Haikasoru, Viz's prose sci-fi imprint, plans to release the third volume of Yoshiki Tanaka's cult sci-fi series Legend of Galactic Heroes on November 15. So far, the listings are just for print paperback, but the earlier two had eBook and audio book versions. After a bit of hype during the week, over the weekend, they revealed their plans for the next three volumes.

They describe book three...

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.



A grand scheme for retaking Iserlohn is delivered to Reinhard, who with renewed determination seeks to become ruler of the galaxy and to fulfill the oath he made with a dear, departed friend. But what are the aims of Phezzan, the third force at work behind the scenes? Meanwhile, no sooner is Yang breathing a sigh of relief when Julian returns from his first combat mission than he is summoned to an inquest and departs for the capital of the alliance. As if waiting for this opportunity to strike, however, the imperial military's fortress appears right at the gates of Iserlohn. The battle between two gigantic fortresses begins!

Making those final adjustments to LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES v3: ENDURANCE. #logh pic.twitter.com/BrWkCvtOca — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) September 28, 2016

Yes, we're finishing the LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES v3: ENDURANCE cover too! Here's Intern Alex! #logh pic.twitter.com/t22vr2gd1f — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) September 28, 2016

This is the tweet where we remind you that you should pre-order LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES 3: ENDURANCE https://t.co/FeiB6NWoFu #LOGH — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) September 29, 2016

LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES v4: STRATAGEM will be released, June 2017. — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) October 2, 2016

LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES v5: MOBILIZATION will be released in the autumn of 2017.#LOGH — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) October 2, 2016

LEGEND OF THE GALACTIC HEROES v6: FLIGHT will be released in the first half of 2018.#LOGH — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) October 2, 2016

To summarize, #LOGH 4 and 5 in 2017, 6 in 2018. After that, we shall see. Please pre-order volume 3 to help us! https://t.co/FeiB6NWoFu — Haikasoru (@Haikasoru) October 2, 2016

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain't It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.