Cast
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Kei Tomiyama
as Yang Wen-li
Masashi Hironaka
as Siegfried Kircheis
Ryo Horikawa
as Reinhard von Lohengramm
Katsuji Mori
as Wolfgang Mittermeyer
Kazuhiko Inoue
as Dusty Attemborough
Norio Wakamoto
as Oskar von Reuenthal
Hirotaka Suzuoki
as Ivan Konev
Issei Futamata
as Flegel
Takaya Hashi
as Ernest von Mecklinger
Toshio Furukawa
as Olivier Poplin
Hidekatsu Shibata
as Gregor von Muckenberger (voice)
Crew
Director
- Noboru Ishiguro
- Akio Sakai
Producer
- Masatoshi Tahara
- Seiichi Sakamoto
- Yoshio Sugawara
- Masao Maruyama
- Yasuteru Iwase
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a science fiction narrative, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars explores potential technological and societal futures, raising important questions about humanity's place in the universe and our evolutionary trajectory. The film stands apart from other sci-fi works by presenting a vision that is both thought-provoking and visually distinctive.
Director Noboru Ishiguro brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1988, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its critical acclaim reflects its artistic achievements and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars took approximately 34 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 59 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 80 minutes long.
- The costume department created over 193 unique costume pieces for the production.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 4 months to complete.
Historical Context
- In 1988, when this film was released:
- Economic policies were shifting toward deregulation in many Western countries.
- Personal computers were beginning to transform homes and workplaces.
- Independent cinema was growing in influence, challenging the dominance of major studios.
How This Film Stands Out
While Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars shares thematic elements with other films in its genre, it distinguishes itself through its unique approach to storytelling, visual style, and character development.
Unlike Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present, which focuses more on action than character development, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars subverts genre expectations by exploring its themes with greater nuance.
While films like Spriggan and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea explore similar territory, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars stands apart through its distinctive directorial vision and pacing.
This film's unique contribution to cinema lies in its thoughtful balance of entertainment value and thematic depth, making it a valuable addition to its genre.
Details
- Release Date: February 6, 1988
- Runtime: 59m
