This October marks a momentous occasion as Space Battleship Yamato, the iconic sci-fi anime, celebrates its 50th anniversary. To honor this milestone, a special 3-hour program will air simultaneously on BSJapanext (rebranding as BS10 in January 2025) and Star Channel, featuring exclusive content and engaging interactive elements.
Special 50th Anniversary Broadcast
- Date and Time: Sunday, October 13th, from 17:30 to 20:30 JST
- Channels: BSJapanext (BS263, nationwide free) and Star Channel
This commemorative broadcast includes a rare treat for fans: the first-ever free TV airing of the Space Battleship Yamato 4K Remastered Movie, originally released in theaters last December. This 137-minute film showcases the classic series in stunning 4K resolution, highlighting its groundbreaking sci-fi visuals and dramatic storytelling.
Exclusive Features
- Special Guest Appearances: Live studio guests will share their insights and discuss beloved scenes and characters from the series, based on fan submissions collected via social media.
- Interactive Participation: Viewers can engage through the free BSJapanext app, Tsunagari Japanet, by submitting their impressions of the movie. Comments will also be gathered from social media with the hashtag #Yamato50thAnniversarySpecial.
Fans are encouraged to post their favorite character and scene from the series for a chance to be featured on the program and win exclusive Space Battleship Yamato merchandise.
Extended Broadcast Schedule
In addition to the special program, a series of Space Battleship Yamato episodes and related films will be broadcast over several months, starting October 15th:
- Daily HD Remastered Episodes: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM JST, featuring two episodes per day.
- All-Night Broadcast: Every Friday from October 18th.
Program Line-Up
- Space Battleship Yamato [HD Remastered Edition] (26 episodes)
- Space Battleship Yamato 2 (26 episodes)
- Space Battleship Yamato III (25 episodes)
- Feature Films: Including 4K Remasters and HD Editions of various installments.
For more details and the complete broadcast schedule, visit BSJapanext and Star Channel’s official site.
Join the Celebration
Don’t miss this opportunity to relive the epic saga of Space Battleship Yamato and participate in the festivities. Tune in on October 13th for the special program and engage with the Yamato community through interactive elements. Here’s to 50 years of adventure in the stars!
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