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.
What's New
We're off to outer space again! Start with our ongoing analysis of Series 1 by guest writer Arthur Painter, who examines episodes 10-13 with story trivia, production secrets, deleted scenes and more. We then jump forward to Final Yamato with an examination of BOTH versions of the film and an expanded look at the ultra-rare Final Yamato Laserdisc game from 1985.
From there we blast into the present day with an overview of everything connected to the new Yamato Rebirth movie! Begin with Yamatour 2, an eyewitness travelogue of what it was like to be in Japan for the exciting premiere. Then feast your eyes on the treasure trove of merchandising, read about the music from the film, and check out the new discography. Then, for the boldest (and least patient) among you, there is a complete synopsis of the new story.
Finally, we take a look back at everything that happened in the Star Blazers/Yamato universe in 2009 with a sneak peek at the big news of 2010. And don't miss the newest chapter of our ongoing webcomic, The Bolar Wars Extended, which puts the Star Force on a collision course with two enemies at once!
New links have been added to our Links page (above), new images have been added to the main art gallery (above) and the Final Yamato gallery in the department below. New information has been added to the latest History Timeline for the Legacy Years.
Quick links to major topics:
Yoshinobu Nishizaki | Leiji Matsumoto | Music | Toys | Games | Books | Collectibles | Model Kits | Manga & Comics |Video History | Novelizations | Fan Club History & products | Japanese Fandom | Yamato Party 2009 | Events History | Yamatour 2009 | Garage Kits | New Productions
From there we blast into the present day with an overview of everything connected to the new Yamato Rebirth movie! Begin with Yamatour 2, an eyewitness travelogue of what it was like to be in Japan for the exciting premiere. Then feast your eyes on the treasure trove of merchandising, read about the music from the film, and check out the new discography. Then, for the boldest (and least patient) among you, there is a complete synopsis of the new story.
Finally, we take a look back at everything that happened in the Star Blazers/Yamato universe in 2009 with a sneak peek at the big news of 2010. And don't miss the newest chapter of our ongoing webcomic, The Bolar Wars Extended, which puts the Star Force on a collision course with two enemies at once!
New links have been added to our Links page (above), new images have been added to the main art gallery (above) and the Final Yamato gallery in the department below. New information has been added to the latest History Timeline for the Legacy Years.
Quick links to major topics:
Yoshinobu Nishizaki | Leiji Matsumoto | Music | Toys | Games | Books | Collectibles | Model Kits | Manga & Comics |Video History | Novelizations | Fan Club History & products | Japanese Fandom | Yamato Party 2009 | Events History | Yamatour 2009 | Garage Kits | New Productions
04/1/10 Click on any of the links below to start your voyage.
Thank you for visiting us, and be sure to make this site a regular destination since there’s much more to come!
