In November 2019, the classic Yamato saga expanded for the first time in ten years when Aquarius Algorithm debuted in the pages of Star Blazers/Yamato Premium Fan Club magazine. Written by Katsuya Takashima, it bridges the gap between Final Yamato and Resurrection.
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…
From the pages of Showa 40 Man magazine: a nostalgic look back at two of Yamato‘s favorite characters. These twin essays from 2017 examine both Dessler and Sanada from the perspective of real-time viewers of the original saga.
Artist Masahiko Okura is among those whose creative passion was ignited by Yamato, which he brought to the saga itself from Final Yamato all the way through 2199. In this interview from Ship’s Log issues 6, he shares personal memories going all the way back to his first viewing.
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.
