Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

About Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

If you are hunting for a new action series, Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199) deserves a look (2012). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault.

Also worth knowing: Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima receive an unexplained capsule from a ship that made an emergency landing on Mars and return with it to Earth. It contains humanity's last hope: the planet Iscandar on the other side of the Magellan Galaxy has the technology to defeat the Gamilos and restore the planet.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Daisuke Ono as Susumu Kodai and Takayuki Sugou as Juzo Okita. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 26 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Xebec and AIC, which means the visual identity of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Daisuke Ono voicing Susumu Kodai gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.