Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage English Sub & Dub

About Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage

Here is what Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage (宇宙戦艦ヤマト 新たなる旅立ち) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama and sci-fi anime (1979). In short: It is the year 2201. The Yamato has returned from the devastating battle with Emperor Zordar and the Comet Empire.

Another thread: Sanada, Aihara, and Shima are released from the hospital, and go to pay their respects to the fallen crew members at Okita's memorial. They meet Tokugawa's son Tasuke, who says that he will be joining the crew once he graduates from cadet school. The next day at his graduation, he ends up capsizing a boat full of new cadets because they are all too busy staring at the Yamato to watch where they are going.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Susumu Kodai (Kei Tomiyama) and Daisuke Shima (Shuusei Nakamura) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

The drama focus matters here: character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.3/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kei Tomiyama voicing Susumu Kodai gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1979, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.