: Set in 2207, two years after the Gamilas and Iscandar incident, Earth faces a new threat from the "Grand Reverse" and the Bolar Federation. : It serves as a sequel to Star Blazers 2205 and a remake of both the 1980 film Be Forever Yamato Space Battleship Yamato III TV series.

Fans have shared their excitement regarding the darker tone and the reunion of the classic crew.