insan3Spectre said: EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? Watch "My Conquest is the Sea of Stars" and "Overture to A New War" first, after that watch it in the order of release. you sure? so the 2 films then ova in order of release EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? im confused as well |
Calumz said: insan3Spectre said: EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? Watch "My Conquest is the Sea of Stars" and "Overture to A New War" first, after that watch it in the order of release. you sure? so the 2 films then ova in order of release EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? im confused as well Most fans would recommend the following order (and I personally endorse it): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War - > Main OVA -> A hundred billion stars; a hundred billion lights -> spiral labyrinth. The Golden Wings movie is chronologically the first, but most fans don't like it, so its really up to you how or when to watch it. I saw the first 5 eps of the main ova, then I saw Golden wings, my conquest, overture, and came back to the OVA. And I'm glad I watched it in that order, helped me enjoy the first season more. |
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koreye said: Most fans would recommend the following order (and I personally endorse it): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War - > Main OVA -> A hundred billion stars; a hundred billion lights -> spiral labyrinth. The Golden Wings movie is chronologically the first, but most fans don't like it, so its really up to you how or when to watch it. I saw the first 5 eps of the main ova, then I saw Golden wings, my conquest, overture, and came back to the OVA. And I'm glad I watched it in that order, helped me enjoy the first season more. This sounds about right. I also watched a few episodes of the Ova first, then watched My Conquest. Golden Wings is optional, but if you can get over the animation difference and voice actor changes, then its best to watch it during the first season of the Ova as well. Unfortunately I watched Overture to a New War late in the Ova after the 3rd season, and eventhough I remembered what was going on and the characters, it would have been much better to watch it during the first season when it was more relevant. Watching the series again with Family, I followed a similar approach to Koreye, namely watching the first 4-5 episodes, folowed by the 2 main movies (not golden wings). This is the ideal way to watch things initially to maximize the impact. |
SlickDragon said: koreye said: Most fans would recommend the following order (and I personally endorse it): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War - > Main OVA -> A hundred billion stars; a hundred billion lights -> spiral labyrinth. The Golden Wings movie is chronologically the first, but most fans don't like it, so its really up to you how or when to watch it. I saw the first 5 eps of the main ova, then I saw Golden wings, my conquest, overture, and came back to the OVA. And I'm glad I watched it in that order, helped me enjoy the first season more. This sounds about right. I also watched a few episodes of the Ova first, then watched My Conquest. Golden Wings is optional, but if you can get over the animation difference and voice actor changes, then its best to watch it during the first season of the Ova as well. Unfortunately I watched Overture to a New War late in the Ova after the 3rd season, and eventhough I remembered what was going on and the characters, it would have been much better to watch it during the first season when it was more relevant. Watching the series again with Family, I followed a similar approach to Koreye, namely watching the first 4-5 episodes, folowed by the 2 main movies (not golden wings). This is the ideal way to watch things initially to maximize the impact. koreye said: Calumz said: insan3Spectre said: EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? Watch "My Conquest is the Sea of Stars" and "Overture to A New War" first, after that watch it in the order of release. you sure? so the 2 films then ova in order of release EvenJellyOn said: Should I watch Chronologically or by release? im confused as well Most fans would recommend the following order (and I personally endorse it): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War - > Main OVA -> A hundred billion stars; a hundred billion lights -> spiral labyrinth. The Golden Wings movie is chronologically the first, but most fans don't like it, so its really up to you how or when to watch it. I saw the first 5 eps of the main ova, then I saw Golden wings, my conquest, overture, and came back to the OVA. And I'm glad I watched it in that order, helped me enjoy the first season more. why not golden wings? and why golden wings first? after the first 5 episodes? |
why not golden wings? and why golden wings first? after the first 5 episodes? because the overwhelming consensus of the fans (even the die hard fans) is that Golden wings is mediocre and doesn't add much to the literature or the background. Whatever backstory there is, has been covered in the OVA and movies in a much better way. Also, the Art, VA cast, and the overall aesthetics of Golden Wings is very different from the main OVA and the other movies. If you skip it you won't miss much as the background is covered in the OVA and the other two movies in sufficient details. Why golden wings first? you mean why I watched it before the other two movies? because chronologically its the first. you can watch it the way I watched it, or you can keep it simple and follow the order most fans would recommend (which is completely fine, don't fret over it too much) : My conquest is the sea of stars - > overture to a new war -> Main OVA |
