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General activity slowed down in August, but a new trailer, a movie tie-in, several product announcements, and some live events were among the highlights as another month peeled off the calendar in the countdown to Chapter 4. And we even heard a nostalgic message from Earth orbit!<\/p>\n

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General activity slowed down in August, but a new trailer, a movie tie-in, several product announcements, a surprise discovery, and some live events were among the highlights as another month peeled off the calendar in the countdown to Chapter 4. And we even heard a nostalgic message from Earth orbit! Here’s all the news…<\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by NakamuraHaruto<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

August 4: Display model reappears<\/h3>\n

The month kicked off with a welcome reappearance of the 1\/100 Yamato<\/em> display model, which made an overnight trip from the 50th Anniversary Exhibition in Osaka to the lobby of a MOVIX theater attached to a train station in Hiroshima. This was the model’s first installation in the city, and it was there for a specific purpose. Keep reading to find out what that was.<\/p>\n


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August 4: 3199<\/em> Chapter 4 promotion<\/h3>\n

The promo campaign for Chapter 4, titled Pale Blue Maiden\/Sasha<\/em>, got a shot in the arm when a new 1-minute trailer appeared. If you read the last 3199<\/em> report, you already know this. If not, see our trailer breakdown here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The trailer was accompanied by a new flyer, given away free at movie theaters. The text on the back reads as follows:<\/p>\n

To Gamilas’ new home, the planet Galman. But it isn’t just Commander Dessler waiting there.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sasha, now 17 years old. An impossible reunion with the young girl we once lost. Caught between confusion and joy, Kodai’s heart trembles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, on Earth, Mother Dezarium’s plan has entered a new phase. Appearing at a swirling social gathering is Yuki, dressed in a gown. What resolve does she harbor in her heart as she stands beside her enemy, Alphon?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Rajendora Fleet of Planet Berth, loyal to the Bolar Federation, invades the Galman System. Yamato<\/em> is drawn into the conflict between the two major powers. Planet-destroying missiles approach. Will Yamato<\/em> save Galman and uncover the true identity of the \u201cWitch of Uralia\u201d?<\/span><\/p>\n

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One purpose for this rollout was to boost sales of advance tickets, and starting on August 8 everyone who picked up their custom 3199<\/em> ticket voucher (two versions, above right) would walk away with a poster of the flyer image.<\/p>\n

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August 5: Message from space<\/h3>\n

It seldom gets better than this. The Tweet shown above, with a famous captain’s quote, was posted on this day by JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi. (See it for yourself here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

The Japanese edition of Huffington Post published an article to explain (see the original story here<\/a>):<\/p>\n

Takuya Onishi recreates the famous line from Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> in space<\/span><\/h3>\n

The famous line tweeted by Takuya Onishi while looking at Earth from space has garnered enthusiastic responses from anime fans.<\/span><\/p>\n

A photo posted by astronaut Takuya Onishi with the words “Earth…everything feels so nostalgic” has become a hot topic on Twitter. The photo shows Onishi gazing at Earth with his arms crossed inside the Cupola observation unit of the International Space Station (ISS). With the glowing blue Earth spreading out in the background, it’s like a scene from a movie.<\/span><\/p>\n

The inspiration for this comment comes from a famous line spoken by Captain Juzo Okita as he gazes upon Earth at the end of his journey in the anime Space Battleship Yamato<\/em>. It remains a deeply moving scene, remembered by many as a reunion with Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Onishi participated in a long-term mission to the ISS which began on March 16th. After completing his approximately five-month mission, he returned to Earth on August 7th.<\/span><\/p>\n

The post was accompanied by the hashtag “I’ve always wanted to say this,” indicating that he finally got to say “that famous line” in space.<\/span><\/p>\n

He received comments mixed with praise and humor, such as “I’ve always wanted to say it, but never had the chance to use it…”, “Captain Okita!”, “Is the Earth still beautiful?” and “This is an angle that everyone has taken at least once.”<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPhoto from 2024, posted on Twitter by aoi2199<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

August 6-9: Bonbori Festival<\/h3>\n

Held every summer in Kamakura, the Bonbori Festival features an exhibition of paper lanterns created by celebrities associated with the city. <\/p>\n


