A 2012 remake of the original Uchuu Senkan Yamato science fiction anime TV series from the 70s. It is animated by Sunrise.
It will be released as 7 animated movies in Japanese cinemas as well as Blu-ray and DVD volumes from April 2012 onwards. The 26 episodes will air again on TV after all the volumes are released.
The new series is notable because it re-tells the events from the original series' first season, but with brand new animation techniques and more modern character, space craft and mecha designs. It also introduced many new female characters.
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