Starblazers Video Showcase

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Starblazers- The Golden Age of Anime Begins

In 1979, a Japanese film and television phenomena called "Space Battleship Yamato" went into syndication in the United States, where it was known as "StarBlazers".

Considered by some to be the start of "The Golden Age of Anime", StarBlazers was part of a series of new space operas that grew increasingly popular.

The first two seasons (whose DVD releases are titled "The Quest for Iscandar" and "The Comet Empire") were broadcast in 1979 and 1980. I was in eighth grade at the time and, on the days it was broadcast, was always in a rush to get home from school.

By the time the third season was released, the original voice actors had moved on and, being non-union, were unable to be reached via the American production company. The third season (released as "The Bolar Wars") played to a small test market and was not widely seen until its release on video and DVD. It remains less popular than the first two seasons.

Many of the original English voice actors have since been tracked down and interviewed for the Star Blazers DVD releases.

Please sit back and enjoy a visit back to this classic era of anime television!

(the intro photo on this page is a screenshot from the StarBlazers television series and is used in a promotional manner).

A Brief Introduction to "Starblazers" 

Star Blazers is an American animated television series adaptation of the Japanese anime series, . Star Blazers was first broadcast in the United States in 1979. Significantly, it was the first popular English-translated anime that had an over-arching plot and storyline that required the episodes to be shown in order. It dealt with somewhat more mature themes than other productions aimed at the same target audience at the time. As a result, it paved the way for future arc-based, plot-driven anime translations.

Watch the Intro Theme 

Star Blazers intro (english)

We're off to outer space. We're leaving Mother Earth. To save the human race. Our Star Blazers.

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Season One- The Quest for Iscandar 

Plot Summary: In the distant future, the war between the human race and the Gamilon has taken its toll on the planet Earth. Constant bombardment of radioactive asteroids has rendered the atmosphere uninhabitable. As a means of relief aid, Queen Starsha of the planet Iscandar offers the Earth Forces a device that can completely neutralize the radiationt. For this task, the space battleship Yamato is launched from the remains of its World War II ancestor on a 148,000 light-year journey. However, the crew of the Yamato has only one Earth year to travel to Iscandar and back, or the human race will come to an end.

Star Blazers - Quest for Iscandar 01 (1/3)

part 1 of ep.01 of season 1 of Star Blazers

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Star Blazers - Quest for Iscandar 01 (2/3)

part 2 of ep.01 of season 1 of Star Blazers

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Star Blazers - Quest for Iscandar 01 (3/3)

part 3 of ep.01 of season 1 of star blazers

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Season Two- The Comet Empire 

Plot Summary: Peace has reigned on Earth for awhile, and now the Earth Defense Force has been upgraded quite extensively after the Earth was saved from radioactive decay at the hands of the Gamilon empire. But danger is yet again approaching in the form of a giant, white comet.

Star Blazers Remastered Teaser - The Comet Empire

Teaser for a fanmade effort at a remastered version of Season Two of Star Blazers, The Comet Empire. This is not my work, I'm just a fan of this classic science fiction show. No infringement is intended or implied. Star Blazers is ©2008 Voyager Entertainment, see http://www.starblazers.com/ for more details on Star Blazers and where to purchase the show. Please support them so that eventually remastered versions of all Star Blazers series will be done!

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Star Blazers 日本語字幕版 The Comet Empire

The Comet Empire 日本語字幕 宇宙戦艦ヤマト

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Star Blazers Remastered Main Titles - The Comet Empire

Main titles for a fanmade effort at a remastered version of Season Two of Star Blazers, The Comet Empire. This is not my work, I'm just a fan of this classic science fiction show. No infringement is intended or implied. Star Blazers is ©2008 Voyager Entertainment, see http://www.starblazers.com/ for more details on Star Blazers and where to purchase the show. Please support them so that eventually remastered versions of all Star Blazers series will be done!

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Find Out more 

StarBlazers Official Site
StarBlazers Official Site
Space Cruiser Yamato
Space Cruiser Yamato homepage
StarBlazers Encyclopedia
StarBlazers Encyclopedia, with links to related anime.

Do You Remember Starblazers? 

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    harlank harlank Jul 13, 2009 @ 12:30 am
    I was 16 years old when it appeared on NY tv. I was devestated when they canceled the show in the second season, with only a few episodes left to go. How stupid is that.

    I would love to buy it on video but it is too expensive for me right now...but someday.
    Also cool was Macross (known here as Robotech).

    Great Tribute lens. Do you know why Queen Starsha gave Earth the device to save the planet?
    Because years before, the main characters brother had crashed their and the Queen had fallen in love with him, but it wasn't revealed until almost the end.
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    CleanerLife CleanerLife Aug 31, 2008 @ 12:33 am
    Oh, that brings back memories. :)
    I was always disappointed there were only two seasons.
    The whole concept of converting a sea vessel for interstellar travel seems so unrealistic today, but as a kid, it was the coolest idea ever!

Get Your StarBlazers DVDs  

Space Battleship Yamato: The Movie

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage

Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love

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Star Blazers - Comet Empire (Parts 1-6)

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Star Blazers Complete 18 DVD Collectors Gift Set

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