The Soul of “G” that Transcends Time Gundam Really Isn’t Just for Show!! It is no exaggeration to call “Mobile Suit Gundam” a nationally beloved anime. Naohiro Ogata, the producer in charge of Gundam video works, spoke extensively with us, covering topics ranging from the latest works, lessons learned from Director Yoshiyuki Tomino, to the aspirations of Gundam […]
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