Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199
Synopsis
Earth's once green hills and rich blue oceans have been converted into a desolate wasteland by the relentless onslaught of planet bombs from the expansionist Gamilas Empire. By the year 2199, humankind has retreated to the depths of underground cities to escape the radiation. However, all hope is not lost, as the distant planet Iscandar offers Earth its final salvation: the Cosmo Reverse System, capable of restoring Earth's irradiated surface. In a desperate bid to retrieve this technology from Iscandar, the Earth Defense Force pours its remaining resources into the Yamato—an innovative, state-of-the-art battleship equipped with an infinite energy Wave Motion Engine. From young talent such as Tactical Officer Susumu Kodai to accomplished veterans like Captain Juuzou Okita, the Yamato's crew consists of many individuals, all varying in their experience on the battlefield. But despite their differences, one goal unifies them all: to complete their perilous 168,000 light-year voyage to Iscandar and save humanity from imminent doom. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience consensus leans towards positive reception, praising the remake's faithfulness, improved visuals, and strong story. Some critiques focus on underdeveloped characters, plot inconsistencies, and a perceived lack of depth. Overall, the anime is well-regarded, especially by fans of the original series, though some find it falls short of its epic potential.
Strengths
- Faithful and respectful remake of a classic anime.
- Improved story quality, characters, and visuals compared to the original.
- Stunning visuals, animation, and space battles.
- Well-executed simple story with no annoying subplots.
Weaknesses
- Underdeveloped characters and unresolved side plots.
- Shallow character behavior and artificial emotional moments.
- Story has holes and plot inconsistencies.
- Some find the story unremarkable and predictable.