Space Battleship Yamato (1974)

Name: Space Battleship Yamato
Genre: Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 1974
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Kei Tomiyama, Gor? Naya, Sh?sei Nakamura, Yoko Asagami, Takeshi Aono

1974 JP 1 Season 24 Episodes

Animation Drama Action & Adventure

Overview

Space Battleship Yamato, a landmark in Japanese sci-fi anime, revolves around a powerful spaceship on a quest to save Earth. Known to English viewers as Space Cruiser Yamato, it was adapted into the English-dubbed Star Blazers, which aired in North America and Australia. The show made its way to Greece, Italy, and Brazil under various titles, showcasing its international appeal. Celebrated for its depth and storytelling, Yamato paved the way for future classics like Mobile Suit Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion. It also became the first anime to earn the prestigious Seiun Award, influencing generations of creators.

Cast

Kei Tomiyama Gor? Naya Sh?sei Nakamura Yoko Asagami Takeshi Aono Ichiro Nagai Kenichi Ogata Yoshito Yasuhara Taichiro Hirokawa Sachiko Chijimatsu