{"id":21913,"date":"2015-09-11T18:47:12","date_gmt":"2015-09-12T01:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=21913"},"modified":"2016-12-14T22:58:55","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T06:58:55","slug":"123a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/123a\/","title":{"rendered":"<em>Yamato 2202<\/em> Report 3, Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/122a'><em>Back up to Part 1<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a22.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Live event: the <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> Production Presentation, September 5 2016<\/h2>\n<p>Akihabara\u2019s UDX Theater has hosted one <em>Yamato<\/em> event prior to this one, a preview screening of the <em>Yamato Resurrection<\/em> Director\u2019s Cut in January 2012. Today it was home to the first public unveiling of the new series with plenty of high-profile participants.<\/p>\n<p>It was live-streamed on two services, Nico Video and Bandai Channel, both of which are limited to Japan only, but some generous person recorded the Bandai Channel feed and uploaded it to Youtube for the rest of the world. It can be seen <a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EqpcIbpwrZs'>here<\/a> (part 1) and <a href='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QqVo0RdXvFA'>here<\/a> (part 2).<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it\u2019s entirely in Japanese and it\u2019s crawling with text comments from Bandai Channel viewers, but there was plenty of media coverage that gives us a solid overview of what was said. Here\u2019s how it all went down\u2026<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a23.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Video part 1<\/h3>\n<p>1. Start time 6pm, September 5. Opening remarks by Executive Producer Shoji Nishizaki<\/p>\n<p>2. Nishizaki is joined onstage by Screenwriter Harutoshi Fukui and Supervising Director Nobuyoshi Habara. Discussion highlights:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Fukui:<\/em><\/span> I first saw the movie on TV, two years after it premiered in theaters. When I was a child, I didn\u2019t think there were such serious cartoons.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Habara:<\/em><\/span> I watched it on TV in real time from the first episode. It was my favorite. So much so that I\u2019d like to tell myself then that I\u2019d personally participate in making it with my own hands, talk about all the various <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em>s I\u2019ve encountered, and about this production.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a24.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Fukui:<\/em><\/span> [Originally] when we hit the 80s, it was an era when Japan had forgotten the post-war period and had become fickle. <em>Farewell to Yamato<\/em> portrayed the question of, \u2018is that a good thing?\u2019, of how Japan adapted after the war. Related to the end, I think I want to make it in tune with the times.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Habara:<\/em><\/span> It\u2019s serious. I want to properly respond to the expectations of the fans who have loved it all this time.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Nishizaki:<\/em><\/span> My job is to find the talent. This time, I thought the director and Mr. Fukui were the right ones.<\/p>\n<p>(That\u2019s not all that was said, of course. Keep reading.)<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a25.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Presentation of the \u201cBusiness Scheme\u201d; release plans for Chapter 1 and products in development (same info shown on the website).<\/p>\n<p>4. Yoshinori Akakura takes the stage; Director and Executive officer of Dome Corporation. Ltd, the Japanese distributor for Under Armour products.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"image-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a26.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Akakura:<\/em><\/span> <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> will undertake a collaboration plan with Under Armour. I\u2019m here to tell you that Under Armour has concluded an advisory contract with Akira Yamamoto, a character in the story. In the future we will enlighten lifestyles with training and continue to work as a partner for enlightenment. Awareness of body building is very high and affects the enthusiasm of many people. With the strong and intelligent Akira Yamamoto, Under Armour will continue to perform enlightenment activities to propose a lifestyle of sports. We\u2019re very excited about the plans to come!<\/p>\n<p>5. A life-size cutout figure of Akira Yamamoto is brought on stage.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a27.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Video part 2<\/h3>\n<p>6. Voice actors Daisuke Ono (Kodai) and Houko Kawashima (Yuki) take the stage. Highlights:<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Ono:<\/em><\/span> The pressure of playing Susumu Kodai in <em>2199<\/em> was big at first. But everyone there was enthusiastic, and we survived. I\u2019m thrilled to be here.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Kuwashima:<\/em><\/span> I didn\u2019t know how I felt at first, but when the show was over, I couldn\u2019t stop trembling!<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a28.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In response to the MC\u2019s question about it being three years after 2199\u2026<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Ono:<\/em><\/span> After three years\u2026I\u2019d like to be on good terms. In <em>2199<\/em> I got to shout, \u201cYuki! Yuki!\u201d I want to say that again in this one.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Kuwashima:<\/em><\/span> I look forward to keeping him on a short leash. Can I request that from the voice director?<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Kuwashima:<\/em><\/span> It\u2019s been said that <em>Soldiers of Love<\/em> is sad. I want some hope.