Audience reviews
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ma1kawa11
Very rarely do I get upset when watching an anime. Regardless of it is bad, I can normally get through it without actually being upset at the decisions made in production. This is one of those exceptions. Having the OVA being one of my all time favorites, I was already coming into this remake with relatively low expectations based on what I'd heard about it, and even then I was extremely disappointed. This is a poor bastard shadow of the 1980s OVA, and you should not watch this and instead go watch that.
Worldbuilding: 1/10
It is incredibly ironic that this gets such a low score even though its source material is so good. But this anime visually and narratively skips over almost everything interesting in the world, such as political events, narrating every minute detail of the world, as…
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I can’t believe I never heard of this whole series before, I binged it all and loved it. It’s almost a cross between code geass and death note but without any magic. This show watches unlike a typical anime, unpredictable, fast and well paced with no unnecessary stretches of drama.
Also great animation quality, art, voice acting, likable characters;I really hope this show continues to be made. It’s my number one space related show for sure! There’s only about 48 episodes so far but if it had 1000 episodes I would happily watch it all. This is one of those shows I wish would never end and now I’m just rambling to try and fill the text requirements.
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This is a remake of the original 1980s OVA series (which in turn was based on the novel series) of Legend of the Galactic Heroes. If you remove "Legend of the Galactic Heroes" and made this it's own sci-fi anime it would be worth a watch but for someone who saw the original it can't compare.
For one LotGH had a score that was entirely classical musical (with no exception except the endings and openings). They had a classical piece for almost every scene and it was all appropriate. It never felt forced or pretentious either.
Instead Die Neue These has its own score and it's really boring and at times awkward. One of the major appeals of this show is the music and it got ruined.
Also the character designs were changed severely. It seems like the demographic of this remake is for girls and…
Read at the sourceLackOfARealLife
This is more of a review for both seasons, given how the start of season 2 is what the end of season 1 should be and the stories are otherwise so connected that you probably couldn't tell where one ended and the other began.
This review won't spoil anything though.
My biggest weakness with anime is that I really can't sit down and watch a sub. I am far more willing to put up with the same 10 voice actors providing diminished dialouge in every anime I watch simply because I have an autistic lack of attention. However, this HIGHLY underrated remake is about to help me overcome this weakness. I simply cannot let myself undermine just how awesome this anime is.
Despite its slow moments and weaker first season, I found myself completely gripped by this intergalactic sci-fi war story. At fir…
Read at the sourceGxbrixl
I haven't watched the original LoGH anime but I have to admit, this anime left a good impression on me. I am a gundam fan after all.
Sound: 9/10
Ima start with sound cos this is one of the best aspects of this anime. The sound, especially the opening, was very enjoyable. I usually listen to the opening twice or thrice and just skip it in the following episodes. BUT, this one was different. At the last episode, I was literally singing "Binary!!!!" while the opening played. The opening is also quite deep and reflects the series in a way. The ending was slow and a little solemn, showing the true nature of war. The sound effects helped me to imagine the atmosphere in space and really reflects the mood. Though sound can't travel in space.
Art: 9/10
Its great. Attention to detail. Splendid sc…
Read at the sourceSumirerireri
I understand this anime might not be for everyone. Those who have loved the previous adaptation might be a little bewildered by the new animation and the fast developement of the events when compared to the previous version. On the other hand, those who have no previous contact with the franchise and approach this anime expecting what modern shounen shows usually have to offer, may find it disappointing as well, because this anime is anything but common.
Animation and Art:
The battles are not the most epic. The names of the characters are not the easiest to remember. CG animation is used, and that's often annoying for those of us accustomed to "regular" animation. But honestly, I'm finding it very hard to find negative aspects to enumerate as possible reasons that would make people dra…
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The reason this show was not successful is not because it was bad. Personally, I actually enjoyed it and would recommend it to people if the original did not exist. But it does. And to make a long story short, this show is just a slightly inferior version of the original.
What made this show unsuccessful was the conceptual planning of the show as a remake and certain creative choices by Production IG.
