---
title: "Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 45844
imdb_id: "tt2496120"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 52
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/star-blazers-space-battleship-yamato-2199-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 is a television series set in a distant future. The human race has been driven into underground cities by an invader's assault, and scientists estimate they have a limited amount of time left. A mysterious capsule is returned to Earth, containing humanity's last hope for defeating the invaders. The space battleship Yamato is entrusted with the task of traveling to a distant planet to obtain the necessary technology. The series is classified as Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and War & Politics, and is rated TV-14. The series premiered in 2013 and is part of a larger franchise that includes a reboot and a sequel series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Humanity launches a desperate final mission to save Earth from extinction by an alien threat."

### Why Watch
- high-stakes narrative
- classic space opera themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- intense wartime themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series features intense depictions of war and planetary destruction.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: military, sci-fi, dramatic, epic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 (26 Episodes)
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 is a television series that premiered in 2013. The series is classified under several genres including action and adventure, animation, drama, sci-fi and fantasy, and war and politics. It has a TV-14 rating. The story takes place in the year 2199 and is set against the backdrop of an interstellar war that has left humanity on the brink of extinction. In this context, humanity's only hope lies in a new technology provided by the benevolent ruler of an alien world. The series is also known as a reboot, handled with precision. The series has been made available to stream.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (12%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 46 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rie Tanaka** as *Akira Yamamoto (voice)*
- **Kenichi Suzumura** as *Daisuke Shima (voice)*
- **Aya Hisakawa** as *Kaoru Niimi (voice)*
- **Takayuki Sugo** as *Juuzou Okita (voice)*
- **Hochu Otsuka** as *Shirou Sanada (voice)*
- **Daisuke Ono** as *Susumu Kodai (voice)*
- **Yosuke Akimoto** as *Redof Hiss (voice)*
- **Houko Kuwashima** as *Yuki Mori (voice)*
- **Koichi Yamadera** as *Aberdt Desler (voice)*
- **Cho** as *Analyzer (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
Humanity is on the brink of extinction due to an alien invasion and must travel across the galaxy to find a way to restore Earth.

### Q: When does the story take place?
The events occur in the year 2199.

### Q: Who are the primary characters?
The story follows young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima.

### Q: What is the mission of the Yamato?
The battleship is tasked with reaching the planet Iscandar to retrieve technology that can defeat the enemy.

### Q: How much time does humanity have?
Scientists estimate that humanity has only one year remaining before the planet is lost.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/45844)
- [Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Blazers:_Space_Battleship_Yamato_2199)
- [Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 - Wikipedia bahasa In…](https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Blazers:_Space_Battleship_Yamato_2199)
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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*