Best Space anime — top 88 ranked

The highest-rated space anime of all time, ranked by MyAnimeList user score. Legend of the Galactic Heroes leads with a score of 9.02, followed by Cowboy Bebop and Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars. The 88 titles below average 7.90/10 and are drawn from MyAnimeList's top 2,000.

  1. 1 Legend of the Galactic Heroes poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu
    OVA · 110 eps · Winter 1988 · K-Factory
    ★ 9.02
    372.1K members
    #11 on MAL
  2. 2 Cowboy Bebop poster

    Cowboy Bebop

    TV · 26 eps · Spring 1998 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.75
    2.1M members
    #51 on MAL
  3. 3 Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars poster

    Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars

    Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2009 · Gainax
    ★ 8.62
    243.6K members
    #109 on MAL
  4. 4 Space Brothers poster

    Space Brothers

    Uchuu Kyoudai
    TV · 99 eps · Spring 2012 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 8.48
    213.5K members
    #178 on MAL
  5. 5 Cowboy Bebop: The Movie poster

    Cowboy Bebop: The Movie

    Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2001 · Bones
    ★ 8.38
    418.6K members
    #250 on MAL
  6. 6 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Gekitotsu
    Movie · 12 eps · Winter 2022 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.32
    27.2K members
    #304 on MAL
  7. 7 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Sakubou
    Movie · 12 eps · Summer 2022 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.32
    19.7K members
    #305 on MAL
  8. 8 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin
    OVA · 6 eps · Winter 2015 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.32
    86.2K members
    #309 on MAL
  9. 9 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 poster

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199
    OVA · 26 eps · Spring 2012 · Xebec
    ★ 8.32
    128K members
    #319 on MAL
  10. 10 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 3 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 3

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 3
    Movie · 4 eps · Fall 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.28
    31.2K members
    #353 on MAL
  11. 11 Space Dandy 2nd Season poster

    Space Dandy 2nd Season

    Space☆Dandy 2nd Season
    TV · 13 eps · Summer 2014 · Bones
    ★ 8.27
    185.1K members
    #366 on MAL
  12. 12 Planetes poster

    Planetes

    TV · 26 eps · Fall 2003 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.24
    286.9K members
    #415 on MAL
  13. 13 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd Season poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd Season

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2nd Season
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2016 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.23
    164.2K members
    #419 on MAL
  14. 14 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 2 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 2

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 2
    Movie · 4 eps · Fall 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.18
    42K members
    #488 on MAL
  15. 15 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai Suisei
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2019 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.17
    29.3K members
    #512 on MAL
  16. 16 Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden
    OVA · 24 eps · Winter 1998 · K-Factory
    ★ 8.13
    27.7K members
    #558 on MAL
  17. 17 Mobile Suit Gundam 00 poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam 00

    Kidou Senshi Gundam 00
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2007 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.10
    237.4K members
    #608 on MAL
  18. 18 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

    Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn
    OVA · 7 eps · Winter 2010 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.09
    109.3K members
    #623 on MAL
  19. 19 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Arata naru Tatakai no Overture
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1993 · Kitty Film Mitaka Studio
    ★ 8.07
    41.3K members
    #656 on MAL
  20. 20 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 1 poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Stellar War Part 1

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Seiran 1
    Movie · 4 eps · Summer 2019 · Production I.G
    ★ 8.07
    34.7K members
    #657 on MAL
  21. 21 Astra Lost in Space poster

    Astra Lost in Space

    Kanata no Astra
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2019 · Lerche
    ★ 8.07
    354.2K members
    #659 on MAL
  22. 22 Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Second Season poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Second Season

    Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2008 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.07
    163.5K members
    #660 on MAL
  23. 23 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans
    TV · 25 eps · Fall 2015 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.07
    279.3K members
    #661 on MAL
  24. 24 Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999) poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes Gaiden (1999)

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu Gaiden (1999)
    OVA · 28 eps · Fall 1999 · K-Factory
    ★ 8.06
    23.3K members
    #667 on MAL
  25. 25 Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

    Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou
    OVA · 6 eps · Winter 1989 · Sunrise
    ★ 8.03
    72.5K members
    #720 on MAL
  26. 26 The Ideon: Be Invoked poster

    The Ideon: Be Invoked

    Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Hatsudou-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1982 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.97
    13.6K members
    #810 on MAL
  27. 27 Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky

    Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2016 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.97
    29.6K members
    #817 on MAL
  28. 28 Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt

    Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt
    ONA · 4 eps · Fall 2015 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.96
    66.1K members
    #835 on MAL
  29. 29 Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai poster

    Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai

    Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai
    TV · 52 eps · Spring 1994 · E&G Films
    ★ 7.95
    18.4K members
    #850 on MAL
  30. 30 Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell poster

    Macross Frontier: The Wings of Farewell

    Macross F Movie 2: Sayonara no Tsubasa
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2011 · Satelight
    ★ 7.95
    30.2K members
    #855 on MAL
  31. 31 Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? poster

    Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?

    Macross: Do You Remember Love?
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1984 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 7.95
    55.2K members
    #856 on MAL
  32. 32 Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express poster

    Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express

    Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆Subway
    TV · 12 eps · Summer 2025 · Shin-Ei Animation
    ★ 7.93
    23.2K members
    #880 on MAL
  33. 33 Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam poster

    Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

    Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 1985 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.92
    90.6K members
    #901 on MAL
  34. 34 Lost in Starlight poster

    Lost in Starlight

    I Byeol-e Pil-yohan
    ONA · 1 ep · Spring 2025 · Climax Studio
    ★ 7.89
    22K members
    #969 on MAL
  35. 35 Super Dimension Fortress Macross poster

    Super Dimension Fortress Macross

    Macross
    TV · 36 eps · Fall 1982 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 7.89
    127.1K members
    #972 on MAL
  36. 36 Space Dandy poster

    Space Dandy

    Space☆Dandy
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 2014 · Bones
    ★ 7.89
    397.4K members
    #980 on MAL
  37. 37 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Season 2
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2023 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.88
    112.9K members
    #990 on MAL
  38. 38 Macross Frontier poster

    Macross Frontier

    Macross F
    TV · 25 eps · Spring 2008 · Satelight
    ★ 7.88
    157.7K members
    #992 on MAL
  39. 39 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - Prologue poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - Prologue

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo - Prologue
    Special · 1 ep · Summer 2022 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.87
    57.4K members
    #1,019 on MAL
  40. 40 Toward the Terra (TV) poster

    Toward the Terra (TV)

    Terra e... (TV)
    TV · 24 eps · Spring 2007 · Tokyo Kids
    ★ 7.87
    67.6K members
    #1,028 on MAL
  41. 41 The Irresponsible Captain Tylor poster

    The Irresponsible Captain Tylor

    Musekinin Kanchou Tylor
    TV · 26 eps · Winter 1993 · Tatsunoko Production
    ★ 7.86
    56K members
    #1,045 on MAL
  42. 42 Gunbuster poster

    Gunbuster

    Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
    OVA · 6 eps · Fall 1988 · Gainax
    ★ 7.85
    148K members
    #1,066 on MAL
  43. 43 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest is the Sea of Stars

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Waga Yuku wa Hoshi no Taikai
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1988 · Kitty Film Mitaka Studio
    ★ 7.84
    46.7K members
    #1,077 on MAL
  44. 44 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo
    TV · 12 eps · Fall 2022 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.84
    192.4K members
    #1,080 on MAL
  45. 45 ∀ Gundam poster

    ∀ Gundam

    Turn A Gundam
    TV · 50 eps · Spring 1999 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.84
    57.2K members
    #1,094 on MAL
  46. 46 Outlaw Star poster

    Outlaw Star

    Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star
    TV · 24 eps · Winter 1998 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.83
    174K members
    #1,114 on MAL
  47. 47 Gnosia poster