See, the problem in remaking the first 12 episodes in Legend of the Galactic Heroes is that these episodes are objectively the least interesting and eventful part in the show. They quite literally took the worst part of the show and made it into a series. I get the feeling that if this remake had been a COMPLETE remake of the entire original series, by the end of its run we would have a ver…
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A good point to start a ginga eiyuu densetsu (named as logh from now for brevity sake) review is the questioning on why the lives of powerful people are just so fascinating? Where does this amazing interest comes from in seeing generals, emperors, dictators, enacting strings of power, intrigue, tragedy. In following the lives and death of individuals with such ambition, chosen to change the destiny and history of people, societies, worlds. Such allure comes from way more than the facts actually being shown, Rubinsky discussing his plans becomes way more than a character we know barely nothing about, explaining his ambitions, and Job Truniht announcing a single vote, becomes the most epic thing ever. In my opinion this feeling is at the heart of the appeal in series such as game of thrones,…
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Contrary to almost anyone’s expectations, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These is a new adaptation that doesn’t just exist in the shadow of the OVA adaptation; it has earned the right to stand alongside it.
DNT had an almost impossible task set before it. It had to please both OVA fans (who are as demanding and resistant to change as a fanbase as any that exists) AND try to draw in a new viewerbase in a modern anime environment not receptive to lengthy space political epics. Considering this context, it’s practically a miracle that DNT hasn’t been torn to shreds from the first episode onwards, and has in fact been warmly received by many old and new fans.
Before we dive into the main review, it Many when considering DNT want to know not how it stacks up by itself, but how it st…
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Background:
Life is funny sometimes. I've been in the anime community long enough to see the popularity of series rise, fall, and sometimes even rise again. I'm somewhat of an anime paleoconservative in that I love many anime that are no longer popular or even acceptable to like in the current year. Hell, I've spent the last 8 years trying to convince folks that Elfen Lied isn't that bad! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine having to defend LotGH from getting unfairly shit on, but here we are!
Overview:
This is MAL, so I assume everyone reading this has either seen or knows a lot about the original Galactic Heroes OVAs. Just in case you recently joined, LotGH is an epic scale space opera that explores the conflict between a corrupt democracy and and an authoritarian monarchy. Rath…
Read at the sourcePaladinAlchemist
I think it’s a good sign that I’d like to see this adaptation cover the full story. Director Tada Shunsuke took on quite the undertaking in adapting something already beloved by many (myself included) that already has a fantastic adaptation - trying to make a product that did not alienate older fans, but modernized the story enough to gain new ones.
Given that Die Neue These only covers a small part of the full story that is Legend of the Galactic Heroes, it’s hard to review. It’s a bit like trying to judge a Lord of the Rings adaptation when the hobbits haven’t even gotten to Rivendell yet. LOTGH builds on itself more than most material anime adapts and a lot of the early stuff is just laying the groundwork for what comes later. Even so, this set of 12 episodes are meant to stand on the…
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Did you come here for GALACTIC HEROES? Well get ready for a full two of them, because everyone else in this show is seemingly incompetent!
Welcome to "Military Space Politics - The Anime!"
I understood what the show was trying to do in the beginning. It started off with a good opening battle, and then pushed out all the backstory so that it could focus on the WAR in the end. But just because it's understandable doesn't mean it's a good way of telling a story. The story was actually the WORST part of this anime. It was just.. mediocre. The beginning was way too slow and progressed in this most BASIC way possible, solely relying on the nice art and -anticipation- of "EPIC" space battles to keep the viewers interested. Perhaps the beginning would've been more interesting if it was fleshed…
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I did not read the original novel or watched the OVA from the late 80s, but I heard a lot of praise for those works, as Legend of the Galactic Heroes (LotGH) is apparently one of the greatest anime of all time. Now, in 2018, we got a new take on this hot classic property and I thought it would be a perfect entry point for me.
It is hard to find any value in this anime: characters are not interesting to pull all the attention; action is dull; mind games are weak; depiction of war lacks necessary authenticity or meaningful commentary; rivalry is done better in any shounen anime. Where is the epos I heard so much about?
RATING: 3 – Bad
STORY: “Legend of the Galactic Heroes” - except every word is a lie.
“Legend” is an overstatement in association with events in this show. Yes, we see a gre…
Read at the sourceInfiniteRhapsody
This adaptation has been overlooked and frowned upon by many, but as someone who finished 110 ova (my fault is that i never finished other things in the series) I understand the disappointment other people feel when it comes to their designs, but let me tell you something. As someone who has also read the books - the actual original source, their appearances fit more into those categories. Not to mention most of them look the same age because they are, and there is not much change between 25-35.
