Space Battleship Yamato II
The year is 2201, and the Gamillas Empire has been defeated in war. Planet Earth has entered a new age of militarization, with military spacecraft in production. The "Yamato" responds to an SOS signal by the mysterious woman Teresa. The Gatlantis Empire uses the rescue attempt as a pretext to attack Earth. Desler, the defeated leader of the Gamillas, has launched his own revenge scheme. The scene is set for conflict on multiple fronts.
- 1978-1979
- 1 season
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction
The year is 2201, and the Gamillas Empire has been defeated in war. Planet Earth has entered a new age of militarization, with military spacecraft in production. The "Yamato" responds to an SOS signal by the mysterious woman Teresa. The Gatlantis Empire uses the rescue attempt as a pretext to attack Earth. Desler, the defeated leader of the Gamillas, has launched his own revenge scheme. The scene is set for conflict on multiple fronts.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
2201: The Argo Returns!
Susumu Kodai and the Yamato are attacked by the advanced forces of the Star Empire in the 10th Asteroid Belt but fail to capture them.
Episode 2
The Comet Appears/Remodeling the Argo!
The day of their return is the anniversary of Captain Okita's death. Kodai, attending the memorial at the Heroes' Hill, expresses his concerns about the new threat and his doubts about Earth's complacent prosperity.
Episode 3
Earth's Crisis Awakens the Argo!
During Earth's major power outage, Kodai witnesses a mysterious reconnaissance aircraft and learns that the analyzed powerful transmission is warning of a space crisis.
Episode 4
Blast Off to the Unknown!
The headquarters staff, detecting the gathering of former crew members at the Yamato, issues a disbandment order, but Kodai refuses it. The staff member insists on forceful measures even when the commander requests a peaceful resolution.
Episode 5
Open Main Guns! Target: Argo!
The Yamato is bustling with activity after accommodating Kato's Cosmo Tiger squadron. Yuki Mori is also aboard. Kodai issues an order for her to disembark, but then assigns her to her former duties as she changes into her space suit.
Episode 6
Heavy Fighting! The Space Marines!
The 11th planet base at the outermost edge of the solar system is under attack by the Nazca reconnaissance fleet of the comet empire. The Yamato, rushing to their aid, destroys the enemy battle fleet with its main gun.
Episode 7
Counterattack! The Invisible Space Submarine!
Inside the Yamato, conflict arises between the space cavalry unit, who disregards discipline, and the Yamato crew. At that time, the time-delay radar detects an enemy ship from two hours ago, and the Yamato goes on alert.
Episode 8
Space Storm! Escape Is Impossible!
After leaving the solar system, the Yamato receives a transmission from Teresa and attempts a short warp. However, the transmission is a trap set by Admiral Goland of the comet empire's Telezart forward fleet.
Episode 9
Charge! Destroy the Argo!
Discovering an enemy combat boat, Kodai orders Kato and Yamamoto to launch to obtain enemy intelligence. However, Yamamoto's aircraft is stolen by Saito, who harbors a grudge against the enemy.
Episode 10
Crisis Relief! The Roar of the Wave Motion Gun!
After disengaging the asteroid ring and barely passing through the asteroid belt, the Yamato finds a large enemy fleet waiting in ambush. Despite the energy shortage, Sanada has Kodai order the firing of the wave motion gun.
Episode 11
Leader Desslok, the Vengeful Demon!
The Yamato, undergoing repairs while navigating, encounters space fireflies. The space fireflies brought aboard by a rookie and Analyzer for viewing turn out to be bacteria that corrode metal.
Episode 12
Will the Argo Perish in the Hollow Planetoid?
The battle carrier that has cornered the Yamato is also infested with "space fireflies" and retreats. To remove the space fireflies, the Yamato enters the interior of a hollow asteroid. However, it is a trap set by Dessler.
Episode 13
Fierce Attack! The Telezart Landing Operation!
The Dessler fleet suddenly withdraws, and the Yamato finally arrives at Planet Telezart. While countering missile attacks from the remaining base, Kodai has the space cavalry unit land in the hollow city below the surface.
Episode 14
Counterstrike! The Discovery of Trelaina!
The space cavalry unit is in desperate situation under the gunfire of the appearing Zabaibal tank corps, but they begin assembling the multiple cannons transported by Kodai and his team, and start counterattacking by capturing tanks.
Episode 15
Trelaina: The Beginning of Love!
After annihilating Zabaibal's tank corps, Kodai and his team meet with Teresa in the palace Telezarium. After waiting for Shima to arrive, she tells them about the white comet Gatlantis Empire.
Episode 16
Trelaina: Farewell to Love!
As launch preparations are underway on the Yamato, Teresa's high-power transmission comes through. Kodai sends Shima to Teresa to confirm its meaning. Concerned about her, Shima invites her to the Yamato.
Episode 17
Trelaina: Disperse Into Space!
The white comet is approaching Planet Telezart at a distance of 170,000 space kilometers, but the Yamato is unable to warp due to obstacles.
Episode 18
The Decisive Battle! All Ships, Combat-Ready!
The Yamato, rushing to return, executes a 2000 light-year warp. However, the emperor orders the advance of the fleet of Valsey, which has gone ahead, and a triple-speed advance for the comet empire.
Episode 19
Argo: Collision in Warp!
Two days before convergence, the Yamato returns to the solar system, where Saito, hoping to stop by the 11th planet, starts a fight with the crew. Kodai issues a compassionate order for exploration.
Episode 20
Argo: A Daring Surprise Attack!
The Yamato, leading the Earth carrier fleet, receives orders from Commander-in-Chief Hijikata to launch a surprise attack on the enemy aircraft carrier fleet behind the enemy fleet.
Episode 21
Courage: The Death of Captain Gideon!
The Earth fleet is being destroyed one after another by the flame direct-hit cannon of the fleet of Valsey flagship Medusa.
Episode 22
Argo: Fight to the Last!
The Yamato, having escaped the explosion, lands at the Jupiter moon Ganymede base and begins major repair work. Earth, having lost its fleet, falls into chaos with evacuating citizens.
Episode 23
The Destined Showdown!
The city fortress, the Yamato's warp target, is already approaching Earth. There, Gamilas attack aircraft appear. Dessler lays magnetic mines using an instantaneous matter transfer device, sealing off the wave motion gun.
Episode 24
Life and Death Struggle! Two Brave Men!
Kodai, confronting Dessler, passes out from the pain of his arm injured during the intrusion. Yuki Mori, who rushes to him involuntarily, points a gun at Dessler and puts on a brave front while worrying about Kodai.
Episode 25
Strategic Invasion of the Imperial City!
The super-giant battleship, 12 kilometers long, that emerges from the city fortress silences the Yamato with its gunfire and begins attacking various parts of Earth with its lower super-giant cannon.
Episode 26
Be Forever, Argo!
Only 18 survivors remain on the Yamato, which has lost its attack capabilities. Kodai, who orders everyone to abandon ship, launches two lifeboats and then jumps onto the deck alone.