{"id":25927,"date":"2017-12-12T13:24:35","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T21:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/?p=25927"},"modified":"2023-02-14T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T22:03:11","slug":"354a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourstarblazers.com\/vault\/354a\/","title":{"rendered":"Yamato 2202<\/em> Report 28, part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Back up to part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

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November 7: Yamato Travelogue<\/em> Cast Comments<\/h3>\n

Yamato Travelogue<\/em>, a news site published by V Storage<\/em> (Bandai\u2019s video promotion magazine), added six more voice actors to its Cast Comment section, starting with this one. (Others to follow below.)<\/p>\n

Yoshimasa Hosoya as Saburo Kato<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t in the details, but there are movies and shows about the Kamikaze Squadron of World War II, and from that I get the impression that he\u2019s a character who \u201crepresents individuality.\u201d I think of him as someone who loves his friends and takes on whatever pain he must to accomplish his purpose.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I have a vague impression of seeing Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> on TV when I was young. There is an increasing number of new characters in this work and a lot of beautifully-designed female characters appear, and it feels like a change in the times from the audience\u2019s sensibility from the original Yamato.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

I think it\u2019s an anime that is greatly loved by veteran creators. Their power is to convey the appeal of Yamato<\/em> to the present age, and there are minor changes that are tailored to the times. I think the \u201cappeal\u201d is something that doesn\u2019t change, and it is conveyed simply because it\u2019s a work people like.<\/p>\n

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November 9: Promotional Meeting of Love<\/em> Episode 4<\/h3>\n

The video talk show series picked up again one week after the premiere, and the gang could now dig deep into Chapter 6 with a spoiler-heavy conversation titled Chapter 6 requires a different form of \u201cLove.\u201d<\/em> A few product announcements were also featured.<\/p>\n

See it on Youtube here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 9: Episode 6 on TV<\/h3>\n

Desperate Struggle\u2022The Eleventh Planet!<\/em> brought Yamato<\/em> to the edge of the solar system and into the first hot war with Gatlantis, which coincided with the end of Chapter 2.<\/p>\n

See the trailer for Episode 6 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 10: Theater handouts, week 2<\/h3>\n

The second set of art images was handed out in theaters while supplies lasted. This one included a vintage design image from 1978, the model sheet for the Cosmo Tiger II cockpit.<\/p>\n


\nFirst stop: Aeon Cinema Kanazawa, November 10 (photos posted on Twitter by the 2202<\/em> Production Committee<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n

November 10 & 11: Week 2 stage greetings<\/h3>\n

For Chapter 6\u2019s second weekend, Writer Harutoshi Fukui and Director Nobuyoshi Habara appeared live at four theaters in the prefectures of Ishikawa, Osaka, and Kagawa. Voice actor Eriko Nakamura was scheduled to join them, but had to cancel due to health issues.<\/p>\n


\nSecond stop: Osaka Station City Cinema, November 10<\/em><\/p>\n


\nThird stop: Movix Yao, Osaka, November 11<\/em><\/p>\n

This whirlwind tour marked a milestone for the traveling Yamato<\/em> creators; with this, they had made personal appearances at all 35 of the \u201cpilot theaters\u201d showing the series.<\/p>\n


\nFourth stop: Aeon Cinema Ayagawa, 35-theater victory achieved!<\/em><\/p>\n

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November 15: Yamatalk night<\/h3>\n

Two Yamatalk nights were held at the Shinjuku Piccadilly in November, the first of which tackled a very interesting topic indeed. The lineup consisted of (L to R) MC Osamu Kobayashi, Writer Harutoshi Fukui, Scriptwriter Hideki Oka, and Kadokawa Editor Tsuyoshi Ishiwaki. Also appearing was manga artist Michio Murakawa (not pictured).<\/p>\n

With a gang of those credentials, the topic was naturally about writing and publishing. What came out of it was the announcement of a fascinating new project. Web Newtype<\/em><\/a> published the following information immediately after the event\u2026<\/p>\n

The legendary anime magazine OUT<\/em> will be revived as a limited Number 1 with Yamato 2202<\/em>!<\/span><\/h3>\n

The tentative title is Yamato<\/em> OUT, scheduled to be published early 2019. In addition to introductory articles about the anime, Yamato OUT<\/em> will be made by contributions from everyone. So we are looking for your submissions! Let\u2019s all participate in one memorable book! Submissions are accepted starting December 1.<\/p>\n


\nThe original 1977 issue that started it all.
\nRead a full history here<\/a>.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

OUT<\/em> was a subculture magazine (which later devoted itself to anime) published from 1977 to 1995. One year before Animage<\/em> was launched, the first Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> articles in issues 2 and 5 (written by Ryusuke Hikawa and others) attracted attention from anime fans. OUT<\/em> started to publish anime articles frequently, also cultivating the field of anime parody. Many well-known manga artists contributed as well.<\/p>\n

