Celebrating 50 Years of ‘Space Battleship Yamato’: Hideaki Anno Helms Anniversary Project

The 50th anniversary of the iconic sci-fi anime series “Space Battleship Yamato” is being commemorated with a special plan, with Hideaki Anno, a longtime fan of the series, serving as the planner and producer. Anno’s deep connection to “Yamato” for almost five decades led to his involvement in planning and producing the anniversary project. Various book projects proposed by Anno are currently in progress, including an art collection and design works related to “Space Battleship Yamato,” as well as a complete record of the 1974 series for the anniversary. An anniversary screening event and exhibition showcasing rare materials are also in the works, along with the unveiling of a 50th-anniversary logo.

【始動】庵野秀明氏が企画＆プロデュース、『宇宙戦艦ヤマト』50周年企画https://t.co/pDS3823QLf

49年来の「ヤマト」大ファンである庵野氏の発案による複数の書籍企画をはじめ、テレビシリーズの記念上映イベント、貴重な関連資料を集めた展覧会などが企画されているという。 pic.twitter.com/qIrq3slLcC

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Anno expressed his gratitude for the impact “Space Battleship Yamato” had on his life, highlighting how the series influenced his path from a young age.