Continuous Warps and Total War, Direct Confrontation Between Kodai and Alphon
Chapter 5: “We’re Finally Taking Off” / “The Betrayal Begins”
Published at Mantan Web, Nov 7, 2025.
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The staff behind the latest installment of REBEL 3199 discussed the behind-the-scenes production of Chapter 4 in “Yamatalk Script Edition,” a pre-recorded program screened from October 17th to 23rd at the Shinjuku Piccadilly theater (Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo) and three other locations. This marked the first attempt to screen a pre-recorded Yamatalk event, previously held live, to make it accessible to a wider audience.
General Director Harutoshi Fukui, Director Naomichi Yamato, and Screenwriter Hideki Oka were joined by anime/tokusatsu researcher Ryusuke Hikawa and moderator Eriko Nakamura (voice of Mikage Kiryu). They discussed Chapter 5, The Incandescent Galactic War, set for release on February 20, 2026.
The appearance of Bemlarze and Daria from the Bolar Federation in the Chapter 5 teaser trailer also became a hot topic. Fukui revealed, “Daria’s eye patch was (character designer) Nobuteru Yuki’s idea. There was a proposal to make her a young girl, but that would draw too much attention to her eyes, so she became an adult woman.”
Fukui also hinted that Chapter 5 will feature the “continuous warp” scene from the original work, adding, “But it doesn’t end there. In 3199, there’s an additional element added after this.”
Unreleased footage not used in the Chapter 5 teaser was unveiled. Scenes foreshadowing an all-out war and a shot of Hyuga alongside Deusula III were shown. Fukui stated, “A total war will be waged. At the center is the Shalbart-class relic battleship. It’s gold, but in Yamato III, the same design was green. I believe the green version will appear in Chapter 5.”
“Hyuga and Deusula III are firing simultaneously. It’s deeply moving.”
A shot of Kodai and Alphon facing off was also released. As Fukui noted, “What bothered me in Be Forever was that Alphon and Kodai never met directly. In 3199, Alphon has a spare body, so we can depict their confrontation. What are they fighting over?” Their direct confrontation seems set to be a highlight.
The series spans seven chapters, now entering its latter half. The catchphrase for Chapter 5’s teaser visual is “The ‘Unexpected’ Begins,” raising anticipation for what unexpected twists lie ahead. Regarding future developments, Mr. Oka stated, “Everything we’ve built up so far will intertwine and come to a close,” while Mr. Fukui added, “We’re finally going full throttle. We’ll keep defying expectations. The next chapter is a spectacle of light and sound. The staff has really hit their stride now. That synergy explodes for the first time in Chapter 5.”
Sasha, Different from Be Forever
Megumi Han, Who Inherited the Role from Her Mother, Says “Different Feelings Are Also Embodied”
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REBEL 3199 is a reinterpretation and reconstruction of the original Be Forever Yamato and Yamato III. Chapter 4 features the grown-up Sasha, and it was revealed in the film that she was raised in a special environment.
Regarding the grown-up Sasha, Fukui explained, “She suddenly gets too close, doesn’t understand personal space. If told ‘Cut it out,’ she immediately cries. She could easily become an annoying character, but she manages to stay just on the right side. We show what she’s thinking through the direction. I was conscious of that balance.“
In 3199, the fact that Megumi Han plays Sasha has also become a topic of discussion. In Be Forever, Megumi’s mother, Keiko Han, played Sasha, and Megumi inherited the role.
Oka revealed behind-the-scenes details: “First, we had Megumi Han try three patterns: A, B, and C. I thought ‘A’ was perfect for Sasha from Be Forever, but Fukui-san chose ‘C’ because it felt more human. While Megumi’s Sasha is often said to resemble Keiko’s, it also carries different emotions.”