eyerokJan 1, 2019 9:07 AM
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| I feel like this is as good a time as any to throw this out there: Fuck Golden Wings. That is all. |
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koreye said: Calumz why not golden wings? and why golden wings first? after the first 5 episodes?[/quote said: because the overwhelming consensus of the fans (even the die hard fans) is that Golden wings is mediocre and doesn't add much to the literature or the background. Whatever backstory there is, has been covered in the OVA and movies in a much better way. Also, the Art, VA cast, and the overall aesthetics of Golden Wings is very different from the main OVA and the other movies. If you skip it you won't miss much as the background is covered in the OVA and the other two movies in sufficient details. Why golden wings first? you mean why I watched it before the other two movies? because chronologically its the first. you can watch it the way I watched it, or you can keep it simple and follow the order most fans would recommend (which is completely fine, don't fret over it too much) : My conquest is the sea of stars - > overture to a new war -> Main OVA insan3Spectre said: I feel like this is as good a time as any to throw this out there: Fuck Golden Wings. That is all. ok ill do conquest,overture and then the OVA xd after the first 5 OVA episodes |
AForgottenSoulMay 26, 2014 3:24 PM
Calumz said: ok ill do conquest,overture and then the OVA xd after the first 5 OVA episodes haha yeah that is completely fine. Also, don't be too quick to judge the OVA, it might take a while to get used to it. |
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MatijaxD said: There have been no details released as to what is actually being covered in the new adaptation. If I recall, it was specifically statated not to be a "remake" of the original adaptation.I wanted to watch this, but now that the remake is announced I'm not so sure if I should.. Given that, there's no telling whether the new anime will be the "same" story, nor whether if it'll actually be any good. |
SimmianPrime said: I'd recommend not watching the first ending theme. -spoiler- why oh why did i click that spoiler oh god no |
MayukaJul 21, 2014 8:31 AM
mayukachan said: SimmianPrime said: I'd recommend not watching the first ending theme. why oh why did i click that spoiler oh god no anime s most memorable moment spoiled, the again the narrator spoils it for the viewer a couple of eps before that happens |
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| The entire purpose of this thread is to PREVENT spoilers for unsuspecting viewers. As such it's pretty inappropriate to have the shows biggest spoilers in tempting SPOILER tags. While technically not illegal i would still advocate those posts get removed from this thread since its so contrary to its essence. Also this isn't a thread to discuss in a roundabout way the shows biggest spoilers. There are plenty of other avenues and threads/ Logh Fanclubs where that can be discussed, but as is it's detrimental to new future Logh fans who are reading this as a guide and may get screwed over in the process (potentially losing us loyal fans due to the series being tainted for them). This is unacceptable due to Logh being criminally under watched on Mal, and turning off potential Logh fans is a true travesty. |
mayukachan said: why oh why did i click that spoiler oh god no My deepest apologies......although you kinda brought it on yourself......but I still feel bad having spoiled it for someone. I think I'll remove it to prevent this from happening again. I would suggest those that quoted the spoiler edit it out as well. |
SimmianPrimeJul 21, 2014 2:19 AM
SimmianPrime said: That's nice of you. I think you could probably use 'report' to get a mod to do it for them, if you care enough.My deepest apologies......although you kinda brought it on yourself......but I still feel bad having spoiled it for someone. I think I'll remove it to prevent this from happening again. I would suggest those that quoted the spoiler edit it out as well. |
| Don't worry. I'm okay. Just kind of disappointed that I will not be able to watch this classic "blindfolded" now that I know a major spoiler. LOL I clicked it because I didn't think it'd be that far ahead in the series because it was about the first ending theme. Either way, I think I'll still love this series, as I also got spoiled for Code Geass's ending yet I still was very surprised when it happened. =P |
| Is it necessary to watch the movies as well? If possible I'd like to avoid that. |
yeslelno123 said: Is it necessary to watch the movies as well? If possible I'd like to avoid that. No, while watching movies before OVA is recommended for better viewing experience, they are not necessary for watching main series.You can skip them for now and if you want you can watch them in future. |
