Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
Legend of the Galactic Heroes
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Synonyms: LoGH, LotGH, GinEiDen
Japanese: 銀河英雄伝説
English: Legend of the Galactic Heroes
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Type: Novel
Volumes: 10
Chapters: 94
Status: Finished
Published: Nov 1982 to Nov 1987
Genres: Action Action, Adventure Adventure, Drama Drama, Sci-Fi Sci-Fi
Themes: Adult Cast Adult Cast, Military Military, Space Space
Serialization: None
Authors: Tanaka, Yoshiki (Story), Katou, Naoyuki (Art), Kamoshita, Yukihisa (Art)

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Ranked: #882
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Popularity: #2014
Members: 10,542
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