So you want to start watching Mobile Suit Gundam ? That’s very cool and if it were another franchise, I’d tell you to simply “Start at the beginning.” But the Gundam franchise is not quite like that. Sure, you can technically start at the beginning, but then you have to clarify just what beginning you want to start at. Is it the first series, something that later branches off into sequels, spinoffs and various other bits of the franchise? Or is it the first series in the timeline that most matches what you want from a Gundam anime? So to help you out a bit, I’m going to run through the available Gundam offerings on Crunchyroll in their respective timelines. That way, you’ll actually have a bit of information before you start and won’t drown in Yoshiyuki Tomino’s robot-fueled empire. Universal Century Mobile Suit Gundam...
- 5/18/2024
- by Daniel Dockery
- Crunchyroll
It didn’t take long for Netflix’s The Witcher to become a fan-favorite TV show, especially thanks to its incredible cast and the source material. The show also resulted in a spin-off film written by Beau DeMayo titled, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. The animated film revolves around Geralt’s mentor, Vesemir, and brings his origin story to the screen.
Beau DeMayo’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
Before the release of the film, Beau DeMayo opened up about where he got the inspiration for the story, and let’s just say that there were a few unlikely sources. This includes several anime including Gundam Wing as well as Bruce Timm’s groundbreaking superhero show, Batman: The Animated Series.
Beau DeMayo Found Inspiration for his The Witcher Film in Batman Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source – Batman: The Animated Series
Beau DeMayo worked as producer and writer on...
Beau DeMayo’s The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (2021)
Before the release of the film, Beau DeMayo opened up about where he got the inspiration for the story, and let’s just say that there were a few unlikely sources. This includes several anime including Gundam Wing as well as Bruce Timm’s groundbreaking superhero show, Batman: The Animated Series.
Beau DeMayo Found Inspiration for his The Witcher Film in Batman Bruce Wayne as Batman | Source – Batman: The Animated Series
Beau DeMayo worked as producer and writer on...
- 5/2/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
"Toonami" debuted on the Cartoon Network in 1997, back when the network was just hitting its stride. Cartoon Network debuted in 1992, and originally offered mostly old animated reruns. It was, for years, the best place to find old Droopy cartoons, as well as Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry cartoons, old DC superhero fare, and reruns of Hanna-Barbera trash like "Scooby-Doo" and "The Flintstones."
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
In 1994, the network had the brilliant idea to repurpose a largely forgotten Hanna-Barbera character named Space Ghost, transforming him into a talk show host. "Space Ghost Coast to Coast" set a new dadaist tone for the Cartoon Network, proving that it could make hip, self-aware, original content in addition to its blocks of reruns. In 1996 and 1997, Cartoon Network launched a quartet of new shows -- "Dexter's Laboratory," "Johnny Bravo," "The Powerpuff Girls," and "Cow and Chicken" -- and their reputation was solidified. It was now a destination station.
- 4/6/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Nobody does April Fools’ Day better than Adult Swim. For the past 20 years, the network has made it an annual mission to keep the prankish spirit of the jester-based day alive by throwing its viewers a curveball. Be it absurd gags, silly gimmicks, and sometimes grade-a shocking game-changers, April Fools’ Day is a colossal event for Adult Swim that every adult animation fan can’t miss.
Here are a few of the channel’s best April Fools’ Day moments from the past two decades.
2004 – Mustaches
Let’s go back to the prank that started it all—mustaches! It was just a night of regular adult animated programming, but with mustaches drawn onto all the characters in every scene in every show. It is such a simplistic gag, yet it birthed the tradition.
2007 – The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie Premieres … Sort Of
A few days before Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters hit,...
Here are a few of the channel’s best April Fools’ Day moments from the past two decades.
2004 – Mustaches
Let’s go back to the prank that started it all—mustaches! It was just a night of regular adult animated programming, but with mustaches drawn onto all the characters in every scene in every show. It is such a simplistic gag, yet it birthed the tradition.
2007 – The Aqua Teen Hunger Force Movie Premieres … Sort Of
A few days before Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film For Theaters hit,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
On March 1, 2024, the legendary creator of "Dragon Ball," Akira Toriyama, passed away at the age of 68. It is legitimately impossible to encapsulate how influential and beloved Toriyama's work has become, but his epic tale of an aspiring martial artist named Goku who discovers magical wish-granting Dragon Balls became the definitive shōnen battle manga. Its follow-up series "Dragon Ball Z" would become an international sensation and served as one of the gateways to Japanese animation for audiences in the West.
I can only speak from my own experience, but "Sailor Moon," "Gundam Wing," and "Dragon Ball Z" were the holy trinity of animation for me as a kid, and I know I'm not alone. I was fortunate enough to catch random episodes of "Sailor Moon" on the USA Network, but everything changed when it was added to the Toonami programming block on Cartoon Network (later Adult Swim) that would completely change my life.
