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Should you watch Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars tonight?

Prequel to the original series, focusing on Reinhard and his steps up the chain of command in the Galactic Empire. A collection of independent short stories taking place prior to the Overture to a New War, some of which are adapted from the novel and some of which are completely original.

1998OVA24 episodes26 min/ep7.8/10 average score
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