We’re off, to Outer Space…
First aired in Japan in 1974 under the name “Uchuu Senkan Yamato (Space Battleship Yamato)”, Star Blazers premiered in the United States in 1979.
Riding the tide of science fiction popularity brought about by Star Wars and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, among others, Star Blazers featured overarching plots, deep character development, and delved into issues never before seen on what was dismissed a children’s show.
Spanning three seasons and over seventy episodes (as well as five movies in Japan), the original run of Star Blazers came to end in 1985. In Japan the series was rebooted and re-imagined several times, including as a live action movie and new TV series, “Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199” and its sequels “Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love” and “Uchuu Senkan Yamato 3199: Rebel”.
The impact of the show on pop culture around the world cannot be overstated. In Japan it literally began an entire genre of TV, film and storytelling across multiple media. In the U.S., nods to Star Blazers continue to appear, and a new live action movie is in development in Hollywood as this is written.
Sea of Stars is a continuation of the story of Star Blazers. If you don’t remember the show, or never saw the Japanese movies, don’t worry. We’ve got your back. Click on the Episodes tab at the top of this page and listen to our documentary episode “The Argo: Sailor of the Stars” for a full catch up. Forward Momentum Productions is proud to have contributed to the mythos of the show, even in our small, fannish way.