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Just a reminder—there is nothing to suggest that Loran Cehack was originally intended to be a girl. Nothing in Ring of Gundam nor later draft documents. It is simply a fandom myth with no basis in reality. His earliest designs are even more "masculine" in nature. [1/6]
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Turn A Gundam #40 features one of the most stunning animation cuts in the show—by Seiichi Nakatani.
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Can't get over the ferocity with which Tomino delivers this line.
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Reasons why Aida Surugan is a good character. #Gレコ
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"Century Color" (OP2) storyboard v. animation side-by-side comparison video.
Storyboard by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
#ターンエーガンダム
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Many fans around the world observe 9/9 as an unofficial "Turn A Day", in honor of the titular Gundam's System-∀99 model designation. It's a fine time and opportunity to celebrate everything Turn A Gundam.
Happy Turn A Day!
#ターンエーの日
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Illustration by Akiman featuring Chun-Li, Loran, Dianna, and Sochie from the 6/2003 Gundam Ace issue.
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At the request of Director Tomino, manga artist Moto Hagio provided cover art and illustrations for the Shigeru Sato Turn A Gundam novelization. She found interest in Tomino's outlook on war and commitment to humanity in his works.
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Princess Zelda sketch & drawing by Akira Yasuda (Akiman) from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. A "princess among princesses", he drew this in 2007 while hooked on the game.
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At the G-Reco IV & V advance screening, Tomino feigned retirement when asked if he has future works planned. "Please just let me die in peace after this. I'm not planning anything new... wait, that's a lie (laughs)."
To massive applause.
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The examination of Turn A Gundam's production history continues. My goal is to provide a source of context and information.
Part III - Prelude. Topics discussed are Brain Powerd, Ring of Gundam, the Gundam A Project, Akiman, Syd Mead, Yoko Kanno, & more!
tsukinomayu.com/2022/07/17/the…
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Turn A Gundam #37 features animation by Kenichi Yoshida, an animator and illustrator well-known for his unique style and character designs (Eureka 7, G-Reco, etc.). Here's a sample of some of his work; smooth movement and attention to character weightlessness.
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Syd Mead's analysis and breakdown of the original Gundam and the Gundam X. Mead studied Kunio Okawara's Gundam design career in detail and referenced his work countless times when designing his own mobile suits. He had a lot of respect for Okawara's legacy.
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I've tweeted about this before, but here's a refresher thread.
The original internal working title of Turn A Gundam was "Ring of Gundam". Tomino wanted to deliver a story that would expose the origin of humanity's sin, and in doing so he aimed for a "restoration" of Gundam.
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When Syd Mead accepted the role of mecha designer for Turn A Gundam, he was sent a catalog of previous Gundam designs to study as references. He was particularly fond of the Wing Zero EW and praised its majestic wings.
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I scanned the poster illustrated by Atsushi Shigeta that came with the Brain Powerd Blu-ray box.
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I made a "Turn A Turn" storyboard v. animation side-by-side comparison video.
(storyboard by Tomino)
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