (CV: Yuichiro Umehara)
Often seen at Reinhard's side, Kircheis is a trusted advisor. He is virtuous and constantly tries to keep Reinhard on the right path, and although he is brilliant, his lack of desire for fame or power keeps Reinhard in his shadow.

Casting

Mamoru Miyano as Reinhard von Lohengramm
Kenichi Suzumura as Yang Wen-li
Yuichiro Umehara as Siegfried Kircheis
Yoshimitsu Shimoyama: Narrator

Staff

Original work: Yoshiki Tanaka (published by Tokuma Shoten)
Original mechanical design: Naoyuki Kato
Director: Shunsuke Tada
Animation Director: Takayuki Goto
Special Effects Director: Atsushi Takeuchi
Screenwriter: Noboru Takagi
Artistic direction: Shunsuke Tada
Character creators: Iwao Teraoka, Katsura Tsushima, Yoko Kikuchi
Mechanical designers: Atsushi Takeuchi, Shinji Usui, Shinobu Tsuneki
Opening Theme: "Binary Star" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk] featuring Uru
Ending Theme: “Wish” by ELISA
Studio: Production IG