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Category Archives: Vintage Reports

Vintage Report 3: 1976

Posted on July 7, 2022 by TimEldred
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1976 was a slow year for Yamato. As “super robots” took over the anime landscape, Yamato fans probably despaired that their show was over forever. In fact, the most important action was happening under the surface, destined to change everything. But for now, let’s see what got Yamato fans through this year of dim prospects.

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Vintage Report 2: 1975

Posted on May 28, 2022 by TimEldred
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Even before the first TV series concluded, the next and most important phase of Yamato history began: the “redemption year.” Its driver was an unexpected force that would slowly but steadily change everything for the better. The name of that force was “fandom.” In 1975, that force took shape for the first time.

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Vintage Report 1: 1973-74

Posted on April 29, 2022 by TimEldred
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This series answers the question, “What if Cosmo DNA existed in real time during the production years?” Everything is chronicled in the order it all happened, bringing history to life in a whole new way. First up: the prehistory of Yamato all the way up to the end of “origin year” 1974. [2 pages]

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