\nPhotos posted by spikelet<\/a> (2024) and nabootoko<\/a> (2025)<\/em><\/p>\n

Yamato<\/em> fans took note last year when Hideaki Anno contributed a lantern to commemorate the golden anniversary. To everyone’s surprise, he created a complementary lantern this year to announce that his new Yamato<\/em> project for Studio Khara is now in production.<\/p>\n

No details have emerged, but at the very least, “in production” means that Anno is now actively thinking about what he’s going to do with it. More news as it happens.<\/p>\n

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August 6: Yuki figure reissue announced<\/h3>\n

It didn’t take an eagle eye to notice the steep dropoff in Megahouse’s line of “Yamato<\/em> Girls Collection” figures from 2199<\/em> to 2202<\/em>. There have been no new additions since then, but the “private coordinate” Yuki is making a comeback in a new color. Anime Anime<\/a> reported the details:<\/p>\n

A peek into Mori Yuki’s “private” life from Space Battleship Yamato<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

Yuki Mori, dressed in her “private coordinate” outfit from Yamato 2202<\/em>, will be re-released as a figure in a refreshing white outfit from Megahouse’s Yamato<\/em> Girls Collection. Pre-orders are now being accepted on Bandai Namco Group’s official online store, Premium Bandai.<\/span><\/p>\n

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She is wearing the engagement ring given to her by Susumu Kodai on her left hand, and comes with a jacket and bag that recreate other designs. She is depicted in a feminine pose trying on boots, with a lovely expression not seen during battle. Don’t miss this opportunity to capture this precious private scene all to yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

The figure is priced at \u00a517,600 (tax included), and is scheduled to ship in December 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n

See more photos here<\/a><\/p>\n


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August 7: Yukikaze<\/em> collaboration<\/h3>\n

The reason for the big Yamato<\/em> model’s appearance at the MOVIX Hiroshima was revealed today as a cross-promotional tie-in with a movie that we should probably all plan to see when we get access: Yukikaze<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The Oricon<\/a> website explained it all:<\/p>\n

Collaboration visual revealed for Yukikaze<\/em> and Be Forever Yamato REBEL 3199<\/em> to celebrate their releases, along with a live exhibit in Hiroshima<\/span><\/h3>\n

To commemorate the release of the films Yukikaze<\/em> (August 15th) and REBEL 3199<\/em> Chapter 4 (October 10th), a collaboration visual for both films has been released.<\/span><\/p>\n

The illustration was created by Naoyuki Katoh, a leading figure in sci-fi and mechanical illustration. The illustration features the destroyer Yukikaze<\/em> and Captain Kazutoshi Terazawa, played by Yutaka Takenouchi, while including the Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> and its protagonist, Susumu Kodai.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPast and Future: two ships seeking peace among the ravages of war, shedding light upon the turbulent times we live in “now.”<\/em><\/p>\n

The destroyer Yukikaze<\/em> is a real ship that survived the Pacific War 80 years ago, while Yamato<\/em> is a fictional ship navigating the vast expanse of space over 170 years in the future. The catchphrase “Past and Future,” symbolizing the themes of past and future entrusted to each ship, was created by Harutoshi Fukui, a writer involved in the production of both films.<\/span><\/p>\n

A collaborative exhibition is currently being held at MOVIX Hiroshima Station in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, ahead of their release.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nLeft side: “Just 80 years ago, the sea was a battlefield.” | Right side: “Come back alive, return alive.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Synopsis of the Film Yukikaze<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This film is based on the true story of the destroyer Yukikaze<\/em>, which continued to save lives from the seas of battle.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, which sparked the war between Japan and the United States, there was one destroyer that survived every fierce battle, from Midway to Guadalcanal to the Solomon Islands to the Marianas. In every battle, it rescued countless comrades thrown overboard and always returned with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Its name was Yukikaze<\/em>. Within the Navy, it eventually came to be known as the “Lucky Ship” due to the calm and collected Captain Terazawa (Yutaka Takenouchi), who possesses exceptional shipboard skills, and the quick thinking of Senior Corporal Hayase (Hiroshi Tamaki), who commands the trust of his officers and men.<\/span><\/p>\n

Though they clash at times, the two develop a mutual trust. Yukikaze<\/em> eventually heads for the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the decisive battle between the Japanese and US navies…<\/span><\/p>\n

See the Yukikaze<\/em> trailer here<\/a><\/p>\n

Visit the official website here<\/a><\/p>\n

See a fan’s video tribute here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 10: Mitacle Block preorders open<\/h3>\n

