- This article describes Yamanami from Be Forever Yamato. For his counterpart in Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and its sequels, see Osamu Yamanami (2199).
Captain Yamanami is an officer in the Earth Defense Force. He takes command of the space battleship Yamato during the Black Nebula Empire's invasion and occupation of Earth and the solar system. He was a junior academy classmate of Juzo Okita and Ryu Hijikata (OS).
Biography[]
When the Black Nebula Empire invaded Earth, Captain Yamanami was selected and nominated as captain of the Space Battleship Yamato.
During the final battle with the Black Nebula Empire at their homeworld, he was unfortunately mortally wounded when the bridge of the Yamato took a direct hit, and he died in Susumu Kodai's arms soon after. However, Captain Yamanami, Mamoru Kodai, and Sasha's deaths were all avenged when the Yamato had managed to use the ship's Wave Motion Gun to destroy the enemy homeworld, along with their evil leader, Great Emperor Skulldart, who perished.
Notes[]
His name comes from co-founder of the Shinsengumi Yamanami Keisuke.
His design is based on producer Yoshinobu Nishizaki and actor Richard Burton.
Trivia[]
- Captain Yamanami's spirit is later shown in the ending of the film "Be Forever Yamato" alongside the spirits of both Juzo Okita and Ryu Hijikata.