A Star-Studded Stage Greeting for the Final Chapter

On October 2nd, the Tokyo Shinjuku Piccadilly theater hosted a highly emotional preview screening and stage greeting for Be Forever Yamato: Rebel 3199 Chapter 7: Rainbow-Colored Samsara, which is scheduled for theatrical release on October 30, 2026. The event featured key cast and staff members, including Takuya Eguchi (voice of Lambel), Keiko Han (Mother Dezarium), Megumi Han (Sasha), Director Naomichi Yamato, and Chief Director Harutoshi Fukui.

Real-Life Mother and Daughter Share the Mic

One of the most exciting highlights of the evening was the legendary mother-daughter voice acting duo, Keiko Han and Megumi Han. Playing Mother Dezarium and Sasha respectively, Megumi jokingly described their performance in the film as “the biggest mother-daughter fight of the century.”

Chief Director Fukui revealed that having them perform together was planned since the early stages of development. Megumi shared how natural the chemistry was: “There is no voice I have heard more than my mother’s.” She explained that because her mother’s vocal rhythm is practically hardwired into her, their voices synchronized effortlessly during recording without even having to try.

A Teacher and Disciple Reunion

The event also brought to light another heartwarming connection. Takuya Eguchi revealed that Keiko Han was his teacher at a vocational school when he first moved to Tokyo to become a voice actor. “To me, she is my master,” Eguchi stated with deep gratitude. Keiko Han praised his growth, expressing how proud she was to share the stage and the mic with her former student in such a monumental franchise.

Chief Director Fukui Admits Extreme Anxiety and Ultimate Relief

Chief Director Harutoshi Fukui surprised the audience by appearing without his signature festival coat (happi). When asked why, he confessed that his emotional investment in this film was so overwhelming that he completely lost his objective judgment during production.

“I was terrified that the film might completely miss the mark,” Fukui admitted. “I couldn’t stop worrying if this was truly the right way to conclude it.” However, seeing the passionate response from the packed theater and receiving heartfelt praise from the cast backstage washed his fears away. “I am relieved from the bottom of my heart,” he stated with tears of gratitude.

A Timeless Message for the Modern Era

As the event came to a close, the cast shared powerful final thoughts, reflecting on the 50-year legacy of the Yamato franchise. They emphasized that the film’s core themes—love, decision-making, and genuine human connection—are more important than ever in our modern, digitally-driven society. Fans can look forward to experiencing this emotional final chapter when it officially hits theaters on October 30!

Source: Yahoo News Japan