What's New

For the past year and a half, this site has explored the Yamato phenomenon through its many forms of merchandising. But until now we haven't touched on the two categories with the greatest range and variety: Books and Vintage Collectibles. We now plunge into those deep waters and meet some of the Japanese fans who preceded us.

With well over 200 dedicated publications, the Yamato library is vast and full of surprises. Start with a publishing history which leads to a complete bibliography that covers well-known and obscure titles alike, including some extremely rare finds that can be browsed from cover to cover.

Then read a round-table discussion with Japanese fans who caught the collecting bug in the 1970s and held onto their passion for Yamato long after the production years ended. This is where our photo-tour of vintage collectibles begins...leading us to discover what those very same fans are doing today with a firsthand report from Japan's Yamato Party 2009!

Also this time we bring you episodes 16 & 17 of The Bolar Wars in Anime Comics form. Click here to continue the journey!

New images have been added to the Main Art Gallery (above) and Galleries for both the Yamato movie and Final Yamato which can be found in the departments below.

New entries have been added to our Links page (above), and the History Timelines in each department.

Quick links to major topics: Model Kits | Manga & Comics | Toy History | Video History | Novelizations | Music History | Japanese Fandom | Fan Club History & products | Leiji Matsumoto | Games History

Mark your calendars for our next update, which will include a MAJOR announcement about the future of this site!