After the explosive month of June, July calmed down considerably as Chapter 2 ended its theatrical run and the production staff got back to the business of prepping Chapter 3 for October. It was mainly a month of media coverage punctuated by the video release of Chapter 2. Here’s how it all went down.
There is as of yet no official subtitled version of Yamato 2202, so as long as that is the case Cosmo DNA will step up to its role of Yamato repository and provide synopses of current episodes. This article covers story information in Episodes 3-6.
Great Mechanics G magazine continued its exemplary coverage of 2202 with this extensive Nobuyoshi Habara interview, which covered the transition from Chapter 1 to Chapter 2. [2 pages]
Following the precedent of Chapter 1, media coverage leading up to Chapter 2 was intense, with over thirty voice actor interviews appearing within a two-week period in June 2017. Here we present the first of three roundups that bring you those interviews in English.
Yamato has completed its mission to retrieve the Cosmo Reverse System from Iscandar and has begun the long journey back to Earth. But the Garmillas fleet is scattered, and when an aggressive Gatlantis task force pierces the Large Magellanic Cloud, a wild new battle erupts!
The buildup in May exploded in June with the arrival of Yamato 2202 Chapter 2: Launch Chapter on the 24th. It kicked off another episode in the life of the saga itself, this time stretching up to three weeks in some theaters and bringing with it another wave of news and merchandising to expand the legend. [3 pages]
From V-Storage Online: a conversation with Director Nobuyoshi Habara talking about the production of Chapter 1, anticipation for Chapter 2, and how Space Battleship Yamato literally became his first work of animation.
From Ship’s Log Volume 17 (March 2017) contained this post-Chapter-1 interview with Director Nobuyoshi Habara and Writer Harutoshi Fukui. They offer insights on Chapter 1, hints about Chapter 2, and share fond memories from 1978.
Yamato has completed its mission to retrieve the Cosmo Reverse System from Iscandar and has begun the long journey back to Earth. But the Garmillas fleet is scattered, and when an aggressive Gatlantis task force pierces the Large Magellanic Cloud, a wild new battle erupts!
Andromeda is second only to Yamato herself in popularity among ships in the Yamato saga. To some, she eclipses even the titular vessel. Here we dig deep into history to examine every major off-screen appearance of this legendary ship (with variations) right up to the early days of 2202. [3 pages]
In May 2017 the Yamato tide was definitely rising with an increase in public events. Chapter 1 made a comeback, hobby shows gave everyone a preview of things to come, the 3-meter Andromeda display model was rolled out, and the first wave of new promotion hit the streets. See it all here.
Media surrounding the premiere of Yamato 2202 Chapter 1 was the most intense in Yamato history up to that point with over 30 interviews and articles appearing in print and online within a two-week period. This is the last of four roundups that brings all of that material to you in English.
From Great Mechanics G magazine: an in-depth conversation with Director Nobuyoshi Habara in the wake of 2202 Chapter 1, discussing general concepts and examining specific scenes from episodes 1 and 2. [2 pages]
The biggest technical leap forward for Yamato 2199 was CG animation, created by Sunrise D.I.D. Their techniques were first explored in the pages of CG World magazine in June 2013. Four years later, their work goes on at Sublimation Studio and CG World was there again with new coverage.
From Scale Aviation magazine, May 2017. Through “historical” text and a scratch-built model kit, artist/designer/modeler/director Makoto Kobayashi describes the history of the fighter craft we now know as the Cosmo Tiger 1.
Yamato has completed its mission to retrieve the Cosmo Reverse System from Iscandar and has begun the long journey back to Earth. But the Garmillas fleet is scattered, and when an aggressive Gatlantis task force pierces the Large Magellanic Cloud, a wild new battle erupts!
April 2017 brought us to the halfway point between Chapters 1 and 2, then the days ahead in the countdown became fewer than the days behind. The arrival of the first trailer for Chapter 2 signaled that an upswing was about to begin. Read all the April news here.
Media surrounding the premiere of Yamato 2202 Chapter 1 was the most intense in Yamato history up to that point with over 30 interviews and articles appearing in print and online within a two-week period. This is the third of four roundups that brings all of that material to you in English.
From Model Graphix magazine: Junichiro Tamamori had the dream job of modernizing Yamato, along with the other Earth mecha, for 2199. For Yamato 2202, his first project was to take on Space Battleship Andromeda.
The last part of the travelogue covers Tim’s final two days in Tokyo, the untoppable highlight of which was a visit to none other than Xebec animation studio, the nerve center of Yamato 2202, for his third meeting with Director Nobuyoshi Habara!
The FINAL 2199 Report of the series covers February and March 2017 with the last roundup of news and a huge gallery of art and stills from the Yamato 2199 Pachislot game. All 2199 news from this point forward can be found in the Yamato 2202 reports.
Phase Two of the 2202 launch was the release of Chapter 1 on home video, and it seemed like the entire month of March 2017 rotated around that in one way or another. Chapter 1 finished its two-week theatrical run, but live events, collaborative projects, and new products that all kept the party going. [2 pages]
There is as of yet no official subtitled version of Yamato 2202, so as long as that is the case Cosmo DNA will step up to its role of Yamato repository and provide synopses of current episodes. This article covers story information in Episodes 1 and 2.
Media surrounding the premiere of Yamato 2202 Chapter 1 was the most intense in Yamato history up to that point with over 30 interviews and articles appearing in print and online within a two-week period. This is the second of four roundups that will bring all of that material to you in English.
Continuing the saga of Yamato 2202’s premiere in Japan! Over three days we visit the Yamaket fan event, the Under Armour flagship store, the city of Osaka, and see Chapter 1 prior to meeting with the director. There’s a surprise waiting around every corner! [2 pages]
Released October 2014, over a year after the conclusion of Yamato 2199, this compilation film gave everyone a chance to renew their acquaintance prior to the premiere of Ark of the Stars. A few opportunities were taken to upgrade the animation and add new details, all of which are examined here.
Yamato 2202 Chapter 1, titled Beginning Chapter arrived on February 25, 2017 amidst an avalanche of media coverage and other fanfare. Here we pick up the multi-front action from Report 6 to cover the rest of February. [2 pages]
Media surrounding the premiere of Yamato 2202 Chapter 1 was the most intense in Yamato history up to that point with over 30 interviews and articles appearing in print and online within a two-week period. This is the first of four roundups that will bring all of that material to you in English.
The Yamatour 2017 Adventure Team assembles in the heart of Tokyo for the premiere of Yamato 2202 Chapter 1. This travelogue covers only the first two days on the ground for Yamato Christmas, but the stage is already set for miracles to happen. [3 pages]
All the mecha from Earth, Garmillas, and Gatlantis with English descriptions for each. This collection will grow as material is published at the official Space Battleship Yamato 2202 website
