We all know him as the mastermind behind the Yamato theme and all those unforgettable licks in the soundtrack. But that only represents a fraction of his career, as this extensive interview will demonstrate. Read his stories, listen to songs, and get acquainted with the man whose work is on permanent rotation in your head.
From the pages of Hobby Japan Vintage Vol. 14 (April 2026): a new conversation with desiger/director Yutaka Izubuchi, tracing his days as a fan, a staff member of Yamato III, and the visions from his youth that ultimately found their way to our screens when he directed Yamato 2199.
Yamato activity in April 2026 was about half that of March, but when you factor in a new 3199 teaser, the kickoff of concert season, another anniversary exhibition, and the return of Yamaket, it sure felt like accelerating into warp. Here’s what kept everyone busy…
