Uchuu Senkan Yamato III EP25 - Yamato, Shoot That Sun!

Earth is one month from the end when the Yamato arrives with the cannon from Shalbart. Just as the Yamato is about to fire the cannon into the sun, the Bolar Federation launches a surprise attack which damages the cannon. As Desler joins the fight, Ryusuke runs out to repair the cannon and is hit. Takeshi avenges him by crashing his fighter into the Bolar fortress, heavily damaging it.

To ensure that Takeshi's sacrifice is not in vain, Desler fires his cannon, destroying the fortress. Although critically wounded, Ryusuke manages to repair the gun so Susumu and Yuki can fire it. Their attempt succeeds, and the sun – and Earth – are saved. Ryusuke thanks Susumu and Yuki, wishing them happiness. He then dies from his injuries. As the bridge crew holds a memorial for Ryusuke, Queen Shalbart appears carrying Takeshi's body and declares that war leaves no winners. She also says the Yamato should never fight to obtain peace, for it could be worse than fighting an enemy. Desler congratulates Kodai, wishing him luck in rebuilding. As they again part ways, the series ends.