Space Battleship Yamato (2010)

The legendary sci-fi animation, a live-action film at last.

Space Battleship Yamato (2010) poster

In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.

Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Drama
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Naoki Sato, Hiroshi Miyagawa
Cinematography: Kōzō Shibazaki
Editing: Ryuji Miyajima
Production: Abe Shuji, CBC, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, Robot Communications, Sedic International, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS, TFC, Tokyo FM, TOHO, J-dream
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: ja

Themes

Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Mech Warrior and the Future Battlefield of Steel, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure

Keywords

self sacrifice, post-apocalyptic future, space war, mecha, alien invasion, tragic destiny, spaceship

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Space Battleship Yamato about?
In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.
Who directed Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Who stars in Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato stars Takuya Kimura, Meisa Kuroki, Toshiro Yanagiba, Naoto Ogata, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Shinichi Tsutsumi.
How long is Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
What genre is Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato is a Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Drama film.
What is the budget of Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato had a budget of $12M.
How much did Space Battleship Yamato gross?
Space Battleship Yamato grossed $50M worldwide.
Where was Space Battleship Yamato produced?
Space Battleship Yamato was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Space Battleship Yamato?
The themes of Space Battleship Yamato include: Mech Warriors and Massive Mechanical Battles, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Sci-Fi Action and Future Wars, Mech Warrior and the Future Battlefield of Steel, Space Exploration and Cosmic Adventure.