FEBRUARY 1
Phase Energy Transmission Line
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The preview for Chapter 5 featured the line, “Phase Energy Transmission Line.” Based on this line, it seems likely that phase energy isn’t supplied from within Goruba or other entities, but rather from the Dezarium home planet.
In 2205, Goruba was effectively countered by physical attacks after firing from the Wave-Motion Gun or Dessler Cannon, so it doesn’t have as high a defensive capability as in the original. However, in 3199, unlike in the original, a Wave-Motion cartridge bullet hitting the inside of a Goruba-type floating fortress’s cannon would likely result in a chain reaction explosion that wiped out all seven units.
I’ve gone off on a tangent, but if the phase energy transmission lines are cut, Goruba will lose its phase energy defensive capabilities and can be defeated with the Wave-Motion Gun or Dessler Cannon. Dezarium’s defensive capabilities are heavily dependent on phase energy, so in one fell swoop, it would lose its advantage over Earth and the Garmillan Empire.
In Chapter 4, with Sasha’s help in the subspace battle, the Garmillan Empire overwhelmed Dezarium. All that’s left now is to obtain technology that transcends the space-time node, and they’ll be able to invade the Dezarium home planet. But the question is how they’ll obtain it.
Chapter 5 will likely end with the capture of Digablas, so perhaps Chapter 6 will see the discovery of technology on the Garmillan home planet that transcends Iscandar’s space-time node.
If that happens, I’d like to see President Dessler board the new Dessler ship and take part in the battle to capture Dezarium’s home planet.
On top of that, I’d love to see them rescue Sasha and annihilate the Dezarium home planet with the Hyper Dessler Cannon.
I’m really looking forward to the release of Chapter 5!!
Everyone, please be sure to watch 3199!!
FEBRUARY 8
If Digablas Falls
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Based on the preview, it seems likely that the Garmillas Empire will discover the mechanism behind the phase energy and cut off the transmission lines. This would eliminate Dezarium’s defensive strength, and Goruba and Digablas would be sunk by the Dessler Cannon and Wave-Motion Gun.
This would also shake Dezarium’s military superiority over the Garmillan Empire and Earth. All that’s left after that is to go to the Dezarium home planet and destroy it with the Hyper Dessler Cannon in retaliation for the destruction of the Garmillan home planet with the Dezarium Hammer.
By the way, I think the Dezarium people are aliens, not humans from the future, but is Dezarium’s home planet really in the year of 3199? If you can travel to and from the future, anything is possible, so I personally don’t think it’s there. For example, I think Dezarium’s home planet might be in another universe, or a distant galaxy that uses a subspace gate left behind by the Akerius civilization.
Up until Chapter 4, both the Garmillan Empire and Earth were being defeated unilaterally by Dezarium, which was frustrating, but the counterattack begins from Chapter 5 onward, which is very refreshing. I hope that from now on Dezarium will be completely defeated, and both the Dezarium home planet and Mother Dezarium will be wiped out without a trace.
I think the first few minutes will probably be released on YouTube next week, so I can’t wait.
Even if they fight Digablas in the beginning, they’ll be repelled by phase energy, leaving them wondering, “How can we conquer that fortress?”
Then, the secret of phase energy will be discovered and the counterattack will begin.
Also, the last minute mentioned in the trailer is really intriguing.
I’m really looking forward to the release of Chapter 5!!
Everyone, please watch 3199!!
FEBRUARY 15
My Thoughts After Watching the First 5 Minutes of Chapter 5
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Based on the previous events, I was looking forward to the first few minutes being uploaded to YouTube, but this time it was just the “what happened so far” synopsisr.
What’s more, it’s just Dezarium’s side of the story, like propaganda. Major Alphon seems to think that this situation is not a good thing, but I too have become increasingly unable to forgive Mother Dezarium and Holy Commander Skaldart.
I’ve written this many times before, but if they’re going to become artificial lifeforms like cyborgs, why do they have to be creepy guys like Holy Commander Skaldart or Kazan? They should all just be handsome guys like Major Alphon.
