The wait is almost over for fans of the iconic space epic. The official website for the Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 remake anime series has dropped a brand-new teaser trailer for the sixth chapter, subtitled “Aoi Meikyu” — translated as “The Azure Labyrinth”. If you have been following the theatrical run of Yamato 3199 since its launch in July 2024, this is the news you have been waiting for.
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Chapter 6 – Key Facts at a Glance
- Chapter Title: Aoi Meikyu (The Azure Labyrinth)
- Japanese Theatrical Release Date: June 26, 2026
- Streaming Platform: Crunchyroll (first 14 of 26 total episodes now available)
- Total Series Structure: 26 episodes split across 7 chapters
- Animation Studio: Studio MOTHER (with Satelight providing production assistance)
When Does Chapter 6 Release?
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Chapter 6 hits Japanese theaters on June 26, 2026. The chapter is officially titled “Aoi Meikyu,” which translates to “The Azure Labyrinth” in English. The announcement followed the theatrical release of Chapter 5 — “Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen” (The Incandescent Galactic War) — on February 20, 2026, keeping the momentum going for fans who have stayed with the series since its theatrical debut.
Where Can You Watch Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199?
You can stream Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 on Crunchyroll, which currently has the first 14 episodes of the 26-episode series available. Crunchyroll carries the series for viewers in the following regions:
- United States and Canada
- Great Britain, Channel Islands, Malta, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, and Eire
- Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa
- Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, and the Netherlands
- Central and South America
However, Chapter 6 theatrical content is confirmed for Japanese cinemas first, with a June 26, 2026 premiere date.
What Is Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 About?
Crunchyroll describes the series as follows:
“In 2207, two years after Gamilas and Iscandar vanished, a colossal object, the ‘Grand Reverse’ appears, effortlessly breaching Earth’s defenses. Swarms of troops and multi-legged tanks swiftly conquer Earth’s capital city. Amidst the chaos, the old Yamato crew receives a secret order and now begins a voyage for unseen dimensions while humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.”
The series — also known in Japan as Yamato yo Towa ni: REBEL 3199 — draws directly from the 1980 feature film Be Forever Yamato and also pulls in elements from the third original TV series Space Battleship Yamato III, which aired in Japan from 1980 to 1981. The remake anime timeline stretches all the way back to Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199, which launched in 2012–2013.
The Teaser Visual for Chapter 6
The teaser visual for “Aoi Meikyu” was illustrated by Kia Asamiya, the same artist who has handled all previous teaser visuals for the Yamato 3199 series. The tagline attached to the visual reads: “Everything turns black.” That single line alone signals that Chapter 6 is going to take the story somewhere intense.
Previous Chapters in the Yamato 3199 Series
To understand where Chapter 6 fits, here is a look at the full theatrical release timeline so far:
Chapter 1 – Kuro no Shinryaku (The Black Invasion)
Released: July 2024
The story begins in 2207. A colossal object called the Grand Reverse suddenly appears and effortlessly breaches Earth’s defenses. Swarms of troops and multi-legged tanks conquer the capital city. The old Yamato crew receives a secret order and sets out on a desperate voyage into unseen dimensions as humanity’s fate hangs in the balance.
Chapter 2 – Sekijitsu no Shutsugeki (Red Sun Sortie)
Released: November 2024
The Yamato crew pushes forward through hostile space while grappling with the overwhelming power of the Grand Reverse forces. New alliances form, old wounds reopen, and the true scale of the threat becomes clearer as the ship races toward its next objective.
Chapter 3 – Gunjo no Asteroid (Aquamarine Asteroid)
Released: April 2025
Deep in asteroid fields filled with ancient ruins and hidden dangers, the crew uncovers critical clues about the origins of the Grand Reverse. Intense battles test the limits of the Yamato and force difficult choices that will shape the rest of the journey.
