Hideaki Anno Returns to Direct New Space Battleship Yamato Movie

Hideaki Anno is officially stepping back into the director's chair for a new project in the Space Battleship Yamato franchise. The upcoming film, titled Space Battleship Yamato √2199, is currently in production at Studio Khara and Production I.G. This marks a special return for Anno, as the original series played a significant role in shaping his early interest in animation.

This news arrives just as the franchise marks its 52nd anniversary. The original series, which first aired in 1974, remains a staple of anime history. For long time fans, seeing Anno take the helm on such an influential series is a major event that promises to honor the legacy of the space opera.

While production is currently underway, there is no set release date yet. Fans will have to wait a little longer for more details, but the combination of Anno's creative touch and the iconic Yamato universe is already generating plenty of excitement.