    Gnosia

    TV · 21 eps · Fall 2025 · domerica
    ★ 7.82
    61.6K members
    #1,134 on MAL
  48. 48 Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senkou no Hathaway
    Movie · 1 ep · Spring 2021 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.82
    66.7K members
    #1,141 on MAL
  49. 49 Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These poster

    Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These

    Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Kaikou
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2018 · Production I.G
    ★ 7.81
    108.3K members
    #1,157 on MAL
  50. 50 Galaxy Express 999 poster

    Galaxy Express 999

    Ginga Tetsudou 999
    TV · 113 eps · Fall 1978 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.79
    47.7K members
    #1,209 on MAL
  51. 51 Mobile Suit Gundam poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam

    Kidou Senshi Gundam
    TV · 43 eps · Spring 1979 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.79
    155.7K members
    #1,212 on MAL
  52. 52 Macross Frontier: The False Songstress poster

    Macross Frontier: The False Songstress

    Macross F Movie 1: Itsuwari no Utahime
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2009 · Satelight
    ★ 7.79
    33.4K members
    #1,215 on MAL
  53. 53 Banner of the Stars II poster

    Banner of the Stars II

    Seikai no Senki II
    TV · 10 eps · Summer 2001 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.79
    26K members
    #1,219 on MAL
  54. 54 Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

    Kidou Senshi Gundam III: Meguriai Sora-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1982 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.78
    43.1K members
    #1,243 on MAL
  55. 55 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz

    Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Tokubetsu-hen
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1998 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.78
    67.1K members
    #1,258 on MAL
  56. 56 Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway - The Sorcery of Nymph Circe poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway - The Sorcery of Nymph Circe

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senkou no Hathaway - Circe no Majo
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2026 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.76
    19.7K members
    #1,298 on MAL
  57. 57 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

    Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
    TV · 50 eps · Fall 2002 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.74
    188.2K members
    #1,360 on MAL
  58. 58 Macross Plus Movie Edition poster

    Macross Plus Movie Edition

    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 1995 · Triangle Staff
    ★ 7.74
    21.3K members
    #1,364 on MAL
  59. 59 Memories poster

    Memories

    Movie · 3 eps · Fall 1995 · Madhouse
    ★ 7.74
    165K members
    #1,368 on MAL
  60. 60 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz

    Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
    OVA · 3 eps · Winter 1997 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.74
    52.3K members
    #1,375 on MAL
  61. 61 Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark poster

    Space Battleship Yamato 2199: Odyssey of the Celestial Ark

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199: Hoshimeguru Hakobune
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2014 · Xebec
    ★ 7.74
    16.7K members
    #1,378 on MAL
  62. 62 Macross Plus poster

    Macross Plus

    OVA · 4 eps · Summer 1994 · Triangle Staff
    ★ 7.73
    57.8K members
    #1,392 on MAL
  63. 63 Armored Trooper Votoms poster

    Armored Trooper Votoms

    Soukou Kihei Votoms
    TV · 52 eps · Spring 1983 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.73
    31.3K members
    #1,396 on MAL
  64. 64 Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: Gyakushuu no Char
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 1988 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.72
    61.3K members
    #1,416 on MAL
  65. 65 Space Pirate Captain Harlock poster

    Space Pirate Captain Harlock

    Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock
    TV · 42 eps · Spring 1978 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.72
    44.4K members
    #1,431 on MAL
  66. 66 Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine poster

    Knights of Sidonia: Battle for Planet Nine

    Sidonia no Kishi: Daikyuu Wakusei Seneki
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2015 · Polygon Pictures
    ★ 7.71
    127K members
    #1,454 on MAL
  67. 67 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096

    Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
    TV · 22 eps · Spring 2016 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.69
    40.6K members
    #1,511 on MAL
  68. 68 Space Adventure Cobra poster

    Space Adventure Cobra

    Space Cobra
    TV · 31 eps · Fall 1982 · Tokyo Movie Shinsha
    ★ 7.69
    28.6K members
    #1,523 on MAL
  69. 69 Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie poster

    Milky☆Subway: The Galactic Limited Express Movie

    Ginga Tokkyuu Milky☆Subway Movie: Kakueki Teisha Gekijou Yuki
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2026 · Shin-Ei Animation
    ★ 7.68
    5.7K members
    #1,536 on MAL
  70. 70 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 poster

