I imagine if I'd watched the series first I'd like this one a lot less, because apparently it's more or less a remake/recap, or some combination of the two.
It does mean that only a coupe of characters really make an impact, and pacing is a bit crazy, but it does also provide a good overview into the world of the show and the main conflict, as well as just how cool resurrecting a WW2 battleship to fight in space is.
For being an introduction to the series, it does very well. For introducing the characters of the series it does a little less well. And from I can tell, if anyone wants an original story here after watching the series, they'll be very disappointed.
My rating would be lower if this wasn't my introduction to Space Battleship Yamato, I'm sure. But can't deny I mostly liked it for what it was, and look forward to future instalments that hopefully tell newer stories.
It does mean that only a coupe of characters really make an impact, and pacing is a bit crazy, but it does also provide a good overview into the world of the show and the main conflict, as well as just how cool resurrecting a WW2 battleship to fight in space is.
For being an introduction to the series, it does very well. For introducing the characters of the series it does a little less well. And from I can tell, if anyone wants an original story here after watching the series, they'll be very disappointed.
My rating would be lower if this wasn't my introduction to Space Battleship Yamato, I'm sure. But can't deny I mostly liked it for what it was, and look forward to future instalments that hopefully tell newer stories.