YAMATO2520

About YAMATO2520

Here is what YAMATO2520 is about, retold in plain terms: a sci-fi anime by Studio Take Off (1994). What the story covers: Set hundreds of years after the original, Yamato 2520 chronicles the adventures of the eighteenth starship to bear the name, and its battle against the Seiren Federation. On a planet harshly ruled by the Serien Federation, a group of earth teenagers discover the age-old hulk of the Earth Federation Battleship Yamato.

Also worth knowing: By stealing it's data disk the teens are able to use the Serien's own automated ship yards to construct a new Yamato.

As a sci-fi title, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Voice work is led by Kazukiyo Nishikiori as Nabu Ancient and Tomo Sakurai as Marcie Shima. It will appeal most to fans of futuristic settings and big-concept stories. At 3 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Take Off, which means the visual identity of YAMATO2520 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on sci-fi, ideas, tech concepts and production design set it apart. Its 6.0/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kazukiyo Nishikiori voicing Nabu Ancient gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.