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The Anime 11/1981 – Shūichi Ikeda Interview
As part of a larger feature on Char Aznable, The Anime magazine included a short interview with Shūichi Ikeda in their November 1981 issue. The interview is on the lower half of page 19 (below). Shūichi Ikeda (Char) He is affiliated with Kato Kikaku. He made his debut as a child actor, and his first…
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Animage 11/1989 – Legend of the Galactic Heroes Sticker Book
The November 1989 issue of Animage (which I plan to one day cover in more detail on this blog) comes with a bonus Legend of the Galactic Heroes Sticker Book, or SEAL BOOK as it is titled on the book itself. In addition to stickers of characters from the first season of the OVA, it…
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Animage 09/1979 – Thoughts on “Amuro and His Mother” by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
The following is a translation of an article written by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, character designer and animation director of Mobile Suit Gundam. This can be found on page 22 of the September 1979 issue of Animage. As a brief translator note, while the official English title for episode 13 is “Coming Home”, I’ve used a direct…
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Road to Char’s Counterattack – 12/1987 (Animedia)
Let’s continue the dive into pre-release Char’s Counterattack coverage with Animedia from December 1987, where the anticipation is building for an incredible line up of anime films in the coming year. Movie Feature: ’88 Silver Screen Renaissance! From the New Year through spring break, the big screens are experiencing a rush of anime for the…
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My Conquest is the Sea of Stars – 1987-1988 Pre-Release Coverage (Various Magazine Snippets)
This page lists articles from various anime magazines regarding My Conquest is the Sea of Stars that are too short for their own dedicated post. These are ordered chronologically by month up until the film’s release in February 1988. Translated captions are (for the most part) listed from right to left and top down. Newtype…
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Animage 01/1988 – TALKING UP: YOSHIYUKI TOMINO VS YOSHIKI TANAKA
The following is an interview Animage magazine held with Yoshiyuki Tomino and Yoshiki Tanaka to promote the upcoming movies Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack and Legend of the Galactic Heroes: My Conquest Is the Sea of Stars. The label “AM” denotes that one of the Animage staff is speaking. Yoshiyuki Tomino VS Yoshiki Tanaka Special…
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Newtype 02/1988 – Legend of the Galactic Heroes Setting Materials Collection
The following is setting materials for My Conquest is the Sea of Stars, published in the February 1988 issue of Newtype to coincide with the release of the film. Translations for each page are listed roughly top to bottom and right to left, as they would be read in the magazine itself. Setting Materials Collection:…
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Road to Char’s Counterattack – 10/1987 (Animage)
Char’s Counterattack is once again the cover story in the October 1987 issue of Animage. This is highlighted by an interview with Director Tomino in which he discusses his decision to set the movie when Amuro and Char are in their thirties and how it fits in the Gundam world’s chronology. Plus some notes about…
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Animage 12/1979 – Yoshiyuki Tomino Answers 67 Questions
As part of a larger feature on the currently airing Mobile Suit Gundam in the December 1979 issue of Animage, Director Yoshiyuki Tomino answers 67 questions sent in by fans. Questions are numbered as they appear in the article and Director Tomino’s answers follow, with section titles in between. I’ve added a few of my…
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Monthly OUT, 05/1986 – Interview with Kazuki Yao
The following is a translation of an interview with Kazuki Yao, voice of Judau Ashta in Gundam ZZ, from the May 1986 issue of Monthly OUT. Scans of the corresponding pages: Voice Actor Magical News: Vol.12 Kazuki Yao-san Gundam ZZ started with the catchphrase “Light-hearted Gundam”. The protagonist Judau Ashta is played by Kazuki Yao,…