On October 10, 2025, "Space Battleship Yamato 2205: REBEL 3199 - Chapter 4: The Azure Maiden" officially opened in theaters nationwide in Japan. Voice actress Natsumi Takamori continues to voice the ordinary Earthling Tsubasa Kato in the film.
Date of Birth: August 23, 2200, Leo, 7 years old
"Because my father hated bullying the weak most of all."
As the only son of the war-dead Saburo Kato, this seven-year-old boy possesses both the strength to uphold his own will and the gentleness that cannot ignore the suffering of others.
He shows maturity beyond his years, both mentally and physically. His courage to fiercely confront upperclassmen to protect Fulle, a Dezarium girl who transferred to his school, stems from his belief that he "doesn't want to shame his deceased father." Tsubasa always holds himself to strict principles.
"Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199" is the latest anime work in the "Space Battleship Yamato" remake series. It adapts the 1980 classic film "Be Forever Yamato" and is screened in a theatrical film format. Supervised and scripted by Harutoshi Fukui, the entire work is planned to consist of seven chapters (26 episodes total). The plot tightly focuses on the intense conflict between the Dezarium Army and the Earth Fleet, advancing through chapters like Chapter 4 "The Azure Maiden" to gradually unravel the interstellar mysteries concerning Earth's survival.
Story Outline
The year is AD 2207. Two years have passed since the incident that wiped out both the Garmillas home planet and Iscandar –
Suddenly, a mysterious massive object, the "Grand Reverse," appears in the Solar System.
Despite the Earth Defense Force's brave efforts, the "Grand Reverse" easily breaks through the layered defense networks,
calmly descending upon Earth's new capital.
Silently appearing airborne troop formations. Landing multi-legged tanks. In an instant, the capital is gradually being suppressed.
Has Earth lost all power to resist?
At that moment, the former Yamato crew members receive a top-secret order.
"Assemble on the Yamato!!"
Then, a mysterious song is heard. A mysterious man mutters, "They've returned."
What is the astonishing true identity of the invaders!?
The Space Battleship Yamato's voyage to an unknown space-time, betting on the fate of humanity, is about to begin.
Chapter 1 Black Invasion - Synopsis
Episode 1 "Secret Operation Commence! To the New Yamato!!"
The year is AD 2207. The massive object "Grand Reverse," which suddenly invaded the Solar System, breaks through the defense networks and successfully lands on Earth's new capital. Facing this unprecedented situation, the former Yamato crew members, led by Susumu Kodai, receive a secret order: "Assemble on the Yamato!!" What is the true meaning of these words...!?
Episode 2 "The Silent Invasion・Galaxy, Take Up Arms!"
これは、二年前ヤマトが遭遇した敵デザリウムによる地球侵略だった。内部分裂派との結託により、地球防衛軍司令部は機能不全に陥りつつある。無数の降下部隊に包囲された新首都の戦火の中、古代とユキは辛うじて再会を果たす。しかし、二人の恋人を待ち受けるのは悲劇で……
Chapter 2: The Crimson Sortie - Synopsis
Episode 3 "Shock! The Dark Millennial History of Dezarium"
The battle for the new capital has ended. From the Grand Reverse towering over the devastated city, Skuldat, the Holy President of Dezarium, begins to recount their thousand-year history. What is their true nature!?
Episode 4 "A Single Report Shot!! New・Space Battleship Yamato Launches"
Asuka, having left Earth's sphere, arrives at the Icarus Observatory. Waiting there are the new Space Battleship Yamato, and Sasha, the orphaned princess of the Iscandar royal family – the only family for Kodai, who has lost Yuki.
Episode 5 "Clash! Destroy the Invisible Battleship!!"
Amidst the various intentions of the pro-Dezarium and resistance factions, Dezarium's colonization plan for Earth officially begins. Suddenly, the battleship Grodius attacks the Yamato, which is searching for the 11th Escort Division. How will they fight this invisible enemy!?
Episode 6 "Alphon Infiltrates! Recapture Sasha!!"
Kodai, discouraged by the loss of Yuki, is relieved of his captaincy. At that moment, Grodius launches another feint attack on the Yamato, and Dezarium intelligence officer Alphon seizes the opportunity to infiltrate. His target is none other than the [Iscandar Fragment] ...!!
Chapter 3: The Azure Asteroid Belt - Synopsis
Episode 7 "The Orpheus Domain, a Demonic Realm・Yamato, Bet on a Surprise Attack!"
The Yamato, heading for the Dezarium home planet, enters the Orpheus region. Although ambushed by a fleet led by Grodius, this is exactly what Captain Sannan anticipated. Using the new all-sphere radar room, the Yamato counterattacks!!
Episode 8 "Space Battleship Arizona Launches! Expose Dezarium's True Nature!!"
Instigated by the guerrilla forces remaining on Earth, a large-scale anti-Dezarium operation begins. The target is a political and business world party hosted by Domon's father. The key to the operation is the newly built battleship Arizona, sleeping in the docks!!
Episode 9 "Torn Friendship! Yamato, Desperate Breakthrough through Subspace!!"
Due to Dezarium's阴谋, anti-Garmillas sentiment rises on Earth. Amidst escalating tensions between the two nations, the Yamato arrives at the subspace gate connecting to the Garmillas territory of Galman. What awaits the Yamato in the Galman star system!?
Episode 10 "The Desler III's Fierce Assault! The Threatening Asteroid Operation!!"
The Yamato is forced into battle with the Desler III. As the Yamato attempts to avoid combat, the Desler III's fierce assault looms. Domon entrusts the Yamato to Kodai and sorties with Ageha in the Cosmo Hound ...
Chapter 4: The Azure Maiden - Synopsis
Heading to the new home of the Garmillas, the Galman Star.
Waiting there is not only President Desler.
Sasha, who has grown into a 17-year-old young lady.
An impossible reunion with a young girl who should have passed away long ago.
Between confusion and joy, Kodai's heart wavers.
On the other hand, on Earth, the plan of the Mother Dezarium is entering a new stage.
Appearing in the vortex of social intrigue is Yuki, dressed in a gown.
Leaning close to the enemy Alphon, what is the resolve hidden in her heart ...
The Balse Star Ragedra Fleet, subordinate to the Bolar Federation, invades the Galman Star System.
The Yamato is forced into the conflict between the two major powers.
The planet-destroying missiles closing in step by step.
Can the Yamato save the Galman Star and get closer to the true identity of the "Uralia Witch" ...!?
Chapter 4: The Azure Maiden Official Trailer
Chapter 4: The Azure Maiden Opening 7 Minutes Preview
In addition, the fifth chapter will be released nationwide in Japan from February 20, 2026.