The project is a seven-part theatrical anime project, and the first film, subtitled “Kōshi-hen” (Starting Chapter), premiered in Japan in February 2017.
The official website for the Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 (Uchū Senkan Yamato 2202: Ai no Senshi-tachi or Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love) anime sequel project began streaming the first 10 minutes on Saturday of “Rengoku-hen” (Purgatory Chapter), the fifth film in the series.
The anime project is getting a television version in Japan this fall.
The film will also be available to purchase or rent digitally on the same day it opens in theaters in Japan.