Susumu Kodai

Voice: Daisuke Ono

Former third captain of Space Battleship Yamato (BBY-01)
Rank: Lieutenant Commander, Second Class
Date of Birth: July 7, 2178. Cancer. 29 years old

In the aftermath of the “Iscandar Incident” that occurred in 2205 AD, the 65th Escort Squadron was immediately reorganized. The captains, including Susumu Kodai, were dismissed as they were held responsible for going to rescue Starsha without following the Earth government’s policy. The crews of Yamato, Hyuga, and Asuka were also reassigned.

Approximately two years later, Kodai disappeared, leaving only a trace in the security records of the outer planet route. Although he maintains his military status, his whereabouts are unknown. Susumu Kodai, where are you now?

Chapter 1 update:

Former third captain of Space Battleship Yamato (BBY-01), currently inspector of the Saturn Repair Fleet
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Date of birth: July 7, 2178. Cancer. 29 years old

Kodai serves as an inspector of the Saturn Repair Project aboard the Repair Fleet flagship Ginga. During his days of being demoted to an idle position, Kodai once again reflected on his life.

His beloved Yuki and Starsha’s orphaned child Sasha…the three of them could create a new family. Just as he had engraved this dream in his heart, the Dezarium army launched an invasion of Earth.

Receiving a mysterious message saying “Assemble on Yamato,” Kodai descends to Earth. However, this was the beginning of the “hardest voyage” that would test his “trusting heart.”

Chapter 2 update:

“I won’t tell you to make me captain again. But at least let me stay onboard…”

In addition to regretting having let go of his beloved Yuki’s hand, Kodai loses his composure when he is confronted with the possibility that the Grand Reverse is a “hyperon bomb” that can reset the human brain. Kodai cannot be entrusted with command of Yamato now – Kodai is relieved of his rank by Yamanami and leaves the ship. But before he can sink into the depths of despair, his only living relative, Sasha, is in danger. Further trials and an even harsher fate await Susumu Kodai!

Chapter 3 update:

“Domon! You belong aboard Yamato! You’re the tactical officer.”

After losing Yuki and Sasha during the war, Susumu Kodai has hit rock bottom.

If only he were stronger…if only he had made better decisions…

He never stops berating himself for letting go of those he loved. But now that he has lost everything, Kodai’s heart has finally regained calm. More than ever before, he will do the best he can, without relying on anyone. Believing that the day will come when he can face those he cares about again, Kodai becomes a member of Yamato‘s air corps and heads beyond the space-time node.

Yuki Mori

Voice: Houko Kuwashima

Former captain of the supply carrier Asuka (DAOE-01)
Rank: Lieutenant Commander Second Class
Date of Birth: December 24, 2179. Capricorn. 28 years old

She played a part in the “Iscandar Incident,” as the captain of the supply carrier Asuka of the 65th Escort Squadron. In the battle against the mysterious enemy Dezarium, she made full use of barrier projectiles and active Wave-Motion resonance waves, showing a remarkable ability to minimize the loss rate of allied forces. Her brilliant skills, which one would not expect from a newly-appointed captain, were praised both at home and abroad, but she was dismissed from the position due to the reorganization of the escort force.

Although her current assignment status in 2207 is kept secret, everyone knowns that her relationship with her fiancée, Susumu Kodai, is at a standstill.

Chapter 1 update:

Currently a staff officer attached to the Earth Defense Force HQ

“There are two secret agendas surrounding Dezarium within the military…”

After the 65th Escort Squadron was reorganized, Yuki, who served as a staff officer at headquarters, was keenly aware of this. However, she was unable to grasp the reality of the situation. One day, Dezarium’s invasion of Earth finally becomes a reality. As key locations are rapidly seized, Todo entrusts Yuki with the execution of a counterattack plan called “Operation DAD.” Yuki jumps into the flames of war in an attempt to escape Earth. Yuki’s reunion and separation from her beloved Kodai drastically changes her destiny.

Chapter 2 update:

“If you’re humans from the future, you should know how to treat me as a prisoner.”

When Yuki Mori awakes, she finds herself in the official residence of Alphon, an intelligence officer of Dezarium. Though confused by Alphon’s intentions of not interrogating her and allowing her to act freely, Yuki decides to stay with the “enemy” in order to gather information. Trusting in Kodai’s survival and the health of Yamato, Yuki perseveres in her lonely battle. She does not yet realize that her actions are conveying to Alphon the “true nature of humanity.”..

Chapter 3 update:

“It’s like you’re suffering. I know someone who makes that face often.”

To get information, Yuki stays at the enemy officer Alphon’s official residence. Meanwhile, the situation continues to change rapidly. The Earth Government expels the Garmillans and the partisans launch a counterattack. As she watches these events day by day, Yuki gradually comes into contact with Dezarium’s humanity. One day, Alphon, who is pursuing Yamato using “mental transfer,” informs Yuki that Kodai is still alive. He tells her “The next time, I might kill him” and Yuki raises her blade at the body of the “sleeping Alphon” during a transfer.

