Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings

About Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings

If you are hunting for a new action series, Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings (銀河英雄伝説外伝 黄金の翼) deserves a look (1992). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Reinhard von Müsel, a poor nobleman's son, one day discovers that his sister, Annerose, has been sold to the royal family. To get her back he sets out to rise quickly through the military along with his friend Siegfried Kircheis.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yasuyoshi Hara as Wenli Yang and Hikaru Midorikawa as Reinhard von Lohengramm.

If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. At 1 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Magic Bus and Artland, so the studio's house style defines how Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: Golden Wings looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yasuyoshi Hara voicing Wenli Yang gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.