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2202: Ai no Senshi-tachi
    OVA · 26 eps · Winter 2017 · Xebec
    ★ 7.67
    26.4K members
    #1,574 on MAL
  71. 71 Macross F: Close Encounter - Deculture Edition poster
    ★ 7.66
    13.5K members
    #1,598 on MAL
  72. 72 Banner of the Stars poster

    Banner of the Stars

    Seikai no Senki
    TV · 13 eps · Spring 2000 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.66
    37.3K members
    #1,604 on MAL
  73. 73 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

    Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing
    TV · 49 eps · Spring 1995 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.66
    173.9K members
    #1,605 on MAL
  74. 74 Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure poster

    Star☆Twinkle Pretty Cure

    Star☆Twinkle Precure
    TV · 49 eps · Winter 2019 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.65
    15.1K members
    #1,640 on MAL
  75. 75 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2205 poster

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2205

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi
    OVA · 8 eps · Fall 2021 · Satelight
    ★ 7.65
    9K members
    #1,644 on MAL
  76. 76 Banner of the Stars III poster

    Banner of the Stars III

    Seikai no Senki III
    OVA · 2 eps · Summer 2005 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.64
    19.2K members
    #1,671 on MAL
  77. 77 Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!! poster

    Macross Delta: Zettai Live!!!!!!

    Macross Δ Movie 2: Zettai Live!!!
    Movie · 1 ep · Fall 2021 · Satelight
    ★ 7.63
    10.6K members
    #1,697 on MAL
  78. 78 Crest of the Stars poster

    Crest of the Stars

    Seikai no Monshou
    TV · 13 eps · Winter 1999 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.63
    59K members
    #1,703 on MAL
  79. 79 Knights of Sidonia poster

    Knights of Sidonia

    Sidonia no Kishi
    TV · 12 eps · Spring 2014 · Polygon Pictures
    ★ 7.63
    248.4K members
    #1,704 on MAL
  80. 80 Mobile Fighter G Gundam poster

    Mobile Fighter G Gundam

    Kidou Butouden G Gundam
    TV · 49 eps · Spring 1994 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.61
    76.8K members
    #1,760 on MAL
  81. 81 Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki poster

    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki

    Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki
    OVA · 6 eps · Summer 1992 · AIC
    ★ 7.61
    59.8K members
    #1,777 on MAL
  82. 82 Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki 2nd Season poster

    Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki 2nd Season

    Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki 2nd Season
    OVA · 6 eps · Summer 1994 · AIC
    ★ 7.61
    31.5K members
    #1,778 on MAL
  83. 83 Gunbuster 2 poster

    Gunbuster 2

    Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
    OVA · 6 eps · Fall 2004 · Gainax
    ★ 7.59
    86.8K members
    #1,854 on MAL
  84. 84 Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar poster

    Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar

    Uchuu Senkan Yamato
    TV · 26 eps · Fall 1974 · Office Academy
    ★ 7.59
    33.6K members
    #1,855 on MAL
  85. 85 Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 poster

    Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199

    Yamato yo, Towa ni: Rebel 3199
    Movie · Summer 2024 · studio MOTHER
    ★ 7.59
    6K members
    #1,862 on MAL
  86. 86 Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- poster

    Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-

    Kidou Senshi Gundam: GQuuuuuuX - Beginning
    Movie · 1 ep · Winter 2025 · Sunrise
    ★ 7.58
    10.3K members
    #1,884 on MAL
  87. 87 Space Brothers #0 poster

    Space Brothers #0

    Uchuu Kyoudai: Number Zero
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 2014 · A-1 Pictures
    ★ 7.57
    8.7K members
    #1,939 on MAL
  88. 88 Galaxy Express 999 poster

    Galaxy Express 999

    Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie)
    Movie · 1 ep · Summer 1979 · Toei Animation
    ★ 7.56
    24.4K members
    #1,953 on MAL

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