Sasha / Sanada Mio

Voice: Megumi Han

Scorpio, 1 year and 11 months old

Sasha is the child of Iscandar’s Queen Starsha and the Earthling Mamoru Kodai. Following the destruction of the planet Iscandar, she was regenerated from the life information stored in Sanctel and “born” into this world anew. To Susumu Kodai, she is his niece and his only surviving relative. Sasha is considered an “important being” who conveys the essence of the Iscandar civilization, and in order to keep her away from Dezarium, she was hidden and raised on the asteroid Icarus under the command of Shiro Sanada. Her other name as an Earthling, “Mio,” was given to her by Sanada.

Chapter 3 update:

Estimated age when grown up: 17 years old.

“Yamato is coming… Uncle…!”

A memento of Queen Starsha and Mamoru Kodai. For Susumu Kodai, the only blood relative he has left. In order to protect her from Dezarium, she was hidden on the asteroid Icarus by Sanada, Yamanami, and others, and raised with care as the Earthling “Sanada Mio.” Regardless of her special origins, she grew up as a kind and obedient girl, but when Alphon invaded Yamato, she was abducted along with Kaoru Niimi and her whereabouts became unknown. However, two weeks after her abduction, Sasha is found protected by Dessler in the Galman system. She has grown up to be a beautiful young woman…

Osamu Yamanami

Voice: Masashi Ebara

Former Commander of the 65th Escort Squadron
Current Commander of the Special Task Force under the Director General
Rank: Commander
Date of Birth: April 4, 2150. Aries. 57 years old

“We humans will never bend the knee to those who demand our surrender. Even if they are our own future.”

In preparation for the coming day, Yamanami formed a pecial task force under the direct control of Director Todo, and was leading the secret hiding and renovation of the flagship Yamato at the Icarus Observatory. As the ships under his command were captured one after another by Dezarium, Yamanami finally decided to launch Yamato. He led the battle as unit commander, and defeated Goruba•Enam. He dismissed the desperate Susumu Kodai and became Yamato‘s new captain.

Chapter 3 update:

“Our path is decided. We will see for ourselves the truth of the Dezarium.”

He was once the captain of Juzo Okita’s ship, Kirishima, and was an important figure who even served as the commander of the fleet during the Gatlantis campaign. He has pushed the lackluster Susumu Kodai to the back seat and become the fourth captain of Yamato, leading the voyage to the space-time node. Although he often makes cold-hearted decisions, he has a deep sense of trust in the younger generation.

“Their future is the future of the Earth…it’s already that time.”

Now, at the same age as his beloved Okita, who has passed away, Yamanami looks at young people with these thoughts in mind.

Shiro Sanada

Voice: Houchu Otsuka

Former captain of the Combat Carrier Hyuga (DCV-01)
Rank: Commander Second Class
Date of birth: February 11, 2169. Aquarius. 38 years old

A genius scientist who uses rational judgment as his greatest weapon.

After the “Iscandar Incident,” he was relieved of his position as captain of the combat carrier Hyuga. Afterward, he was appointed as the person in charge of the follow-up team for Sasha, the orphaned child of Mamoru Kodai and Starsha, but his whereabouts after that are unknown. There are rumors that he is engaged in research to find out the true identity of the unknown enemy “Dezarium”…

Chapter 1 update:

Current assignment: Unknown

“Assemble, assemble on Yamato.” The mysterious message leads to the new Space Battleship Yamato, quietly waiting for its time to set out. No one knows yet where that place is, but one thing is certain: the greatest mind on Earth, Sanada Shiro, is there. And beside Sanada should be Sasha, Starsha’s only child, who has grown into a beautiful young woman.

Chapter 2 update:

“There’s no place for Mio — for Sasha – on Earth right now. So we’ll have to protect her aboard Yamato.”

Realizing the possibility of an attack by Dezarium in search of relics of the Iscandar civilization, Sanada hid Yamato, which possessed a pure Wave-Motion Core, and the last Iscandarian, Sasha, and prepared for that day at Icarus Observatory. The “greatest brain on Earth” is still alive and well, as seen in the numerous renovations to Yamato on this voyage and his ability to discern the true nature of the Grand Reverse as a “hyperon bomb.”

Chapter 3 update:

“Attention, this is your XO. We are about to enter the Orfe Region.”

