Synopsis
Earth's once green hills and rich blue oceans have been converted into a desolate wasteland by the relentless onslaught of planet bombs from the expansionist Gamilas Empire. By the year 2199, humankind has retreated to the depths of underground cities to escape the radiation. However, all hope is not lost, as the distant planet Iscandar offers Earth its final salvation: the Cosmo Reverse System, capable of restoring Earth's irradiated surface. In a desperate bid to retrieve this technology from...
Background
The series will be sold in the same theaters that show the Yamato movies on the same days, i.e. a simultaneous release. The first two episodes of the TV series (which is the same as the OVA series) were pre-aired on the Family Gekijou cable and satellite channel on 6th and 7th of April, 2012. The re...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent space battles with ships exploding and crews dying; planetary bombardment shown from orbit; several major character deaths on-screen (non-graphic but emotionally impactful); occasional hand-to-hand combat.
moderate
Disturbing themesGamilas Empire portrayed as fascist regime with genocide, eugenics, and racial purity themes; Earth's population dying of radiation sickness shown in flashbacks; child soldier implications; suicide mission framing; major character sacrifices.
mild
Sexual contentFemale characters wear form-fitting uniforms; one bath scene (ep 9) with partial nudity obscured by steam; robot character makes repeated perverted comments and groping attempts played as comedy.
mild
LanguageMilitary-appropriate swearing in subtitles: "damn," "hell," "bastard," "son of a bitch" during combat situations.
mild
Substance useCharacters drink alcohol socially in mess hall scenes; Captain Okita shown drinking alone; no abuse depicted.
A military space opera about a desperate voyage to save a radiation-poisoned Earth, featuring large-scale fleet battles and a fascist antagonist empire. Mature themes of genocide, sacrifice, and systemic racism underlie the action, with occasional fan service and mild language throughout.
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Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 has 26 episodes.
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 is currently finished airing.
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 was produced by Xebec, AIC.
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 aired May 25, 2012 to Oct 25, 2013.
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 is based on a Original.
A military space opera about a desperate voyage to save a radiation-poisoned Earth, featuring large-scale fleet battles and a fascist antagonist empire. Mature themes of genocide, sacrifice, and systemic racism underlie the action, with occasional fan service and mild language throughout.
