🛰️ This episode was a deliberate "retcon" of the 1978 movie. Fans were so devastated by the original tragic ending that the creators produced this 26-episode series to give the characters a "happy" conclusion. If you want more details on a specific version: Summary of the 2202 remake finale? Differences in character deaths between versions? Analysis of Teresa's origins ? Episode 26 Commentary | CosmoDNA
The cosmic entity Teresa intervenes, using her immense anti-matter powers to consume the Comet Empire herself. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2 Episode 26
With the Yamato crippled and the Earth facing total annihilation, Susumu Kodai prepares for a suicide run. He intends to ram the ship into the enemy's core and detonate the engines. Unlike the tragic ending of the movie Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato , this television finale offers a more hopeful resolution: 🛰️ This episode was a deliberate "retcon" of
Teresa’s sacrifice saves the Yamato and its crew, allowing Kodai and Yuki to survive. Differences in character deaths between versions