Application requirements:<\/em><\/p>\n

Yamato OUT<\/em> is waiting for your contribution. We need text, illustration, and various columns, so please send whatever you prefer. The basic concept is \u201cSomething to make you laugh,\u201d but creative, factual material is also welcome. Other materials may be rejected.<\/p>\n

Yamato 2202<\/em> staff picks!<\/h3>\n

The Yamato 2202<\/em> staff will choose contributions in six categories.<\/p>\n

1. \u201cPraise!\u201d Director Habara praises it!<\/span><\/p>\n

“Naturally drawn” color illustrations of characters and mecha appearing in Yamato 2202<\/em>. It is open to those who have never been previously published in magazines or online. Director Habara will give his praise no matter what the illustration is. Submit at postcard size.<\/p>\n

2. \u201cAsk Fukui!\u201d The man who knows love deeper than anyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

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A life-coaching corner by Writer Harutoshi Fukui. We are looking for things from troubled Yamato<\/em> fans. Mr. Fukui will slice it up chop-chop. Maximum 300 characters.<\/p>\n

3. \u201cThe Strongest Space Battleship You Made!!\u201d Demon remodeling<\/span><\/p>\n

A plamodel corner with comments from Mecha Designer Junichiro Tamamori. Please send color photos of your Yamato<\/em> models. The theme is \u201cStrongest Space Battleship,\u201d so remodeling in your own style that diverts from the anime is allowed. Please also describe your modeling intentions. Fightercraft, mobile armor, and full scratch builds are OK. Three photos maximum.<\/p>\n

4. \u201cGood Yamato<\/em>, Bad Yamato<\/em>, Ordinary Yamato<\/em>; let\u2019s do it with Yuka-chan!\u201d<\/p>\n

Novelizer Yu Minagawa responds to themes in this corner. Please send your answers in the format of: \u201c___is good, ___is bad, ___ is ordinary.\u201d Yu will go case by case, and may combine some responses. Up to 140 characters total.<\/p>\n

Questionnaire:<\/p>\n

Yamato<\/em> side
\na. I want to brace the crew ahead of the final battle. What should be added to the cafeteria menu?
\nb. What new equipment does no one know about on the refurbished Yamato<\/em>?<\/p>\n

Earth side<\/p>\n

a. What is the name and features of a new sister ship following Ginga<\/em>?
\nb. Andromeda<\/em>\u2019s Wave-Motion Gun has other functions besides diffusion and convergence. What are they?<\/p>\n

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Gatlantis side<\/p>\n

a. There\u2019s a serious flaw in the white comet that is the size of Jupiter. What exactly is it?
\nb. Gatlantis people are raised from clones. What is written in their child care manuals?<\/p>\n

Garmillas side<\/p>\n

a. Talan is thoughtful toward Dessler, but there is trouble when he serves him lunch. What\u2019s the problem?
\nb. Keyman hid his birth as a member of the Dessler family. What did he do before being picked up by Burrel?<\/p>\n

5. \u201cHow do you do?\u201d Michio Murakawa\u2019s Studio<\/span><\/p>\n

Staff member Michio Murakawa handles the Yamato 2199<\/em> manga and other projects. Please add your favorite line to a manga panel. Do you think your line will pass muster with Mr. Murakawa? Please keep in mind the size of the speech balloon.<\/p>\n

(5 panels offered for download; see them here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

6. Michio Murakawa\u2019s contest<\/span><\/p>\n

A 4-frame manga corner in black & white. Be sure to use the subject line in one of the panels. There are two themes, and it is fine to send just one of them, but be sure to give it a title. You can do 2, 3, or 4 frames as long as the size ratio is the same.<\/p>\n

A general questionnaire was also offered, inviting fans to comment on their favorite parts of 2202<\/em>, funny or tragic fan experiences, freeform illustrations, and a character popularity poll. The deadline for contributions (either online or by mail) was set for January 7, 2019. <\/p>\n

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November 15: Yamato Travelogue<\/em> Cast Comments<\/h3>\n

Hiroki Touchi as Hajime Saito<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s a bold and wild man. In spite of that, he\u2019s a soft-hearted character with a gentle side who needs love.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Doing the commentary. (Laughs) I didn\u2019t know what to talk about. I think I just talked about unrelated things out of nervousness.<\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s love, isn\u2019t it? That\u2019s why we live and fight to protect both humans and aliens. What\u2019s the right way? I always appreciate characters who are pushed to choose.<\/p>\n

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Kazusa Amagai as Shiori Nagakura<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Nagakura is the only female in the Space Cavalry. Her image as a fighter is strong, but sometimes you can also see her playful, gentle side. In fact, I think she\u2019s a very feminine character.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I get to work with wonderful performers, and during the recordings I can listen and immerse myself in that world. When tears unconsciously well up, I endure it desperately but I can\u2019t get my nose to clear. (Laughs)<\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