These little critters, first sighted in the gift shop of the Osaka Anniversary Exhibition, have a name and a release date. The news was reported on the Figgy<\/a> website…<\/p>\n

Those iconic characters are now available in palm-sized figures! Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> meets voxels for a new figure experience!<\/span><\/h3>\n

G-ant is offering \u201cSpace Battleship Yamato<\/em> Mitacle Block,\u201d a 3D block figure set featuring five characters from the anime Space Battleship Yamato<\/em>, available for pre-order on the official Mitacle Block website<\/a> from August 10 to September 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this collaboration, five characters \u2014 including the protagonist Susumu Kodai, Yuki Mori, Juzo Okita, Dessler, and Analyzer \u2014 have been meticulously recreated in 3D using voxel (spatial pixel) technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standing approximately 5\u20136 cm tall, these palm-sized figures are not only decorative but also allow you to experience the joy of assembling the parts yourself to complete the character. The costumes and distinctive silhouettes, based on 2D illustrations, are faithfully reproduced with meticulous block construction. Each character’s unique personality is packed into their small bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, a 3D online design diagram (with QR code) is included, allowing even beginners to assemble the figure while referencing the instructions on their smartphone or PC. The characters that once captivated us are now reborn as \u201cheroes in the palm of your hand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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August 12: Mystery auction<\/h3>\n

Just when you think you’ve seen everything Yamato<\/em> world has to offer, it coughs up something unexpected. This happened when a set of 24 production documents turned up for bidding on Yahoo Japan Auctions.<\/p>\n

The description was frustratingly vague: “Yamato Millennium, Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> Design Materials Collection.” But there’s no doubting the source: these sample images are signed by Mecha Designer Kazutaka Miyatake of Studio Nue. For those who may not remember, their work goes back to the very beginning in 1974.<\/p>\n

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The good news is that this mysterious collection was obtained by a friend of Cosmo DNA, and they will be properly researched and revealed in the near future. Meanwhile, check out the original auction listing here<\/a> and turn your imagination loose.<\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by lucky616<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

August 13: Concert promotion<\/h3>\n

Yamato & Villains<\/em> is coming back, this time to be performed in Niigata City, as this collection of ads in local newspapers indicated.<\/p>\n

The concert has been performed periodically since 2021, and though it has yet to be released on CD, a full performance can be seen on Youtube here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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August 13: Production art auction<\/h3>\n

Following the massive outpouring of original genga (animation layouts) we saw in the last report, another seller named “Reuse Yaguma” posted a new set on Yahoo Japan Auctions with dozens more layouts that ranged from the beginning through Final Yamato<\/em> to the remakes and even a few from the Playstation era.<\/p>\n

See a photo gallery here<\/a> <\/p>\n

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August 16: Comiket 106<\/h3>\n

Summer Comiket was a madhouse as always, with a small contingent of Yamato<\/em> fan circles using it as a launch pad for their latest doujinshi creations. <\/p>\n

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Until the return of Yamaket (still being worked out by its organizers), Comiket will still serve as an entry point for new fan contributions into the historical record.<\/p>\n

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August 18: Yamato<\/em> Street, Kure<\/h3>\n

Be honest, you’ve always suspected that somewhere in Japan must be a street named for the Battleship Yamato<\/em>, right? Well, there is now. Here’s a pair of articles to explain…<\/p>\n

This is roughly the size of the battleship Yamato<\/em>
\n“Yamato<\/em> Street” opens in the city of Kure, Hiroshima<\/span><\/h3>\n

Posted on Livedoor<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

What sort of place is named “Yamato<\/em> Street”? A road in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has recently been given that nickname after the former Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Local shop owners renamed the approximately 270-meter stretch of street near JR Kure Station, from the Yamato<\/em> Museum satellite to the Megane bridge intersection. It is named after Yamato<\/em>‘s overall length of 263 meters.<\/span><\/p>\n

