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Re-release: Gundam Picture Book “Turn A Korokoro” V2 Scanlation

Turn A Korokoro is a short story written & illustrated by Akira Yasuda (“Akiman”). It was originally published for the “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Anthology” (Vol. 2), in…

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[ENGLISH GUIDE] Purchasing, Preserving, and Framing Anime Production Cels

If you follow me on this site and/or on Twitter and elsewhere, you’ll know that I own a lot of Turn A Gundam cels and like to showcase…

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A Dystopian Future Moon Colony – Pale Cocoon Movie Review

Ura works each day at the Restoration Department in his artificial world, rediscovering the lost history of earth within corrupted digital archival footage. Little does he know; earth…

In Asian Spaces

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Gundam A Project Planning Document (09/28/1998)

Gundam A Project was an early codename for Turn A Gundam used during planning and pre-production (the pipeline was Ring of Gundam -> Gundam A Project -> Turn…

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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 12 (The Beat Goes On #FairyTail #FairyTail100YearsQuest)

AstroNerdBoy reviews Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 12. Cana helps Lucy, Gray, & Juvia capture Fairy Tail members. Wraith's past is revealed.

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Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 11 (Gags and Pratfalls #FairyTail #FairyTail100YearsQuest)

AstroNerdBoy reviews Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest 11. Natsu sees old friends. Jella grabs Erza. Laxus triumphs. Lucy has a plan.

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Torikaebaya Monogatari and Turn A Gundam

Turn A Gundam is a work that draws influence from many aspects of foreign and Japanese culture. At its heart, it’s an anime inspired by myths, history, fairytales,…

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Asahi Graph Magazine (12/1999) – Moto Hagio on what makes Gundam so Beloved

The following is a translation from the December 1999 issue of Asahi Graph magazine. This is an article by Moto Hagio. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1949, she debuted in…

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Suffering Isn't Purpose

Painful and useless wings within a walled city; is the unfairness of life something we must come to terms with for salvation? Haibane Renmei, an anime from the same…

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Asahi Graph Magazine (12/1999) – Analysis of Turn A Gundam by Sci-Fi Critic Nozomi Omori

The following is a translation from the December 1999 issue of Asahi Graph magazine. It is an article written by Nozomi Omori, a film critic and translator. A Modern Mature…

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Cocoon, Entwined, Volume 6

Guest Review by Patricia Baxter. As the curtain closed on Yuriko Hara’s Cocoon, Entwined series, I knew that a truly remarkable story had ended.  There have been times…

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Neon Genesis Evangelion – Episode 23

Darkness looms over Misato’s apartment as we return to Shinji’s caretaker, now cocooned in the repetition of a painful, desperate ritual. Instant ramen cups lie unattended and spoiling…

Wrong Every Time

Cocoon Entwined, Volume 5

Guest Review by Patricia Baxter. If there is one word you could use to describe the penultimate volume of Yuriko Hara’s Cocoon Entwined it would be “change”.  While…

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Princess Kaguya and Turn A Gundam

Turn A Gundam is a work that draws on many elements of Japanese and foreign cultures. At its heart, it’s an anime inspired by myths, fairytales, history, literature,…

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Special Interview with Yoko Kanno – Turn A Gundam Movie II: Moonlight Butterfly

This interview is from the pamphlet of Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly, the second compilation movie.

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Turn A Gundam 25th Anniversary Retrospective

Turn A Gundam celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 9, 2024, a milestone achievement for a timeless classic. On Twitter (now X) and elsewhere, the community gathered to…

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Newtype Magazine (11/1999) – A Talk with Yoko Kanno & Akira Yasuda

Music and Visuals—when these two realms collided, a new wind was born in the Turn A world. Yoko Kanno and Akira Yasuda. What did they bring to Turn…

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Thoughts on Cocoon Entwined Volume 5

Christmas approaches in the fifth volume of Yuriko Hara’s Cocoon Entwined manga. Certain students are still enthralled by Lady of the Cocoon, but that’s not going to deter…

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The Legacies of the Turn A Gundam Sequel(s) That Never Came to Fruition

It’s Turn A Gundam’s 25th anniversary! What a milestone achievement for such a culturally relevant anime. I want to do something special to celebrate—a deep dive into the…

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An Overview of Turn A Gundam’s Animation Directors

An Animation Director (作画監督, sakuga kantoku) or AD, colloquially known as sakkan (作監) in Japanese, is responsible for maintaining the quality and consistency of the animation of an…

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An Analysis of the Dark History and Correct Century Timeline

My goal with this article is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the Dark History and Correct Century timeline as thematic concepts, and to examine their legacies. The…

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Cocoon Entwined vol. 5 review (manga)

Review of Cocoon Entwined volume 5 (vol. 5) by Yuriko Hara published by Yen Press

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Newtype Magazine (05/1999) – Q&A with Akira Yasuda, Kunio Okawara, and Syd Mead

The following is a translation from the May 1999 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. Illustration by Masahiro Yamane.

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Getter Robo Go - Episode 25

  https://nyaa.si/view/1773448 Fansub credits can be found in the link above. Gai's younger brother comes over to visit as the whole Getter ...