Yamato‘s First Officer and Chief of the Technical Department boasts the greatest brain on Earth. Even after his late best friend’s daughter Sasha and his right-hand woman, Kaoru Niimi, were kidnapped by Dezarium, he remains calm and collected in his duties. To both rescue the two kidnapped people and analyze Dezarium’s technology, Sanada devises a “transparent battleship capture operation” that utilizes the environment of the Orfe region. Unfortunately, the operation is unsuccessful, and they only manage to capture part of the enemy’s armor plating. But the “best brain on earth” is not giving up.

Daisuke Shima

Voice: Kenichi Suzumura

Yamato‘s First Officer / Chief Navigator
Rank: Commander, 3rd class
Date of Birth: August 15, 2178. Leo. 29 years old

Shima has been close to Susumu Kodai as a class rival, his first officer, and as his closest friend. The ship they board is always Yamato. The time has finally come for their relationship to change.

Kodai was held responsible for the “Iscandar Incident” and dismissed as captain. Shima was transferred to the Air Force. The Space Navy and Air Force have completely different ship design concepts and operational methods. Daisuke Shima, content with being treated as an outsider, is now trying to find his own path in the Air Force.

Chapter 1 update:

Captain of the Gladiator, a command ship for the air defense system

The Limited Autonomous Air Defense System, commonly known as the “Drone Fleet,” was developed independently by the Air Force using Shima’s expert piloting techniques. The reason behind Shima’s transfer to the Air Force was due to Serizawa’s decision to be wary of a “Dezarium traitor” lurking within the Space Navy. After two years of dormancy, Daisuke Shima now captains the command ship Gladiator, the lynchpin of the Unmanned Fleet, and takes on the Grand Reverse. However, an unexpected pitfall awaits them.

Chapter 2 update:

“Sanada-san took over. I’m no longer XO.”

Having tasted the bitterness of defeat as commander of the “Unmanned Fleet,” Shima is reunited with Yamato deep within the asteroid Icarus, which sits in the asteroid belt. Excited at the prospect of taking the helm once again, Shima launches the new Yamato out of a storm of rock explosions. But just as the signal for rebellion against Dezarium rises, Susumu Kodai is relieved of his position as captain of Yamato and abandons the ship. Shima wonders, as a friend, what can he do for Kodai now?

Chapter 3 update:

“We’re taking the back alley, you could say. The Bolar won’t bother us, and since we’re jumping outside a spiral arm, there’ll be less interstellar medium to deal with.”

Though worried about his friend Susumu Kodai, who has hit rock bottom, Shima dares not say anything. He just watches from afar as Kodai becomes a member of the Air Corps. That’s “trust.” Shima continues to silently steer Yamato with feelings for the friend, with whom he shared life and death, in his heart. Daisuke Shima is entrusted with the helm of Yamato as it continues to navigate the most difficult places in space: the “devilish Orfe region” with swirling gas and electrical discharges, the “Subspace Corridor” that bypasses the Sagittarius Spiral Arm, and the “Cadenza System” that is a torrent of high-temperature plasma.

Ryusuke Domon

Voice: Tasuku Hatanaka

Tactical Officer, Tactical division → Accounting Division
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: October 10, 2186, Libra, 20 years old

After returning from the journey to Iscandar, which was also a training voyage for the Space Defense Academy, Domon and the other 38th class students returned to the Academy. A year later, they successfully graduated and were officially commissioned as officers, but the Yamato fleet was nowhere to be seen.

The fleet was reorganized after being held responsible for the “Iscandar Incident.” Most of the crew, including Kodai, Sanada, and Yuki, were relocated. Although Domon and the others were shocked, they departed to their respective posts, inspired by their experience in the Yamato fleet.

Chapter 1 update:

Currently Tactical Officer of Supply Carrier Asuka Tactical Division

“We all carry the burden together” – a good man who still cherishes the spirit he learned on the now-disbanded Yamato Fleet.

He currently serves as tactical officer aboard the supply carrier Asuka. Under the command of Captain Seiya Kitano, his mentor at the Space Defense Academy, he strives to intercept the Grand Reverse. The impression of him as a resourceful man of action remains strong to this day, as he devises and personally carries out a rescue mission for Kodai, Shima, and the others who were left isolated and alone in the new capital city after it was taken over by the Dezarium army.

Chapter 2 update:

Tactical Officer of Space Battleship Yamato, Tactical Division

“Kodai-san, you’re late!”

A tactical officer with a deep bond with Susumu Kodai. His admiration is shaken violently during the battle with Dezarium. Due to personnel changes by Commander Yamanami, he is transferred from the supply carrier Asuka to Yamato. He is appointed as the tactical officer in place of Kodai, who has lost his composure. Domon is torn between his sense of duty as a soldier and his feelings for Kodai. Furthermore, his reunion with his “best friend,” Takeshi Ageha, stirs his heart.

“We all carry the burden of Yamato” – can Ryusuke Domon carry the spirit of Yamato that he once learned?

Chapter 3 update:

“I’ll leave that role to you…take care of Yamato, Kodai-san…!”

