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, and theater & the per…
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Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – OP1 “Turn A Turn”
Welcome to yet another new series of blog posts! This is one I’ve had in mind for a while, and I’m rewatching the show (for, if I recall,…
Beauty And Oppression: Turn A Gundam
Support me: https://www.patreon.com/spirit_chaser Donate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Contreras2992 My Anime List: https://myanimelist.net/profile/Spirit_Chaser Anilist: https://anilist.co/user/SpiritChaser Sources: https://tsukinomayu.com/2021/03/28/the-history-and-production-of-turn-a-gundam-part-i-victory-gundam-battling-depression/ Big thanks and credit to Feez for making the presentation on Turn a No Iyashi. It is a book Tomino…
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,…
Dual Builds Complete! HGCC Turn “A” Gundam ✕ HGBF Turn “A” Gundam Shin
Managed to finish this double build roughly a month after opening the bags of runners. The build itself was okay and there weren’t really that many hiccups along…
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…
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…
Dual Builds Are Back! HGCC Turn “A” Gundam ✕ HGBF Turn “A” Gundam Shin
Got a bit slow and took me five days to finish the Entry Grade RX-78-2 Gundam. Yep, five days, for an Entry Grade. But then again, I was…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #16 “All About Turn A”
Turn A Gundam’s sixteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on July 23, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s sixteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on July 16, 1999.
I’m Hosting a Turn A Gundam Giveaway!
Hi folks! If you follow me on Twitter then you’re probably already aware, but I’ve teamed up with Nozomi Entertainment to host a Turn A Gundam giveaway. Nozomi…
Turn A Gundam Custom Made Figurines
In the past year I’ve had the pleasure to collaborate with Etsy artist ClayBum on custom-made Turn A Gundam figurines. So, I wanted to make a little post…
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…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #42 “The Turn X Activates”
Turn A Gundam’s forty-second episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on February 4, 2000. I own a copy of this episode’s storyboard and have included comparison shots in…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – ED1 “AURA”
Turn A Gundam’s first ending song is titled “AURA”. It is written, composed, and sung by singer-songwriter Shinji Tanimura and its music arrangement is by Yoko Kanno. Turn…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #9 “Corin Shouts, It’s a Gundam!”
Turn A Gundam’s ninth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on June 4, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s ninth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on June 4, 1999.
Turn A Gundam E-GRAPHICS Post Cards
I recently acquired a collection of Turn A Gundam post cards. This is a series of Bandai E-GRAPHICS cards released in 1999 which feature illustrations by various staff…
Turn A Gundam Volume 2, Chapter 7 – “Corin Called it a Gundam”
The next chapter is now available for download. This manga is an adaptation of Turn A‘s story by Atsushi Souga. While it shares the same overall plot, it…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part I – Victory Gundam & Battling Depression
It’s Turn A Gundam’s 22nd anniversary! To celebrate, I’m unveiling something big. Welcome to a series of blog posts detailing the history and production of Turn A Gundam!…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – OP2 “Century Color”
Turn A Gundam’s second opening is titled “Century Color”. This song is a collaborative project with RAY-GUNS, who provide the vocals and arrangement. Its lead singer Youmu Hamaguc…
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part III – Prelude
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…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #35 “Sackträger!”
Turn A Gundam’s thirty-fifth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on December 10, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s thirty-fifth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on December 10, 1999.
