In the year 1974, a new anime series debuted in Japan that drew a line from the far reaches of outer space to the infinite depths of the human heart. Space Battleship Yamato brought Japan's best artists, writers, and filmmakers together under a new genre called "Space Adventure Roman," and they created a shock wave that can still be heard today. Spanning ten years, the saga incorporated three TV series (known to the English-speaking world as Star Blazers) and five magnificent, monumental movies that not only made box-office history, they also inspired the 'anime boom' that brought us some of the most exciting entertainment in the world! Yamato's mission was to save humankind and bring peace to the universe. This website's mission is to explore the fascinating worlds of Yamato and Star Blazers, both onscreen and off.
After 26-year hiaitus, Space Battleship Yamato roared back to life in 2009 with a new film named Yamato Resurrection. Ever since then, the saga itself has undergone a resurrection with one exciting turn after another. We now come full circle with the Yamato Resurrection Director
What's New
This time we stand on the cutting edge with three articles that explore the new Yamato Resurrection Director's Cut: the Making of the film, a complete overview, and a revealing discussion with Deputy Director Makoto Kobayashi!
We step back in time for vintage reporting on the original Comet Empire TV series, and begin our episode-by-episode analysis of The Bolar Wars with guest writer Arthur Painter that covers story details, deleted scenes, production secrets, and more!
The Bolar Wars Extended webcomic returns! Desslok and the Star Force face off against an entire mechanized planet with the fate of the galaxy at stake! Read it here!
Then it's back to the future for the next part of our Yamatour 2012 travelogue, a fascinating interview with Japan's coolest mecha painter Hidetaka Tenjin, and the very latest news on Space Battleship Yamato 2199! Check out 2199 Report 4 and an in-depth interview with the production staff!
Special update: Report 5 and a new Character Guide for 2199 were added on May 1!
Finally, we say goodbye to Yamato director/anime legend Noboru Ishiguro with a personal interview and a heartfelt tribute by guest writers Jonathan Clements and Jan-Scott Frazier.
New links have been added to our Links page (above) and new images have been added to the art galleries for Farewell to Yamato and The Bolar Wars in the department below. New information has been added to our latest History Timeline for the Legacy Years.
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Quick links to major topics:
Yoshinobu Nishizaki | Yamato 2199 | Music | Toys | Games
Books | Collectibles | Model Kits | Manga & Comics | Video History
Novelizations | Fan Club History & products | Japanese Fandom
Yamatour Travelogues | Events History | Garage Kits | Yamato Origins
We step back in time for vintage reporting on the original Comet Empire TV series, and begin our episode-by-episode analysis of The Bolar Wars with guest writer Arthur Painter that covers story details, deleted scenes, production secrets, and more!
The Bolar Wars Extended webcomic returns! Desslok and the Star Force face off against an entire mechanized planet with the fate of the galaxy at stake! Read it here!
Then it's back to the future for the next part of our Yamatour 2012 travelogue, a fascinating interview with Japan's coolest mecha painter Hidetaka Tenjin, and the very latest news on Space Battleship Yamato 2199! Check out 2199 Report 4 and an in-depth interview with the production staff!
Special update: Report 5 and a new Character Guide for 2199 were added on May 1!
Finally, we say goodbye to Yamato director/anime legend Noboru Ishiguro with a personal interview and a heartfelt tribute by guest writers Jonathan Clements and Jan-Scott Frazier.
New links have been added to our Links page (above) and new images have been added to the art galleries for Farewell to Yamato and The Bolar Wars in the department below. New information has been added to our latest History Timeline for the Legacy Years.
Click here to join the Star Blazers.com Official Community on Facebook!
Quick links to major topics:
Yoshinobu Nishizaki | Yamato 2199 | Music | Toys | Games
Books | Collectibles | Model Kits | Manga & Comics | Video History
Novelizations | Fan Club History & products | Japanese Fandom
Yamatour Travelogues | Events History | Garage Kits | Yamato Origins
06/1/12 Click on any of the links below to start your voyage.
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