Yamato 2520 English Sub & Dub

About Yamato 2520

If you are hunting for a new action series, Yamato 2520 deserves a look (1994). The setup goes like this. The setup: Set hundreds of years after the original, Yamato 2520 chronicles the adventures of the eighteenth starship to bear the name, and its clash against the Seiren Federation. On a planet harshly ruled by the Serien Federation, a group of earth teenagers discover the ancient hulk of the Earth Federation Battleship Yamato.

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

With action at the core, 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

Animation is handled by Studio Take Off, so the studio's house style defines how Yamato 2520 looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: 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. Released in 1994, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.