And to begin with, don’t you think it’s incredibly shady to say, “We don’t mind disappearing, so we’ll save our ancestors from 1,000 years ago”?
I don’t think anyone reading this blog would say, “Yes, I understand,” and just surrender if they were told, “Die for your ancestors from 1,000 years ago.” Believing the words of a con man and allowing the occupation of Earth is just too naive.
It’s frustrating that many Earthlings in 3199 take Dezarium’s words at face value and side with it, while only Yamato and the Garmillan Empire are trying to fight against Dezarium. But after watching the trailer, I’m happy to see that the Bolar Federation will also be joining forces with Yamato and the Garmillan Empire against Dezarium.
I wrote the above on Friday, and the first five minutes of Chapter 5 were released on Saturday. It’s hard to believe there’s so much information in just five minutes. I’m so excited, I might faint!!
The story begins with a conversation between Starsha and a woman who appears to be Shalbart. Shalbart was a member of the Iscandarian race, but it seems she parted ways with them as they slumbered in peace, choosing to live instead.
That’s probably why she stored her weapons on the Garmillan home planet. And judging from what she said, in addition to the 100 battleships and the new Dessler ship, there are likely other decisive weapons and systems that can overcome space-time nodes.
“If only we could put aside fear and hatred and join hands” probably means that the Garmillas Empire and the Bolar Federation could join forces against Dezarium. I’ve been writing for a long time that the Garmillas Empire and the Bolar Federation should join forces against their common enemy, and I’d be so happy if that were to happen.
Then, the Yamato and Zerandal unit retreats the moment they spot Digablas and Goruba. It was probably a reasonable decision, considering they didn’t even know the true identities of their opponents. A spy who spotted them returning to Garmillas reports this to the Bolar Federation.
Having received the spy’s report, Balcom reports it to Bemlayze and Darya. The scene where Darya lights a cigar and hands it to Bemlayze is just too sexy. I’d love to have a mistress like that!!
Seeing Balcom reminded me of Gondo Goromaki Gondo from Tomorrow’s Joe (lol).
Balcom suggests that the Dezarium fortress might be the source of the Uralia witch, but Darya interrupts him.
At that moment, Bemlayze whispers something to Darya. Darya, acting on Bemlayze’s wishes, orders Boroze to take Ram into custody. Bemlayze is a man who has built a great nation through revolution, so he’s not a completely authoritarian figure, and I’m sure he has the ability to accurately assess conflicting interests.
I imagine Boroze’s plan will involve attacking the immigrant fleet from Earth to carry out this order and demanding Ram’s surrender in exchange for calling off the attack. The first five minutes of the video ended with Boroze showing Rebarus and the others alien-like images and talking about the Uralia witch. I wonder if this alien-like creature is connected to the phase energy transmission line?
In any case, Ram will agree to be handed over to the Bolar Federation if it means the immigrant fleet can be saved, and will likely head to the Bolar Federation home planet with Boroze. Along the way, Boroze and Ram will likely talk and propose to Bemlayze that they cooperate with the Garmillan Empire.
Isn’t it an exciting development to see such an overbearing Boroze in such a role? I too was looking forward to 3199 after watching 2205, but I didn’t expect it to be this interesting!! It’s not just the best anime of the 21st century, it’s shaping up to be the best anime of my life!!
I’m really looking forward to the release of Chapter 5!!
Everyone, please be sure to watch 3199!!
FEBRUARY 20
Chapter 5 Review Part 1: Bemlayze and the Bolar Federation Play Leading Roles!!
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Ram played an important role in Chapter 4, but in Chapter 5, Bemlayze plays a major role despite his limited screen time. He only has two lines, though (lol).
Bemlayze agrees to a face-to-face meeting with Ram. There, Ram expresses his honest opinion to his revolutionary comrade. Fearing the Uralia Witches, Bemlayze overthrew the expansionist Imperial Bolar government in search of an alternative location for a star system suffering from global cooling. However, Ram criticizes Bemlayze for acting in the same way as the Imperial Bolar government.
However, even though Bemlayze is the dictator of an overwhelming interstellar nation, he has the magnanimity to accept criticism humbly.