Domon seals away his feelings for Kodai and takes on the responsibility, but is enraged when Kodai becomes an air corps member under his command and remains on Yamato. His former best friend, Takeshi Ageha, points out his emotional instability.

“Transparent Battleship Capture Operation” and “Subspace Corridor Crossing Operation”. After commanding the two battles, Domon turns his eyes straight to the bond he has formed between Kodai and Ageha.

Shou Yamazaki

Voice: Hiroshi Tsuchida

Chief Engineer, Engineering division
Rank: First Lieutenant
Date of Birth: September 9, 2153. Virgo. 54 years old
Chief engineer of the new Yamato.

A veteran engineer who was the right-hand man of the first chief engineer, Hikozaemon Tokugawa. Together with Yamanami and Sanada, he was engaged in the maintenance and refurbishment of Yamato, which was hidden at the Icarus Observatory. The new Yamato is premised on the “critical operation” of the pure Wave-Motion Core. Yamazaki faces tremendous pressure as he undertakes the operation of the new wave engine without having accumulated enough data. However, out of pride as a veteran engineer, he never shows it.

Haruo Nishina

Voice: Kenta Miyake

Yamato Gunnery Officer, Tactical division
A veteran tactical officer nicknamed the “Tactical Demon.”
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Birth: September 13, 2172. Virgo. 35 years old

A veteran tactical officer. His first combat experience was the First Battle of Mars in 2192 AD. In 2199, he was selected as a member of the Yamato Project, but was injured and could not board the ship. Six years later, he was welcomed on board. After the 65th Escort Squadron was reorganized, he worked on the maintenance and refurbishment of Yamato at the Icarus Observatory with Namio Sakamaki and others. His catchphrase is “Being a pro isn’t easy.”

Chapter 3 update:

After setting sail, he calmly responds to the situation in which Ryusuke Domon is selected as the tactical chief in place of Susumu Kodai. He supports Domon with a strict but fair perspective.

Shigeru Hayashi

Voice: Shinobu Matsumoto

Pilot of Gladiator, belonging to the Earth Federation Air Force
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of birth: November 29, 2179, Sagittarius, age 27

After the training voyage to Garmillas and Iscandar, he was briefly appointed as the new meteorologist for Yamato, but was transferred to the air force along with Daisuke Shima due to the reorganization of the 65th Escort Squadron. His new mission is to participate in the development of a “limited autonomous air defense system.” Although he was treated as an outsider, Hayashi’s natural cheerfulness made him a valuable member of the “unmanned fleet.”

Chapter 2 update:

Meteorological Officer of the Yamato Navigation Department

A veteran navigator who was on the first voyage to Iscandar. He was transferred to the Air Force with Daisuke Shima and was involved in the development of a “limited autonomous air defense system.” After piloting the command ship Gladiator to intercept the Grand Reverse, he escapes from Earth and boards Yamato again. He is appointed meteorological officer and supports Navigator Shima with his perfect harmony and natural cheerfulness.

Miki Saijo

Voice: Moriya Satomi

Former Yamato marine department chief officer/chief radar operator
Current Defense Command Headquarters Adjutant of Staff
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of Birth: January 23, 2178, Aquarius, 29 years old.

Former Yamato Commanding Officer. She was a “hard worker” who served on all of Yamato‘s voyages and silently carried out a wide variety of naval duties. She finally disembarked from Yamato due to the reorganization of the 65th Escort Squadron. She currently works at the Defense Command Headquarters.

She had many secret fans because of the way she looked at the radar while tucking her long black hair, but now that she’s here, she’s suddenly had a makeover. Needless to say, many people who were close to Saijo, including her colleague Tetsuya Kitano, cried out in protest.

Chapter 1 update:

She serves as an aide to Yuki Mori, who has become a staff officer attached to headquarters. Exposed to the double threat of Dezarium’s attack and the betrayal of sympathizers within the military, she escapes with Yuki and heads for the recovery point that leads to Yamato. Her strength is her ability to say “we’re lucky” without giving up when faced with unexpected situations.

Chapter 2 update:

She firmly believes that Yuki Mori, whose whereabouts became unknown when they escaped from Earth, is still alive. Now she continues to engage in enemy searches from the radar station on Yamato that she and Yuki once manned together. Her current task is to detect the Dezarium stealth battleship Grodez, which is relentlessly pursuing Yamato.

Chapter 3 update:

While working as a radar operator on the first bridge, she also doubles as the operator of the new “Omidirectional Radar Room” when it is put into operation. The operator becomes the “eyes of Yamato,” and she makes excellent use of the centralized information management system that utilizes augmented reality, successfully detecting Dezarium’s stealth battleship, Grodez.

