Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These (2019)

Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These is an anime series produced by Production I.G, serving as a re-adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka's science fiction novel series of the same name. The series premiered in April 2018 with 12 episodes. Subsequently, the second season, Stellar War, was released as three theatrical films in 2019, each encompassing four episodes' worth of content. The third season, Collision, and the fourth season, Intrigue, followed suit with theatrical releases in 2022. Set in the distant future, the story revolves around a 150-year-long war between two opposing interstellar states within the Milky Way galaxy: the monarchic Galactic Empire and the democratic Free Planets Alliance. The narrative focuses on the rise of two exceptional individuals: Reinhard von Lohengramm of the Galactic Empire and Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance. The series is noted for its deep political themes, intricate character development, and grand space battles. It is available on multiple streaming platforms such as Crunchyroll and Funimation. Starting January 16, 2024, all 48 episodes of the series will be broadcast on Japanese television, including the third and fourth seasons that were previously not aired on TV.