| Thank god for this FAQ. I'm planning on taking down this anime when I know I have the time for it. |
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Inferno_Cop said: yeslelno123 said: Is it necessary to watch the movies as well? If possible I'd like to avoid that. No, while watching movies before OVA is recommended for better viewing experience, they are not necessary for watching main series.You can skip them for now and if you want you can watch them in future. Honestly, though. Why not watch the movies first? After all, if you odn't like them it's a very good bet you won't like the main OVA series. |
| "Yes, I have been deprived of emotion. But not completely. Whoever did it, botched the job." - Geralt of Rivia |
insan3soldiern said: Inferno_Cop said: No, while watching movies before OVA is recommended for better viewing experience, they are not necessary for watching main series.You can skip them for now and if you want you can watch them in future. Honestly, though. Why not watch the movies first? After all, if you odn't like them it's a very good bet you won't like the main OVA series. I took your advice. After watching the movies and the OVA, I must say I'm glad to have done so in the recommended order. Amazing series. |
Kirko said: Timoke said: Can anyone tell me where I can download those 2 movies, because I really can't find them anywhere. Everything is on this playlist I think: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyY2F1OurUbDBCtILijHYI52YAiIvSX5 Playlist is no longer working. Was the playlist just taken down or where the episodes taken down? |
singe8 said: Sabinlerose said: Why should I watch this anime? Legend of the Galactic Heros is one of the, if not most unique anime is existence. It doesn't hold the audiences hand while traversing through itself. It expects you to be able to keep up with its political intrigue and philosophical and moral dilemmas. It's an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you wanting more and more. Never before has a description turned me off of anything like this has. It's a recommendation so cliche and condescending that I cannot imagine myself liking it, if this is what its fans say about it. Who would have thunk. People who really like the show have a high opinion of it. Insanity the likes we will never be able to understand, I tell you. DoctorDoom said: Kirko said: Everything is on this playlist I think: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNyY2F1OurUbDBCtILijHYI52YAiIvSX5 Playlist is no longer working. Was the playlist just taken down or where the episodes taken down? I'm not the one who uploaded them, but I do believe the videos have been removed by youtube. |
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singe8 said: Sabinlerose said: Why should I watch this anime? Legend of the Galactic Heros is one of the, if not most unique anime is existence. It doesn't hold the audiences hand while traversing through itself. It expects you to be able to keep up with its political intrigue and philosophical and moral dilemmas. It's an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you wanting more and more. Never before has a description turned me off of anything like this has. It's a recommendation so cliche and condescending that I cannot imagine myself liking it, if this is what its fans say about it. I know what you mean. Many overrated shows have descriptions like these, and they just sound exaggerated and whatnot. (I mean, emotional rollarcoaster...what, really?) Saying that, you should give this a watch. I was pretty skeptic going into this series, but I ended up enjoying it. And at first it can be hard to get into, but once everything starts rolling it's a great series. LotGH is full of political intrigue, philosophy and ideologies, humour, wit, sarcasm, and two great protagonists. I think it's something you will enjoy. Go look up some quotes, clips or whatnot if you're not convinced, they might pique your interest. Or read santetjan's review (first one on main OVA). Especially the last 3 paragraphs that summarize the series, I think it's pretty true. I suggest this watching order: koreye said: Most fans would recommend the following order (and I personally endorse it): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War - > Main OVA -> A hundred billion stars; a hundred billion lights -> spiral labyrinth. The Golden Wings movie is chronologically the first, but most fans don't like it, so its really up to you how or when to watch it. I saw the first 5 eps of the main ova, then I saw Golden wings, my conquest, overture, and came back to the OVA. And I'm glad I watched it in that order, helped me enjoy the first season more. Ah, I wish I saw this topic before I started the series. I just dived straight into the main OVA and then watched the first 3 movies. The main OVA was hard to get into at first. But after doing that, I will endorse this order of watching as well: Conquest -> Overture -> Main OVA ->Stars -> Labyrinth I haven't seen the last two OVA series yet (Stars + Labyrinth), but seeing as how they dive into the backgrounds of the characters, I can definitely see that an appreciation and understanding of the two protagonists would greatly improve the experience. |
MirorinJan 2, 2015 7:18 PM
