Humanity is not initially united through a desire for greater mutual understanding instead, it takes a global thermonuclear war for mankind to rally against the inherent violence of nationalism. Legend of the Galactic Heroes’ fifty-sixth episode is essentially a condensed representation of its perspective, as the history of mankind from the time of global governmental unification through the end of Earth-based colonialism is replayed in brief, consistently repeated snippets. History is larger than our capacity to make it. Men can commit great and terrible acts, and their names can occasionally become renowned enough to be remembered. Men may inspire others to action, and even rule over their fellows for a time. It’s constructed not as a war epic, but as a historical chronicle, and its cynicism towards the great acts of men carries the great fatigue only a long-view perspective can bring.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes doesn’t impress its worldview on the viewer through single dramatic speeches, or rousing moments in the heat of battle.
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