Jun Ichikawa

Chief communications officer, supply carrier Asuka
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Date of birth: April 22, 2179, Taurus, age 28

Has served as a radio officer on Yamato since the first voyage to Iscandar. Currently serves as the communications officer on Asuka. Her trademark twin tail braids are still intact.

Chapter 2 update:

A veteran radio operator who was on the first voyage to Iscandar. After the reorganization of the 65th Escort Squadron, she served on the supply carrier Asuka, commanded by Captain Seiya Kitano. It transported the former 65th Escort Squadron members who escaped Earth, which had been taken over by Dezarium, to the asteroid Icarus. It was thanks to Ichikawa’s analytical skills that she was able to repeatedly decipher coded messages and secretly trace the specified coordinates. Currently, she has been appointed as commander of the Yamanami unit and is once again serving as Yamato‘s communications chief.

Analyzer (AU09)

Voice: Cho

Activated on February 1st, 2207. Aquarius.

First model: A self-supporting sub frame of Yamato that was damaged during the Battle of Gatlantis and was deleted from the register. Although he has a strong ego and calls himself “Analyzer”, he has a quiet perspective that looks at all events without prejudice. He has a deep connection with Dr. Sado, and his head is still enshrined in Sado’s home.

Second model: A legitimate successor machine that inherits the memory data of Yamato‘s autonomous subframe AU09 (first generation Analyzer), which was destroyed during the Gatlantis War. Although it was developed as a “replacement part” with the same functions and memories as the first generation, he seems to be at a loss as to whether he is the same as the first generation. Is it really a coincidence that the rollout date is February 1st, the same as the first generation Analyzer? Is this some sort of revelation?

Chapter 1 update:

“Gather! Gather at Yamato!”

Yamato‘s new independent subframe calls out from the dark bridge of the Space Battleship Yamato. It is the legitimate successor to AU09 (original Analyzer), which was destroyed during the Gatlantis War, and inherits its memory data. Although it was developed as a “replacement part” with the same functions and memories as the first generation, he seems to be at a loss as to whether he is the same as the first generation. The day when he will meet Sakezo Sado, who is holding on to the head of the original Analyzer with care, is approaching.

Chapter 2 update:

Sakezo Sado does not recognize him as “Analyzer.” He is confused when Sado rejects him. The days with Sado that live on in his memory are certainly not his own experiences. But what about his own existence…? Will the day come when he will be called Analyzer?

Chapter 3 update:

Activated on February 1st, 2207. Aquarius.

“You can all do it. So can Yamato, of course.”

Like its predecessor, he is active, riding along with the Cosmo Hound and supporting operations. It is always positive, but also has a more sensitive side than humans. The biggest worry for him is that Dr. Sado doesn’t call him “Analyzer.” Even though he has inherited the memories of his predecessor.

What is the point of being called “I”…? While harboring these worries, he continues to carry out his duties in silence today.

Namio Sakamaki

Voice: Takashi Kondo

Yamato 1st main turret commander, Tactical division
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Date of Birth: November 11, 2172. Scorpio. 34 years old

A veteran tactical officer. Served as captain of Yamato‘s first main battery during the voyage to Iscandar. He prides himself on being the “supreme cannon maker,” regardless of the type of ship. During the Battle of Gatlantis, he served aboard a manned Dreadnought-class ship. He showed his skills by breaking the record for long range firing of a pair of shock cannons.

After serving as tactical officer on the battle carrier Hyuga, he participated in Yamato‘s concealment and refitting plan. This latest voyage marks the first time he has been a crew member on Yamato in seven years. During the battle in the space zone of the 11th planet, he boarded the drifting Alpheratz and demonstrated his prowess by luring out a transparent Grodez with a single shot from his Dispersion Wave-Motion Gun. Gunnery and torpedo officer Haruo Nishina is a long-time rival and comrade-in-arms.

Isami Enomoto

Voice: Kenjiro Tsuda

Deck Section, Tactical division, Boatswain
Rank: Chief Petty Officer
Date of Birth: September 19, 2163. Virgo. 44 years old

Senior boatswain. He is responsible for all deck and EVA operations. He is a hardened veteran who supported Yamato‘s voyage. Together with his subordinates who shared the good times and the bad, he devoted himself to the secret renovation and maintenance of Yamato.

Kaoru Niimi

Voice: Aya Hisakawa

Chief Technology Officer, Technical division
Rank: First Lieutenant
Date of Birth: November 3, 2171. Scorpius. 35 years old

“There’s nothing to be scared of. Nothing to be scared of…”

A talented woman from the technical division who is also known as Shiro Sanada’s right-hand woman. She was involved in Yamato and Sasha’s secret plans and continued to support Sanada on the asteroid Icarus. While involved in the development of the “Wave-Motion Cartridge Bullet” and the “Omidirectional Radar Room,” she also managed Sasha’s overall upbringing. She was a “foster mother” who mobilized the Accounting and Medical Divisions, as well as the New Analyzer, to improve Sasha’s diet, exercise, and quality of sleep. She risked her life to protect Sasha from Alphon, who invaded Yamato, but was abducted along with Sasha. Her whereabouts are still unknown to this day.

