Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 51

Maybe this should be Blogging Legend of Marriage Proposal Heroes Episode 2

The 51st episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes can easily be divided into two parts. The first would be the determination of the characters on the Alliance side to go into the final battle with no regrets at all. This leads to all sorts of out-of-character situations and changes in relationships between characters. The second half is the start of the battle and the consequences that come from those who lead.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 50

With supplies running low, Mittermeyer and Reuenthal will be disappointed at Reinhard's waste of a good bottle of wine.

The 50th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes serves as a sort of final buildup to the real battle at the end of the war. Yang takes on Reinhard’s admirals one at a time and begins to frustrate them, as supplies run ever lower. With a timetable seemingly set for the end of the invasion, the time is quickly approaching for the Empire to fight Yang head on.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 49

Is it really so hard for the Alliance to hold press conferences and security inside government buildings?

The 49th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes sets the stage for the next confrontation between the Alliance and the Empire. The Alliance government and its people are at the stage where they would be content with mere words of encouragement from their heroes. While Reinhard falls ill and begins to open up to a young boy while remembering his past.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 48

Flames of War is a game, not an expression to be taken literally.

The 48th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes concentrates entirely on the Battle of Rantemario. Bucock and the Alliance fleet try in desperation to win the battle at first, before ultimately being forced into a fight for time for Yang’s fleet to arrive. On the Imperial side, the first signs of complacency and internal strife begin to show higher up in the military ranks.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 47

This Imperial officer should have known that only Julian can be a hero in the Phezzan Corridor.

The 47th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes takes us back to Julian’s struggles to get back to Yang’s side. At the same time, Reinhard insists to his subordinates that he be the one to lead the final battle. On the Allied side, Bucock and his advisers come to an agreement that they will eventually have to take on the invading Imperial forces, but that the timing will be key.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 46

When you blow up 500 of Alex Cazellnu's ships, you would have that same expression.

The 46th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes focuses exclusively on events at Iserlohn. Yang is forced to abandon the fortress he seized two years earlier, but everyone knows that he has to make that call. Reuenthal, meanwhile, begins to be caught in a battle between what he should do and his own ambitions.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 45

The way I see it Hosinger is continuing the series' fine tradition of combining strategy meetings with heavy consumption of alcohol.

The 45th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes focuses largely on the reaction to the news from Phezzan on Heinessen, and what the Alliance government plans to do about it. While there is disappointment at the public statements coming from the government, behind-the-scenes, the government and military seem to finally getting their acts together.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 44

Mittermeyer is about to make a few men experience the full wrath of "The Gale Wolf."

The 44th episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes takes place almost entirely on Phezzan. This episode features an assassination attempt and further insight into the independent spirit that has guided Phezzan throughout its century of autonomy with the usual Julian heroics thrown in at the same time.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 43

Schenkopp returns after failing to change history, and you know there is no way that is his blood on his armor.

The 43rd episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes primarily focuses on the battle between Yang and Reuenthal at Iserlohn. Predictably, the battle turns out to be highly tactical while both commanders realize the whole exercise is serving as a diversion.

Blogging Legend of the Galactic Heroes Episode 42

Part of me wishes that those girls want some of Mashengo or imagining Julian as a harem lead.

The 42nd episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes serves as an introduction to life on Phezzan to Julian as well as a look at the final preparations for the upcoming battles between the Alliance and the Empire. Politics behind the scenes on Phezzan are the order of the day. Preparations go seamlessly for the Imperial forces, while Bucock and Yang have to fight their own governments complacency.