I can only speak from my own experience, but "Sailor Moon," "Gundam Wing," and "Dragon Ball Z" were the holy trinity of animation for me as a kid, and I know I'm not alone. I was fortunate enough to catch random episodes of "Sailor Moon" on the USA Network, but everything changed when it was added to the Toonami programming block on Cartoon Network (later Adult Swim) that would completely change my life.
- 3/10/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When he’s not on the road bringing breakdowns to heavy music fans around the world, Boundaries and Crush++ bassist/screamer Nathan Calcagno is always doing something anime-related. Whether it is watching episodes, reading chapters, or quietly crying thinking about Gurren Lagann , he is a superfan of both anime and metal. We had the chance to talk with him a little bit about what makes him love it all so much. Tell us a little bit about where you are in your anime fandom. Nathan : So I used to build Gundam models. I have like 100 of them in my closet because for a while it was all I did. I have them all. They're all built. But it was so not healthy for me because I couldn’t stop. Because that's when I first started touring in 2019, I would get home and that's all I would do. I wouldn't hang out with people.
- 2/9/2024
- by Alex Lebl
- Crunchyroll
Michael B. Jordan’s career as an actor is defined by numerous important films and TV shows. He’s a veteran who’s been seen on both The Wire (HBO) and Friday Night Lights (NBC). He appeared in Black Panther, and he played Apollo Creed’s son in the Creed and Creed II films, earning praise from critics for his performance. He reprises the role in Creed III, which he also directed.
While he has been in many movies, Michael B. Jordan has interests outside of acting — like anime.
Michael B. Jordan is an anime fan but has never been to Japan
Not one Sexiest Man Alive tonight – Three! ?? @MichaelBJordan @BlakeShelton pic.twitter.com/BLLBBpIcau
— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) February 28, 2023
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michael B. Jordan recently stated that he was looking forward to going to Japan for the first time for the premiere of Creed III.
The actor...
While he has been in many movies, Michael B. Jordan has interests outside of acting — like anime.
Michael B. Jordan is an anime fan but has never been to Japan
Not one Sexiest Man Alive tonight – Three! ?? @MichaelBJordan @BlakeShelton pic.twitter.com/BLLBBpIcau
— Jimmy Kimmel Live (@JimmyKimmelLive) February 28, 2023
On Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michael B. Jordan recently stated that he was looking forward to going to Japan for the first time for the premiere of Creed III.
The actor...
- 3/31/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"Gundam" is finally coming back after a long seven-year journey! "The Witch From Mercury" marks the return of one of Japan's biggest media franchises.
A massive 43-year-old franchise with over 50 installments across film and TV, it can be quite daunting to even attempt to enter the world of Yoshiyuki Tomino's epic robot space opera. Whether you're a returning fan or brand new to the very idea of what a Gundam is, we're here to answer every question you might have about the new show and the franchise it is aiming to revitalize.
So, first up, what is "Gundam" exactly? To give it its full name, "Mobile Suit Gundam" is a long-running series focusing on people capable of piloting Gundams, the most advanced, giant humanoid mecha — also called Mobile Suits. This is rather standard stuff for the mecha genre of anime, but what set Tomino's world apart -- and helped...
A massive 43-year-old franchise with over 50 installments across film and TV, it can be quite daunting to even attempt to enter the world of Yoshiyuki Tomino's epic robot space opera. Whether you're a returning fan or brand new to the very idea of what a Gundam is, we're here to answer every question you might have about the new show and the franchise it is aiming to revitalize.
So, first up, what is "Gundam" exactly? To give it its full name, "Mobile Suit Gundam" is a long-running series focusing on people capable of piloting Gundams, the most advanced, giant humanoid mecha — also called Mobile Suits. This is rather standard stuff for the mecha genre of anime, but what set Tomino's world apart -- and helped...
- 9/1/2022
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
If you have fond memories of running home from school to catch new episodes of Dragon Ball Z or Gundam Wing, prepare to feel like you’ve just realized you’re living in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber (where time passes much more quickly inside than on the outside): Today is the 25th anniversary of when Cartoon Network…...
- 3/17/2022
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
Mobile Suit Gundam is an anime legend. Running since 1979 in Japan, the original series quickly took on a life of its own, spawning spinoffs, films, manga, and much more. Fans in America mostly got their first look at the franchise with Gundam Wing when it aired on Cartoon Network’s Toonami in 2000. Since then the franchise has only grown bigger and bigger, to the point it’s difficult for newcomers to even figure out where to begin with Gundam.
With a live-action Netflix movie on the way, incoming fans are wondering… Do you start from the very beginning? Or wait, maybe start with the prequel show? Hold on, what about a more recent series?
