Space Battleship Yamato: Resurrection
Synopsis
A crisis is approaching Earth with the expansion of a moving black hole, in the year 2220. A plan is devised to move over 300-million people from Earth. When the latest transportation fleet is attacked, Space Battleship Yamato comes to its defense, the ship is now commanded by Susumu Kodai, also aboard is daughter Miyuki, child of Susumu and Yuki. (Source: FUNimation)
Audience Consensus
The audience generally appreciates 'Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Fukkatsu-hen' as a visually stunning and musically rich space opera. While the plot has some weaknesses, the film's strengths in animation and sound design compensate, creating an entertaining experience. Fans of the original series will likely find it a worthwhile sequel, though newcomers may benefit from prior knowledge of the franchise.
Strengths
- Mindblowing CGI animation, especially in spaceship battles.
- Beautiful use of classical music interwoven with classic Yamato themes.
- A coherent and dramatic space opera epic.
Weaknesses
- Story quality declines in the second half, becoming a simple good vs evil narrative.
- Characters besides Kodai are not particularly memorable.
- Flashback scenes use outdated footage that looks out of place.