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This is one of my favorite quotes in anime, and there's a lot to unpack here if one views Corin's words as Tomino's own inner monologue. He wanted Turn A Gundam to be a new and accessible hit, and despite its poor TV ratings he did his best not to succumb to the criticism.
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Big release!
The Turn A Gundam manga adaptation by Atsushi Souga is now FULLY SCANLATED.
The team consists of @Peytral, @nanopocalypse, myself, and others. This project took us nearly 4 years to complete.
More info & DL links:
tsukinomayu.com/2022/03/06/ats…
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Here is an amusing photo of Tomino kissing Yoko Taro's mask.
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It's Turn A Gundam's 23rd anniversary! Here's one of my favorite illustrations by Akiman—a promotional poster for the Japanese DVD Memorial Box releases.
#ターンエーガンダム
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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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I scanned the poster illustrated by Atsushi Shigeta that came with the Brain Powerd Blu-ray box.
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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'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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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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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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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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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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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 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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Illustration by Akiman featuring Chun-Li, Loran, Dianna, and Sochie from the 6/2003 Gundam Ace issue.
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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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"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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Reasons why Aida Surugan is a good character. #Gレコ
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Can't get over the ferocity with which Tomino delivers this line.
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Turn A Gundam #40 features one of the most stunning animation cuts in the show—by Seiichi Nakatani.
月が好き 🌙・∀ガンダムとGレコが大好き・僕はディアナ様の一番の騎士です・anime・games・zelda・cats・astronomy