August 31, 2002

New C3 Screens by Lore 3:22 P.M. EST
I have taken and cleaned up some new screens to replace the previous blurry ones. The screens posted are from the first half of the promotional video, which is the portion with the mecha. The second half, the character portion, will be posted shortly. The suits are now clearly identifiable, and thus I was able to change my captions to clearly state which suit was which. Thanks go to Gundam Plus for that video.

Fanfic Expansion by Lore 2:42 A.M. EST
The fanfics are finally back in full swing. Today I bring you 'Chars Counterattack: Ten Years After' by QuessParaya and 'G Gundam: Trial of Honor' parts 1-9 by Mirai Rogue. If you want your fanfic to be posted in the Fanfics section, it has to be complete and have a rating attached (G, PG, PG-13, or R). As always, post them in the forum for consideration.

SEED Video by Chris 12:40 A.M. EST
The Gundam SEED promotional video from C3 has shown up on the internet. It is available at Gundam Plus for download, along with 44 screenshots. I'll have screenshots of my own soon, as there is a lot to examine. The video clocks in at 4 minutes and shows all the Gundams in action, along with all the main characters from the series. Surprisingly, the Gundam Astray from the manga side story is also in the TV series, so I've changed the model number (again) and added it to the SEED TV section (again). Also, there's the unsettling fact that this series features Zoid-like animal mecha. Finally, the end of the video confirms something everyone has been wondering about. The premiere of the series is set for Saturday, October 5, at 6:00 P.M. on Japan's TBS network. Expect more info soon.

August 30, 2002

Anime Janai by Chris 12:42 P.M. EST
It'll be awhile before there's new G Gundam profiles, so for the moment it's back to reviews. With most of Gundam completed, it's time to finish off the Gundam ZZ section. Check out the upgraded reviews (with some new screenshots) for episodes 1-5. Expect new reviews soon.

August 27, 2002

The New Battle by Chris 7:10 P.M. EST
It's been a long time since there was an update to the Fanfics section, but there's a big one today. Now up are the first 10 chapters to the sequel to 'The Last Warrior' by Neoguy23. Expect more soon. Also, episode 14 of G Gundam aired today, so click here for the review, or check out the new profile for the Kowloon Gundam.

#MAHQ by Chris 1:08 A.M. EST
I'm happy to announce that our IRC channel has moved to a new home. We've ditched the unreliable DALnet and have joined our friends from #anime_gundam on Aniverse. To join us, use your IRC client to connect to irc.aniverse.com and enter the channel #mahq. Corben's IRC guide will be updated very soon to reflect these changes. Also, thanks to the hard work of Lore, you can expect to see a new feature soon: a chat applet! That's right, you won't have to be an IRC expert or use some client to join the chat. In other news, episode 13 of G Gundam aired yesterday. You'll have to wait a little longer to read about the Master Gundam, but click here for the review.

August 26, 2002

SEED Mecha by Chris 2:20 P.M. EST
With translations provided by Mark Simmons and others, I've made some changes to all the SEED related mecha sections:

Laurasia class (Gamow) (formerly designated Gamofu)
MBF-P03 Gundam Astray (changed model number from MBF-P82)
Moebius (new profile)
Nazca class (Vesalius) (formerly designated Vesalius)

August 25, 2002

The SEED Grows by Lore 2:46 A.M. EST
You can find some pics of the Gundam SEED footage shown at the C3 show by clicking here or the above link. The pictures were quite blurry, but I tried to clean them up as much as possible. I also have some new higher quality pics for the Gundam SEED mecha and support vehicles, including the Astray from the Gundam SEED side story.

August 23, 2002

Stuff by Chris 2:10 P.M. EST
Lots of new pics are available now for the mecha of Gundam SEED, along with some new specs. Also, some suits have been renamed with new names and model numbers. All pics are courtesy of Gundam Plus, except for the Gamow. Episode 12 of G Gundam also aired yesterday, so click here for the review, but you'll have to wait a little longer to read a profile for the Kowloon Gundam.

