Haruki Kadokawa(C), producer of "Yamato: The Last Battle," smiles with director Junya Sato (R) and actor Kenichi Matsuyama at the start of a news conference in Tokyo December 8, 2005. A symbol of honour and bravery in the service of a lost cause, or the epitome of meaningless sacrifice. The tale of Yamato, the biggest battleship ever built, is being retold in the film to be released later this month. REUTERS/Eriko Sugita