Even when you decide where you want to start watching Gundam, figuring out how you’re going to watch it is a little trickier. The Gundam franchise isn’t consolidated in one or even two streaming platforms for easy access,...
With a live-action Netflix movie on the way, incoming fans are wondering… Do you start from the very beginning? Or wait, maybe start with the prequel show? Hold on, what about a more recent series?
Even when you decide where you want to start watching Gundam, figuring out how you’re going to watch it is a little trickier. The Gundam franchise isn’t consolidated in one or even two streaming platforms for easy access,...
- 1/29/2022
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
The Gundam franchise is gigantic. Spanning dozens of shows, movies, books, and comics, many of which are set in different timelines, have earned legions of fans around the world. When Netflix announced it was working with director Jordan Vogt-Roberts and writer Brian K. Vaughan on a live-action Gundam film many fans were quick to voice their opinion on which Gundam series (or timeline!) should be adapted into live-action. Mobile Suit Gundam, the original series, was the obvious choice but everything from Mobile Suit Gundam Seed to the still widely beloved Mobile Suit Gundam Wing has been pointed to as possible candidates the film could draw inspiration from.
Vogt-Roberts revealed in an Entertainment Weekly interview that the film won’t just be drawing from one series but instead, “may be an amalgamation of several of these different things, different timelines and what not.”
This is a startling revelation since many assumed...
Vogt-Roberts revealed in an Entertainment Weekly interview that the film won’t just be drawing from one series but instead, “may be an amalgamation of several of these different things, different timelines and what not.”
This is a startling revelation since many assumed...
- 6/15/2021
- by Shamus Kelley
- Den of Geek
Kirby Morrow, who was a mainstay of English-language dubs of anime classics, has died at age 47. No cause of death has been established.
Anime fans around the world poured out their grief in online tributes. Morrow’s credits include voicing Cyclops in the animated productions of X-Men: Evolution, as Goku in the Canadian import of Dragon Ball Z, as Cole in the Lego Ninjago series, as Miroku in the English dub of Inuyasha and its various spinoffs, and as Trowa in the dubbed version of anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.
His most recent roles were as the voice of Miroku for Funimation’s imported version of the Inuyasha sequel series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, and he costarred in the Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar series, which aired in the US on Nickelodeon.
In television, Morrow’s best known role was in Stargate: Atlantis, where he appeared in eight...
Anime fans around the world poured out their grief in online tributes. Morrow’s credits include voicing Cyclops in the animated productions of X-Men: Evolution, as Goku in the Canadian import of Dragon Ball Z, as Cole in the Lego Ninjago series, as Miroku in the English dub of Inuyasha and its various spinoffs, and as Trowa in the dubbed version of anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.
His most recent roles were as the voice of Miroku for Funimation’s imported version of the Inuyasha sequel series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon, and he costarred in the Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar series, which aired in the US on Nickelodeon.
In television, Morrow’s best known role was in Stargate: Atlantis, where he appeared in eight...
- 11/20/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Kirby Morrow, the prolific voice actor whose credits include English-language dubs of “Inuyasha” and “Dragon Ball Z” as well as the Lego “Ninjago” series, has died at the age of 47.
A representative for the actor confirmed the news to TheWrap on Thursday, but no cause of death was provided.
Morrow’s lengthy list of credits includes the role of Cyclops in “X-Men: Evolution,” Goku in the Canadian import of “Dragon Ball Z,” Cole in the “Ninjago” franchise, Miroku in the English dub of “Inuyasha” and its various spinoffs, as well as Trowa in the dubbed version of the cult favorite anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.”
He most recently reprised his role as Miroku for Funimation’s imported version of the “Inuyasha” sequel series “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon” and co-starred in the “Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar” series which aired in the U.S. on Nickelodeon.
On screen, Morrow...
A representative for the actor confirmed the news to TheWrap on Thursday, but no cause of death was provided.
Morrow’s lengthy list of credits includes the role of Cyclops in “X-Men: Evolution,” Goku in the Canadian import of “Dragon Ball Z,” Cole in the “Ninjago” franchise, Miroku in the English dub of “Inuyasha” and its various spinoffs, as well as Trowa in the dubbed version of the cult favorite anime series “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.”
He most recently reprised his role as Miroku for Funimation’s imported version of the “Inuyasha” sequel series “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon” and co-starred in the “Lego Jurassic World: Legend of Isla Nublar” series which aired in the U.S. on Nickelodeon.
On screen, Morrow...
- 11/20/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
America and Japan are about to have a showdown in the coolest way possible: Giant Robots! Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved robots. I loved shows like Gundam Wing and Power Rangers that featured them, and I almost emphasized in robotics in college.