Mikage Kiryu

Voice: Eriko Nakamura

Former Asuka technical officer in charge of analysis and communications
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: April 18, 2180. Aries, 27 years old.

An expert in linguistics and information analysis.

Her hobbies are very diverse. She is a person of “intellectual curiosity” who has a wide variety of interests including Norse mythology, classical art, and older generation ships. She has previously served on Yamato, Ginga, and Asuka. Her current status is unknown now that the 65th Escort Squadron has been reorganized.

Chapter 1 update:

Current Assistant to the Inspector General of the Saturn Restoration Fleet

So far, she has served on board Yamato, Ginga, and Asuka, supporting each of their voyages. Currently, she’s once again aboard Ginga as an assistant to Susumu Kodai, who has been appointed inspector of the Saturn Restoration Project. In order to deal with the attack by the Dezarium army, she descends with Kodai to Earth’s capital. She works hard to help the former members of the 65th Escort Squadron escape from Earth.

Chapter 2 update:

She worked hard to help the former members of the 65th Escort Squadron escape from Earth and reach Yamato, hidden in the Icarus Observatory. While supporting Niimi and cradling Sasha, she works on the development of the “Omidirectional Radar Room.”

Chapter 3 update:

After Yamato departs, she is in charge of making the final adjustments to the “Omidirectional Radar Room” that she inherited from Niimi. When the radar room is operational, she works with operator Miki Saijo to analyze information from the radar console on the first bridge.

Heiji Bando

Voice: Wataru Hatano

Former Yamato Technical Officer, Technical division
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: November 1, 2186. Scorpio, 20 years old

Heiji Bando is a very hot-blooded man who is intolerant of any irregularities, making it hard to believe he is an engineer. He is loose in his private life, but very serious about his work. By simply repeating calculations and practice, he steadily approaches results. He is a professional explorer who doesn’t mind taking detours.

Bando’s qualities are very similar to those of his father, who was killed in the battle with Gatlantis.

Chapter 1 update:

Currently Chief of Information Analysis at the Supply Carrier Asuka Technical Division

After being officially commissioned, he boards the supply carrier Asuka, a sister ship of the former Yamato fleet. Under the command of Captain Seiya Kitano, his mentor at the Space Defense Academy, he strives to intercept the Grand Reverse as the head of information analysis.

Chapter 2 update:

A technician in the same graduating class as Domon and Tokugawa. He is loose in his private life, but very serious about his work. He strived to intercept the Grand Reverse as the head of Asuka‘s information analysis. After escaping Earth, he is reunited with Yamato, which is hidden in the Icarus Observatory, and is ordered to transfer to the Technical Department. Although he is surprised by the appearance of Takeshi Ageha, a classmate from the National Defense Academy who he has not heard from for a long time, he also has a gentle side, as he worries about repairing the relationship between Domon and Ageha.

Chapter 3 update:

After working as the head of information analysis on board Asuka, he was transferred to the new Yamato Technical Department. In the strategy proposed by Domon, who becomes the tactical chief, he takes on a difficult mission aboard the Cosmo Hound with Tokugawa and Ageha, who were his classmates at the National Defense Academy. He also has a gentle side, as he worries about repairing the relationship between Domon and Ageha, which broke down during their time at the academy.

Shōji Wakasa

Voice: Hiromichi Tezuka

Engineering division, Engineering Staff
Rank: Flight Sergeant
Date of Birth: September 5, 2167. Virgo. 40 years old

One of the few survivors of the Enceladus garrison, which was the first to intercept the Gatlantis fleet in the Battle of Saturn, he is a craftsman who knows his way around a Wave Engine. In the 65th Escort Squadron, he was assigned to Yamato‘s engine division and made responsible for training new recruits. When selecting engineers to be transferred to the Air Force to develop the “unmanned fleet,” it was Wakasa who recognized Tasuke Tokugawa’s quick responses and recommended him.

Tasuke Tokugawa

Voice: Nobuhiko Okamoto

Former Yamato engineer, Engineering division
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of birth: February 22, 2187. Pisces. 20 years old

Son of Yamato‘s Chief Engineer Hikozaemon Tokugawa, who died in the war. He made a huge blunder by stalling the Yamato during the training voyage, but in the two years since then, Tasuke Tokugawa has changed significantly. He is currently on assignment to the Air Force with Shima Daisuke. He is expected to grow even further in this new environment.

Tasuke generally has a calm temperament and is a kind-hearted person who cares about his friends. That’s why his anger at the “wrong actions of his friends” is intense. Domon, Bando, and Sakamoto have all been hit by Tasuke’s “fist of anger” at least once.

