Final Yamato
Original Title:宇宙戦艦ヤマト 完結編
Languages:
- English: Final Yamato
- Chinese: 宇宙战舰大和号 完结篇
- Japanese: 宇宙戦艦ヤマト 完結編
Final Yamato (宇宙戦艦ヤマト・完結編), released in 1983, is a Japanese animated science fiction film and the fifth film (fourth theatrical) in the Space Battleship Yamato series. Serving as the finale to the series, the movie is set in 2203 and portrays a new threat to Earth. The water planet Aquarius is on a collision course with Earth, causing the destruction of the planet Dinguil. The Dinguil people, seeking a new home, plan to flood Earth with Aquarius. The resurrected Captain Okita leads the Yamato once more to stop the Dinguil's plans. Through intense battles, the Yamato ultimately self-destructs to thwart the enemy, saving Earth. The film is known for its epic scale and tragic ending, marking a conclusion to the Space Battleship Yamato series. It held the record for the longest animated feature film for many years, praised for its complex plot and character development.