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Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi - Episode 3 - 10 Second Anime

On the class ski trip, Tsubasa spends time with the beautiful indoor-type Sayuri. Can he help Minami befriend her? Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi - Ep 3

Joeschmo's Gears and Grounds

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Newtype Magazine (06/2000) – Beyond the Horizon: Yoshiyuki Tomino x Nozomi Omori

The following is a translation from the June 2000 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. Turn A Gundam finished its one-year TV…

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Newtype Magazine (05/2000) – Cast Member Reflections

The following is a translation from the May 2000 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. Illustration by Seiichi Nakatani.

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Ranking the 16 Manga I Read in 2023

I set a goal for myself to read 16 new titles in 2023 and it is now time to rank those titles. Thank you Walt's Comic Shop for sponsoring…

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Newtype Magazine (04/2000) – Examining Turn A Gundam’s Main Scriptwriters

The following is a translation from the April 2000 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. THE MIRACLE OF WORDS Naturally, the appeal…

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Turn A Gundam & G-Reco now available to stream as part of the GUNDAM FAN e-FESTIVAL 2023 (limited time)

Good news! As part of the GUNDAM FAN e-FESTIVAL 2023, both Turn A Gundam (TV) and G-Reco (movies) are available to stream via Gundam Info’s YouTube channel. This…

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Newtype Magazine (09/1999) – Interview with Akira Yasuda

The following is a translation from the September 1999 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. Akira Yasuda. Born on July 21,…

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Newtype Magazine (10/1998) – Interview with Akira Yasuda

The following is a translation from the October 1998 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. Akira Yasuda. Born on July 21,…

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Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (Bên trong vỏ kén vàng, Pham Thien An, 2023)

A displaced man continues to search for himself amid the ineffabilities of faith in Pham Thien An’s etherial drama.

Windows on Worlds

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Reservation Dogs Finale, Cocoon Review, Kagurabachi

Welcome back, this week I review the new game Cocoon. The main topic this week is talking about Reservation Dogs and the theme of how we deal with…

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Asahi Graph Magazine (12/1999) – Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino

The following is a translation from the December 1999 issue of Asahi Graph magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. The interview is conducted by…

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Newtype Magazine (06/1999) – Interview with Syd Mead

The following is a translation from the June 1999 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability. This interview is conducted by Rikao…

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Newtype Magazine (04/1999) – Press Conference & Message from Yoshiyuki Tomino

The following is a translation of an article from the April 1999 issue of Newtype Magazine. It has been slightly edited for clarity and readability.

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Turn A Gundam: Wind of the Moon ~Loran’s Day~

Tsuki no Kaze (Wind of the Moon) ~Loran’s Day~ is a manga one-shot by Akiman published in the 03/2004 issue of Gundam Ace. It led into the proper…

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S4E2 - Yes Madam/Royal Warriors (1985/1986)

  Table of Contents PodcastHello everyone,In the 2nd episode of season 4 of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason take on…

Heroic Purgatory

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Closing Comments by Syd Mead for “Mead Gundam”

Mead Gundam is a 321-page book featuring design drawings, concept sketches, and notes & annotations by the late Syd Mead pertaining to his work on Turn A Gundam. Below…

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An Introduction by Yoshiyuki Tomino for “Mead Gundam”

Mead Gundam is a 321-page book featuring design drawings, concept sketches, and notes & annotations by the late Syd Mead pertaining to his work on Turn A Gundam. Below…

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“The Pinnacle of One Hundred” – Tomino’s message for the Turn A Gundam MG Release

The Turn A Gundam was selected by fan poll in 2007 to have the honor of being the 100th release of the Master Grade line of Gundam model kits. It…

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Manga I've Been Reading (April 2023)

Today is just a casual chat about the manga series I've been reading lately! There's been a bunch I've finally got to take off of my TBR and…

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The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part IV – The Era of Turn A Gundam

Continuing my series of articles detailing the history and production of Turn A Gundam! My goal is to provide an accessible source of context and knowledge for reference…

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“Verses of a Very Personal, Dark History” by Hajime Yamamura

The Turn A Gundam movies were released on February of 2002 to much excitement. The Winter 2002 issue of Gundam Ace features a 4-page retrospective one-shot by Hajime…

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Simoun ~Denpa DE Ri-Maajon~ Turn A Gundam Discussion

Simoun ~Denpa DE Ri-Maajon~ was an online radio program about the anime Simoun. It was hosted by Rieko Takahashi (Neviril’s VA) and Mikako Takahashi (Rodoreamon’s VA). As you…

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Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #50 “Golden Autumn”

Turn A Gundam’s fiftieth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on April 14, 2000. This is the final episode of the show and the last entry in this…

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Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #49 “Moonlight Butterfly”

Turn A Gundam’s forty-ninth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on March 24, 2000. This episode was selected by fan-poll to receive an audio commentary track for the…

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Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #48 “The Return of Dianna”

Turn A Gundam’s forty-eighth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on March 17, 2000. Turn A Gundam’s forty-eighth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on March 17, 2000.

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Turn A Gundam Character Heights

Gundam character heights have been a hot topic lately due to The Witch from Mercury’s Suletta being unusually tall for a protagonist. She’s 170cm, which places her as…

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