Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision
Synopsis
As Yang is ordered to appear before the Free Planet Alliance, he’s shaken by the corruption he discovers. Meanwhile, Marshal Reinhardt uncovers disloyalty under his command as an upstart admiral launches a vicious offensive to retake the Iserlohn Fortress. Struggling to make strides in this never-ending bloody war, these two finally see their true enemy lies not from without—but from within! (Source: Crunchyroll)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally enjoys 'Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Gekitotsu' for its faithful adaptation and improved production values, but some find it lacking compared to the original. The show's exploration of political and philosophical themes is a major draw, though focus on specific characters can impact individual enjoyment. Overall, the audience reception is positive, with minor criticisms regarding character focus and design preferences.
Strengths
- Improved CGI and animation quality.
- Faithful adaptation of the novels.
- Exploration of complex political and philosophical themes.
Weaknesses
- New adaptation suffers in comparison to the original 80s OVA.
- Some viewers find episodes not focused on specific characters (e.g., Reinhard) boring.
- Designs in the new thesis are not preferred by some fans.