Kazan appears in the 1980 anime film Be Forever Yamato as the commander of the Black Fleet, the occupying forces of the Dark Empire. His primary role in the story is that of an antagonist leading the invasion of Earth. He is depicted as a threatening figure who issues an ultimatum to humanity: reveal the hidden location of the Space Battleship Yamato or face destruction. To enforce this demand, Kazan threatens to annihilate Earth's population using a hyperon bomb. No information is available regarding his background, personality traits, motivations beyond his immediate actions as a military commander, key relationships with other characters, personal development throughout the narrative, or any unique abilities.