Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar watch order
Updated October 2026 · 2 seasons, 2 movies and 4 OVAs and specials · in release order
Short answer
Watch Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar in release order: Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar → Star Blazers: The Comet Empire.
2
in the main story: 2 seasons
52
episodes
~21 h
to watch the main story
Optional: 2 movies and 4 OVAs and specials (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below.
Release order
- 1
Star Blazers: The Quest for IscandarMain storyTV · Fall 1974 · 26 ep · ~11 hours · score 3.5/5
- 2
Space Battleship YamatoRecap · skippableMovie · Summer 1977 · ~2.5 hours · score 3.2/5
- 3
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of LoveAlternate version of Star Blazers: The Comet EmpireMovie · Summer 1978 · ~2.5 hours · score 3.4/5
- 4
Star Blazers: The Comet EmpireMain storyTV · Fall 1978 · 26 ep · ~10 hours · score 3.5/5
- 5
Space Battle Ship Yamato Pilot FilmAlternate version of Space Battleship YamatoSpecial · Summer 1990 · 1 ep · ~10 minutes · score 2.6/5
- 6
Yamato 2520Alternate version of Star Blazers: The Quest for IscandarOVA · Fall 1994 · 3 ep · ~3 hours · score 3.0/5
- 7
Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199Alternate version of Star Blazers: The Quest for IscandarOVA · Spring 2012 · 26 ep · ~11 hours · score 4.0/5
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- 8
Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199: Tsuioku no KoukaiRecap · skippableSpecial · Fall 2014 · 1 ep · ~2 hours · score 3.5/5
How long is Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar?
| Part | Seasons and movies | Episodes | Watch time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main story | 2 seasons | 52 | about 21 hours |
| Everything released | 2 seasons, 2 movies and 4 OVAs and specials | 85 | about 42 hours |
Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.
Where to watch Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar
Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar is officially on Crunchyroll (1 of 8), counting its 8 seasons, movies and specials.
Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar has the full list, free options included.
Is Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar finished?
As far as anything announced goes, yes: the last entry, Star Blazers: The Comet Empire, came out in 1978. Nothing new is announced yet.
Do I need to watch the Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar movies and OVAs?
Safe to skip (recaps): Space Battleship Yamato, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199: Tsuioku no Koukai. Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love, Space Battle Ship Yamato Pilot Film, Yamato 2520, Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2199 retell the story in another version; pick one.
How many episodes does Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar have?
The main story is 52 episodes over 2 seasons, about 21 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 85 episodes (about 42 hours).
Where can I watch Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar?
Officially on Crunchyroll. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.
Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.