As the final countdown to the final chapter began, December 2018 gave us plenty of news that started to provide a view of Yamato world after the conclusion of 2202, which included a very exciting announcement at the end of the month. Here’s all the action that brought 2018 to a close.
From the Yamato 2202 Chapter 6 program book: in this interview, art director Yoshio Tanioka describes the process for creating a visual world, and what it takes to translate the artistic style of Assistant Director Makoto Kobayashi into all of the lavish, detailed, and stunning background art seen on screen in Yamato 2202.
November opened with a Wave-Motion sized BANG when Chapter 6, Regeneration Chapter, premiered in theaters with all the bells and whistles we’ve become used to. New products, new events, and the first word on what the finale has in store with Chapter 7. [2 pages]
Regeneration Chapter was released November 3, 2018. The battle of Saturn takes new twists and turns as the fully history of Zordar and Gatlantis finally come to light. New ships join the battle, a rescue effort is mounted for Yamato, and Dessler returns in this action-packed segment. Read all the highlights of Episodes 19-22!
When Yamato 2202 Chapter 6 premiered in Japan, multiple interviews were published with actor Koichi Yamadera, who performed as both the voice of Dessler and the singer of the ending theme song. He talked about these different demands, the progress of the series, and the death of a beloved co-star.
Gigazine is an online source for some of the most in-depth Yamato 2202 interviews anywhere. In the days just before the premiere of Chapter 6, they topped themselves with a huge 2-part interview with the wizards at CG studio Sublimation. In this part, they take a tour of the studio and dig deeper into their intricate work on the series.
The double hit of Yamato 2202’s arrival on TV and the final countdown to the premiere of Chapter 6 made for a nicely-packed month with online coverage, live events and more. Here’s everything that kept fans busy in October [2 pages]
Gigazine is an online source for some of the most in-depth Yamato 2202 interviews anywhere. In the days just before the premiere of Chapter 6, they topped themselves with a huge 2-part interview with the wizards at CG studio Sublimation. Here is part 1.
As the premiere date approached for Yamato 2202 Chapter 6, promotional interviews appeared in Japanese media that brought more new voices to the ongoing conversation. This time it was Ayahi Takagaki in the first voice actor interview to focus on her character, Captain Saki Todo.
As Yamato 2202’s premiere on Japanese TV approached in early October, this casual and spirited interview was published with voice actors Daisuke Ono (Kodai) and Kenichi Suzumura (Shima), catching them in a unique moment when the series was poised to both begin on TV and reach for climactic heights in the theater.
September 2018 came in like a lamb and went out like a lion. It was one of the slowest months for 2202 activity since the series began, but the countdown to Chapter 6 and the approach of 2202 on TV ramped things up nicely. It was an especially good month for modelers with two dedicated events and a fresh new release.
Despite the 40th anniversary of Farewell to Yamato passing without commemoration on August 5, there was enough 2202 news to keep everyone alert, especially with the arrival of the first Chapter 6 teaser, another round of summer conventions, and news on both sides of the world. Here’s everything that went down in August 2018.
With Chapter 5 now in the rear view mirror, July 2018 was a month when quantity went down but quality stayed as high as ever with some exceptional product announcements, a major hobby show, and plenty of fan activity. Here’s everything that provided a distraction from the summer boiler…
Chapter 5 festivities spread all the way through the month of June with stage greetings, products, announcements and live events to accompany the film, culminating in its home video release the day after it closed in theaters. It was a big month with big news on multiple fronts.
Purgatory Chapter was released May 25, 2018. Keyman and Dessler finally meet on Telezart, and their mutual history unfolds. Earth goes to war against Gatlantis in the epic battle of Saturn. Read all the highlights of Episodes 15-18 here!
Explosive! That’s the best word to sum up May 2018, when a whole new wave of Yamato fever burst out into the world during the final runup to Chapter 5. Live events, product releases, promo videos, our first glance at Chapter 6, and a lot more filled the month. [3 pages]
April 2018 was one of the slowest months on record for 2202 activity since the series began, but it was one of those calm-before-the-storm months with important moments in the runup to Chapter 5. Here’s everything that went down…
In this meeting of the minds, 2202 Director Nobuyoshi Habara compares and contrasts his work with that of Megalobox Director You Moriyama. Both tasked with reviving classic anime of the 1970s, they have much to say on many levels.
These two interviews were conducted during the runup to Yamato 2202 Chapter 4. Included here is a single session with Akira Miyagawa and a conversation with Miyagawa and vocalist Isao Sasaki that focused entirely on the famous Yamato theme.
2202 activity in March 2018 dropped to an echo of February, but maintained a steady presence with the first look at Chapter 5, a new model kit, a live appearance at Anime Japan 2018, and lots of online fan activity to keep it colorful. Here is the rundown for the month…
Music interview: Akira Miyagawa × Nobuyoshi Habara
From the CD booklet in Yamato 2202 Original Soundtrack Volume 1: Composer Akira Miyagawa and Director Nobuyoshi Habara were interviewed as Chapter 4 and the second musical recording neared completion, to summarize what had been done so far and the plan for the rest.
After the gigantic month of January, there was ample momentum with Chapter 4 in theaters for most of the month leading right up to the home video release. Many live events and new product releases made it a month to remember. Here’s everything that went down…
If there was an anime pantheon, Tomonori Kogawa would surely be in it. His contributions to the art form have been foundational and his influence as a mentor has been multi-generational. Here he candidly discusses his work on Yamato and many other classic titles.
As an experienced novelizer of anime properties from Gundam to Street Fighter, Yuka Minakawa was eminently qualified to take on Yamato 2202. With two volumes published, Minakawa discusses the intricacies of adapting the legend to pure text and walking the tightrope of high expectations.
There is as of yet no official subtitled version of Yamato 2202, so as long as that is the case Cosmo DNA will step up to its role of Yamato repository and provide synopses of current episodes. This article covers story information in Episodes 11-14.
The year got off to an explosive start with the late January release of Chapter 4 in theaters and all the excitement that lead up to it, which included music releases, live events and a big wave of media coverage. Here’s everything that happened during and after the countdown to launch… [3 pages]
Everything that happened as Chapter 4 got closer gave us new things to anticipate in the coming year. A new trailer, loads of fan activity, another Comiket and new model kit announcements and more made December 2017 a full month.