Chapter 1 update:

Currently a member of the Earth Federation Air Force, Limited Type Independent Air Defense System command ship Gladiator engineer

He is aboard the Gladiator, the command ship of the Limited Autonomous Air Defense System, commonly known as the “Unmanned Fleet”. He demonstrates his impressive growth by controlling the engines of a total of 50 ships at the same time. Even when Gladiator‘s system goes down, he doesn’t panic and takes the best possible action to deal with the situation. It can now be said that he is more than a fully-fledged engineer.

A beloved character who makes those around him feel relaxed even in the worst of situations. Mikage Kiryu’s headlock when she reunites with him at “Hero’s Hill” is proof of this.

Chapter 2 update:

On this latest voyage, he once again serves as an engineer on Yamato, demonstrating his improved skills.

Chapter 3 update:

He cares deeply about his comrades, and it is always Tasuke’s role to mediate fights between Domon and Ageha.

Tetsuo Kuri

Voice: Hiroki Maeda

Engineering Department, Engineering Staff
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: February 8, 2187. Aquarius. 20 years old

An engineer aboard Yamato. He was so excited by his first voyage that he forgot everything he learned at the National Defense Academy and ended up aiding Tasuke Tokugawa in the “Yamato Stall Incident.” After his official appointment, Kuri is accompanied by Yamazaki and Wakasa to the asteroid Icarus without any explanation. There, former Yamato fleet members who were classmates at the National Defense Academy, such as Satoru Daimon, Shun Higashida, Miyu Nishio, and Karin Kikuchi, are secretly gathered, and under the command of Shiro Sanada, all of them are engaged in the secret renovation of Yamato.

Hajime Hirata

Voice: Ise Fumihide

Chief Purser, Accounting division
Rank: First Lieutenant
Date of Birth: January 29, 2176. Aquarius. 31 years old

Yamato‘s chief purser. He is responsible for supplies and the management of materials. He enlisted along with Kodai and Shima. He is loved by many people for his calm and warm personality. He is particular about making delicious lemon tea. During the training voyage to Iscandar, he took the “problem child,” Ryusuke Domon under his wing and re-educated him as a supply officer. Faced with an unprecedented situation in which Earth has been conquered, he is concerned about the safety of Susumu Kodai, who was relieved of his position as captain of Yamato and retired from the ship.

Chapter 3 update:

He believes that Kodai will make a comeback after he was relieved of his position as captain of Yamato during the voyage, and watches over him from behind the scenes.

Dr. Sakezo Sado

Voice: Shigeru Chiba

Former Yamato chief medical officer, medical division
Rank: Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent (military)
Date of Birth: October 1, 2144. Libra, 63 years old.

Former Yamato doctor and Chief Medical Officer. He is an all-rounder who knows the limits of medicine and the impermanence of all things better than anyone else. He drinks heavily and never lets go of his bottle, but his skills are top-notch. He has many admirers for his unconventional way of dealing with people, such as quietly offering a room in the medical section as a place for new recruits to relax and turning a blind eye.

After the reorganization of the 65th Escort Squadron, it seems he’s no longer serving in the fleet.

Chapter 1 update:

Current Director of the Sado Clinic

Although he is a heavy drinker and has a tendency to be nasty, he is loved by all the crew as an all-around excellent doctor and is the “eldest member of the Space Battleship Yamato.” Following the reorganization of the 65th Escort Squadron, he left military service and devoted himself to his role as director of the Sado Clinic.

Sado, who knows better than anyone the value of life and the impermanence of things, has been quietly enshrining the souls of his late friend Analyzer and his beloved cat, Mii-kun (who died at a ripe old age) in his home, in the hope that they will rest in peace.

Yamato chief medical officer, medical division

Chapter 2 update:

“No… Analyzer is right here.”

When Dezarium invades, he escapes Earth and boards Yamato again. There, he unexpectedly encounters the “successor to Analyzer,” the AU19R. Sado was initially confused and rejected the AU19R, but…

Chapter 3 update:

“Hey, AU09. What happened to your leg?”

Miyako Kyozuka

Voice: Tomo Muranaka

Former Yamato Medical division, Medical Officer
Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: March 3, 2187. Pisces. 20 years old

She first boarded Yamato during the training voyage in 2205 AD. She has been trained by Chief Medical Officer Sado with strict but loving care. After graduating from the National Defense Academy, the ship she was officially appointed to was not Yamato, but Ryusuke Domon and Heiji Bando were there.

Even though she is extremely busy, she never forgets to pay attention to her fellow classmates. As such, she is the “lifeline” of the 38th class of the National Defense Academy.

Chapter 1 update:

Currently a medical officer in the medical department of the supply carrier Asuka

The deep bond between Kodai and Yuki that she witnessed during the Iscandar Incident has become Miyako’s “ideal image.”