August 22, 2002

Anime Expo New York by Chris 12:02 P.M. EST
Most anime fans probably know about Anime Expo New York, which begins next weekend. As much as I'd like to go, I unfortunately cannot. If anyone who plans on going is reading this, please let me know. I'd be very happy if someone could write up a report on the studio panels, and especially on Yoshiyuki Tomino's appearance. So if you live in New York City or will be traveling there for the convention, contact me in advance if you wish to submit a report.

Mecha Domain Mark III by Lore 12:22 A.M. EST
It's hard to believe, but it has been one year since Burke Rukes entrusted the Mecha Domain to our care. Today, it has become far more than just a tribute to the man who created it. It has taken on a life of its own, possessing completely new material such as the Gundam SEED section. A year ago, the vast number of pages seemed daunting, but the work was well worth it. In the process, we more than tripled the number of pages on our site and gained many new fans. This time next year, who knows how big the section will be.

August 21, 2002

The Falling Rain by Chris 6:05 P.M. EST
Episode 11 of G Gundam aired today, so click here for the review, or read the new profile for the Minaret Gundam. Also, I've updated the reviews for episodes 17-37 with the official episode titles. Of course, the ridiculous new names have been replaced with the originals.

August 20, 2002

The Mummy's Cry by Chris 6:38 P.M. EST
So we're now roughly 1/5 of the way through G Gundam with CN's airing of episode 10 today. As always, click here for the review, or check out the three new profiles for the Pharaoh Gundam IV, Feilong Gundam and the Pharaoh Gundam XIII. Also, Gundam.com's Char350 has donated a picture for Chapman's Britain Gundam.

Dishonorable Gentleman by Chris 12:29 A.M. EST
Yesterday, CN aired episode 9 of G Gundam, featuring former champion Fighter Gentle Chapman. Click here for the review as always, or check out the new profiles for the John Bull Gundam and Casshing.

August 19, 2002

Signs of SEED by Chris 12:12 A.M. EST
More exclusive information on Gundam SEED is available, thanks to the diligent efforts of Neo-Era. This time it's a 20 second promotional video, and I've gotten ahold of it and made some screenshots of it. Click on the top link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the first screenshots of the series. Those who wish to download the video can do so by clicking here.

August 15, 2002

Imagawa Report by Chris 9:25 P.M. EST
The wait is over. Now up is the combined report by Lore, exZERO and myself from Yasuhiro Imagawa's appearances in Texas and Florida, complete with nice high resolution pictures taken by Lore. Check it out in the newly renamed 'Conventions & Appearances' section in the Features area. Also, episode 8 of G Gundam aired today, so click here for the review, or read the new profile for the Lumber Gundam. Beware, for that profile contains information from later in the series. Also, the Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED: Astray sections have been updated with some new information, mainly model numbers for suits.

August 14, 2002

Devil in a Blue Dress by Chris 6:35 P.M. EST
By now many people have seen yesterday's airing of G Gundam episode 6, which serves to explain the plot of the series. Click here for the review, or read more about the Fantoma and Busshi. What? No profile for the Ultimate/Devil Gundam? Well, not yet because doing so would spoil the entire series. Also, episode 7 aired today, so click here for the review or check out the new profiles for the Tequila Gundam and Pescatore. Check back tomorrow for more profiles, as well as my report on Yasuhiro Imagawa.

August 13, 2002

Trek X by Lore 1:00 A.M. EST
No, this isn't about the new movie, but rather about the annual Star Trek convention held at Broward Community College in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Head on over to the Features section for the report, including a transcript of Manu Intiraymi's (Icheb on Star Trek Voyager) appearance.

August 12, 2002

Turn No More by Chris 11:25 P.M. EST
It's a rare thing when I get to complete a Gundam section with the final reviews. So today I hesitantly present reviews (with screenshots) for episodes 48-50 of Turn A Gundam. Why the hesitance? While I'm glad to finish the section, it's a shame that Turn A is over. I still have the compilation movies to review, but that's a little while off. Since this is the end for Turn A, I'd like to thank Corben for giving me the entire series to watch, as well as Mark Simmons for helping with the translations of character and location names. With this section finished, I'm going to take a break from reviews because I'm exhausted. Once reviews begin again, I will probably focus on finishing Zeta Gundam and Gundam ZZ. Until then I will probably dip into mecha profiles here and there, especially with the Turn A section.