Currently, flags are set up along this street, and by scanning the QR code on a smartphone or other device, you can get a sense of its size through a computer graphic of the ship, recreated using augmented reality (AR) technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kure is the hometown of the battleship Yamato<\/em>. While the Yamato<\/em> Museum is a popular tourist attraction within the city, it is currently closed until the end of March 2026, and exhibits are temporarily housed at the Yamato<\/em> Museum satellite. On August 8, it recorded 100,000 visitors, just 143 days after its opening.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Yamato<\/em> Street,” connecting Kure’s tourist attractions, promotes a city road roughly the same length as the battleship Yamato<\/em>, with CG images<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Local shop owners have named the city road “Yamato<\/em> Street.” They are promoting the road’s length, roughly the same as the battleship Yamato<\/em>‘s 263-meter total length, and encouraging people to stroll around. They have also developed content that displays CG images of Yamato<\/em> on smartphone screens, allowing tourists to experience “Kure, the home of Yamato<\/em>.” This road once led from Kure Station to the former Kure Naval Arsenal, where Yamato<\/em> was built.<\/span><\/p>\n

The idea came from volunteers led by Keiichiro Kawasaki (51), owner of Fuji Uniforms, a shop selling Maritime Self-Defense Force uniforms and merchandise. They erected banners featuring illustrations of Yamato<\/em> at four locations along the road. When the QR code on the banner is scanned with a smartphone, augmented reality (AR) technology is used to display computer-generated images of the Yamato<\/em>‘s bow, main guns, bridge, and stern.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chihaya Konishi (49), a part-time lecturer at Hiroshima Institute of Technology (Hatsukaichi City), who created the content, appeals to visitors, saying, “Enjoy the atmosphere of Yamato<\/em> appearing in the middle of town, and enjoy the sense of scale.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously, there were hardly any people on weekends, but since the museum satellite opened, “the change in traffic flow is an opportunity,” says Kawasaki. Nearby tourist spots include Alley Karasu Kojima, where you can get a close-up look at a submarine, and the city encourages visitors to “experience the history of Kure, which developed through shipbuilding, while walking along the street.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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August 22: Kia Asamiya on Twitter<\/h3>\n

Painter\/artist\/animator Kia Asamiya, whose Yamato<\/em> contributions go back to the 80s, shed light on something when he posted the above image on Twitter. His caption reads:<\/p>\n

I received samples of the T-shirts and postcards featuring my original illustrations that were on sale in Osaka! I’m so grateful that the illustration I drew for the LD box a long time ago, which had been unused for decades, is finally seeing the light of day and becoming merchandise! Thank you to Anno-san and all the staff for picking it out!<\/span><\/p>\n

See the original post here<\/a><\/p>\n

His artwork dates from the mid 90s, when many new pieces by prominent artists were being commissioned for video packaging. Although this one never appeared on an LD box, it did turn up in a 1997 issue of Comickers<\/em>, a magazine dedicated to manga artists. See a larger version at the end of this page. As for Asamiya, he had more to say this month, so keep reading.<\/p>\n

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August 23: Hobby Japan Web<\/em><\/h3>\n

HJ Web<\/em> published the online version of Yamato Mechanics<\/em> Part 10 from last month’s magazine, featuring the Andromeda<\/em> class ships. See the post here<\/a>, and read the English version (with new information added) here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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August 23: 1\/1000 Hyuga<\/em> promo<\/h3>\n

By the time you read these words, Bandai’s 1\/1000 Hyuga<\/em> model kit will be released. Some last-minute promotion went live on this day to remind everyone of the September 7 street date. Its features include an interior flight deck, Tigers, Pythons, and Seagulls, and an optional LED unit (sold separately).<\/p>\n

See more pictures at Mantan Web here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 24: Acrylic keychains<\/h3>\n

Announced earlier in the year, a new set of eight keychains with classic imagery went on the market today from NIC (New Item Creative).<\/p>\n


\nPhotos posted on Twitter by otakarablog<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

They are sold as “capsule toys” in vending machines across Japan, and can also be purchased as a set from Rakuten here<\/a> (to Japanese addresses only).<\/p>\n

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August 25: Hobby Japan<\/em> #676<\/h3>\n

The 11th installment of the Yamato Mechanics<\/em> series told you everything you want to know (and more) about the Space Cavalry’s Type 5 Mobile Armor.<\/p>\n

Read the article here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 25: Book cover revealed<\/h3>\n

The forthcoming art book from mecha design master Junichiro Tamamori finally has a cover, and is still on track for a September 30 release by Mag Garden. It will clock in at over 300 pages and cover 25 years of highlights, which begins long before Tamamori became the official Earth-side mecha designer on the remakes.<\/p>\n

