May 2020 was the lightest Yamato month since the ramp-up began in December 2016, at least in terms of official activity. But fans came to the rescue again, mounting a new radio show and maintaining a prodigious online presence. Let’s dive in.
After the last battle, there is widespread suspicion of spy on board. Akira Yamamoto, suspicious about the behavior of Keyman and Touko, places her bet. At that moment, the White Comet suddenly warps and its huge figure appears in front of Yamato to swallow the ship in its raging white vortex.
Here you will find the most comprehensive look into Yamato 2202 in the English language. Compiled by Kathy Clarkson and Anton Mei Brandt, each episode is thoroughly examined in a synopsis combined with images, insights, background, and trivia. Episode 12 added June 2020
The combination of COVID-19 and related malaise slowed Yamato activity to a trickle in April. But just as everyone’s legs are long enough to reach the ground, there is always enough news to fill up a monthly report. Here’s everything that kept fans going through the mounting crisis…
Suddenly, Yamato is surrounded by a wave of missiles sent by an instant teleportation machine. It is the start of a rematch with Dessler, who was revived by Gatlantis. With no time to realize this, Yamato escapes by warping, but loses its way in a dimensional fault.
March 2020 was a thin month for quantity but a great one for quality with new model kit and video releases, plus the last of the fan gatherings before the Covid-19 lockdown began. Here’s how the month shook out…
From issue 6 of the Star Blazers/Yamato Premium fan club magazine: the three primary designers of Yamato 2205 gathered to compare the depths of their Yamato fandom, revisit their days working on 2199, and look forward to what’s in store on their next voyage.
The White Comet – the supposed stronghold of Gatlantis – is watching Yamato, which left its homeworld in response to Teresa’s prayer. Kodai, mentally exhausted by his confrontation with Zordar, looks out and sees…a swarm of fireflies glowing in space!? What is their true nature?
February 2020 was surprisingly busy with events for Japanese fans from the beginning of the month all the way to the end. Then there was the completely unexpected announcement of an entirely new Yamato spinoff. Here’s what your calendar would have looked like if you were lucky enough to see it all…
When Yamato meets with a Garmillas unit, a rebel faction attacks them both. Meanwhile, Kodai finds himself alone at an archaeological site where he meets Zordar, the Great Emperor of Gatlantis. After a dialogue about “love,” Zordar forces a terrible choice upon Kodai, commanding him to “Show your love.”
January 2020 saw about the same amount of activity as December 2019 with continuations and some new events. There was nothing new regarding Yamato 2205, but now that we’ve moved irrevocably into the year of its debut, things won’t be quiet for much longer. Meanwhile, here’s what occupied fans as 2020 kicked off…
After the battle, Kodai’s heart sinks in remorse for failing to prevent sacrifice. He finds it even harder to cope when he is reunited with his fiancee Yuki Mori, who stowed away on Yamato as a nurse. Amid various thoughts and intrigues, Yamato to Planet Stravaze to entrust its refugees to a Garmillas fleet.
The last month of the last year of Yamato 2202 ended with an easy slide into the first month of the first year of Yamato 2205. If you knew where to look, it was a month of surprises and delights from unexpected corners – which is always the case in Yamato world. Here’s the roundup for December 2019.
Yamato is barely alive, buried in rock on the 11th planet, as a large number of Gatlantis reinforcements gathers overhead. With its Wave-Motion Gun sealed, Yamato has no way to break through. Will Kodai show his determination as a commander and break the seal?
Despite not having a huge concert event as its centerpiece, the month of November saw a nice uptick in activity with news from multiple fronts, another giant-size Yamato for the history books, and the first glimpse of 2205. Here’s the full rundown…
An advance Gatlantis unit has invaded the 11th planet where Ryu Hijikata and Hajime Saito’s Space Cavalry are stationed. Nagakura, a Space Cavalry member who escaped in search of help, is taken aboard Yamato. Kodai, who is rushing to Telezart, must make a difficult decision whether to attempt rescue.
October 2019 was an action-packed month for Yamato fans with new products and events unrolling at such a steady clip that one could almost forget it had been over seven months since 2202 ended. Here’s everything that kept the flames lit…
After taking part in the fall 2017 publicity campaign for Yamato 2202, Composer Akira Miyagawa was out of the spotlight for nearly two years, until the arrival of the October 2019 Yamato concert Close To You Tonight. For that occasion, he emerged from rehearsals to speak again in a pair of interviews presented here.
On the occasion of the October 2019 Yamato 2202 concert Close To You Tonight, Director Nobuyoshi Habara and Writer Harutoshi Fukui reunited for another conversation, this time entirely focused on Yamato music. From their memories as fans to the process of working on 2202, their passion for the subject is on full display.
Yamato‘s air corps joins the ship as it flies away from Earth. Among them is the one known as Keyman. However, after failing to stop Yamato‘s launch, Serizawa orders Andromeda away from training to pursue the rogue ship. Yamato uses a trick to prevail in the unavoidable confrontation.
Activity held steady as the sixth post-2202 month rolled around and interesting things continued to pop up. Modelbuilding and live events set the tone throughout September as new product announcements gave us our first glimpse into 2020. Here’s what went down…
Kodai prepares to launch Yamato with the support of the old crew. Commander Todo tries to talk him down, but Kodai’s determination to reach Planet Telezart remains unchanged. However, the upper echelon has dispatched armed troops to prevent Yamato from leaving its dock.
Thanks to several announcements and some special events, 2202 activity ticked up slightly in August. We also finally got the 2199 manga in English and the month concluded with the most unexpected announcement of all: the next Yamato series! Here is everything fans were talking about in August 2019.
After Kodai hears about Teresa from Garmillas ambassador Varel, he descends to Earth where Keyman’s guidance leads him to even more astonishing revelations. The Cosmo Reverse System has a dark legacy. What is the truth behind Earth’s miraculous recovery in just three short years?
Other than the chance to see more episodes, one of the things that fans looked forward to with each theatrical chapter of 2202 was a new round of products sold in movie theaters and online. Hundreds of items appeared in multiple categories. Here we collect all of them in one place.
2202 action ticked downward as previously-promoted products rolled out and some new ones were announced. But fans flew their Yamato flags to make it another interesting month. Here’s what happened in July 2019…
As the writer of Yamato 2202, Harutoshi Fukui has consistently had the most to say about it in one insightful interview after another. Inevitably, there had to be a last one. It was published over two consecutive issues of the official fan club magazine and brings an era to a thought-provoking close.
As the Executive Producer of Space Battleship Yamato saga, Shoji Nishizaki is by definition the primary source for all information about the state of the franchise. He gave this interview shortly after Yamato 2202 Chapter 7 closed in theaters.
A grand viewing ceremony of the latest battleship Andromeda is held. The new Earth government pushes forward on the path of military expansion. Meanwhile, the former Yamato crew members gather at Hero’s Hill to honor Captain Okita, feeling a growing unease with the current situation on Earth, which is re-arming in defiance of the treaty with Iscandar.
