Message from the Producer
Nishizaki Yoshinobu
The backbone of the first work, Space Battleship Yamato, was an unwavering love for humanity and a belief in its future. However, after defeating the formidable Gamilas Empire, a question arose in the protagonist Kodai’s heart: “Shouldn’t we have avoided fighting?”
This is the budding of what could be called “love for the enemy” or “love for the universe.” This becomes the theme of the second work. However, Kodai must fight against those who obstruct the peace and love of the universe. He will not back down from the even more severe trials that lie ahead, and will continue to face them head on.
(Secret) Behind the Scenes
● Animation data
Number of frames used: 60,000. Total number of shots: 2300. Number of explosions: 700. Staff: 1200.
● Before starting on the composition, the staff went all the way to Hawaii to watch the well-known American SF works Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then spent four months on the script and storyboard.
● To effectively express the “unfathomable evil” of the Comet Empire, the theme music uses a pipe organ, which is rare in movies, to create a powerful impact.
● Three songs written by popular lyricist Aku Yu are used in this movie. Hiroshi Miyagawa composed the music.
● The costumes worn by Yuki Mori were designed by popular designer Yukiko Hanai. This is the first time a professional fashion designer has been used in an anime movie.