Just when I thought Dagon’s desperate resolve would be in vain, the Bolar fleet appears with the Bolar Federation’s background music playing and the scene where they fire their Bolar cannons all at once was so moving that I was moved to tears. What’s more, the firing of a planet-destroying missile as the final blow was also unexpected.
As I’ve written many times on this blog, I’m a Soviet military enthusiast, so I also like the Soviet-style Bolar Federation.
Moreover, in Yamato III, the Bolar Federation was clearly played on the losing side, with their characters and uniforms being lackluster and lacking in personality.
However, in 3199, Bemlayze is dignified and has the air of a leader of a great power, and although Darya is hysterical, she is beautiful. And Ram, despite being caught between the Bolar Federation and the planet Berth, thinks carefully about both.
The characters of the Bolar Federation are so fascinating, I really want them to join forces with the Garmillan Empire and Yamato to fight against the hated Dezarium. That dream has come true, so I’m very satisfied with Chapter 5.
After defeating Digablas, Bemlayze was so cool when he said, “That light will change the history of Bolar!” There’s no doubt that it was only because of Bemlayze’s bold decision that they were able to defeat Digablas!
Afterward, Bemlayze has a direct conversation with Dessler over the screen, but the way they deliberately avoided dialogue was brilliant. The fact that Ram was by Dessler’s side probably means that a friendly relationship has been established between the Garmillan Empire and the Bolar Federation, and that Ram is acting as a bridge between them.
I saw a tweet saying that Bemlayze and Darya acrylic stands were the first to sell out in theaters, and because I’m a big fan of the Bolar Federation, I bought one before the show even started. The Bolar Federation played a better role than I expected, so I’m glad I was able to buy these two acrylic stands before they sold out!!
I hope they release Boroze and Rebarus’ acrylic stands next time (lol).
With the Bolar Federation on our side, for me, it was “Yamato and Yamato 2” over “2199 & 2202“, but now it’s “2205 & 3199” over “New Voyage, Be Forever & Yamato III.”
The New Voyage was great, but the stories in Be Forever and Yamato III were a bit lacking. Yamato III‘s Garmillan Empire mecha were the coolest of the entire series, though.
The character development in Be Forever and Yamato III was also lacking. I think 2205 & 3199 are great works that successfully delve into what was lacking in the original.
Vilki Boroze
Boroze really brings something special to the table. Seeing him flustered by the Gamilas soldiers’ charge, then his face freeze when he sees Dessler is priceless (laughs). And in 2205, he called Dessler by his first name and even ordered him to wear a collar, but then suddenly starts calling him “President Dessler” – that had me in stitches.
It’s also funny how, while the other ships are firing their Bolar cannons, Boroze’s ship is the only one firing its main gun, and he says, “Even a dead tree can add to the beauty of the mountain. Fire anything!”
Darya
Darya ended up playing a nasty role to showcase Bemlayze’s dignity, but she is loyal, beautiful, cool, and I think she’s a great character. She’s also my favorite female character in 3199.
After watching Chapter 5, these are my top 10 favorite characters from 3199:
1st place: Dessler
2nd place: Taran
3rd place: Frakken
4th place: Bemlayze
5th place: Ram
6th place: Boroze
7th place: Darya
8th place: Dagon
9th place: Susumu Kodai
10th place: Alphon
I still have a lot more thoughts about Chapter 5, but this is getting long, so I’ll stop here for now.
Everyone, please be sure to watch 3199!!
FEBRUARY 22
Chapter 5 Review, Part 2: Garmillas and the Garmillan Empire
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I saw The New Voyage when I was in the second grade of elementary school. I’ll never forget the humiliation of the Dessler Cannon being completely ineffective against Goruba and being mocked as “energy pellets like pebbles.” Since that day, it’s been my greatest wish in life for Garmillas to defeat a Goruba.
Even though it was a joint operation with Yamato and the Bolar Federation, after 47 years, that dream has finally come true, and I couldn’t help but cry. In that sense, of the Yamato remake series, 3199 Chapter 5, is the most interesting.
