(Encounter) is a modern 12-episode anime adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka's legendary science fiction novels. Produced by Production I.G and directed by Shunsuke Tada, it serves as a sleek re-imagining of the classic space opera for a new generation. The Eternal Conflict
: An absolute monarchy ruled by the Goldenbaum Dynasty, modeled after 19th-century Prussian traditions. (Encounter) is a modern 12-episode anime adaptation of
(voiced by Mamoru Miyano): An ambitious and daring tactical genius of the Empire. Driven by a desire to rescue his sister and overthrow the corrupt nobility, he uses unconventional strategies to decimate enemy fleets. (Encounter) is a modern 12-episode anime adaptation of
: A democratic republic struggling with corruption and the rise of "mobocracy". (Encounter) is a modern 12-episode anime adaptation of