Nostalgia’s about to kick in as the official website for the upcoming anime project, Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 (Yamato yo Towa ni: Rebel 3199), dropped an exciting teaser trailer and a captivating visual on Wednesday. Breaking from tradition, the anime will debut as seven separate films, starting with the first installment titled Dark Invasion (Kuro no Shinryaku), scheduled for release on July 19.
Directed by Naomichi Yamato, with Harutoshi Fukui assuming the roles of supervising director, head writer, and scriptwriter, the anime promises a fresh perspective on the Space Battleship Yamato universe. The script also sees the return of Hideki Oka as co-writer, and Nobuteru Yuki as character designer. Mechanical designs are credited to Junichirō Tamamori, Mika Akitaka, and Yasushi Ishizu, while Hiroyuki Goto serves as the CG producer, and Shōsuek Uechi as CG director. Tomohiro Yoshida takes on the role of sound director.
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 draws inspiration from the 1980 classic film Be Forever Yamato (Yamato yo Towa ni). It aims to pay homage to its roots while weaving a narrative that spans the legacy of the beloved Space Battleship Yamato franchise.
The project’s official website describes its story as follows:
The year is 2207 A.D. Two years have passed since the disappearance of Gamilas and Iskandar. Suddenly, a mysterious giant object, “Grand Reverse,” appeared in the solar system. Despite the best efforts of the Earth Defense Forces, “Grand Reverse” easily broke through multiple layers of defenses and descended into the Earth’s new capital city. Swarms of descending soldiers appeared without a sound. Multi-legged tanks landing. In the blink of an eye, the capital was overrun. Is there no way for the Earth to resist? At that moment, the crew of the old Yamato fleet receives a top-secret order. “Rally to Yamato!” Then a mysterious singing voice is heard. A mysterious man mutters, “I’m back.” What is the invader’s surprising identity? With the fate of mankind at stake, the voyage of the Space Battleship Yamato now begins into a time and space never before explored.
With an intriguing blend of nostalgia and innovation, this upcoming anime promises to be a thrilling addition to the Space Battleship Yamato legacy.
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