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Fukui:<\/em><\/span> Because of times like these, I\u2019ll make something hopeful!! However, I think hope varies in form from person to person. I have great expectations for how it will be received.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a29.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Special guests representing Under Armour join the others on stage: athlete Asuka Cambridge (a silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics) and model Kelly Misawa. They exchange gifts with Ono and Kawashima, presenting them with running shoes and receiving <em>Yamato<\/em> model kits in return.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Asuka Cambridge:<\/em><\/span> For the collaboration with <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> and Under Armour, I\u2019ll do more training and work hard so I can appear in a movie.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Kelly:<\/em><\/span> With <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> and Under Armour, I\u2019d like to liven up sports for more women.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a30.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. The entire group lines up for a photo session and delivers final remarks to the audience.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Nishizaki:<\/em><\/span> Mr. Fukui\u2019s script and Mr. Habara\u2019s directing are fascinating. It\u2019s a work that will make you cry, and a handkerchief will not be enough. Please look to those who saw <em>Farewell to Yamato, Soldiers of Love<\/em> and shed your tears, too.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Habara:<\/em><\/span> The baton has been passed from the original work in 1974, and we want to expand <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> into the future. (Comment to Mr. Cambridge) I wish you luck with your voice training, too.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Fukui:<\/em><\/span> This production is a modern reboot. When you watch <em>Farewell to Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em>, it will thrill you, but as a work of modern fiction, it will also give you hope. Please look forward to it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class='clear'>\n<p>With that, <em>Yamato 2202<\/em>\u2019s first public event came to a close. Within a few hours, articles began appearing online and photos popped up on Twitter. They served to expand and amplify, and are presented here to round out our September 5 coverage.<\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/www.animatetimes.com\/news\/details.php?id=1473063791'><em>Animate Times<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> main characters decided: Daisuke Ono as Susumu Kodai and Houko Kuwashima as Yuki Mori! Tie-in information with Under Armour and other related products revealed!<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"image-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a37.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>On September 5, 2016, a \u201cproduction presentation\u201d was held to reveal the latest information to the public about <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202<\/em>, such as voice actors in the cast! On stage were Shoji Nishizaki (Executive Producer), Nobuyoshi Habara (Supervising Director), Harutoshi Fukui (Screenwriter), and voice actors Daisuke Ono (Susumu Kodai), and Houko Kuwashima (Yuki Mori), all of whom spoke enthusiastically about the project and characters. Now we bring you a description of the presentation!<\/p>\n<p><em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> is the timeless classic that was the founder of Japanese SF anime history. The new series <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> has been decided, with the famous 1978 masterpiece <em>Farewell to Yamato<\/em> as its motif! The work will consist of seven chapters, with Chapter 1 scheduled to screen for two weeks starting February 25, 2017 (Saturday) at the Shinjuku Piccadilly and 14 other theaters nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>When the presentation began, Executive Producer Nishizaki talked about the appeal of the work, then was joined on stage by Director Habara and Screenwriter Fukui to greet the fans who were looking forward to the presentation.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Habara said, \u201cI\u2019m struggling every day to make a work that can live up to the expectations of four million fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>(Translator\u2019s note: that number matches the turnout for the original 1978 feature film <em>Farewell to Yamato<\/em>.)<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Fukui said, \u201cI feel the conviction that it\u2019s possible to create a great work, and I think this story is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both talked enthusiastically about the project and their overflowing passion for <em>Yamato<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Further collaborations with <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> were announced. Under Armour is developing athletic wear this time. The character Akira Yamamoto was revealed, reinvented as an athlete, and various product developments are planned for the future.<\/p>\n<p>Casting for the main characters was announced with Daisuke Ono and Houko Kawashima returning to reprise the roles of Kodai and Yuki from the <em>Yamato 2199<\/em> series! Both appeared on stage to recall their work on <em>2199<\/em> and talked joyfully about being engaged in <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> once again.<br \/>\n\u3000<br \/>\nAdditional news was made public, such as an early screening of Chapter 1 on February 6, 2017. More information will be published on the official website later.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a38.