The latest installment in the Space Battleship Yamato 3199 anime film series, titled Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199, is set to premiere in Japan this Friday. To give fans a taste of what’s to come, the staff has released a video showcasing the first nine minutes of the film.
In addition to this exciting preview, select theaters will be offering a limited edition Blu-ray to moviegoers as a special bonus. For those who can’t make it to the theater, the retail version of the film will be available on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan on January 29, 2025.
Directed by Naomichi Yamato, with scripts and supervision by Harutoshi Fukui and Hideki Oka, the film promises to deliver an action-packed and thrilling experience for fans of the series. The character designs are done by Nobuteru Yuki for the Studio Mother production.
The Space Battleship Yamato 3199 series will consist of seven films in total, with Crunchyroll streaming the project under the title Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199. The plot follows the story of the Space Battleship Yamato as it embarks on a mission to save humanity from the clutches of the power-hungry Gamilas, who have taken over Earth. Armed with a high-powered engine and facing extraterrestrial forces, the crew of the Yamato will stop at nothing to ensure the survival of the human race.
Fans of the series can look forward to an epic and visually stunning cinematic experience that will keep them on the edge of their seats. Be sure to catch the premiere of Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 and witness the thrilling adventures of the Space Battleship Yamato as it fights to save humanity from extinction.