Every season of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199!

In the year 2199, alien beings attack the last of Earth’s space fleet who are protecting a secret mission. Ace pilot Susumu Kodai retrieves an item on Mars that could save the human race, but learns tragic news about his brother.

Messenger of Iscandar

Mankind finally completes its first interstellar spaceship, the Yamato, which will be sent with a crew to a distant planet. But enemies won’t let them leave Earth so easily.

Toward a Sea of Stars

After their space warp goes awry, the Yamato lands on a floating continent to make repairs. When they discover where the land comes from, the Gamilas attack.

Escape from the Jupiter Sphere

Stopping on Saturn’s moon, Susumu investigates a distress call. But a crashed ship isn’t the only thing he finds.

Gravestone on a Frozen Field

When the Yamato attacks a Gamilan  base on Pluto, the crew realizes that they’ll have to take more drastic measures to outsmart their enemies.

The Trap on All Sides

After the recon pilots locate the main Gamilan base, the Yamato has an opportunity to counterattack.

The Sun Sets on Pluto

As the Yamato prepares to leave the solar system, the crew is given a last chance to say goodbye to their loved ones on Earth.

Farewell to the Solar System

With Gamilan forces hot on their trail, the Yamato must navigate around the burning solar flares of a star.

Wish Upon a Star

The crew reassembles a Gamilan android found on Saturn’s moon, and the Yamato’s own robot befriends it.

Clockwork Prisoner

When the Yamato and a Gamilan ship are trapped in a dimensional rift, their only chance of escape lies in a ceasefire.

Graveyard of the Universe

Trapped on the Yamato, a Gamilan pilot reveals the truth behind the first contact with earthlings.

A World I Once Saw

An extra-dimensional vessel attacks the Yamato as it approaches the edge of the Milky Way.

What Lies Beyond

Having found shelter in a cluster of asteroids, the crew makes an important discovery about the Gamilas’ tactics.

The Wolf from Another Dimension

Kodai and Yuki return to a seemingly empty Yamato. Attempts to locate the crew are hindered by a foe who can control memories.

The Whisper of the Witch

Unbeknownst to General Domel, plots are unfolding on his homeworld. Meanwhile, he plans an ambush of epic proportions against the Yamato.

Point of No Return

Resupply and damage control turns into mutiny when a planet is discovered that’s seemingly a valid alternative to Earth.

A Choice for the Future

An ancient warp gate presents an opportunity to get the Yamato back on schedule. Sanada reveals a secret regarding the Yamato’s automatic navigation system.

Out of the Forest of Memory

Using the warp gate, the Yamato must bypass the planet Balun. But they’ll have to punch through a massive Gamilan fleet if they want to arrive at the Large Magellanic Cloud in one piece.

Over the Black Light

Attempting to get ahead of the enemy, Okita commands the Yamato through a dangerous section of nebula. But newly reinstated General Domel is hot on their trail.

They're Coming!

The Gamilans set their ambush into motion. The two commanders, Domel and Okita, vie for ultimate victory and survival.

Under a Rainbow Sun

Yuki is taken to the Gamilan prison planet of Leptapoda. Kodai is sent to the same planet to scout out supplies for the Yamato.

Prison Planet 17

After discovering that Iscandar and Gamilas are twin planets, the crew of the Yamato prepare to warp into enemy territory.

The Planet That We Head For

With a Wave Motion Gun in Gamilan possession, the Yamato’s only option is to take the fight to Gamilas’ capital. Meanwhile, Kodai is given permission to rescue Yuki.

One Man's War

With Desler defeated, the Yamato lands on Iscandar in hopes that Queen Starsha will grant them the Cosmo Reverser. Kodai finally uncovers the fate of his brother.

The Distant Promised Land

En route back to Earth, the crew of the Yamato have a final confrontation with Desler.

The Forever War

Celebrations are in order as the Yamato draws closer to Earth. But with Yuki in critical condition, only a miracle can ensure a happy return home.

Memories of the Blue Planet

It’s been three years since Earth’s revitalization. With Gamilan assistance, Captain Susumu Kodai participates in an operation to retake a floating continent base that’s been seized by a mysterious enemy.

AD 2202: Revive, Space Battleship Yamato

Humanity is walking a questionable path. With the former crew of the Yamato having experienced phantasmal visions, Kodai takes it upon himself to investigate the phenomenon further.

