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Ep. 18 of Mobile Suit #Gundam features some really striking frames of animation that highlight the physical and mental toll inflicted upon the crew of the White Base. Given that Yoshikazu Yasuhiko was animation director, this attention to visual detail isn’t surprising.

how it started vs how it went

Lord of the Flies (1954)

Fun fact: Ep. 14 isn’t a one-off for Cuaran, the Zeon fly boy. He appears—and stars—in Mobile Suit #Gundam U.C. Hardgraph: IRON MUSTANG, a serialized manga that ran in Gundam Ace from 2011-2012. It was penned by Masato Natsumoto and has yet to receive an official English release.

Fun fact: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979-80) influenced an untold number of creatives, including the artists at #CLAMP. In fact, Mokona is such a big fan of #Gundam—and by extension, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko—that she was asked to draw Amuro in her own style. Look familiar?

Fun fact: During the “#Gundam boom," Bandai released Journey to Jaburo (2000) for the PS2, a third-person action game that covers (roughly) the first half of MSG. Featuring 40+ minutes of new animation and the show's voice cast, it was a gateway to the franchise for many fans.

same energy

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Sotsu, now a subsidiary of Bandai Namco (like Sunrise), has a long history with—and a vested financial stake in—the #Gundam franchise. They're responsible for merchandising (among other things). Excluding the model kits and figures, what’s your favorite piece of Gundam merch?

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