Nabu Ancient
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OVA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 57 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 51 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- November 21, 1994 – August 25, 1996
- Season
- Fall 1994
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Shigenori Kageyama
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
2h 51m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space60%Military60%Male Protagonist40%Space Opera40%
overview details
Synopsis
Set hundreds of years after the original, Yamato 2520 chronicles the adventures of the eighteenth starship to bear the name, and its battle against the Seiren Federation. On a planet harshly ruled by the Serien Federation, a group of earth teenagers discover the ancient hulk of the Earth Federation Battleship Yamato. By stealing it's data disk the teens are able to use the Serien's own automated ship yards to construct a new Yamato. (Source: Wikipedia)
Should you watch YAMATO2520?
YAMATO2520 has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 37% of 330 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #28 highest-rated anime of 1994 on AniList.
Of the 547 AniList users who started it, 7.3% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 450 have finished it.
At about 2 h 51 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Sci-Fi — especially space, military.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Shigenori Kageyama
- Character design
- Toshiyuki Kubooka
- Character design
- Aki Tsunaki
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar
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YAMATO2520 FAQ
How many episodes does YAMATO2520 have?
YAMATO2520 has 3 episodes of about 57 minutes each, roughly 2 h 51 min in total.
How long does it take to watch YAMATO2520?
About 2 h 51 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 2 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is YAMATO2520 finished?
Yes. YAMATO2520 has finished airing — the final episode aired August 25, 1996.
Is there a season 2 of YAMATO2520?
No sequel is listed for YAMATO2520 as of October 2026.
Is YAMATO2520 based on a manga?
No. YAMATO2520 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.