The official description reads as follows:<\/p>\n

Love for Yamato<\/em> comes to fruition.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the first art book by Junichiro Tamamori, who has loved Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> since he was a child. It begins with the illustrations he created in his early doujinshi activities that became a hot topic among Yamato<\/em> fans around the world, and includes design setting sketches from the Yamato 2199<\/em> series, in which he participated as a mechanical designer.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, it includes all of the notes and comments he wrote on the sketches at the time, providing a glimpse into the difficult process of expressing the mechanics of the Yamato<\/em> remake. A gem of a book filled with love for Yamato<\/em>, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the broadcast of Space Battleship Yamato<\/em>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Preorder it from Amazon.co.jp here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 26: 1\/1000 Ginga<\/em> reissue announced<\/h3>\n

Scheduled for release in January 2026, Ginga<\/em> is on its way back to Earth in 3199<\/em> packaging. It will come with the same aircraft and decals as before, but will now include “effects parts” for the main guns to display them firing energy beams (supplied at three different lengths).<\/p>\n

See more photos at the Bandai Hobby website here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 26: CG animation by Haru<\/h3>\n

Fan-made CG animation isn’t a particularly rare commodity any more, but when you see the name “Haru” attached to it, you know you’re in for something special. This CG artist is consistently ahead of the pack in the quality of both modeling and filmmaking. In August we were treated to Haru’s latest short film (over four minutes) depicting aircraft launches from the 3199-style Yamato<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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If you need more convincing, here’s a snapshot of Haru’s build for the interior hangar, which has many more moving parts than you think.<\/p>\n

Watch it on Youtube here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 26: Mecha Collection Yamato<\/em> announced<\/h3>\n

The next new model on the horizon is Bandai’s Mecha Collection mini-kit for the 3199-style Yamato<\/em>. This version will come outfitted with new hull details, a pair of wings, and “effects parts” for the rear engine nozzles. It is scheduled for release in March 2026.<\/p>\n

See more photos here<\/a><\/p>\n

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August 29-31: Animelo Summer Live<\/h3>\n

The month ended with a double bang, two big events on the same weekend in different cities, seemingly designed to make fans crazy.<\/p>\n

Billed as the world’s largest anisong live event this weekend-long concert event featured all the latest and greatest, and from “camp Yamato<\/em>” came TRUE (Miho Karasawa) performing Eureka<\/em>, the end song from 3199<\/em> Chapter 3. <\/p>\n

She posted the photo above on Twitter with this caption:<\/p>\n

As the theme song artist, I had the honor of singing alongside the visuals. Another dream came true at Anima! My heartfelt thanks to everyone involved with Be Forever Yamato REBEL 3199<\/em> for their cooperation!<\/span><\/p>\n

See the event website here<\/a><\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by Kia Asamiya<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

August 30 & 31: Kama Con<\/h3>\n

While Animelo was happening in Saitama, a competing event was going on in Kamakura: the 63rd annual SF gathering called Kama Con. A Yamato<\/em> panel took place on Saturday the 30th with a killer lineup that included Yutaka Izubuchi, Michio Murakawa, and Masato Hayase (who retouched the Yuki Hijiri manga collection). Meanwhile, something else was happening in a live events area…<\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by S Meijin<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Kia Asamiya, who was up for (and won) a Seiun [Nebula] Award in the artist category, took on an ambitious live-painting project depicting multiple well-known spaceships cruising together. Regrettably, he didn’t have time to finish. He got down to Yamato<\/em>‘s waterline and then the bell rang.<\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by voice actor Chihiro Uno<\/a> (Asamiya is on the right)<\/em><\/p>\n

Kia Asamiya posted, “I finally got into Yamato<\/em>, but this is hopeless. I’ll think about continuing it somewhere in the future and somehow bring it to completion. Really, thank you very much.”<\/p>\n

S Meijin posted, “Kia Asamiya has won the Seiun Award for two consecutive years and did a commemorative live drawing. Unfortunately, Yamato<\/em> did not launch. It seems he will continue painting at next month’s event in Yokohama.”<\/p>\n

See what else was cooking at Kama Con here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Also spotted in August<\/h3>\n

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

The art posted in August was nothing short of spectacular, particularly in the mecha category which got a boost in both quantity and quality.<\/p>\n

See the character gallery here<\/a> and the mecha gallery here<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Another flood of models from every corner of the galaxy appeared online, both familiar and otherwise. <\/p>\n