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gifts were delivered to Mr. Ono and Ms. Kuwashima on the stage in a dual surprise appearance by Under Armour spokesman Asuka Cambridge, and model Kelly. They in turn received gifts in the form of plastic models of <em>Yamato<\/em> from the <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> production staff. Both Kelly and Mr. Cambridge were delighted by the elaborate workmanship.<\/p>\n<p>The event ended with that, and a final comment from Executive Producer Nishizaki: \u201cI must say humbly that this is a work that will make you cry. There aren\u2019t enough handkerchiefs for all the many fans over the years, but please look forward to the premiere.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class='clear'>\n<p><span class=\"image-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a39.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/animeanime.jp\/article\/2016\/09\/05\/30348.html'><em>Anime Anime<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Daisuke Ono confesses, \u201cIt feels like fate to be standing here\u201d at the <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> production presentation<\/h3>\n<p>A production presentation for <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> was held at the Akihabara UDX Theater on Monday, September 5. <em>Yamato 2202<\/em> is being revived as a modern work in seven chapters, based on the 1978 feature film <em>Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato, Soldiers of Love<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Taking part in the event were Susumu Kodai\u2019s voice actor Daisuke Ono, Yuki Mori\u2019s voice actor Houko Kuwashima, Executive Producer Shoji Nishizaki, Supervising Director Nobuyoshi Habara, and Screenwriter Harutoshi Fukui. Mr. Habara previously directed episodes 9 and 19 of the <em>Yamato 2199<\/em> series, and was chosen this time to succeed Yutaka Izubuchi in the position of Supervising Director.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Habara strongly stated, \u201cIt\u2019s like the baton has been passed to me by Director Yutaka Izubuchi. I\u2019m one of the fans who watched the <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> series from the beginning in 1974, and I want to properly respond to the earnest thoughts of all four million fans.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Fukui, speaking with thoughtful enthusiasm as the writer, said, \u201cRecently they did <em>Gundam UC<\/em>, which some may not think of as being a faithful adaptation, but I think it offers a unique story. Since we live in an age of stagnation nowadays, I am to resurrect it in a form that can only have meaning from being made now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Talking about performing the role of Kodai, Mr. Ono smiled as he said, \u201cI remember feeling a lot of pressure at the first dialogue recording session for 2199. Considering the lively sessions we got from having my generation and the younger ones performing together, I\u2019m feeling more excitement than pressure this time around.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"image-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a40.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ms. Kuwashima, who plays Yuki, had a request for Mr. Fukui: \u201c<em>2202<\/em> may have the same sad feeling that is being talked about, but I\u2019d like it to have some hope if possible\u2026!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause of times like these,\u201d Mr. Fukui replied, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t make something hopeless.\u201d His answer delighted her. Also, seeing how this series takes place three years after <em>2199<\/em>, Kuwashima added candidly, \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to seeing to what extent Yuki Mori now has Kodai whipped,\u201d to which Fukui frankly responded, \u201cThat\u2019s assuming he\u2019s whipped at all!\u201d with a laugh.<\/p>\n<p>Looking bashful, Mr. Ono said, \u201cPersonally, I want to cry out \u2018Yuki, Yuki\u2019 over and over.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It was also announced that there will be a collaboration project with sports performance brand Under Armour. Director Yoshinori Akakura, Under Armour\u2019s representative in Japan, took the stage and revealed that the company has entered into an advisory contract with <em>Yamato<\/em> combat officer Akira Yamamoto.<\/p>\n<p>Special guests from Under Armour appeared: athlete Asuka Cambridge and model Kelly. Mr. Cambridge wore a T-shirt in the style of the combat group uniform, and excited the audience when he said, \u201cI want to train hard so I can appear in a movie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ono gave his final message when he said, \u201cI was born in 1978, the year <em>Farewell to Yamato<\/em> was released. Now it feels like fate for me to be standing here. I want to convey this story of love to the longtime fans and also to a new generation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Nishizaki concluded with a hearty endorsement of the production team: \u201cIt is fascinating. Mr. Habara and Mr. Fukui are doing a great job. There\u2019s going to be a lot of crying. Handkerchiefs won\u2019t be enough, so I think you should get a bath towel ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The story begins three years after <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2199<\/em>, and the first of seven chapters will premiere in theaters February, 2017.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class='clear'>\n<p><span class=\"image-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a41.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/anime.eiga.com\/news\/103243\/'><em>Anime Eiga<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Seven chapters of <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202!