On this significant day of January 3, 2024, the digital channels of Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199’s official website and X’s (formerly Twitter) platform were abuzz with anticipation. An exciting reveal unfolded: a teaser trailer and a captivating key visual for the upcoming series set hearts aflutter. The announcement brought forth the revelation of a seven-part cinematic journey, with the first installment, Dark Invasion, scheduled to premiere on July 19, 2024. The details surrounding the esteemed staff behind this ambitious project further fueled excitement.
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199, a bold venture within the iconic Space Battleship Yamato saga, draws inspiration from the 1980 masterpiece Be Forever Yamato and incorporates elements from the revered Space Battleship Yamato III. The core of this revelation, the inaugural film titled Dark Invasion, is poised to hit screens on July 19, 2024, marking the beginning of this extraordinary odyssey.
Ahead of the highly anticipated launch, the creators orchestrated a compelling promotional spectacle. A concise yet captivating 30-second teaser trailer, crafted by Studio MOTHER, provided glimpses of intergalactic warfare and featured iconic figures like Susumu Kodai and Sasha Kodai. Complementing this visual treat was a teaser visual for Chapter One: Dark Invasion, a homage-laden illustration by mangaka Kiya Asamiya, paying tribute to the visual legacy of the revered Forever Yamato film from 1980.
It’s confirmed that the seven captivating chapters of this sci-fi spectacle will gradually unfold nationwide, starting with Dark Invasion on July 19, 2024. Release dates for subsequent chapters will be disclosed in due course.
The announcement also revealed key information about the series’ principal staff. Naomichi Yamato heads Studio MOTHER, with Harutoshi Fukui serving as the supervising director, head writer, and script maestro. Returning luminary Hideki Oka is responsible for crafting the scripts, while Nobuteru Yuki returns as the character designer. Mecha designers include Junichiro Tamamori, Yasushi Ishizu, and Mika Akitaka, with Hiroyuki Goto as the CG producer.
In the realm of sound direction, Tomohiro Yoshida takes the helm, and Shosuek Uechi leads CG direction. Notably, Akira Miyagawa returns to compose the anime’s music, following in the footsteps of his late father and the original maestro of Space Battleship Yamato, Hiroshi Miyagawa.
Supervising director Harutoshi Fukui teased tantalizing details at a prior event, hinting at a narrative spanning 26 episodes, commencing in the year 2207 and avoiding a direct leap to 3199, promising a nuanced and intricate narrative arc.
The stage is set, and the stars are aligned. Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 promises a cosmic journey that blends legacy and innovation into a captivating tapestry destined to enthrall generations anew.