That’s why I got excited when I first heard in 2015 that America challenged Japan to a giant robot battle. The best part: Japan accepted! The American team, MegaBots, Inc, has announced that they will be fighting the Japanese team, Suidobashi, in August of 2017! That is only 4 months away. The exact date has not been revealed, but I'll be watching for it.
Who do you guys think will be victorious? MegaBots has been putting in a lot of hard work after raising over $500,000 on Kickstarter, but as Suidobashi said, “Giant robots are Japanese culture.” You can watch MegaBots reveal the date in the video below.
That’s why I got excited when I first heard in 2015 that America challenged Japan to a giant robot battle. The best part: Japan accepted! The American team, MegaBots, Inc, has announced that they will be fighting the Japanese team, Suidobashi, in August of 2017! That is only 4 months away. The exact date has not been revealed, but I'll be watching for it.
Who do you guys think will be victorious? MegaBots has been putting in a lot of hard work after raising over $500,000 on Kickstarter, but as Suidobashi said, “Giant robots are Japanese culture.” You can watch MegaBots reveal the date in the video below.
- 4/7/2017
- by Tommy Wiliams
- GeekTyrant
“Call me Chancellor the Rapper, please say ‘the rapper,” Chancellor Johnathan Bennett rapped in 2013.
Three years later, Chance the Rapper is up for multiple Grammy nominations, both for his gospel-influenced third album, Coloring Book, and his collaborations with Kanye West on the latter’s “Ultralight Beam.”
There’s a lot to unpack in Chance’s lyrics, but that’s a great place to start. He might be referencing Lil’ Wayne‘s line, “Weezy F. Baby, please say the baby,” (from “6 Minutes of Death”) or Katt Williams’ Boondocks character, A Pimp Named Slickback, who insisted people refer to him by his full name,...
Three years later, Chance the Rapper is up for multiple Grammy nominations, both for his gospel-influenced third album, Coloring Book, and his collaborations with Kanye West on the latter’s “Ultralight Beam.”
There’s a lot to unpack in Chance’s lyrics, but that’s a great place to start. He might be referencing Lil’ Wayne‘s line, “Weezy F. Baby, please say the baby,” (from “6 Minutes of Death”) or Katt Williams’ Boondocks character, A Pimp Named Slickback, who insisted people refer to him by his full name,...
- 12/6/2016
- by alexheigl
- PEOPLE.com
The year 2018 will see the release of an omnibus anime feature film based on “Force of Will”, a fantasy trading card game first launched in 2012 in Japan. The omnibus will be comprised of six anime shorts. Each short will be approximately 15 minutes long.
A trailer for the first segment, named L.S and based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythology was recently released. The story revolves around a young girl, haunted by « Word » who writes letters. When her writings spread all over the world, the evil tyrant who threatens the world makes its presence known.
The film is directed by Shuhei Morita (Tokyo Ghoul, Possessions) and Tatsuyuki Tanaka (Tojin Kit, Buki yo Saraba) is responsible for the character design. Studio Yamato Works is responsible for the production.
As you can see the result looks more than impressive.
The rest of the films are:
Monkey King
A Journey to the West-inspired...
A trailer for the first segment, named L.S and based on H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythology was recently released. The story revolves around a young girl, haunted by « Word » who writes letters. When her writings spread all over the world, the evil tyrant who threatens the world makes its presence known.
The film is directed by Shuhei Morita (Tokyo Ghoul, Possessions) and Tatsuyuki Tanaka (Tojin Kit, Buki yo Saraba) is responsible for the character design. Studio Yamato Works is responsible for the production.
As you can see the result looks more than impressive.
The rest of the films are:
Monkey King
A Journey to the West-inspired...
- 9/30/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
We’ve now seen a couple of instances of filmmakers wanting to take an anime show and turn it into a live-action movie, and every time it has been a flop. The obvious examples are of course The Last Airbender and Dragonball Evolution. However, what if people did these adaptations right? We picked some of our favorite anime shows that could potentially pull off the live-action treatment.
Supernatural GenreYu Yu Hakusho
The Story: Yu Yu Hakusho is an anime from the '90s about Spirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi. Yusuke goes around with his friends fighting off demons to save the world. This could be adapted really well into a live-action movie using the Saint Beast story arc. We’d start off with Yusuke, already having his powers, receiving the call to Maze Castle, where the four Saint Beasts reside. Yusuke and supporting characters Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama would, of course,...
Supernatural GenreYu Yu Hakusho
The Story: Yu Yu Hakusho is an anime from the '90s about Spirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi. Yusuke goes around with his friends fighting off demons to save the world. This could be adapted really well into a live-action movie using the Saint Beast story arc. We’d start off with Yusuke, already having his powers, receiving the call to Maze Castle, where the four Saint Beasts reside. Yusuke and supporting characters Kuwabara, Hiei, and Kurama would, of course,...
- 3/22/2016
- by GeekTyrant
- GeekTyrant
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