Anyway, back to the story. For those who haven't seen first adaptation, you can watch it without any problems. It takes it's time to introduce characters - just like the novels - unlike OVA who was made for the people who were already familiar with novels and wanted to introduce everyone as soon…
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Out of all the anime of 2018 Legend of the Galactic Heroes The New Thesis is the most overlooked and underestimate anime of the 2018 thanks to the anime elitist crowd bashing the series for its Kuroko no Basket character designs.
For a short while, I was part of that crowd as I like to make fun of the new series by memeing they face on social media website however when I eventually cut all ties with the elite crowd I decided to give it a proper chance and when I finished it I was shocked of good it was for the most part. Sure it may not have the same flare and charm that is present in the original series but for a standalone project this series was pretty solid and am going to tell you why. Hello, everyone, this is Shawn aka PhantomKurata and welcome to my review of Legend of the Galactic…
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Legend of the Galactic Heroes - Die Neue These stands in the unenviable position of being a remake of one of the greatest and most beloved anime ever made. The original OVA series commands a passionate and loyal cult fanbase, to whom the slightest fault or deviation is tantamount to a personal insult.
Considering the baggage this show is carrying, it can be difficult to judge it by its own merits. Which is a shame - viewed in a bubble in which the OVA series does not exist, Die Neue These is not a bad anime. In fact, it's quite a good one. It is, however, a bad remake, and a bad adaptation.
That it is a bad adaptation is curious, as this serves as a more faithful adaptation of the source material than the OVA. But the problem lies in that adapting Legend of the Galactic Heroes into a vis…
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Story - 5
Characters - 5
Audio - 9
Visuals - 9
Personal enjoyment - 10
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a much praised series, and the praise is well-deserved. Having spent 110 episodes (excluding 50+ episodes worth of prequels + some movies) on introducing, establishing and developing its characters, its world, customs and politics, LotGH truly is outstanding.
Enter 'Die Neue These'. Enjoyment? For me, a 10/10 easily. But this is not an alternative version, a prequel, a sequel or a summary. This is a stand-alone piece of literature, a retelling of the same story.
The upsides? A nice way to refresh your memories of the OVA, topped with spectacular visuals.
The downside? You pretty much have to have watched LotGH beforehand to be able to truly appreciate 'Die Neue These', because it tak…
Read at the sourceKrunchyman
Crafting a masterful anime is similar to cultivating a delicate flower, it requires a willingness to accept circumstances the way they are, and not the way we wish them to be. Lithops, a flower with a low dependence on water, can have their skins burst if they are oversaturated with excess liquids. In the same breath, an anime that strives for over-the-top action sequences (e.g. run-of-the-mill Shounen anime) but neglects the political, economic, and social struggles that accompany those events, falsely establishes a dichotomous situation that rarely, if ever, exists. The original Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu (Legend of the Galactic Heroes) understood these concepts extremely well, taking every opportunity it could to flesh out characters, explore pertinent historical events, and question the role…
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The New Thesis will have to stand or fall on its own merits. The fact that the series takes great pains to introduce and endear its main characters tells us the series is intended to be enjoyed on its own without previous knowledge of the source material and the OVA.
One of the things I ask myself with every time I encounter a remake/reboot/reimagining is “Why? What does it offer that wasn’t done before?”
Admittedly, I haven’t finished watching the OVA, nor have I read the source material. So I can’t in good conscience tackle the issue about what the story offers more than what was told before. Here’s what I do know though: The New Thesis will have updated visuals. It is only expected. A New Thesis and a generation to entice; and it went okay. I guess.
For one, despite criticisms of its…
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This review was written by someone who has not seen, and honestly could not care less about the original 1988 OVA, Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
I’ll begin by saying this anime is extremely unique in its presentation and tone in that is doesn’t even feel like a story anyone would think to put to animation in the first place. It certainly doesn’t use the medium to its fullest, it’s not very artistically creative, and nothing about it is particularly inventive except for the fact it isn’t inventive at all. It feels less like a piece of art and more like a stage play, an opera, a wartime drama, or even just a straight-up documentary. In fact, it actually feels most like one of those books I’d be assigned to read back in school. An epic which spans far, far, far past the first novel, but a s…
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