<\/em> Chapter 1 opens in theaters February 25, 2017<\/h3>\n<p>On September 5, a production presentation was held at the Akihabara UDX Theater in Tokyo for the latest installment of the <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> series, <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em>. It was revealed that the work will consist of seven chapters with the 1978 <em>Farewell to Yamato, Soldiers of Love<\/em> as its motif. Chapter 1 will premiere in theaters and digital delivery will begin on February 25, 2017. It was announced that voice actors Daisuki Ono and Houko Kuwashima will reprise the roles of main characters Susumu Kodai and Yuki Mori from <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> 2199.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Ono and Ms. Kuwashima appeared in person along with Executive Producer Shoji Nishizaki, Supervising Director Nobuyoshi Habara, and Screenwriter Harutoshi Fukui. In addition, a tie-in with sports performance brand Under Armour has been decided, and spokesman Asuka Cambridge, silver medalist in the Men\u2019s 400-meter relay at the Rio Olympics, took the stage.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a43.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regarding the production, Mr. Fukui\u2019s work on <em>Mobile Suit Gundam UC<\/em> was a hot topic, and he opened by saying, \u201cI think a lot of people here saw <em>Gundam UC<\/em> and consider it to be unfaithful (laugh).\u201d With a smile, he said, \u201cBut I thought this would be a once-in-a-lifetime chance and I took it with pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>During his introduction to the new work, he said, \u201cIn some points of view, [the original] is a work that glorifies suicide.\u201d He explained it in the light of a historical backdrop. \u201cIt\u2019s difficult to revive it in for the modern day. The tragedy of suicide bomb terrorism happens all over the world. In times like these, I was quite prepared for the worst with adding the <em>Soldiers of Love<\/em> subtitle to it. At the same time, it\u2019s something that has to be done now.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a44.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It also seemed that the voice actors were anxious about the story.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"textBlue\"><em>Kuwashima:<\/em><\/span> \u201cIt\u2019s been three years since the previous work and they\u2019re not married yet? I\u2019m looking forward to seeing to what extent Yuki Mori now has Kodai whipped.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeeing how the development of [Kodai and Yuki\u2019s] bond in <em>2199<\/em> was portrayed, I hope they\u2019re getting along well,\u201d Ono hoped.<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Kuwashima spoke from the heart to Mr. Fukui, saying, \u201cIt seems there is the sad feeling that\u2019s been talked about, but I want some hope.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He answered profoundly by saying, \u201cThe original is the original. In times like these, I wouldn\u2019t make something hopeless\u2026but I think hope varies in form from person to person.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Athlete Asuka Cambridge was asked to give his impression of this day and said, \u201cI want to do more and more training so I can try out for a movie!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"image-left\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a42.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Director Habara answered, \u201cI can help train your voice. (Laughs)\u201d Speaking directly to the majestic figure of the player who participated in the Rio Olympics, he said, \u201cI was impressed when I saw your superb baton work. The original version of <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> from 1974 was a baton passed to various staff members.\u201d His expression tightened as he concluded with, \u201cWe see this work as a baton that opens up into the future, and we want to make something that will impress everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> Chapter 1 will premiere in 15 theaters nationwide and be available digitally on February 25, 2017. Rental delivery starts March 11 with Blu-ray and DVD release to follow on March 24. Furthermore, a storyboard book will be included with a special limited edition Blu-ray. After first being released in movie theaters on February 25, it will be issued through Bandai Visual Club on March 4.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class='clear'>\n<p><span class=\"image-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a46.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/www.nikkansports.com\/entertainment\/news\/1705596.html'><em>Nikkan Sports<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Asuka Cambridge shows off his physique in <em>Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> costume<\/h3>\n<p><em>He attended the production presentation for the anime movie <\/em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<em> with Daisuke Ono in the role of Susumu Kodai (Photography by Matsuo Konosuke)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Athlete Asuka Cambridge, who won the silver medal in the Men\u2019s 400-meter relay at the Rio Olympics, attended a production presentation in Tokyo on September 5th for the anime movie <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> (opening February 25, 2017, directed by Nobuyoshi Habara). Cambridge was there as a spokesman for Under Armour, which is carrying out a collaboration plan with the movie to deploy licensed products.<\/p>\n<p>Cambridge wore clothing in the style of a crew uniform from Battleship <em>Yamato<\/em> which was specially made for this day. \u201cGood evening,\u201d he greeted the crowd, \u201cI\u2019m Asuka Cambridge. Nice to meet you.\u201d He took off his jacket to show his proud physique and was bathed in flashes.<\/p>\n<p>The company presented voice actor Daisuke Ono (38) with exercise shoes that are actually used by the hero, Susumu Kodai. In return, Ono presented a 1\/500 model of the Battleship <em>Yamato<\/em>. \u201cIt\u2019s powerful and cool,\u201d Cambridge said with a smile. \u201cI\u2019ll work hard and train more so I can appear in a movie.