THEIR ONE YEAR WAR IS FAR FROM OVER! The comic Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt by Yasuo Ohtagaki, which was adapted into an anime in 2015, is already getting a second season. While the first season covered the familiar Battle of A Baoa Qu, the second season will delve deeper into Ohtagaki’s unique vision, portraying the […]

WHAT IS GUNDAMISM AS DEPICTED BY YASUO OHTAGAKI? While set in the world of Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt overflows with comic author Yasuo Ohtagaki’s unique sci-fi flavor and mecha perspective. We delve into the secrets behind the birth of this incredibly hard-hitting Gundam story featuring a wounded veteran as the protagonist, and […]

THE BATTLEFIELD: WHERE TWO MEN’S DESTINIES INTERSECT！ Talk about a whirlwind! The anime adaptation of Yasuo Ohtagaki’s manga Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt (serialized in Shogakukan’s Big Comic Superior) has been announced. Usually, we’d expect a wait after such an announcement, but Thunderbolt is launching a true “blitzkrieg” – the first episode is ready almost simultaneously […]

THE FLOW OF MECHA, HUMANITY, AND THE WORLD IN THE REGUILD CENTURY As Gundam Reconguista in G enters its final act, multiple factions and individual motivations intertwine. What conclusion awaits? We sat down with the show’s producer, Naohiro Ogata, to unpack the narrative, production process, and the overarching worldview. SEEING INDIVIDUAL WILL, NOT JUST FACTION […]

DARK HISTORY: AN ACADEMIC DISCOURSE Prologue by Yakk Wakk Onimott, Lecturer in Dark History Autumn Equinox, CC 2001 As the autumn winds whispered through the air, I found myself on the cusp of my sixtieth year, a time when one can neither conform to current trends nor ignite new ones. I had resigned myself to […]

The image flickered to life on Harry’s visor, a gleaming white mobile suit streaking across the void, its thrusters leaving a trail of ethereal light. “Could that be… the Turn A?” he breathed, his voice barely audible over the hum of machinery. But as the suit drew closer, subtle differences became apparent. While the overall […]

NEW WAYS OF PRESENTING ANIME GIVE BIRTH TO NEW HOPE Mamoru Nagano (Designer) Becoming a Professional Staff Member What sights does a young person witness on this journey? Isn’t the mission of those involved in visual media not to talk about dreams, but to show them? Day by day, Mamoru Nagano cultivates his eye for […]

FROM THE LAPLACE INCIDENT TO PHOENIX HUNTING Interview with Harutoshi Fukui & Naohiro Ogata THE UNIVERSAL CENTURY IS GEARING UP FOR AN UNSEEN FUTURE ――Mobile Suit Gundam NT follows in the footsteps of Mobile Suit Gundam UC, but it’s being released as a standalone theatrical work. This feels like a fresh approach. Could you tell […]

UNLEASHING THE FULL TOMINO WORLD IN G-RECO: THE DIRECTOR’S VISION AND ITS EVOLUTION If you’re reading this, chances are you’re well aware that Yoshiyuki Tomino is the mastermind behind Reconguista in G. But, Tomino didn’t just direct this beast. He poured his heart and soul into the script and storyboards, too. And that’s not all! […]

From Char’s Counterattack to Penning Hathaway’s Flash: The World Yoshiyuki Tomino Wove Together As we count down to the May 7th (Friday) premiere, we’re kicking off our Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash special feature series. In this issue, we sit down with Shinichiro Inoue from KADOKAWA, who was Tomino’s editor at Monthly Newtype back in […]

The following is a translation of the interview from volume three of the Tokuma Version of High-Streamer published in 2002: ――Your recently completed work was previously known as the “Tokuma Version/Char’s Counterattack” (Animage Bunko). This was to distinguish it from the Kadokawa Version (Sneaker Bunko) of the same title. It originally began serialization in Animage […]

REFLECTION ON ANAHEIM ELECTRONICS: WERE THEY TRULY MERCHANTS OF DEATH? As we wrap up our special feature, it’s time to scrutinize Anaheim Electronics, the corporate giant behind the Gundams we’ve meticulously explored. Though often painted with the broad brush of “merchants of death,” a more nuanced examination reveals a complex tapestry of motivations and actions. […]

Nation or Terrorist? Unraveling the Political Enigma DECODING THE ESSENCE OF NEO ZEON The culmination of the One Year War, humanity’s most cataclysmic conflict, failed to usher in an era of tranquility for the Earth Sphere. Instead, the ensuing decades were scarred by relentless warfare—a period that rightfully earned the moniker of a “turbulent age.” […]

UNDERSTANDING ∀ GUNDAM IN TODAY’S CONTEXT Crafted as Gundam’s 20th-anniversary piece, ∀ (Turn A) Gundam has now been with us for over a decade. Reflecting on its place in the anime pantheon, it’s undeniable that this work stands out – not just as a mecha series or a Gundam installment, but as a unique animation […]

MANGA ARTIST KAZUHISA KONDO INTERVIEW Interviewer: Sergeant Yamazaki | Special Guest: Kimitoshi Yamane Born April 2, 1959, Kondo is a manga artist residing in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. He made his debut in 1984 and has since become a cornerstone in the Gundam universe. His notable works include Mobile Suit Gundam MS Senki, Mobile Suit […]

WELCOME TO THE MECHANICAL OFFICE Kunio Okawara, the mastermind behind Gundam’s iconic designs, is a true pioneer in the world of anime mecha design. Today, we’re visiting his mechanical office to uncover the birth of legendary mecha like the Gundam and Zaku. ――Mr. Okawara, fans are buzzing with excitement about your collaboration with Mr. Yasuhiko […]

BREAKING NEWS! THE RETURN OF THE MUSTACHIOED ∀ GUNDAM TO THE SILVER SCREEN! From the end of the millennium, 1999 to 2000, ∀ Gundam soothed the souls of countless fans. Now, it’s making a comeback as two compilation films! We sat down with the mastermind behind it all, Director Yoshiyuki Tomino, to get the scoop […]

THE MONSTROSITY OF MOBILE SUITS IN GUNDAM HATHAWAY AN INTERVIEW WITH EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NAOHIRO OGATA Gundam Hathaway has been a box office phenomenon since its nationwide release on June 11, 2021, raking in 2.21 billion yen and attracting over 1.08 million viewers as of November 14, 2021. This film adapts Yoshiyuki Tomino’s novel trilogy of […]

A CHAT WITH HARUTOSHI FUKUI The Story Behind the MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka’s Hyper Beam Javelin Dropping alongside our magazine’s release date, the MG Full Armor Unicorn Gundam Ver.Ka is making waves. Besides the Type 94 Base Jabber, it’s packing a model-exclusive weapon – the Hyper Beam Javelin. But why is this thing […]