This article describes the character Sukeji Yabu as depicted in the original Space Battleship Yamato and its sequels. For his counterpart in Space Battleship Yamato 2199 and its sequels, see Sukeji Yabu (2199).
Sukeji Yabu (薮助治 Yabu Sukeji)
- Tokugawa's portly assistant engineer. He believes the Yamato is doomed to fail in its mission to save Earth, and thus decides that humanity should make a new home on Iscandar; to this end he and nine other mutineers kidnap Yuki (their "Eve") and hide on a crystal island. However, a tsunami and volcanic eruption destroy the island and kill the mutineers, though Yuki is rescued.