The lead feature of Star Blazers/Yamato fan club magazine Vol. 7 (May 2020) was a pair of interviews with the SF and scientific research staff, which brought insight into their contributions to the series. The second interview is presented here.
Eiji Otsuka’s book The 2nd Floor Residents and Their Times examines the rise of the otaku generation and Yamato as a pop culture phenomenon. In this chapter, Otsuka lays out the otaku generation’s social context and Yamato’s impact on the fusion of entertainment and politics.
Presented here is a comprehensive collection of all the Galman and Bolar mecha that has been released in 3-D form from a host of different companies, mainstream plamo and DIY garage kits alike.
July 2020 held the line in terms of Yamato activity in Japan, about the same going back to spring. Quarantined fans had plenty of output to share online, the Hachette model and Star Blazers Lambda continued, and unexpected gems turned up as they always do. Here’s how it unspooled as COVID summer lumbered on…
Inextricably linked with the rise of Space Battleship Yamato was the rise of otaku [geek] culture in Japan. Writer Eiji Otsuka was one of those who watched that culture ascend from the inside. He has written more than one book on the subject, and a chapter of one of his books is presented here.
These story ideas for Yamato Resurrection were written by Yoshinobu Nishizaki in 1993. Most of the concepts that made it to the screen were already in place, but there were some interesting glimpses of what might have been — AND what could yet be if a sequel is made.
Presented here is a comprehensive collection of all the Gamilas mecha that has been released in 3-D form from a host of different companies, mainstream plamo and DIY garage kits alike.
The space cavalry, led by Saito, fights a fierce battle against Gatlantis soldier Zabaibal, who retaliates with a reflection satellite gun stolen from Garmillas. Saito forces his way through one obstacle after another to face Zabaibal alone. And finally, Teresa appears before Kodai.
A monstrous black hole approaches Earth, threatening to swallow the entire planet. A massive emigration effort is underway, but a determined enemy stands in the way of salvation. Now, the time has come for Space Battleship Yamato to awaken after a 17 year slumber!
