This article describes the character Shigeru Sakamoto as depicted in Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and its sequels. For his counterpart in the original Space Battleship Yamato and its sequels, see Shigeru Sakamoto (OS).
Shigeru Sakamoto is a EFCN warrant officer serving aboard the Yamato during her third journey. He is a rookie aviator of Yamato's fighter wing whois given strict guidance by Wing Commander Yamamoto who wants him togrow spiritually.[1]