Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 concludes on October 30, 2026 with its seventh film, Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation. See story details, staff, and production info.
A new promotional image has confirmed that Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 will reach its climax with the seventh and final film on October 30, 2026. Titled “Nijiiro no Rinne”, or “Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation”, the finale marks the end of one of the most ambitious modern Space Battleship Yamato projects, bringing together veteran creators and the legacy of the late Yoshinobu Nishizaki.
Table of Contents
- What Is Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199
- When Is the Final Film Releasing
- Who Is Making Rebel 3199
- What Is the Story of Rebel 3199
What Is Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199
Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 is the latest large-scale project in the Space Battleship Yamato franchise, adapting and reimagining the 1980 film Be Forever Yamato for a modern audience. The series spans seven films, each expanding the lore, political drama, and cosmic threats that define the Yamato universe.
When Is the Final Film Releasing
The seventh film, Rainbow-Colored Reincarnation, premieres on:
- October 30, 2026
- Format: Theatrical release in Japan
This marks the conclusion of the Rebel 3199 saga.
Who Is Making Rebel 3199
The production brings together several major figures in modern Yamato animation:
- Director: Naomichi Yamato
- Known for From the New World and episode direction on Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- Series Supervisor and Script: Harutoshi Fukui
- A central creative force behind recent Yamato projects
- Character Design: Nobuteru Yuki
- Renowned for Escaflowne, X, and previous Yamato installments
The original work is credited to Yoshinobu Nishizaki, with his son Shoji Nishizaki serving as chief production supervisor and chief copyright supervisor, continuing the family legacy.
What Is the Story of Rebel 3199
According to the official website, the final film continues the escalating conflict that began with the appearance of the Grand Reverse, a mysterious giant object that suddenly materializes in the solar system.
Key story elements include:
- Year 2207 AD, two years after the disappearance of Gamilas and Iskandar
- The Grand Reverse breaches Earth’s defenses and descends upon the new capital
- Silent swarms of soldiers overwhelm the city in moments
- Earth appears unable to resist the invasion
- The former Yamato fleet receives a top-secret order: “Assemble on the Yamato!”
- A mysterious man declares, “I’m back.”
- The identity of the invader becomes the central mystery
- Humanity’s fate rests on a journey through uncharted time and space
The final film promises to resolve the overarching mystery while delivering the large-scale cosmic drama that defines the Yamato franchise.