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The new movie is set three years after the anime series <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2199<\/em>, which premiered on TV April 2013, and has been long-awaited by fans.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a31.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href='http:\/\/hobby.dengeki.com\/news\/256699\/'><em>Dengeki Hobby Web<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em> production presentation held.<br \/>\n1\/1000 <em>Andromeda<\/em> <em>2202<\/em> plamodel and other products in development!<\/h3>\n<p>A production presentation was held September 5 at Akihabara UDX Theater for <em>Space Battleship Yamato 2202, Soldiers of Love<\/em>. It was announced that the first of seven chapters will premiere in theaters February 25, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, related products are planned to appear, including a 1\/1000 <em>Andromeda<\/em> 2202, S.H.Figuarts Yuki Mori, and Yamato Girls Collection Yuki Mori ship\u2019s uniform.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the production staff, voice actors Daisuke Ono and Houko Kuwashima appeared at the presentation, along with athlete Asuka Cambridge, spokesman for the sports performance brand Under Armour, which has entered into a tie-in with <em>Yamato 2202<\/em>. Under Armour model Kelly also took to the stage.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a32.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"image-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a45.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Executive Producer Shoji Nishizaki raised expectations with his comments: \u201cI requested Mr. Fukui as the writer and Mr. Habara as the director, impressed by their strong love of <em>Yamato<\/em>. Mr. Fukui\u2019s script and Mr. Habara\u2019s direction are fascinating, and I think it will make a lot of <em>Yamato<\/em> fans cry until they are soaked. There won\u2019t be enough handkerchiefs, so get your bath towels ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Supervising Director Nobuyoshi Habara said, \u201cThe world view is very dense, so I feel great pressure to express it. But since <em>Yamato 2199<\/em> I\u2019ve been engaged in a work that\u2019s been my favorite since junior high, so much so that I wish I could tell myself back then about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Screenwriter Harutoshi Fukui spoke with passionate enthusiasm: \u201cWhen I was given the <em>Yamato<\/em> story, on one hand I knew I had to get on board with this, but on the other I was feeling that, after <em>Gundam UC<\/em>, I might not seem that faithful, so I feel I\u2019ll leave it for the finished work to show how seriously I take it. However it ends, I will not make a hopeless story.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class='clear'>\n<h2>After Party<\/h2>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a34.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nPhotos posted on Twitter by <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/a_cam9'>Asuka Cambridge<\/a> and <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/KellyMisawa'>Kelly Misawa<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a35.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Left: photo posted on Twitter by MC Chiaki Matsuzawa. She said: \u201cListening to Director Habara\u2019s and Screenwriter Fukui\u2019s fondness for the story, I can\u2019t help but be pleased. Kodai and Yuki Mori\u2019s interaction was cute. (I\u2019m in the middle, in case you\u2019re wondering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Right: photo posted on Twitter by <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/roudokuya_dajai'>Houko Kuwashima<\/a>, posing with the press sheet distributed to the audience.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a36.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a50.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A closer look at the fold-out press sheet, which reprints content from the website. It was announced on Yamato Crew in August that copies will be bundled with fan club magazine <em>Ship\u2019s Log<\/em> #15, so we should get a full view in the next report.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a47.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nUnder Armour representatives from the 21st and 22nd centuries.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a51.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nAnother Twitter photo from Houko Kawashima, and complementary fan art by <a href='https:\/\/twitter.com\/machiroba'>Machiroba<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a48.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nEven here, Yuki still manages to Kodai-block Yamamoto.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault-images\/sep16\/122a33.JPG\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n1\/100 <em>Yamato<\/em> display model<\/p>\n<h3>What\u2019s Next<\/h3>\n<p>September 5 is now a significant date in <em>Yamato<\/em> history, but it\u2019s still just the beginning. <em>Ship\u2019s Log<\/em> #15 is scheduled for the end of September with a new round of information direct from the nerve center. It will be covered here next time along with whatever else floats onto the radar scope. <\/p>\n<p>Until then, follow our <a href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CosmoDNA'>Facebook page<\/a> for daily posts and breaking news!<\/p>\n<p><em>Special thanks to Neil Nadelman for translation support.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p><a href='https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/135a'>Continue to Report 4<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21913","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21913","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21913"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21913\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22316,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21913\/revisions\/22316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21913"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}