I wish we could be like that too. Like Captain Kodai and Captain Mori…

Who is the “we” that Miyako is thinking of? As the battle with Dezarium intensifies, Miyako must come to terms with the love she harbors in her heart.

Chapter 2 update:

During the Dezarium invasion, she is instrumental in helping the old Yamato fleet crew escape. After arriving at the Icarus Observatory, she is transferred to the new Yamato. She is referred to as the “lifeline” of the 38th class of the National Defense Academy, and even though she is extremely busy, she never forgets to pay attention to her fellow classmates Domon and Bando. The same goes for Takeshi Ageha, whose whereabouts have been unknown for a long time.

Chapter 3 update:

“I feel so much better. You look so much better, too, Ageha-kun.”

After joining the new Yamato, she was reassigned to the hygiene department. Although she is extremely busy with her daily duties, she never forgets to keep an eye on Domon, Bando, Tokugawa, and other National Defense University classmates. The same goes for Takeshi Ageha, whose whereabouts were unknown for a long time, but she blushes when he curses, saying “Not everybody likes Domon the way you do.” She repays that debt to Ageha, who was almost lost in the subspace corridor.

Although she doesn’t say much, she is happier than anyone else that Domon and Ageha have rekindled their old bond.

Akira Yamamoto

Voice: Rie Tanaka

Tactical division, Wing Commander
Rank: Lieutenant First Class
Date of Birth: June 13, 2179. Gemini. 28 years old

Yamato‘s Wing Commander, admired by her subordinates who nicknamed her “demon.” During her time with the 65th Escort Squadron, she provided thorough guidance to the “problem child” Shigeru Sakamoto. She patiently explained to him that overconfidence in one’s own abilities leads to death. After the escort squadron was reorganized, she was secretly transferred to Icarus Observatory. She trained new recruits such as Takeshi Ageha and nurtured the new Yamato air force. With the number of aircraft that can be carried by Yamato now limited, maintaining its air power is Yamamoto’s responsibility.

Chapter 3 update:

“That’s why I want to share with him something certain, something that won’t be betrayed. But it’s not as easy as you’d hope.”

After transferring to Icarus Observatory, she devoted herself to training the new Yamato Air Corps. She is troubled by the “mental problems” faced by newcomer Takeshi Ageha. Just then, Susumu Kodai is relieved of his position as captain. Yamamoto proposes that Kodai, who has nowhere else to go, be reassigned to the Air Corps, and takes on the custody of her former superior officer.

Sho Sawamura

Voice: Yuya Chikaki

Deputy Commander of the Tactical Air Force
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant
Date of Birth: March 4, 2179. Pisces. 28 years old

Deputy commander of the Yamato Air Force. He used to be the youngest airman in the squadron, but is now in a position to organize the younger members and encourage them to return alive. Although he feels a generational gap in the attitude of Takeshi Ageha and the others, he doesn’t suppress them more than necessary. He is loved by the new recruits as a cheerful, tough, and important older brother figure.

Takeshi Ageha

Voice: Yuto Uemura

Rank: Third Lieutenant
Date of Birth: January 11, 2187. Capricorn. 20 years old

A student of the 38th class of the Space Defense Academy, a child prodigy who rose to the top of the flight department with the highest score in the history of the academy. In a mock air battle, he won 9 out of 9 games without allowing Shigeru Sakamoto to score a single point. He became the subject of many legends, but two years ago he dropped out of Space Defense Academy and disappeared, leaving Domon and his friends behind.

Perhaps because he grew up as the heir of the huge corporation Ageha Conglomerate, he has a unique sense of distance when it comes to socializing with others. He got along strangely well with Domon, and the two had such a bond that they called themselves “best friends.”

Class photo seen in Yamato 2205, which included both Seiya Kitano and Takeshi Ageha

Chapter 2 update:

Yamato Tactical Department, Air Officer

“Not everyone likes Domon the way you do.”

Although he had a close bond with Ryusuke Domon that could be called “best friends,” he had not heard from him for a long time after dropping out of the National Defense Academy. He has a unique sense of distance when interacting with people, and there is no hint of condescension in what he says. His reunion with Domon gets off to an eventful start.

Chapter 3 update:

“I thought I would never share anything with someone else in my life. So you…”

A Yamato air force member with genius skills. He is the heir to the Ageha Group. His mother was killed by her “compatriots” during the Garmillas War, so he has a lonely and complicated side.

During his time at National Defense University, he built an “invisible wall” around him, but Ryusuke Domon was able to easily overcome it. The two developed a bond and could be called “best friends,” but a certain incident caused their relationship to cool. Still harboring that resentment, Ageha and Domon reunite on Yamato, and once again connect with each other through their voyage.

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