Tension: Reach the Embassy on the Moon

Kodai meets with a Gamilan ambassador who informs him about Goddess Teresa. If they want to respond to her ethereal call, Kodai and the rest of Yamato’s crew will have to take an enormous risk.

Shock: Legacy of the Cosmo Reverse

Preparations to launch the Yamato are a go, but the crew faces some heavy resistance.

Departure to the Unknown!

Word gets out regarding Yamato’s launch, so Andromeda intercepts. An intense confrontation ignites between battleships that will put the audacity of both captains to the test.

Clash! Yamato vs. Andromeda

The 11th planet has suffered tremendously at the hands of the Gatlantis fleet. As the closest potential responder, Yamato warps in to help.

Battle to the Death: The 11th Planet Rescue

The Yamato is met by a massive enemy fleet and must decide whether or not to use their last resort—the Wave Motion Gun.

The Beam of Light Flashes! / Radiance of the Wave Motion Gun

Offloading the 11th planet refugees has become Yamato’s top priority. Meanwhile, Kodai meets with some unexpected guests.

The Trap at Planet Stravase!

Kodai and the Yamato are forced to make a nearly impossible decision.

Zworder, The Devil's Alternative

The continued search for the planet Terezart leads the Yamato through a strange spatial phenomenon.

Bewitching: The Space Fireflies Beckon a Crisis

An adversary from Kodai’s past forces the Yamato into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

Desler's Challenge!

The crew of the Yamato are in dire straits when a supposed onboard spy compromises their location.

The Shocking White Comet Empire: The Yamato Rams Through!

The crew’s hard-fought journey to reach Telezart comes to a head. With heavy enemy presence in the area, Yamato is driven into a corner, and available options are dwindling.

The Terezart Landing Operation: Crush the Enemy Missile Fleet!

The time has come to break the barrier surrounding Terezart, but Zurvival will fight to impede the Yamato’s progress any way that he can.

Zurvival's Fierce Assault: Find Teresa

The Yamato has its purpose, and Desler’s tragic past is revealed.

O Teresa, Cry for Desler!

Keyman faces his toughest decision yet—does he side with Desler or with the Yamato?

Farewell, Teresa! Flowers for Two Deslers

The Gatlantean Fleet is pushing toward Earth, and it’s up to the Andromeda to lead the defense. Meanwhile, the Yamato has a way to upgrade its Wave Motion Gun.

Battle off the Coast of Saturn - Gather the Wave Motion Gun Fleet!

The Inferno Cannon fires, but that’s the least of Andromeda’s problems.

Yamato in Crisis - The Devil's Alternative Once More

The Yamato plummets toward an unknown planet. Time is of the essence regarding a new strategy to defeat Zworder.

Heir to the Yamato, Her Name is Ginga

An AI construct exposes Zworder’s past. His hatred of humanity and his mission to annihilate mankind finally surfaces.

Gatlantis, the Cursed Children

A device that could stop the Gatlanteans, once and for all, is uncovered, and prompts a counterattack from Zworder along with the mobilization of Earth’s new AI-controlled fleet.

Escape from the Nightmare!

With Ginga’s assistance, Yamato is rebuilt. But can Yamato survive when one of their own is a potential spy?

The Fated Showdown!

While locked in battle with the Yamato, Zworder tests Keyman, Desler, and the Gamilan race.

Warriors of Love

Earth is under threat. The Yamato and its allies strike at the heart of the Comet Empire.

Yamato, Attack the Comet Empire!

Zworder made his choice—the Ark of Destruction is unleashed.

Farewell, Space Battleship Yamato

Six months have passed. Kodai and Yuki wander aimlessly within a higher dimension.

Earth, Yamato Is…

The year is 2199. The human race has been crushed in their war with the Gamilos, driven into underground cities by the invader's assault. Scientists estimate they have only a year left. The young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima receive a mysterious capsule from a ship that made an emergency landing on Mars and return with it to Earth. It contains humanity's last hope: the planet Iscandar on the other side of the Magellan Galaxy has the technology to defeat the Gamilos and restore the planet. The space battleship Yamato is entrusted with this task, but they have only one year before humanity ends.

The Best Seasons of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

The Best Seasons of Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199

Season 1

Season 2