| Uh, if I'm on episode 47 or maybe a few more by the time this is answered, is there a point in watching these prequel films now?-A friend of mine made it sound some prequel was made so I wouldn't have to watch certain eps at the start, but I decided to just go through the episodes out of convenience but this topic is making me think maybe I didn't gather his intent correctly.- And I'm kind of confused, are there movies between the first two and the last two seasons? Will these movies like be needed to be watched not to feel like you made some jump in time? |
| Jaywalker. |
Epicenter said: Uh, if I'm on episode 47 or maybe a few more by the time this is answered, is there a point in watching these prequel films now?-A friend of mine made it sound some prequel was made so I wouldn't have to watch certain eps at the start, but I decided to just go through the episodes out of convenience but this topic is making me think maybe I didn't gather his intent correctly.- And I'm kind of confused, are there movies between the first two and the last two seasons? Will these movies like be needed to be watched not to feel like you made some jump in time? All of the OVA's take place before episode one and can be easily watched at any time. If you're at 47 just keep watching the main series and hit the side stuff afterwards. Sounds like what he was talking about is "Overture to a New War" which is a more in depth retelling of the first few episode. It gives a LOT more information then episodes one and two do. |
| Ah I see, thanks. |
| Jaywalker. |
| How difficult is it to endure the old animation? I mean, 1988? it's very old. The story itself sounds extremely delicious, but I'm not sure I'll be able to sit through such old inferior animation which will all but ruin the story for me, someone who is already too used to the animation you see nowadays. So before making the decision about starting watching it, I wanted to know just how much of an obstacle the animation would be... |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
CG said: How difficult is it to endure the old animation? I mean, 1988? it's very old. The story itself sounds extremely delicious, but I'm not sure I'll be able to sit through such old inferior animation which will all but ruin the story for me, someone who is already too used to the animation you see nowadays. So before making the decision about starting watching it, I wanted to know just how much of an obstacle the animation would be... First seasons animation can be pretty brutal. It's well done though and the plot more then carries the animation during this season. Second + season is leaps and bounds much better. |
Sabinlerose said: Thank you for the reply.First seasons animation can be pretty brutal. It's well done though and the plot more then carries the animation during this season. Second + season is leaps and bounds much better. |
| ったく、嫌な世の中だよ。 |
Moaradin said: What order should I watch the Gaiden series? chronologically or release order? I watched the movies and the main OVA. What I have left is: Spiral Labyrinth Valley of White Silver Mutineer Duelist Those Who Recapture Morning's Dream, Night's Song A Hundred Billion Stars, A Hundred Billion Lights The Third Tiamat Battle Disgrace And I don't know what order to put this! Watch Spiral Labyrinth first. This part is about Yang Wenli and really stands alone. The rest follow Lohengramm. Finding the order of that should be easy. |
Moaradin said: So do people prefer to watch chronologically rather than by release? Personally I find that watching the Gaiden series in chronological order makes more sense narratively speaking rather than by release order. |
MagisterArcanum said: Moaradin said: So do people prefer to watch chronologically rather than by release? Personally I find that watching the Gaiden series in chronological order makes more sense narratively speaking rather than by release order. Chronological kind of spoils though. |
| A fan of this series was nice enough to tell me about the evil being which is known as the "logh spoiler preview" which basically spoil the major events in the next episode. |
| You can find the main series on youtube. Here's the link. Good luck :] |
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| Gonna add some stuff : - Don't watch LoGH if you begin animes . The best is to watch it when you think you have seen everything to watch because you'll probably won't want to watch anything anymore. Probably, so you don't have to wait til that time. - If you're hesitating because you've been told that it was for superior people and it recquires knowledge in lots of stuff : I believe it's for everybody , mostly. I don't like the word "good taste". But I think you're given "taste" with experience. So you don't have to have superior taste or anything really, if you have watched enough anime (definition of enough is up to you, it can be 40 or 100) you can go. I'm also saying this because I've come accross lots of profile with LoGH as a favorite, but their fav lists were all different and varied. But of course, your experience will be different depending on your tastes. So that's just it, overall I think everybody can enjoy it, but not everybody have the same view on it or experienced it in the same way. You don't have to know about war strategy, have incredible knowledge on politics,... Because you'll learn a lot from the anime. - About who you should root for : very relevant