Yamato 2520
Series Overview
Yamato 2520 was Yoshinobu Nishizaki's attempt at a sequel to Space Battleship Yamato, set several hundred years after the original series. However, Nishizaki was sued by Leiji Matsumoto for breach of copyright. Ultimately, Yamato 2520 was left unfinished after only three episodes were released. The OVA series features mechanical designs by Syd Mead and a soundtrack by jazz musician David Matthews.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
1995 – 1996
Premiered: Tue, Feb 21, 1995
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Combat”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Shirato, Yoshinobu Nishizaki
Yoshinobu Nishizaki, Yasushi Hirano, Eiichi Yamamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshinobu Nishizaki
Writer
Yasushi Hirano
Writer
Takeshi Shirato
Director
Yoshinobu Nishizaki
Director
Eiichi Yamamoto
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yamato 2520
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What is Yamato 2520 about?
Yamato 2520 was Yoshinobu Nishizaki's attempt at a sequel to Space Battleship Yamato, set several hundred years after the original series. However, Nishizaki was sued by Leiji Matsumoto for breach of copyright. Ultimately, Yamato 2520 was left unfinished after only three episodes were released. The OVA series features mechanical designs by Syd Mead and a soundtrack by jazz musician David Matthews.
How many seasons does Yamato 2520 have?
Yamato 2520 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Yamato 2520?
Key cast members in Yamato 2520 include Konami Yoshida, Masatô Ibu, Akira Kamiya, Ichiro Nagai, Kenyu Horiuchi.
Who created or directed Yamato 2520?
Yamato 2520 was developed and directed by Takeshi Shirato, Yoshinobu Nishizaki.