The mecha and music are really cool, and the story and characters are dense and deep. I think it\u2019s a work that touches people in various ways.<\/p>\n

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November 16: 1\/2000 \u201cShining Ships\u201d Apollo Norm<\/em><\/h3>\n

This was the fourth ship in the lineup of high-quality metal miniatures released by Premium Bandai, joining Yamato, Andromeda<\/em>, and the Dreadnought set. See the official site for the ship here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 16: Promotional Meeting of Love<\/em> Episode 5<\/h3>\n

The last episode in this run of the talk show series, titled Chapter 6 mecha also needs love!<\/em> put the spotlight on the many, many new ships seen on the screen. <\/p>\n

See it on Youtube here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 16: Episode 7 on TV<\/h3>\n

The TV broadcast crossed over into Chapter 3 and Kodai crossed a line of no return against the overwhelming power of Gatlantis in A flash of light! The brilliance of the Wave-Motion Gun<\/em>. <\/p>\n

See the trailer for Episode 7 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 17: Theater handouts, week 3<\/h3>\n

Chapter 6 began its third week in theaters and our favorite triumvirate of villains graced the third handout package, including a vintage Dessler before we knew him as Abeldt.<\/p>\n

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November 21: Yamato Travelogue<\/em> Cast Comments<\/h3>\n

Eriko Nakamura as Mikage Kiryu<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I think you can feel the cuteness of this character while she\u2019s active as a girl. Even though soldiers are equipped with discipline and a military attitude, I glad to feel that she holds onto her humanity as a girl in the Yamato<\/em> crew.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m thankful for strong and gentle Yamato<\/em> love and I appreciate everyone who joins us everywhere we go.<\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

The parts that aren\u2019t just high-minded. When a lot of peoples\u2019 wishes and imagination come together, there will be friction, collision, and misunderstandings. You can\u2019t ignore that. I think the depiction of that struggle has always made Yamato<\/em> an attractive work.<\/p>\n

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Aya Uchida as Yuria Misaki<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Yuria is a new character who appeared in Yamato 2199<\/em>, not in the original. She\u2019s a 17-year old twin-tail who is cheerful and energetic, a child of today that contradicts the image of the older work. She started out as a radio DJ on board the ship, haunted by Yurisha and interested in Hoshina. She\u2019s a little noisy, but she\u2019s an honest and strong-minded girl.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Because Yuria does radio on the ship, I also had a radio program called YRA Radio Yamato<\/em>. I got love mail from all the Yamato<\/em> fans every week, and I was really happy to have a place where we could interact! There was a lot of hot mail every time, and I\u2019ve never heard of another program with such long letters! (Laughs) As a member of the generation who didn\u2019t know the original, I was glad to hear the feelings of lots of Yamato<\/em> seniors!<\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s where we are now in such a long history. The production team that\u2019s making Yamato<\/em> now is made up of the first Yamato<\/em> fans, and some of you are watching as grandparents, parents, and children. Three generations of fans! Everyone has \u201ctheir Yamato<\/em>,\u201d and among them I think it\u2019s wonderful that our generations can see the new Yamato<\/em> together. That big love is one of the appeals of Yamato<\/em>!<\/p>\n

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November 22: Yamatalk night<\/h3>\n

The topic for the second Yamatalk of the month was one dear to all of us: mecha design. Harutoshi Fukui, Nobuyoshi Habara, and MC Osamu Kobayashi spent the evening in conversation with mecha designer Junichiro Tamamori, undoubtedly revisiting many of the subjects that have been covered in his interviews elsewhere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 22: Mecha Collection model kit 8<\/h3>\n

Ginga<\/em> was next on the hit list of Bandai\u2019s mini-models, and kit builders in Japan were quick to post their own versions online, with all of those tiny little \u201cwindows\u201d magically painted in.<\/p>\n

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See a photo gallery of finished Ginga<\/em> kits here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 23: Episode 8 on TV<\/h3>\n

The trap on Planet Stravase!<\/em> kicked off this 2-parter as the crew arrived at a new world and came face to face with their enemy for the first time.<\/p>\n

See the trailer for this episode here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 24: Yamato 2199<\/em> box set part 2<\/h3>\n

Funimation finally released the second half of 2199<\/em> and the English-speaking world rejoiced. This set contains episodes 14-26 with both Japanese and English audio. The description at Funimation\u2019s website<\/a> read as follows:<\/p>\n

The saga to save Earth continues as the <\/em>Yamato reaches the fringes of the Milky Way and enters deep space. Hoping the enemy won’t pursue past the galaxy’s edge, the vast emptiness ahead offers both relief and unnerving mystery. But the Gamilans won’t allow the lull to last long. Lord Desler is out for blood and will stop at nothing to prevent humanity’s arrival at Iscandar.<\/em><\/p>\n

