Without a doubt, one of the best anime I've ever seen in my life is "Legend of the Galactic Heroes." It tells the story between two empires and their leaders. I have to say it's one of the best stories I've seen, especially with excellent characters like Yang Wen Li, Reinhard von Lohengramm, Oskar von Reuenthal, and Julian Minci.
But my favorite is Paul von Oberstein. I don't know why I liked him the most. His voice actor was truly amazing.
The characters are very well-developed, but unfortunately, there were less interesting ones like Siegfried Kircheis, who dies early in the series and didn't interest me if he would survive. Still, he's an important character for the plot. The most significant death is Yang Wen Li, killed by an assassin while trying to negotiate a truce with Reinhard to end the war. Other notable deaths include Oberstein, Oskar, and more.
The opening songs of the anime are excellent. The animation is good for its time. The character development is very well done, and the ending is satisfying and amazing.
You also asked about the novel; in my opinion, it's less good than the anime.
Ginga eiyuu densetsu anime:(10+/10) Ginga eiyuu densetsu novel:(9/10)
But my favorite is Paul von Oberstein. I don't know why I liked him the most. His voice actor was truly amazing.
The characters are very well-developed, but unfortunately, there were less interesting ones like Siegfried Kircheis, who dies early in the series and didn't interest me if he would survive. Still, he's an important character for the plot. The most significant death is Yang Wen Li, killed by an assassin while trying to negotiate a truce with Reinhard to end the war. Other notable deaths include Oberstein, Oskar, and more.
The opening songs of the anime are excellent. The animation is good for its time. The character development is very well done, and the ending is satisfying and amazing.
You also asked about the novel; in my opinion, it's less good than the anime.
Ginga eiyuu densetsu anime:(10+/10) Ginga eiyuu densetsu novel:(9/10)