Can people stop pretending this work consists of three movies? Like the mere existence of 3 entries, with movie slapped somewhere in the description embarrasses me. What we actually have is a regular seasonal anime, that has the regular episode and tv structure. Anyway, treat this as a little recommendation and follow up on some of my thoughts about the continuing legend of the galactic heroes anime. This season we have the continuing story of fabulous bishounes playing politics in space, while something that looks more cartoony than wars in Star Wars plays on the background. There are the usual flaws here. A lot of thepolitical, and thematic heavy matters come more to terms of aesthetics, instead of something thematically relevant or studied upon. Big universe chattering event come and go in one or two episodes, new regimes rise, and lot of politic intrigue is always presents. But the bulk of it always passes by, leaves not much impression or is properly elaborated upon. Logh does not holds this flawed democracy, military regimes, decadent nobles, or our charismatic war heroes to much scrutiny or sociological study. Rather they mostly work as plot, excuses for cool conflict, aesthetic background for the characters to explore, a thing I find really cool.

Nothing says this better than the heavily militaristic setting and background for most events. Because the military and war in Logh barely remind their historical counterparts. Characters looking at screams, some commander coming to unbelievably dumb or intelligent conclusions, or some ships firing and blowing up. This is the actual warfare presented, with the actual antiwar epic coming mostly from supposition and implied content.

If you are thinking in terms of downgrade in regards to the original series, the only aspect I really care towards (omg some of the designs tho) are the side characters. Those are usually pretty bad, having their existence and whole personalities based on narrative purpose, or in some preachy messages on politicians or nobles. Logh is perhaps exceptionally in showing when the story does not give a fuck for one character. Their dialogue gets unbelievably dumb and asinine (this can get painful at times).

Nevertheless, Yang and Reinhard stellar journeys makes up for it. A weird though I have when watching them, is of their existence akin to in universe forces of nature. Narrative, conflict, the whole universe is moved by both characters, their decisions, ideals, and most important personalities. Enabling a story that even when having dozens of characters and plotlines, still feels intimate and focused.

Props for the music also. Perhaps it feels less grandiose or epic than the soundtrack for the original series, but the tracks are definitely better implemented. They always have the right timing and moment when using background music. Those even allow for some of the deaths and sad moments of actual nobodies in the series to actually feel powerful and tragic. Basically there are great tracks all around.

Beyond everything, the new Logh is fun. Seeing these characters planning and executing changes to the very fabric of this universe is always exciting. I love the recurrence of historical motifs and events, the gloriously stupid nobles. There is a splendor in the bizarre nature of axe fights in space, which makes them way cooler than lightsabers. Perhaps there is some hidden depth I am not getting, however what keeps me coming back for Logh is always the fun. And I am glad it delivered.