Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 9: Upheaval

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 9: Upheaval
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Yoshiki Tanaka
Translated by Matt Treyvaud
SeriesLegend of the Galactic Heroes
Series part Volume No. 9
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 203,Width 133
Category/GenreScience fiction
ISBN/Barcode 9781421585024
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
Imprint Haikasoru
Publication Date 8 August 2019
Publication Country United States

Description

It's the master tactician of the ruthless Galactic Empire versus the Free Planets Alliance in Japan's greatest space opera epic! In the thirty-sixth century, humanity has conquered the galaxy and colonized countless star systems. The Galactic Empire, modeled along Prussian lines, and the democratic Free Planets Alliance are at war, and the fate of every human being in the universe hangs in the balance. This classic Japanese space opera, adapted into a legendary anime, is finally available in English for the first time. The irregulars of the Iserlohn Republic, still loyal to the ideals of their former leader Yang Wen-li, rally around Yang's successor Julian as he strives to live up to his inherited responsibilities. Meanwhile, in the empire, Kaiser Reinhard survives an attempt on his life only to be confronted with the devastating sins of his past when he learns the true identity of his would-be assassin. Despite rumors of treason on the part of Neue Land governor-general Oskar von Reuentahl, the kaiser pays a personal visit to that territory, where an even greater shock lies in store.

Author Biography

Yoshiki Tanaka was born in 1952 in Kumamoto Prefecture and completed a doctorate in literature at Gakushuin University. Tanaka won the Gen'eijo (a mystery magazine) New Writer Award with his debut story "Midori no Sogen ni..." (On the Green Field...) in 1978, and then started his career as a science fiction and fantasy writer. Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Dawn, which translates the European wars of the nineteenth century to an interstellar setting, won the Seiun Award for best science fiction novel in 1987. Tanaka's other works include the fantasy series The Heroic Legend of Arslan and many other science fiction, fantasy, historical, and mystery novels and stories.