See the latest 3D works here<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hoshi Suzu blogs<\/em><\/p>\n

The busiest blogger in Japanese fandom had five weekends to publish new thoughts, theories, and predictions for REBEL 3199<\/em>, and you can read them all here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shinya Takahashi art<\/em><\/p>\n

Sasha’s original character designer reappeared in August on Yahoo Japan Auctions to offer five new renderings of everyone’s favorite space girl.<\/p>\n

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Whereas his previous auction pieces were color renderings, Takahashi appears to have shifted his technique to a sketch style, offering a glimpse of his work-in-progress techniques.<\/p>\n

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T-shirt discovery<\/em><\/p>\n

This one comes from Facebook user Yassin El Azzabi<\/a>, who discovered a previously unknown Yamato<\/em> T-shirt sold on the Alariv website. It’s almost certainly unlicensed, so proceed on your own recognizance if it appeals to you.<\/p>\n

The text (likely scraped from somewhere) reads: Space Battleship Yamato<\/em> is one of the most influential anime series in Japan. Its turn toward serious themes and complex storylines influenced later works in the medium, including Gundam, Macross<\/em>, and Evangelion<\/em>, in addition to influencing the style of video games such as Space Invaders.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for Alariv’s product page<\/p>\n

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Yamato Gallery Zero<\/em><\/p>\n

Twitter user pincet_no_3410<\/a> posted these photos to remind travelers that the city of Kure is still home to Yamato<\/em> Gallery Zero, the art space dedicated to Leiji Matsumoto.<\/p>\n

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Since the gallery opened in 2010, it’s been the permanent home of one of the two “Precision Cut” models built in 1978 and 1980. This is the 1980 version; the earlier one was last seen at the 50th Anniversary Exhibitions.<\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by Yoshiaka Tanaka<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

LaKeel promotion<\/em><\/p>\n

One more from the city of Kure: back in Report 19, we learned that IT company LaKeel is recruiting engineers for a new branch office in Kure, and they’re using Captain Okita as their spokesperson: “Prepare for launch. All hands on deck!”<\/p>\n

We first learned of this thanks to a newspaper ad; the photo above shows that it is also a public campaign. Either way, Okita is still in command.<\/p>\n

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Found treasure<\/em><\/p>\n

These two vintage animation layouts from Yamato 2<\/em> Episode 9 were posted on Twitter by hachi2525X<\/a>, who said:<\/p>\n

This was given to me by someone from the studio who used to draw backgrounds for Yamato<\/em>. I had it stored away, but I forgot about it. I’m glad I didn’t throw it away! (I got it because I like Akira Yamamoto.)<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPhoto posted on Twitter by tsuguo20<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Yamato IRL<\/em><\/p>\n

Somewhere in Japan is a coin laundry facility named Yamato<\/em>, and at some point they decided to go all in with the branding.<\/p>\n

Tsuguo20 wrote, “Tohoku Shinsha, unauthorized?”<\/p>\n

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These photos were posted on Twitter by Eruk Domel<\/a> with this caption:<\/p>\n

When I saw outdoor lighting at the home center and thought, “Ah, it’s the reflection satellite,” I realized how much I love Space Battleship Yamato<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Iron Debris System” strategy game<\/em><\/p>\n

Published in 2018 by Bonsai Games<\/a>, this was an upgrade of a previous release titled War of the White Comet<\/em>, bringing it into the remake era and allowing you to play out your own showdown with Gatlantis.<\/p>\n

Read more about it here<\/a><\/p>\n

See a player’s blog here: part 1<\/a> | part 2<\/a> | part 3<\/a> | part 4<\/a> | part 5<\/a><\/p>\n

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Yamatunes for August<\/h3>\n

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Black Tiger theme, solo violin
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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From Yamato With Love<\/em> karaoke
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Farewell to Yamato<\/em> finale music, synth strings
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, bali tuba quartet (2007)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, wind orchestra (2009)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, saxophone quintet (2009)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato 2199<\/em> theme, wind orchestra (2013)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, SKA style (2013)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, 4-part choir (2017)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> medley (2017)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, alto sax solo (2024)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Winds Score sample: Yamato<\/em> theme, flex band (2024)
\nClick here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Continue to Report 22<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nArt by Kia Asamiya<\/em><\/p>\n

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