Space Battleship Yamato: The Making of an Anime Legend

A documentary on the history and making of the epic anime series "Space Battleship Yamato" (known as "Star Blazers" in the U.S.), from its creation in the 1970's to 2005!

Cast

Kenneth Meseroll

as Narrator

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