 If you liked
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
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 ...then you might like
Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
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In Both the hero is nobility. Lelouch was a discarded prince while Reinhard was a poor noble. But both want to remove the nobility from power. Both have grand plans to unify the world for the sake of their sisters. Both are charismatic and have strong allies and enemies. Both are Genius military guys and will make sacrifices for the grand dream.
Aristocratic governments, political machinations, Xanatos' gambits, the whole shebang.
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Recommended by Cheesyhoboe
Hubris. Revenge. Noblesse Oblige. Revolution. Heroics. Anti-Heroics. Tragedy. Power grabs. Machiavellian schemes. Funny European names. If you like those, then you'll like both shows.
In addition, both stories follow a young man who wants revenge by increasing his power until he can succeed in overthrowing the monarchy because of the Emperor being a jackass who ruined the life of the protagonist's sister.
Code Geass is essentially a "down to earth" (literally) version of Legend of the Galactic Heroes, and I don't mean that in a condescending way.
Since the basic plot and characters are similar, I thought I'd outline some of the main differences between the two shows. Oh, and I'm also writing this under the assumption that people like these shows primarily because of the strategy behind the battles.
Some minor spoilers may be included. You have been warned.
Legend of Galactic Heroes
1. There are Lelouches on both sides (i.e. people other than Lelouch are not portrayed as whimpering idiots).
2. There is none of that "I have the
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Recommended by fadinglotus
But focus heavily on tactics and strategy.
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Recommended by MissKainan
Empire, politics, rebellions, good characters and all that jazz
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Recommended by datanimeboiii
what happens when there are bunch of brilliant masterminds like lelouch on both sides vying for world supremacy that is LOGH. Code Geass is pure mecha while LOGH is spacewar.
Both have battles that don't rely on strength in numbers or the capability of weapons to fight. They rely on strategies and tactics.
Lelouch/Zero can compare to Reinhard because they are both tactical geniuses, as is Yang, Wenli from LOGH.
Both anime give a clear explanation on how their world is run and the background of it.
LOGH is the Mature and Sophisticated version of CG. It's the evolution from a kid still Potty Training, to being the Engineer that built the Zero-Gravity Space Toilet. It's the leap from being a Pee Wee League Basketball kid, to being the next Michael Jordan. It's the upgrade from Atari 2600 to the Playstation 4 or Xbox One. It's the difference in illumination between a Candle and the Sun. It's the transition from an Appetizer to the Main Course- and that is the main merit of watching CG, as to prepare you for the Real Deal.
When one has seen enough of the "Staples" and "Popular"
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Code Geass take heavy inspiration from LOGH, and some may come to say Geass is the "teenage shounen" version of LOGH.
I prefer LOGH, because it's much more fleshed out compared to Geass. I would recommend LOGH to most people I know, while I would only recommend Geass to someone who can get by it's "edgy teenage drama" feel.
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Recommended by Girouxsalem
Code Geass, but without the superpowers and a plot that actually makes sense. The shows have a lot of similar character types, however LoGH is much more grounded and build them to a much better degree.
The show is heavy on politics and strateg, with schemes on both sides running deep. LoGH also presents many more sides than simply the good kids vs the oppressors. Each plotline raises many moral questions, and it's rare for anyone to ever be strictly in the right or wrong.
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Recommended by Church_of_Yeezus
I'll be harsh - Legend of Galactic Heroes is anime for grown ups instead lukewarm and childish thing that is Code Geass. I can not believe that CG is up on the leaderboards with LoGH. If You watched LoGH You will know what I mean. LoGH is all the things that is Code Geass + better politics, believable military strategies and better characterization. Only thing that LoGH lacks and may put you of is animation, its obsolete but You will get used to it and grow to love it by the end of the series :)
Political plots, desire of power and revenge, clash of 2 ideals, brilliant military commanders, epic battles, the shape of the 2 animes looks quite similar.
The main difference is that Code Geass reaches the peak of "popcorn" animes (it is not a reproach) whilst LoGH has way more depth, it is a rewriting of History in the space opera genre.
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Recommended by Illyasviel
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu is Code Geass father. It creates the genre, it creates the "choral" storytelling type in animation (story with lot of balanced characters facing each other, beyond the manichean traditionnal vision) and Lelouch's archetype with Reinhard von Lohengramm.
Both animes tell ascent of a charismatic / machiavelic character who is a strategic genius. Both are about politic manipulation, war, peace (this is more developped in LOGH), love, friendship and trahison.
But above all, they use same dramatic mecanic and are typically huge greek tragedy with tearing plot-twist which make you hate a character, prefer another, questionning you about morality ... especially in
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One can see how Legend of the Galactic Heroes influenced Code Geass. Despite both being set in the future, they both use medieval political systems and decor, the battles in both are very strategic (more so in LotGH) and they both feature an ambitious protagonist whose goals are for the sake of his sister.
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Recommended by LoveLikeBlood
+ Revolve primarily around Political Theories.
+ Military/ Sci-Fi orientated.
+ Extremely intelligent MC's.
There is an empire that rules with power, but suppresses human right's of citizens.
Both protagonists want to overthrow the ruling empire for different reasons.
They have a sister they want to protect and whom they are fighting for at the beginning. They don't want to lose her.
They have a close friend who has a similar view of the empire and wants to change it.
Both anime use themes of war and politics.
The main focus is about the strategic masterminds that the protagonists are and everything counts for on one move.
This epic and dangerous adventure is backed up by great pieces of music.
Ginga Eiyuu Densets is set
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Recommended by TrueArcanum
they seem very much in the military part and with genius protagonists who use great war strategies to defeat their opponents, so are the battles in Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu and Code geass.We can also mention that the two have ideologies on each side that result in a great rivalry, something that also reminds me of the Death Note
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Recommended by Alkemist_123
In terms of tactics and conquest themed story lines, as well as a battle of intelligence.
Both of them contain great Politics and great battle strategies. Both of these series have Ambitious Main Characters who care deeply about their sister. Both Series are great in their own ways.
Smart mc has a grudge against the empire. if you want more of the military elements from code geass, and emotional twists, you will like this anime a lot. the mc's are pretty identical, and I would be surprised if the code geass creator did not get a lot of influence from lotgh
Both have a main focus on strategy, governmental structures, sociology, and intellect.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is much slower than Code Geass, however if you liked Code;Geass specifically for the intellect than you will definitely love LotGH
- Both stories share the same kind of setting aka imperial dominion. LoTGH has much more in depth character devolopment in a more slow paced fighting scene enviroment. Only downsize about the show is its aging graphics :( but storyline makes it worth watching even now.
- They're both pretty similar when it comes to strategy display. Also Reinhard von Lohengramm and Lelouch Lamperouge both folow through a similar kind of story where they both try to be good but still end up doing horrible things.
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Recommended by europepact