Chapter 4 – Mizuiro no Sasha (Light Blue Maiden Sasha)
Released: October 2025
The narrative shifts to personal stakes as the crew confronts revelations tied to Sasha and her mysterious connection to the unfolding crisis. Emotional confrontations and high-stakes rescues push the team to their breaking point while the larger war rages on.
Chapter 5 – Hakunetsu no Ginga Taisen (White Heat Galactic War)
Released: February 20, 2026
The conflict explodes into full-scale galactic warfare. Massive fleets clash, new weapons are unleashed, and the Yamato becomes the last hope against an enemy that seems unstoppable. Sacrifices are made as the crew fights to protect everything they hold dear.
Chapter 6 – Aoi Meikyu (Blue Labyrinth)
Upcoming Theatrical Release: June 26, 2026
The teaser trailer and visual promise a descent into mystery and danger. The tagline “Everything turns black” hints at darker turns ahead as the Yamato navigates an enigmatic azure labyrinth filled with unknown threats and pivotal revelations.
Chapter 7
Release Date: TBA
The final chapter remains unannounced, but it is expected to conclude the 26-episode arc.
Advance Tickets and Theater Bonuses (Japan)
Japanese fans can already purchase “MovieTicke” card edition advance tickets for Chapter 6 at theaters and online stores. Anyone who buys an advance ticket will receive a B2-sized poster featuring the teaser visual as a bonus. Meanwhile, Chapter 5 is currently in Japanese theaters with weekly admission gifts available for attendees. The third week gift — running from March 6 to March 12, 2026 — is an original smartphone sticker featuring Susumu and Alphonse Kodai.
Full Staff and Production Team
The creative team behind Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 is a seasoned group with deep roots in the Yamato franchise:
- Original Story: Yoshinobu Nishizaki
- General Production Supervisor / General Writings Supervisor: Shoji Nishizaki
- General Director: Harutoshi Fukui
- Director: Yamato Naomichi
- Series Composition / Screenplay: Harutoshi Fukui
- Screenplay: Hideki Oka
- Character Design: Nobuteru Yuki
- Mechanical Design: Junichiro Tamamori, Yasushi Ishizu, Mika Akitaka
- CG Producer: Hiroyuki Goto
- CG Director: Shosuke Uechi
- Music: Akira Miyagawa, Shu Kanematsu, Yasushi Miyagawa
- Sound Director: Tomohiro Yoshida
- Animation Production: Studio MOTHER
- Animation Production Cooperation: Satelight
- Distributor: Shochiku ODS Division
Voice Cast
The ensemble voice cast for Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 includes:
- Daisuke Ono as Susumu Kodai
- Houko Kuwashima as Yuki Mori
- Masashi Ebara as Osamu Yamanami
- Makoto Furukawa as Alphon
- Shun Horie as Isidore
- Kosuke Toriumi as Seiya Kitano
- Megumi Han as Sasha
The Bigger Picture: Where Does Yamato 3199 Fit in the Franchise?
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 is a direct sequel to the film Uchu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi – Kosho -STASHA-, which released in Japan in February 2022. That film itself was part of a larger remake project that began with Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 back in 2012. The original Space Battleship Yamato TV series first aired in Japan from 1974 to 1975 and has since inspired decades of sequels, films, and remakes. Additionally, a brand-new film project from Studio Khara was announced in October 2024, signalling the franchise shows no signs of slowing down.
Bottom Line
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 Chapter 6 – Aoi Meikyu arrives in Japanese theaters on June 26, 2026, and the newly dropped teaser trailer confirms the series is building toward something significant. Whether you are a longtime Yamato fan or just discovering the series through Crunchyroll, now is a great time to catch up on the first 14 episodes before Chapter 6 brings the story deeper into the azure unknown.
You can watch Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 3199 on Crunchyroll now in the regions listed above. Keep an eye on the official Space Battleship Yamato website for further updates on Chapter 6 as the June 26 premiere approaches.
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