Yamato 2520

About Yamato 2520

Here is what Yamato 2520 is about, retold in plain terms: an action, adventure and 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 an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Studio Take Off, which means the visual identity of Yamato 2520 follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 1994, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.