To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the broadcast, the "Space Battleship Yamato Complete Record Exhibition" will be held at Seibu Shibuya from March 15th to 31st, 2025. The exhibition is planned and produced by Hideaki Anno, who says, "I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't encountered Space Battleship Yamato." With the cooperation of the nonprofit organization Anime Special Effects Archive Organization (ATAC), valuable materials such as original proposals and character and mechanic design drawings will be on display.

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"Space Battleship Yamato" is a science fiction anime television series that first aired from October 6, 1974 to March 30, 1975. In the year 2199, as Earth faces the threat of annihilation due to an attack by the planet Garmillan, the "Space Battleship Yamato," a modified battleship from the "Yamato," embarks on a 296,000 light-year journey to receive the "Cosmo Cleaner D," a radiation removal device. There is only one year left before the extinction of humanity. This is the story of the thrilling adventure of whether the Yamato can return safely to Earth.

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The exhibition area is on two floors, the 7th and 2nd floors. The 7th floor exhibition area is structured to introduce the 296,000 light-year journey in 26 episodes following the TV series. Looking back at the origins of this masterpiece that has made its mark in anime history, visitors can see intermediate materials such as the original proposals, background art, and cel drawings. In addition to early character designs that were polished by Reiji Matsumoto, pilot films will also be screened.

Image of the exhibit in the large chronology space (subject to change as adjustments are still being made). ©Tohokushinsha Publishing/Chief editor: Akira Nishizaki

In the exhibition area on the second floor, the "Yamato Grand Timeline Space" will be displayed on one wall, introducing the 50-year history of Yamato, chronologically presenting the history from the original "Space Battleship Yamato" in 1974 to the remake series currently being screened. Nostalgic records and items will be on display, and in the center of the room, a huge model of the latest Yamato ship, about three meters in size, will be on display, allowing many anime fans to relive the experience.

In addition to selling original goods exclusive to the venue, the 365cafe on the 4th floor will also have a collaboration café offering special menus inspired by Space Battleship Yamato. Kinokuniya Bookstore on the same floor will host a Yamato fair, where related books will be on display and for sale.

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Anno said, "I wouldn't be who I am today if I hadn't encountered the epoch-making work Space Battleship Yamato," and revealed his thoughts, "With gratitude and respect, I will preserve the existing materials (of Yamato) for future generations and hold a complete record exhibition that will convey the excitement I felt to as many people as possible. I would like to start in Shibuya first."

The year 2025 marks 100 years since the end of the Showa era. The Space Battleship Yamato Complete Record Exhibition, which will provide a touching experience for anime fans of all generations, will begin a new voyage from Shibuya.

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