Yamamoto Yohko: Starship Girl The Perfect Collection DVD

In the distant future of 2999 AD, humanity has colonized the stars, but peace remains elusive as the Terran fleet faces the relentless expansion of the mysterious "NESS" forces. The secret to humanity’s survival lies a thousand years in the past with Yamamoto Yohko, a 15-year-old high school student and arcade prodigy with an unparalleled talent for space-combat simulators. Recruited to pilot the cutting-edge prototype starship TA-29, Yohko and her team of fellow "Time-Traveler" pilots must navigate the treacherous politics of the future and the explosive reality of deep-space dogfights. For Yohko, the war is just another high-score to beat—provided she can keep her favorite snacks in stock and her past-life school schedule in balance.

Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko is a quintessential 90s sci-fi adventure that masterfully blends high-speed mecha action with the lighthearted "schoolgirl out of time" trope. Directed by the visionary Akiyuki Shinbo, the series is renowned for its kinetic animation, vibrant character designs, and a soundtrack that perfectly captures the optimism of the era. Between the tactical ship-to-ship battles and the comedic culture clashes of a 20th-century teenager living in the 30th century, the story explores themes of destiny, professional growth, and the enduring power of friendship. It is a cornerstone of the "space opera" genre, offering a thrilling ride through a future where the outcome of a galactic war depends on the reflexes of a girl who just wants to play video games.

This "Perfect Collection" serves as the definitive chronicle of Yohko’s interstellar journey, compiling the original OVA adventures into a single, high-energy package. It is a series that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the joy of flight, proving that even a thousand years from now, the heart of a hero remains the same.

Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Akiyuki Shinbo (Madoka Magica, Monogatari Series)
Original Creator: Takashi Shoji
Studio: J.C. Staff
Music: Tomoki Hasegawa / Kazuhiko Toyama

Cast:
• Minami Takayama as Yohko Yamamoto
• Megumi Hayashibara as Madoka Midoh
• Yuko Miyamura as Ayano Elizabeth Hakuhoin
• Satsuki Yukino as Momiji Kagariya
• Masami Suzuki as Rouge

DVD Features
• Clean Opening / Ending • Original Japanese Promos
• Character & Starship Art Gallery
• Right Stuf Previews
• Interactive Menus

Spoken Languages: Japanese & English Audio, English Subtitles

Edition Details
Japanese Title: それゆけ! 宇宙戦艦ヤマモト・ヨーコ (Soreyuke! Uchu Senkan Yamamoto Yoko)
Runtime: ~180 Minutes (Full OVA Series)
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
DVD Release Year: 2001 (U.S. Release)
Original Air Date (Japan): 1996
Publisher: The Right Stuf International / Nozomi Entertainment
Rating: 13+
Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy
Themes: Time Travel, Space Exploration, Gaming, Teamwork

Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.