Space Battleship Yamato has long been a big part of the anime world, first hitting the scene as a manga in 1974. Not only have anime viewers been fans of the series, but creators can also attribute ...

Tokyo — Leiji Matsumoto, the anime creator known for ”Space Battleship Yamato” and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes, has died at age 85. His manga works “Galaxy Express 999” ...

I remember this one. The cartoon has lasted several incarnations, including big screen adaptations in Japan. It was called "Space Battleship Yamato" in Japan but when it came to the States it was ...

TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Leiji Matsumoto, the famed Japanese manga and anime creator of epic space sagas including "Galaxy Express 999" and "Space Pirate Captain Harlock", has died aged 85, his ...

TOKYO (AP) — Leiji Matsumoto, the anime creator known for “Space Battleship Yamato” and other classics using a fantastical style and antiwar themes, has died at age 85. His manga works “Galaxy Express ...