Reimagining a tokusatsu classic, the Gridman anime revitalized its franchise and turned it into a modern mecha anime classic instead. Now, its anime movie incarnation is receiving its North American ...
During ANIAFF, Izubuchi said the idea of Patlabor in today’s era is interesting, and although he never intended to direct, it ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The 80s mecha anime classic Xabungle has been given the same ...
The Layzner Mk2 was the inspiration for the transforming mecha in 'Strike Suit Zero'. Art by Naochika Morishita. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Blue Comet SPT Layzner, which is still a uniquely ...
Before there was Fast and the Furious, there was Initial D, a series about a high schooler who gets sucked into the world of ...
The newest Mobile Suit Gundam series' movie prequel stylishly sets the stage for a show that's bursting with incredible potential. Reading time 5 minutes Mobile Suit Gundam has spent 45 years being in ...
The mecha genre has become a cornerstone of anime history. These shows go beyond just cool robots, they tell stories about people facing impossible odds, finding their place in the world, and ...