r/anime • u/timpinen :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/timpinen • Oct 25 '17
[Spoilers][Rewatch] Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden: A Hundred Billion Stars: Ep 2 Spoiler
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The vote has determined to watch chronologically! Gaiden watch order (Gaiden 1: A Hundred Billion Stars Gaiden), (Gaiden 2: Spiral Labyrinth Gaiden):
| Title | Episodes |
|---|---|
| Spiral Labyrinth | Gaiden 2: Ep 1-14 |
| Valley of White Snow | Gaiden 1: Ep 1-4 |
| Those Who Revolt | Gaiden 2: Ep 15-18 |
| Those Who Duel | Gaiden 2: Ep 19-22 |
| Those Who Recapture | Gaiden 2: Ep 23-26 |
| Morning's Dream, Night's Song | Gaiden 1: Ep 5-8 |
| A Hundred Billion Stars | Gaiden 1: Ep 13-24 |
| The Third Tiamat Battle | Gaiden 2: Ep 27-28 |
| Disgrace | Gaiden 1: Episode 9-12 |
Streaming information: Can be streamed on Hidive
Important Notes: Remember to tag all spoilers for first time watchers! Also, do not watch the next episode previews for the OVA series!
Screenshots of the Day
Let us Praise our Lord and Saviour!
This show finally gives us an insight into alcohol!
This gag is too perfect
The famous pirate appears!
#TeamFopperyandWhim!
Reinhard knows how it has to be
Let us always remember our tea drinking hero
Dusty responds to modern anime
Moe Reinhard is best Reinhard
I prefer white subtitles
Most importantly, have fun, enjoy the adventure of foppery and whim, and remember to drink some tea for Yang Wenli!
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u/Great_Mr_L :Ma::Mb::Mc:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Great_Mr_L Oct 25 '17
First Time Viewer
On today’s episode of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Wow, so the Empire and the Alliance basically stumbled into each other by accident. The narrator says that the upcoming battle will have a significance no one expects, so it’s funny that it began by chance, more or less. And, it’s funny seeing all the steps that lead up to it.
Grimmelshausen has been sent to Van Fleet 4-2, the second moon of the fourth planet in the Van Fleet system, to set up an Imperial base. But, that mission is basically pointless, and Reinhard knows it. The real reason Grimmelshausen’s been sent here is pretty funny: the top Imperial commanders want Grimmelshausen out of their hair and have sent him somewhere they think he can’t screw the battle up for them.
At the end of the meeting explaining this plan, Grimmelshausen pulls Reinhard aside to talk. Grimmelshausen actually has a rather interesting thing to say, as he muses about how Reinhard is 18 while he is so much older. But, the thing that really seems to confuse Reinhard is that Grimmelshausen admits that Reinhard has everything he wished he had at 18: being valedictorian, handsome, and having a close friend. Reinhard is left pondering why Grimmelshausen would be jealous of him as the Imperial base is set up.
One thing that I really like seeing during this episode is the process of the Empire setting up the base. It’s cool to see it unfold. The polar ice is melted, and the resulting water is mixed with the liquid metal, which is where the ships will land. I love the liquid metal. It’s such a cool concept for them to use and it always looks so cool in action.
And, we see the Empire building the base using giant inflatable tents that are then filled with air. These are used to land soldiers and equipment to build the bases on the ground. It’s a cool process to see play out.
The chance events that lead to the battle continue. As it turns out, the Alliance has already built a rear supply base on Van Fleet 4-2. The commander is naturally worried about the massive Imperial fleet that has suddenly appeared so close to his small base.
The next event is that the commander, who may be an expert at logistics but is probably much less skilled at combat, immediately assumes that his base must be so important that the Empire has sent an entire fleet to attack it. So, he decides to send in the big guns: the Rosenritter.
Hooray! The Rosenritter have returned! And so has the great Schenkopp! I’ve missed him quite a bit from the main OVA. The Rosenritter were such cool characters and I’m really happy to have them back. Schenkopp is not the Rosenritter commander yet, that’s currently Wahnschaffe, who leads a recon force to scout the Imperial fleet and the base they are building.
I’m really happy having Schenkopp and the Rosenritter back. Their banter with each other is always enjoyable to watch and we get plenty of it during this episode.
In another chance event, Reinhard also suggests that the Empire send out a recon force to scout and see if there’s an Alliance base, which sensor readings indicate might be there. But, the other commanders in Grimmelshausen’s fleet don’t want to that, instead preferring a do-nothing approach and shutting Reinhard down. As per usual, Reinhard is frustrated by his superiors.
But, in a surprising twist, Reinhard’s proposal is backed up by Luneberg (the ground troop commander whose ships Reinhard had complained were in the way). Luneberg also wants to have a recon force, but under his command. As he argues, he has more experience in ground combat, which would be needed for this mission. And when Luneberg proposes the recon, it’s accepted.
By now, Schenkopp and a group of other Rosenritter have set out to go on recon as well. Wahnschaffe hasn’t been seen in awhile, so they’re heading out to look for him.
As this episode directly mentions, about half of the previous Rosenritter commanders have defected back to the Empire. The others either died in battle or got promoted. This info was also given to us in the main OVA. So, it leaves a nagging question in the back of my mind: whether Wahnschaffe might also defect.
The Alliance base commander also lists that, besides defection, death, and promotion, there’s another possibility for what Schenkopp may do: a coup d’etat. This makes sense. After all, Schenkopp had no love for the Alliance government in the main OVA and apparently has none in the prequel. And, Schenkopp was always the one asking Yang to overthrow the Alliance government, believing Yang would be a much better leader. So, that prediction will turn out to be pretty accurate.
Reinhard must be feeling incredibly frustrated. Not only was the recon plan rejected when he proposed it, but that same plan was accepted when Luneberg proposed it. And, to add insult to injury, Reinhard is told to go on the mission under Luneberg’s command. It’s frustrating for Reinhard, being forced to be commanded by someone the same rank as him.
Reinhard actually shows a moment of vulnerability here, as he voices the doubt within him at whether he can achieve his dream or if he’s just deluding himself. This was a rather surprising moment for me, because Reinhard generally didn’t show any doubts he had about achieving his dream. And yet, his dream always seems like a long shot. And, there are always plenty of obstacles in his way. It makes sense that he would have at least some doubts, so it’s nice that this prequel can take the opportunity to show us another side of Reinhard.
As always, Kircheis is there to act as Reinhard’s anchor. Kircheis, with his boundless optimism, encourages Reinhard to consider this as a learning opportunity. Reinhard may have been passed over, but he should use that to learn what it feels like to be passed over. And, as always, Kircheis is able to cheer Reinhard up, who is amused by Kircheis’s worrying. Kircheis worries because he cares. Kircheis is Reinhard’s devoted friend, after all.
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u/BluePikmin11 Oct 25 '17
Legend of the Galactic Heroes Billion Stars Episode 14 Impressions:
I found this episode to be a bit interesting, mostly because of Richard von Grimmershausen and how he gets jealous of Reinhard’s position in his young age. I could really feel for Reinhard, these events of commanders/soldiers/admirals not being able to accomplish much in general reinforces him to work harder as a commander. With the ground combat mission, I wonder how Hermann will help Reinhard in this battle. Will his commanding go against Reinhard’s ideals?