Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 5: Mobilization

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 5: Mobilization
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2017-11-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1974700925

Imperial forces have captured the Phezzan Dominion and draw ever closer to the Free Planets Alliance capital of Heinessen. Yang hurriedly abandons Iserlohn Fortress and heads for the capital to protect countless civilians. Taking out Reinhard is the alliance’s only path to victory. Despite the empire’s superior numbers, Yang continues to outwit its most resourceful generals via tactical wizardry. Reinhard, on the other hand, seeing through Yang’s devices, opts for all-out war. And so, the “invincible” and “undefeated” once again clash swords. Who will emerge victorious? -- VIZ Media

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: Haikasoru
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781421584942

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 “golden brat” Reinhard von Lohengramm, a military prodigy and admiral of the Galactic Empire, has ambitions beyond protecting the borders or even defeating the empire’s enemies. He seeks to overthrow the old order and become a truly absolute—yet benevolent—dictator. His rival, the humble Yang Wen-li of the Free Planets Alliance, wishes to preserve democracy even if he must sacrifice his political ideals to defeat the empire. Their political and military battles play out over a galactic chessboard in an epic saga fifteen centuries in the making!

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 10

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 10
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1974714675

Having taken his devoted confidant Hildegard von Lohengramm as his empress, Kaiser Reinhard awaits the birth of his heir. Much remains to trouble him, from the ongoing campaign of terror by Church of Terra diehards to the machinations of an erstwhile landesherr, and there are ominous signs that his own condition may be graver than anyone suspects. Nevertheless, it seems that peace has finally come to the New Galactic Empire. Meanwhile, in the Iserlohn Republic, Julian Mintz, successor to Yang the Magician, resolves to begin the first and final battle fought on the republic’s terms—the world-shaking conclusion to the Legend of the Galactic Heroes. -- VIZ Media

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 7: Tempest

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 7: Tempest
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1974706060

Reinhard, under his Golden Lion banner, is setting out to bend history and the universe to his will. Meanwhile, with no flag of their own to raise, Yang and his compatriots have escaped the murderous hands of the Free Planets Alliance's government and dubbed themselves the “Irregulars.” Yang receives word that an Imperial fleet is closing in on the capital of Heinessen, and in a daring move, recaptures Iserlohn Fortress. In the meantime, Reinhard’s invasion of the Free Planets Alliance proceeds steadily apace. Standing in the path of the Imperial fleet is a fleet of FPA Navy vessels commanded by the elderly Admiral Bucock. An old lion roars out a life-or-death challenge, and a young lion answers it—the final battle of the Free Planets Alliance now begins! -- VIZ Media

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 9

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 9
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 199
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 197471232X

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. -- VIZ Media

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 4: Stratagem

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 4: Stratagem
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2017-06-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1421597985

Remnants of the high nobility, manipulated by the “third power” of Phezzan, abduct the seven-year-old emperor and, with the cooperation of the Free Planets Alliance, declare the establishment of a traditional imperial government. Reinhard, however, has turned the tables by making a secret pact with Phezzan’s high officials and plans a grand invasion of the alliance by way of the Phezzan Corridor. So begins an epic battle between Yang—who, despite surmising Reinhard’s true intentions, must defend Iserlohn—and the Imperial Navy’s peerless fighter, von Reuentahl. -- VIZ Media

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 8: Desolation

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 8: Desolation
Author: Yoshiki Tanaka
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1974708276

After utterly defeating the Free Planets Alliance, Kaiser Reinhard has brought 99 percent of inhabited space under his control. Still, dissatisfaction and unease coil within his breast, for the galaxy's last remaining sliver of free territory is defended by none other than Yang Wen-li. Seeking decisive battle, the Imperial Navy moves to attack Iserlohn Fortress, but due to Yang's unexpected plan, the battle has already begun before Reinhard arrives. The Yang Fleet must overcome an enormous difference in force strength—while at the same time, a trap laid by the Church of Terra is closing in around Yang... -- VIZ Media

The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1

The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 1
Author: Jonathan Strahan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2020-09-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1534449612

The definitive guide and a must-have collection of the best short science fiction and speculative fiction of 2019, showcasing brilliant talent and examining the cultural moment we live in, compiled by award-winning editor Jonathan Strahan. With short works from some of the most lauded science fiction authors, as well as rising stars, this collection displays the top talent and the cutting-edge cultural moments that affect our lives, dreams, and stories. The list of authors is truly star-studded, including New York Times bestseller Ted Chiang (author of the short story that inspired the movie Arrival), N. K. Jemisin, Charlie Jane Anders, and many more incredible talents. An assemblage of future classics, this anthology is a must-read for anyone who enjoys the vast and exciting world of science fiction.

Out of This World

Out of This World
Author: Rachel S. Cordasco
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0252052919

The twenty-first century has witnessed an explosion of speculative fiction in translation (SFT). Rachel Cordasco examines speculative fiction published in English translation since 1960, ranging from Soviet-era fiction to the Arabic-language dystopias that emerged following the Iraq War. Individual chapters on SFT from Korean, Czech, Finnish, and eleven other source languages feature an introduction by an expert in the language's speculative fiction tradition and its present-day output. Cordasco then breaks down each chapter by subgenre--including science fiction, fantasy, and horror--to guide readers toward the kinds of works that most interest them. Her discussion of available SFT stands alongside an analysis of how various subgenres emerged and developed in a given language. She also examines the reasons a given subgenre has been translated into English. An informative and one-of-a-kind guide, Out of This World offers readers and scholars alike a tour of speculative fiction's new globalized era.

The Anime Movie Guide

The Anime Movie Guide
Author: Helen McCarthy
Publisher: Overlook Books
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1997
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The phenomenally popular "Power Rangers", the most mainstream offshoot of "anime", or Japanese animation, is just the tip of the iceberg. There are hundreds of these virtually astonishing films, appealing to people of all ages and tastes. This guide features detailed listings of feature films and direct-to-video features, arranged by title, year of release, and subject, that have been released since 1983. Illustrations throughout.