New Project Announcement: “Turn A no iyashi”—the healing power of Turn A Gundam
A while back I acquired a holy gem—”Turn A no iyashi”, which literally translates to “Cure of Turn A”, but I think a more appropriately localized title would…
Turn A Gundam Volume 2, Chapter 9 – “Intent”
The next chapter is now available for download. This manga is an adaptation of Turn A‘s story by Atsushi Souga. While it shares the same overall plot, it…
Newtype Magazine – Turn A Gundam Rankings & TV Ratings
I recently acquired a handful of Newtype magazine issues from the 1999-2000 era, primarily for Turn A Gundam research purposes. It’s my first time really diving into Newtype…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #18 “Kihel and Dianna”
Turn A Gundam’s eighteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 6, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s eighteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 6, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #47 “Ghingnham Invades”
Turn A Gundam’s forty-seventh episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on March 10, 2000. This is the last episode with scenario by Tetsuko Takahashi. Turn A Gundam’s forty-seventh…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #27 “Midnight Sunrise”
Turn A Gundam’s twenty-seventh episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on October 15, 1999. This is a highly consequential episode that provides an intense depiction of the devastating…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #5 “Dianna Descends”
Turn A Gundam’s fifth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on May 7, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s fifth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on May 7, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #28 “The Burden”
Turn A Gundam’s twenty-eight episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on October 22, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twenty-eighth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on October 22, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – ED2 “Tsuki no Mayu”
Turn A Gundam’s second ending is titled “Tsuki no Mayu” (“Moon’s Cocoon”). This song has lyrics by Yoshiyuki Tomino (under the pseudonym Rin Iogi), composition &…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #10 “Grave Visit”
Turn A Gundam’s tenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on June 11, 1999. This episode was selected by fan-poll to receive an audio commentary track for the…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #24 “Laura’s Howl”
Turn A Gundam’s twenty-fourth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on September 17, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twenty-fourth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on September 17, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #22 “Harry’s Misfortune”
Turn A Gundam’s twenty-second episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on September 3, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twenty-second episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on September 3, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #19 “Sochie’s War”
Turn A Gundam’s nineteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 13, 1999. This episode was produced in cooperation with studio Artland. Turn A Gundam’s nineteenth episode…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #12 “Underground Passageways”
Turn A Gundam’s twelfth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on June 15, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twelfth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on June 25, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #20 “Anise Power”
Turn A Gundam’s twentieth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 20, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twentieth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on August 20, 1999.
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…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #15 “Fleeting Memories”
Turn A Gundam’s fifteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on July 16, 1999. This episode’s scenario is by Tetsuko Takahashi, Turn A Gundam’s literary coordinator and a…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #14 “Separated Again”
Turn A Gundam’s forteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on July 9, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s forteenth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on July 9, 1999.
The History and Production of Turn A Gundam: Part II – Influences & Inspiration
Continuing my series of blog posts detailing the history and production of Turn A Gundam! My goal is to provide an accessible source of context and knowledge for…
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…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #8 “Laura’s Cow”
Turn A Gundam’s eighth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on May 28, 1999. This episode was selected by fan-poll to receive an audio commentary for the Blu-ray…
Turn A Gundam Staff, Production, and Episode Analyses – Episode #26 “A Battle for Enlightenment”
Turn A Gundam’s twenty-sixth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on October 8, 1999. Turn A Gundam’s twenty-sixth episode was broadcast on Fuji TV on October 8, 1999.
Turn A Gundam Volume 2, Chapter 6 – “Disaster Arrives”
Good news! We’re reviving the scanlation effort for the Atsushi Souga manga adaptation of Turn A Gundam. This project had been temporarily on hold due to our TL…
Turn A Gundam Volume 4, Chapter 22 – “Sublunarian Nightmares”
Progress continues! In this chapter, Sochie Heim encounters a Haro. This manga is an adaptation of Turn A Gundam’s story by Atsushi Souga. While it shares the same overall…
Turn A Gundam Volume 4, Chapter 20 – “Lunar Gate”
Again, apologies for the delay between chapters! I have no excuse. But on the bright side, the next chapter is now available for download. This puts us halfway…
Atsushi Souga Turn A Gundam Manga Adaptation [COMPLETE SCANLATION]
I apologize for all the delay(s), but we’ve finally completed this project! Nearly four years of slowly grinding out translations, editing, and typesetting has come to fruition. This…
Turn A Gundam Volume 3, Chapter 13 – “Loran’s Failure”
Alright, the next chapter is now available for download! This manga is an adaptation of Turn A Gundam’s story by Atsushi Souga. While it shares the same overall plot,…
Turn A Gundam Volume 2, Chapter 8 – “Grave Visitation”
The next chapter is now available for download. This manga is an adaptation of Turn A‘s story by Atsushi Souga. While it shares the same overall plot, it…
Turn A Gundam Volume 3, Chapter 16 – “Dianna’s Soldier”
The next chapter is now available to download! Only one chapter remains to close out the volume. This manga is an adaptation of Turn A Gundam’s story by Atsushi…
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…