Gundam creator Tomino Yoshiyuki’s thoughts on the present anime boom

Tomino Yoshiyuki was interviewed by Toyo Keizai and the legendary director/writer/novelist best known for creating the Gundam anime franchise shared his thoughts about the present anime boom.  Here are a few excerpts from the interview: Tomino said, “It is true that the anime industry is Read More …

PR: “Combat Mecha Xabungle” Blu-ray Box Part 2 to Release on July 27, 2022! Includes Xabungle Graffiti Movie!

Part 2 of the Blu-ray boxset for Combat Mecha Xabungle, the TV anime by Director Yoshiyuki Tomino, will be out on July 27, 2022 (JST). Following on from Part 1, which was released on April 20, Part 2 includes the second half of the 50-episode Read More …

Anime Reviews (The ’90s): Mobile Suit Gundam F91: The Motion Picture (1991)

“For fans of the Universal Century Mobile Suit Gundam storyline, you will definitely want this movie in your collection. Mega mecha action, dramatic plot and more! But among the Universal Century related MS Gundam storylines out there, unfortunately F91 feels a bit rushed and you Read More …

Before there was “Mobile Suit Gundam”, there was “Muteki Chojin Zambot 3”

As “Kidou Senshi Gundam” (Mobile Suit Gundam) celebrates its 40th anniversary, and a lot of attention has been focused on director Tomino Yoshiyuki, before there was Gundam, there was “Muteki Chojin Zambot 3″ (Invincible Super Zambot 3”) which was broadcast on television from 1977-1978. The Read More …

Anime Reviews (The ’80s): Space Runaway Ideon – Complete Series + Movies (a Neo-Tokyo Anime on Blu-ray Review)

There have been many mecha anime series since “Space Runaway Ideon” aired on television in 1980-1981 and the two films release back in 1982. There have been mecha anime series that show the tragedy of war and the finality of it such as Ideon. If Read More …

Anime Reviews (The ’80s): Aura Battler Dunbine: Complete Collection (Neo-Tokyo 2099 Anime on Blu-ray review)

“Aura Battler Dunbine” is an epic anime series especially for those who enjoy mecha action with enough drama, humor and it’s all set in a fantasy world. “Aura Battler Dunbine: Complete Collection” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © SOTSU-SUNRISE. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Aura Read More …