"Yamato Forever": Emi Ogata Sings "With Love"

Saurav Kumar Feb 21, 2026 95

Emi Ogata to Sing "Persona" for Yamato Forever REBEL3199 Chapter 5

The buzz around the latest Space Battleship Yamato remake series is just not stopping. Recently, it has been revealed that the legendary voice actress and singer Emi Ogata will be performing the ending theme song for the upcoming fifth chapter of the series. The chapter, titled Yamato yo Forever REBEL3199 Chapter 5: Incandescent Galactic War, is set to feature a very powerful track called "Persona" which is already creating a lot of excitement among the fans who follow this space battleship yamato saga.

A Heartfelt Message from Emi Ogata

The Incandescent Galactic War chapter was released on February 20th, and along with it, we got some very touching words from Ogata herself. She shared that she wrote the lyrics and sang the song with her whole heart, putting all her love for Yamato and humanity into every single note. It seems she really wanted to connect the legacy of the series with the modern times it is navigating now. For many long-time followers, seeing her being part of Yamato's "current location" is truly special.

The lyric video for "Persona" was also released just a day later, on February 21st. What is very interesting is that the video features Alfon, a character who is going to be very key in the upcoming events of the series. If you are eager to hear the track, you will be happy to know that distribution has already started on various streaming services.

“Persona” lyric video

Revisiting a Classic with a New Interpretation

For those who might be new to this, Yamato Forever REBEL3199 is actually a theatrical animation that takes its roots from the third original theatrical film, Yamato Forever, which first came out way back in 1980. However, this is not just a simple remake. The story has been totally reconstructed with a fresh interpretation to suit today's audience. This ambitious project has been under development since 2024, and the plan is to release all seven chapters to complete this epic journey.

Understanding the depth of this space battleship yamato remake is important because it balances nostalgia with very modern storytelling. With Chapter 5 now out, we are moving closer to the grand finale of this seven-part theatrical experience. Fans are definitely waiting to see how the "Incandescent Galactic War" unfolds and what role Alfon will ultimately play in this high-stakes space drama.