Speaking of mecha profiles, there's a few Gundam SEED updates today. The information page has been updated with information from September's issue of Newtype, translated by Mark Simmons and RGZ-91. Also, there's new profiles thanks to Neo-Era's searching abilities and Lore's Photoshop skills. Check out these:

Archangel (new pic)
GINN (new profile)
CGUE (new profile)
Zero (previously named 'Unidentified Mobile Armor')

Finally, episode 5 of G Gundam aired today. Click here for the review, or read more about the Bolt Gundam.

August 9, 2002

Imagawa Teaser by Lore 1:12 A.M. EST
Just to tease you a little for the upcoming report, I have a photo of Mr. Imagawa signing a Shining Gundam action figure for Chris. Mr. Imagawa was very entertaining to listen to and often humorous. He spoke for over two hours about all aspects of anime, from commercial to artistic. Check back over the weekend for more photos and as well as the report.

August 8, 2002

Gundams and Chefs by Chris 10:20 P.M. EST
I know I promised to finish Turn A Gundam today, but I became preoccupied with the Yasuhiro Imagawa event. A full report is coming this weekend, but very briefly I must say it was an interesting event. Mr. Imagawa explained the origins of G Gundam and discussed some of his projects, including the recent Seven of Seven. In related news, episode 4 aired today. I thought George's style was adequately captured, but I found Maria Louise's voice to be quite annoying. Anyway, for more information click here for the review. Or you can read up on the Gundam Rose and see the new profile for the Arachno Gundam.

August 7, 2002

Betrayal by Chris 7:32 P.M. EST
For today's update, check out the reviews (with screenshots) for episodes 45-47 of Turn A Gundam. By this time tomorrow I should complete the series. Also, all the profiles in the Turn A mecha section have been slightly updated. Episode 3 of G Gundam aired today and introduced Sai Sici. His voice was pretty good, but I think he sounded too much like a little kid. Click here for the review, or read more about the Dragon Gundam.

August 6, 2002

The American Dream by Chris 11:58 P.M. EST
Episode 2 of G Gundam aired today, introducing Neo America's Gundam Fighter Chibodee Crocket. I thought his VA captured the spirit of the character, but somehow it's just not going to be as funny since he isn't speaking random Engrish words. For more info, click here to read about the episode. For more about today's suits, here's the Gundam Maxter and a new profile for the 29H-A-MS Murphy.

Turn X Turn by Chris 12:25 P.M. EST
Just as G Gundam is starting in the U.S., I'm close to finishing the reviews for Turn A Gundam. In today's reviews (with screenshots) for episodes 42-44, read about the Turn X and the infamous Black History. Also, I'd like to make an announcement. G Gundam's director Yasuhiro Imagawa will be in Miami on Thursday to speak about anime at Florida International University. Lore and I will be there to report on the event and ask questions. Gundam fan exZERO was on hand at Imagawa's appearance in Texas, so look out for a combined report with the questions from both events (and pictures).

August 5, 2002

The Gundam Fight Returns by Chris 7:45 P.M. EST
Well, today Cartoon Network broadcast the first episode of G Gundam. Personally, I thought the dub was decent, but the Stalker was simply horrible. Hopefully he'll improve with later episodes. If you want more info on the today's episode or the suits in it, click here for the review or read more about the Shining Gundam or Neros Gundam. Also, the box art for the series has been updated with the American cover art, and Right Stuf purchasing links are up for the first 12 episodes. Please note that despite what Right Stuf says, the DVD's are NOT dub only.

August 1, 2002

Century Color by Chris 11:10 A.M. EST
For today's update, check out new reviews (with screenshots) for episodes 38-41 of Turn A Gundam. In other news, we're just a few days away from G Gundam's premiere on Cartoon Network. When Mobile Suit Gundam aired last year, I found that many people were referring to my reviews if they missed an episode or couldn't tape it. Will, since I finished reviewing G Gundam a long time ago, that resource is available for anyone who misses episodes. Also, I will try to do daily mobile fighter profiles for whatever Gundam appears in an episode on the day it airs.

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