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Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978): Cast

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Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato is a 1978 sci-fi animated film directed by Toshio Masuda and Leiji Matsumoto, starring Gorô Naya as Juzo Okita, Ichiro Nagai and Kenichi Ogata. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.

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Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 31m (151 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Animation
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato About?

The premise of Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato without spoilers.

The Yamato saga reaches its bleakest phase as the Space Battleship Yamato and its crew confront the Comet Empire, an Andromeda‑origin civilization led by Prince Zordar that seeks to conquer Earth. The empire has seized a comet, wielding its devastating energy against all opposition. The Yamato returns to battle, knowing this may be its final voyage and many crew members have signed up for the last mission.

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato Themes & Keywords

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  • anime animation
  • for grown ups animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • space sci fi
  • epic sci fi
  • 23rd century
  • tragic romance
  • tragic ending
  • space war
  • self sacrifice
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Cast & crew

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato Cast & Characters

Gorô Naya leads the cast as Juzo Okita, with Ichiro Nagai as Sakezo Sado / Hikozaemon Tokugawa and Kenichi Ogata as Analyzer. Directed by Toshio Masuda and Leiji Matsumoto; 14 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato

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From the directors

More from Toshio Masuda and Leiji Matsumoto

More films directed by Toshio Masuda and Leiji Matsumoto, best-rated first: Tora! Tora! Tora!, Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, Odin: Starlight Mutiny and Love: Starting on a Journey.

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Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato?

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

When was Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato released?

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato was released on July 14, 1978.

Who directed Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato?

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato was directed by Toshio Masuda and Leiji Matsumoto.

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Who is in the cast of Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato?

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato stars Gorô Naya as Juzo Okita, Ichiro Nagai as Sakezo Sado / Hikozaemon Tokugawa and Kenichi Ogata as Analyzer, among 14 credited actors.

Does Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato have a post-credit scene?

No. Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato in?

The original language of Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato is Japanese.

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