Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2205
Synopsis
Gamilans are facing their biggest hurdle yet: their planet is dying at an alarming pace. To save his people and relocate them to habitable land, Aberdt Desler feigns submission to the oppressive rule of the planet Galman, which houses a race almost identical to the Gamilans. Desler's true objective is to seize control and accelerate the salvation of his nation. However, as Gamilans begin their migration, an unidentified massive power attacks them and completely warps their twin planet—Iscandar, Queen Starsha's home. Meanwhile, Earth is celebrating the success of the magnificent Space Battleship Yamato and its heroic crew. A new generation of promising recruits joins Yamato and its two new support ships, led by Yuki Mori and Shirou Sanada. But not everyone agrees with the past decisions of its captain, Susumu Kodai. During the Yamato's six-month-long training mission and diplomatic meeting with the Gamilans, the crew learns of the recent catastrophe, and against all orders, Kodai commands the fleet to Iscandar to aid the surviving refugees. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience sentiment is mixed. Some appreciate the continuation of the Yamato saga and the focus on Gamilas' storyline, while others are critical of the rushed ending, uneven character development, and questionable plot elements related to war and morality. The series seems to evoke a moderate level of debate and disagreement among viewers.
Strengths
- Continuation of plot threads from previous seasons (2199 and 2202).
- Interesting political dynamics and story surrounding Gamilas.
Weaknesses
- Earth plot is weaker and less engaging.
- Rushed ending.
- Inconsistent character development, with some characters being forgiven for past actions while others are not.
- Questionable moral implications of taking over another's home through war.