Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun

I can't remember which Mecha Smile Impact these two kits were announced, but I clearly remember saying how these would be great alternatives to the much more expensive RIOBOT versions from Sen-Ti-Nel. And now that solicitations for both are now up, I can confidently say that Good Smile Company wants us to buy both kits … Continue reading Let’s Do Some Split Screen: MODEROID Tekkaman Blade & Orgun

Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production

Ever since Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM came out in January of this year, we've been teased of a story that happened months prior to the setting of the film. This came in the form of a quick flashback and the light novels distributed during when the film was in theaters. Chief series director Mitsuo … Continue reading Quickie! “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO” in Production

Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”

The following may contain spoilers for Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance. Director / Erasmus BrosdauScreenplay / Gavin HignightProduction / Bandai Namco Filmworks (Sunrise), SAFEHOUSERelease Date / October 2024 Coming off from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM, the next major production takes on a whole new direction with the involvement of western creators and the use of animation technology not seen in … Continue reading Making the Gundam Terrifying Again: My Unsolcited Thoughts on “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance”

This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop

Me saying this doesn't mean it's automatically bad, it's just this is the vibe I'm getting upon seeing the visuals. As part of Gundam's 45th anniversary in 2024, we are getting two Western-spearheaded productions that should bring a fresher take on the franchise. First is Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance which looks promising, although … Continue reading This Gives me 2000s CG Anime Vibes: “Mobile Suit Gundam: Silver Phantom” Trailer and Info Drop

What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”

The following may contain spoilers for Bang Brave Bang Bravern. Director / Masami ObariScreenplay / Keigo KoyanagiProduction / Cygames PicturesRelease Date / January 2024 At the time of this review, we’ve already gone through the first half of 2024. And with confidence, I’ll gladly say that it's been a great year for mecha fans so far. It marks several anniversaries, … Continue reading What Happens When Obari Goes Wild: My Unsolicited Thoughts on “Bang Brave Bang Bravern”