Spelling choices aside, it\u2019s a true milestone for the set to have arrived at last. Chances are good 2202<\/em> will follow.<\/p>\n

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November 24: Theater handouts, week 4<\/h3>\n

The last art set for Chapter 6 combined a vintage Analyzer with fresh animation layouts of both Yamanami and Berger from key moments. The next time we see a pack like this, the saga will have reached its conclusion.<\/p>\n

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November 25: Hobby Japan<\/em> #595<\/h3>\n

This issue devoted three pages to 2202, two of which covered the freshly-released mini-Ginga<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The monthly news page covered the arrival of Chapter 6 and teased the next round of model kits coming up from Bandai. Speaking of which\u2026<\/p>\n

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November 28: Bandai announcements<\/h3>\n

Two model kits were announced for release on March 31 2019, both derived specifically from Chapter 6. First up will be a new edition of the 1\/1000 Yamato<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Renamed the Neu Yamato Final Battle Version<\/em>, it includes new parts for the ship\u2019s upgrade in Episode 22. After receiving elements from the Ginga<\/em>, Yamato<\/em> gets additional ordnance, a second pair of aft catapults, and a larger sensor suite. See these pics larger at Taghobby here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In the criminally-underserved 1\/72 scale world, we\u2019ll get a reissue of the Cosmo Zero in Blackbird colors.<\/p>\n

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In addition to two color options (blue for leader, black for drone) it comes with equipment loadouts to match the hail-Mary attack seen in Chapter 6. See these pics larger at Taghobby here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 28: Yamato Travelogue<\/em> Cast Comments<\/h3>\n

Kouki Uchiyama as Miru<\/h3>\n

Tell us about your impressions and features of the character you\u2019re playing.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

At first, I thought it was characteristic of someone from Gatlantis not to show much emotion. Because there isn\u2019t much basic change in a severe expression, I thought about how to bring out his individuality when his heart is shaken.<\/p>\n

Please tell us about an impressive moment in relation to your work.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Since there are so many characters, there are a lot of cast members at each voice recording. Once I was invited to do a stage greeting, and unlike what I expected, it had a surprisingly soft atmosphere. I remember that it was very easy to speak.<\/p>\n

What is the appeal of<\/em> Yamato?<\/span><\/p>\n

First, there\u2019s the powerful depiction of battles, and I think it\u2019s also the profound human drama woven by the many characters. Both are very well thought out and have good balance, so I think it impresses the viewers.<\/p>\n

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November 29: Chapter 7 teaser<\/h3>\n

Far earlier than anyone expected, the first 30-second teaser for Chapter 7 popped up the day before Chapter 6 closed in theaters. It was probably difficult to choose shots that didn\u2019t spoil things (though at this point there probably aren’t many finished shots at all), which gave added weight to the captions (repeated from the Chapter 7 poster shown earlier in this report) and the one line of dialogue we hear from Hijikata: \u201cKodai\u2026the next captain\u2026is you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

See it on Youtube here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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November 30: Episode 9 on TV<\/h3>\n

The month ended as the game began with Zordar, the devil\u2019s choice.<\/em><\/p>\n

See the trailer for this episode here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Also spotted in November<\/h3>\n

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Kio Edamatsu on Twitter<\/em><\/p>\n

Under the online name \u201cEdakio,\u201d this Yamato 2202<\/em> animation artist gave us more looks into the unseen world of animation layouts.<\/p>\n

Visit his Twitter page here<\/a> and see a gallery of his recent posts here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fan art<\/em><\/p>\n

With a whole month to respond to Chapter 6, fans stepped up and took their inspiration to new heights. See a gallery of character art here<\/a> and mecha art here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Fan models<\/em><\/p>\n

Now that the Pandora\u2019s box of hybrid ships has been opened in the Yamato<\/em> universe, fans are ready and willing to follow. See a new round of modeling work here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hero\u2019s Record art<\/em><\/p>\n

New campaigns for the 2202<\/em> mobile game Hero\u2019s Record<\/em> always come with new promotional art. See the roundup for November here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

See a TV commercial for the game here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Model kit prototype pics<\/em><\/p>\n

Prior to Bandai\u2019s announcement of the \u201cfinal battle\u201d Yamato<\/em> on November 28, they teased the kit all the way back on November 1 and invited fans to see the prototype on display at Namba Parks Cinema in Osaka.<\/p>\n

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The fans obliged, posting their own photos on Twitter that very day.<\/p>\n

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These angles and lighting make it much easier to see in advance where the upgrade parts fit into the overall structure of the ship. The photo above was posted by Samurai Naokyun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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