Personally, I enjoyed the original Yamato and Yamato 2 more than the remakes 2199 and 2202. The New Voyage was interesting, but 2205 was more interesting, and I thought the remake surpassed the original. And now, 3199 has completely surpassed the lackluster Be Forever and Yamato III, and is quickly becoming the best anime I’ve seen in my life.
If Sasha survives and becomes Mrs. Dessler, this will definitely be the best anime of my life.
Abelt Dessler
Dessler has little screen time in Chapter 5, but realistically, it seems a bit strange for a head of state to be fighting on the front lines so often (lol). He leaves the fighting to Frakken and Berger and focuses on the duties of a leader, like negotiating with the Bolar Federation.
Maybe it’s just my imagination, but doesn’t Dessler seem even more handsome in Chapter 5? His generosity is evident in the way he trusts Ram and sends him to the Bolar Federation, even though Ram had stayed in the Garmillan Empire and knew its inner workings. As a result, the Bolar Federation participated in the battle to capture Digablas, playing a decisive role.
With Digablas falling and the Bolar Federation freed from the cold, they will likely move forward with the development of the neutral zone and revise their previous expansionist policies. It’s believed that Ram is with Dessler as a special envoy of the Bolar Federation, preparing for direct negotiations between Dessler and Bemlayze.
It’s not clear what Dessler and Bemlayze discuss during their direct negotiations, but the Garmillas Empire and the Bolar Federation will likely end their war and signed a non-aggression pact. And as a symbol of friendship between the Garmillas Empire and the Bolar Federation, Ram will likely serve as a bridge between the two nations.
Dessler’s action is limited this time, but there’s a new Dessler ship on Planet Starsha, so I think he’ll use it to rush to the rescue if Yamato gets into trouble during the battle at the Dezarium home planet.
At that point, I hope they’ll use the Hyper Dessler Cannon, which is impervious to even phase energy, to blow up the Dezarium home planet and kill Mother Dezarium. Of course, I’d also add a line like, “Just to be sure, what denomination should we arrange your funeral for, Mother Desarium?”
Gadel Talan
I’m sad that the Garmillas Empire’s characters have become so numerous that Talan’s screen time has been reduced. His only appearance is when he shouts “Shhh!!” during a strategy meeting. Still, Ageha and the others are being silly, talking about something else in the middle of it. I’d like to see more of Talan in Chapter 6 and beyond.
Wolf Frakken
Frakken is responsible for fighting on the Garmillas Empire’s front lines. It is thanks to the dimensional submarine that they are able to get close to Digablas, and being the captain of a highly versatile ship makes him the Garmillas Empire’s trump card. I love the scene where the dimensional submarine launches its missiles; it’s so cool.
Sukeji Yabu
With Heiney gone, Yabu has assumed a position similar to that of chief engineer of the Zerandal. Yabu’s proficiency has been particularly notable recently. He serves as a bridge between Yamato and the Garmillas Empire, and he’s also a great father at home.
Yuri Dagon
Dagon is the Garmillas Empire soldier who stands out the most in Chapter 5. Unlike Dagon in Yamato III, he looks like a somewhat unreliable old man, but this time he sacrifices his own life to lead the battle to victory in Digablas. Just when they are about to win, Grodez interferes, and just when it seems all is lost the Bolar Federation fleet rushed to the rescue.
I thought Dagon was dead, but when I got home and watched it on Blu-ray, I saw Deusula III among the fleet returning after the Battle of Digablas. And someone who looks like Dagon is among the people seeing off Yamato on the Garmillas home planet. Because he’s crying, I couldn’t see his face clearly, but his hairstyle is Dagon’s, so I think he’s probably still alive.
Dagon has become a beloved character with this episode. With the appearance of the new Dessler ship, I think Deusula III will step down as flagship of the Garmillas Empire, but I hope he continues to play an active role as its captain.
Fomto Berger
Berger doesn’t have many scenes, but I thought it was typical of the mischievous Berger to board Boroze’s ship himself.
Berger will likely also participate in the battle at the Dezarium home planet, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he does next.
Next time, I’ll be writing about the Earth Arc, so look forward to it!!
Everyone, please be sure to watch 3199!!