answer of SabinLeRose. You can also root for neither side and view it from a completely objective POV, approching it in the most unbiased historical POV. If you asked me "Who is right ?" I wouldn't be able to answer, nobody should. - DON'T begin by the gaidens (chronological order). I haven't, but first I believe you'll be fed up after, since the Gaidens are side stories, what you'd call "fillers", and they're like 1/3 of the franchise. Second, the gaidens really don't have the same feeling as the main series, they're very different, so I don't recommend you to begin by the gaidens because you may not live LoGH as an incredible experience.. hm I don't know how to explain that one. It's my personnal opinion but really I'd advise you to follow it. Plus after finishing the main series you may have that "what will I do with my life" feeling , so having the gaidens to watch next is reassuring. - You don't have to watch it in the release order. What I'd advise is to begin by the movies if you want, watch the main OVA series in a row (you can make a pause if you get broken at the end of season 3 it's ok lol). You can then watch the gaidens in whatever order you want, chronologically if you want. Also you don't have to begin by the movies you can watch them at any time. - NEVER look at the TITLES of the episodes , they're spoilery af. - Choose well your time. The main series being 110 OVA long, I'd recommend you to watch them while in holidays or something. You don't have to though. I personnally marathoned it, but you can take your time, it depends on how you feel. - Golden Wings is completely unnecessary to the franchise. You don't have to watch it. If you want to cry and laugh of horror, you can give it a shot. |
LyleliOct 30, 2015 9:50 AM
bobo343 said: I've read most of what's been posted here but I'm kinda confused so I just wanted to ask a simple question. If I wanted to adhere to the order of events portrayed in the novels, what would be the best way to watch it? And I've seen people say several times to "Avoid the previews" or something similar, can someone show me specifically what these are so I can just add them to the blacklist? - You either begin by the two movies and then go for the 110 episodes main series (skip the first 2 episodes) or go for the 110 episodes directly. Don't begin by the gaidens though. - Previews are the mini clips following the episodes, after the ending. They basically tell you everything that happens in the next episode. |
Lyleli said: bobo343 said: I've read most of what's been posted here but I'm kinda confused so I just wanted to ask a simple question. If I wanted to adhere to the order of events portrayed in the novels, what would be the best way to watch it? And I've seen people say several times to "Avoid the previews" or something similar, can someone show me specifically what these are so I can just add them to the blacklist? - You either begin by the two movies and then go for the 110 episodes main series (skip the first 2 episodes) or go for the 110 episodes directly. Don't begin by the gaidens though. - Previews are the mini clips following the episodes, after the ending. They basically tell you everything that happens in the next episode. Even if you (correctly) watch the 2 movies (Excluding Golden Wings which is not True Logh) first before starting the 110 episode OVA, you should NOT skip the first 2 episodes. It doesn't matter that it covers alot of the same ground as the Arata no Overture movie. |
| Watched it in the release order as mentioned in the opening post here. And I liked it. Feels nice to watch the Gaidens later then seeing chars from the main series again. Watching My Conquest is the Sea of Stars and Ouverture of a New War first might also be something to recommend. (But then I'd first watch the episodes 1-2 of the OVA and after that the movie that retells them.) Then watching the OVA until end end. After that Golden Wings and Gaidens either in order of their release or in chronological order. |
SlickDragon said: Lyleli said: - You either begin by the two movies and then go for the 110 episodes main series (skip the first 2 episodes) or go for the 110 episodes directly. Don't begin by the gaidens though. - Previews are the mini clips following the episodes, after the ending. They basically tell you everything that happens in the next episode. Even if you (correctly) watch the 2 movies (Excluding Golden Wings which is not True Logh) first before starting the 110 episode OVA, you should NOT skip the first 2 episodes. It doesn't matter that it covers alot of the same ground as the Arata no Overture movie. I concur with that Recommended order (I know I'm repeating myself): My conquest is the sea of stars -> Overture to a New War -> Main OVA starting from episode 1. Then do whatever the hell you like. |
eyerokJan 17, 2017 10:42 AM
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| Always watch the previews to get spoiled and rate objectively without clouding your judgement by plot twists and shock factor. jk, dont do it Also, both the movies and the first 2 episodes of the main OVA contain scenes(and some explanations) that the other doesnt so its best to watch both. Best viewing order: https://www.reddit.com/r/anime/comments/57y2wx/legend_of_the_galactic_heroes_watch_or_wait/d8vv2oh/ |
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