Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter: The culmination of the series and its evaluation

Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter: A spectacular finale and its appeal

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

October 5, 1983 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toei

■ Eirin Number

110859

■Frequencies

150 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Yoshinori Nishizaki

■ Director

Guji Katsumata and Yoshinori Nishizaki

■ Production

Toei Animation Co., Ltd.

■ Story

The year is 2203. The water planet Aquarius suddenly appears and is discovered moving towards Earth. Due to Aquarius' influence, Earth is facing the threat of a great flood. The Space Battleship Yamato, captained by Godai Susumu, is investigating the strange events occurring in space when it learns that Aquarius is approaching Earth as a result of a plot by the Grand Priest General Rugal of the Dingir Empire. Godai and his crew rush to Earth, but are attacked by a fleet from the Dingir Empire on the way.

■Explanation

This is the theatrical release that was made as the final film in the Space Battleship Yamato series. Due to delays in production, there is a 35mm version of the first screening and a complete 70mm version that was released on October 5th. Some scenes and the timing of the music are different. Several sequels were later made, including Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection.

■Cast

・Susumu Kodai/Kei Toyama/Yuki Mori/Yoko Asagami/Juzo Okita/Gorou Naya/Shiro Sanada/Takeshi Aono/Sado Brewery/Ichiro Nagai

■ Main staff

・Planning, original story, production, and executive direction / Yoshinobu Nishizaki・Original story, setting, and supervision / Reiji Matsumoto・Directors / Guji Katsumata, Yoshinobu Nishizaki・Screenplays / Hideaki Yamamoto, Kazuo Kasahara, Eiichi Yamamoto, Toshio Masuda, Yoshinobu Nishizaki・Chief director / Takeshi Shirato・Music / Yasushi Miyagawa, Kentaro Haneda・Key animation / Tsuneo Ninomiya, Yoshinori Kaneda, Shinya Takahashi, Kazuhiko Udagawa, Hajime Kamegaki, Akiyoshi Hane, Kenzo Koizumi, Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru, Osamu Nabeshima, Tomotaka Kogawa and others・Chief animation director / Kazuhiko Udagawa・Character designers / Kazuhiko Udagawa, Shinya Takahashi・Editor / Yutaka Senkura・Scanimate / Toyo Development Laboratory Video Center・Development / Toei Chemicals・General supervision / Toshio Masuda


・Theme song
"Ancient Times and Yamato"
Lyrics by Yu Aku, music by Tai Miyagawa, and Isao Sasaki

"Love Supreme"
Lyrics, composition and vocals: Junko Yagami Arrangement: Yasushi Miyagawa

■ Main Characters

Susumu Kodai is the captain of the Yamato. After learning that two galaxies collided and many stars were destroyed, he heads out to investigate.


Yuki Mori is a crew member of the Yamato and Kodai's fiance. She serves as the leader of the living quarters and a nurse.


Okita Juzo: The first captain of Yamato. He was thought to have died, but secretly recuperated. He returned as captain of Yamato when the Aquarius approached.

■ Related works

Space Battleship Yamato

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Depth and development of the story

"Space Battleship Yamato: Final Chapter" depicts a grand story as the finale of the series. The story begins in the year 2203, with the water planet Aquarius approaching Earth and threatening a great flood. This setting gives viewers a sense of tension over the survival of the Earth, giving even more weight to the actions of the Yamato crew.

The element of a conspiracy by the Dingir Empire's Grand Priest General Rugal adds a new dimension to the story, that of a crisis caused not by a simple natural phenomenon but by the presence of a hostile force. This evolves the Yamato crew's battle from simply dealing with a natural disaster to a battle against a hostile force, giving the story depth and tension.

In addition, the scene in which Yamato, captained by Godai Susumu, is attacked by the Dingir Empire's fleet on its way to Earth is visually very impressive, and the power and tension of the battle scene are one of the reasons that draw the viewer in. While continuing the fighting style of Yamato seen throughout the series, such battle scenes also give a sense of freshness as they are fought against a new enemy.

■ Character growth and appeal

In Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter, the growth and appeal of the main characters is outstanding. In particular, the character of Susumu Kodai continues to grow throughout the series, and in the final chapter, there are many scenes that test his leadership and decisiveness. His decisions and actions leave a strong impression on viewers, and show his sense of responsibility and courage as the captain of Yamato.

Yuki Mori's character also gains depth through her relationship with Susumu Kodai. Her role as the leader of the life squad and her work as a nurse enriches the relationships among the Yamato crew and resonates with viewers. Her relationship with Susumu Kodai as her fiancée also adds an element of romance to the story, allowing viewers to feel an emotional connection.

The return of Okita Juzou is a surprise and moving element for viewers. His experience and knowledge as the first captain will be a great asset to the Yamato crew and bring new developments to the story. Okita Juzou's character embodies the spirit of Yamato seen throughout the series and deeply moves viewers.

■ The appeal of video and music

The visuals of "Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter" have evolved further by incorporating new technology while retaining the spectacular space scenes and powerful battle scenes that are characteristic of the series. The 70mm complete version in particular has improved image quality, making a strong visual impact on the viewer. Even compared to the 35mm version, which has different scenes and music timing, the 70mm version stands out for its high level of perfection.

The music is also spectacular, with a magnificent score composed by Tai Miyagawa, the symbol of the series. The theme songs "Ore to Yamato" and "Love Supreme" in particular leave a strong impression on viewers and enhance the emotional uplift of the story. The vocals of Isao Sasaki and Junko Yagami deeply move viewers and enrich the worldview of the story.

■ Background and influences

The production of "Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter" was fraught with difficulties as it was the final film in the series. Due to delays in the work, it became a rare case in which the complete 35mm and 70mm versions of the first screening existed. This production background gives the viewer a sense of the production team's efforts and passion for the perfection of the work.

This work also had a major impact as the finale of the series. It later led to the production of sequels such as "Space Battleship Yamato Resurrection," which contributed to increasing the popularity and acclaim of the entire series. For viewers, it is a work that gives the impression of the conclusion of the series and the expectation of new developments at the same time.

■ Recommendations and viewing points

"Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter" is a must-see for fans of the series, and new viewers will surely be drawn in by its epic story and characters. In particular, elements such as Susumu Kodai's leadership and determination, his romance with Yuki Mori, and the return of Juzo Okita will deeply touch viewers and sympathize with them.

The quality of the visuals and music is also excellent, and by viewing the complete 70mm version you can feel a deeper emotion and visual impact. By understanding the production background and related works, you can gain a deeper understanding of the value and influence of the work.

Here are some points to keep in mind when watching:

• Susumu Kodai's leadership and decisiveness
• Romance and Relationship with Yuki Mori
• The Return of Okita Juzo and its Impact
• The intensity of the battle scenes with the Dingir Empire
• 70mm video and audio quality
• Background of production and connections to related works

"Space Battleship Yamato: The Final Chapter" is the finale of the series, and it is a work that brings out the best in its epic story and characters, and gives viewers deep emotion and empathy. Please watch it and experience its charm for yourself.