Category: Mecha

[Con Report] Power Morphicon 2024: The Entire Weekend Rundown

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Last weekend, the biannual Power Rangers convention, Power Morphicon was held in Pasadena, California from August 23rd to the 25th. As per usual, the event was held at the Pasadena Convention Center, which is part of the greater Marriott branding. Additionally, the accompanying Sheraton Pasadena Hotel was rebranded, as the Dena last Summer, joining the Tribute Portfolio series. So, the revamped hotel was a subtle change for attendees returning to the show following PMC 2022. However, the event’s housing did not change within the past few shows, excluding its temporary…

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SSSS.Gridman Universe Film & Cast Revealed

Pak Hanu

The official website for the SSSS.Gridman Universe film has updated with casting and staff details for the film. Several previous cast members from both SSSS.Gridman and SSSS.Dynazenon will be returning for the film. For those who are not aware, the film is a crossover film between the two series. The film was first announced during the Tsuburaya Convention in 2021. SSSS.Gridman is an anime reboot adaptation of the Gridman the Hyper Agent tokusatsu series. SSSS.Gridman premiered in 2018 and consisted of 12 episodes. The follow-up series, SSSS.Dynazenon premiered in 2021…

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[Interview] Voice Actor & ADR Director Steve Kramer (Power Rangers, Naruto, Bleach & More)

Jessie Elias

Today, Hero-Club presents its newest interview during Power Rangers’ Power Week and the lead-up to Power Morphicon 2022! Our guest this time is the legendary voice actor and ADR director, Steve Kramer. Mr. Kramer has been working on anime adaptations since the 80’s, having worked with Harmony Gold and Saban Brands. Also, for a majority of his career in anime voice acting he usually is type cast as the wise old man. Whereas, the best example for this casting would be as the Third Hokage in Naruto or as Captain…

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[ACEN2022] RightStuf & Nozomi Entertainment Panel: Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise & More

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Saturday afternoon, two of our staff members were in attendance for the Anime Central 2022, RightStuf & Nozomi Entertainment Panel. Seemingly, several other news sites have overlooked a lot of the things discussed during the panel. So, the following is a breakdown on the new anime home video releases, and updates to previously announced titles. In addition, all the information is provided by our translators, Touma Kaito and Alias Westgate, as well as RightStuf’s listings: New Announcement: Rental Magica Based on the supernatural light novel series by Makoto Sanda, the…

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[Official Images] Shokugan Modeling Project Genesis of Aquarion & Optional Parts Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai Candy announced that titular mecha from Genesis of Aquarion would be receiving a Shokugan Modeling Project release. In addition, Bandai Candy informed customers that there would be an Optional Parts Set for it, sold through Premium Bandai. Furthermore, Bandai Candy stated that both items will be released alongside each other this September.   Now, for those unaware, Genesis of Aquarion was created by legendary producer and mecha designer, Shōji Kawamori. The series would air from April 4 to September 26 in 2005, for a total of 26 episodes.…

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gen:LOCK S2 Trailer

Ben Odinson

Happy Tuesday everyone, we have the trailer for the upcoming season of gen:LOCK season two. I have to say that I’m excited for this new season. The first season had some potential but I’m hoping this new one will capitalize on it. It’s one of the few original mecha anime that has come out and I would love to see it find it’s  fan base and thrive. I believe season one is already on HBO Max and I should note that season two is set to drop tomorrow on HBO…

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Netflix to Stream “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway”

Pak Hanu

Netflix confirmed that they will be streaming Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway during one of their streams earlier this afternoon. Along with the announcement they released a new trailer, which has been mirrored to Gundam.Info’s Youtube channel. Currently it is unknown when the film will make it to the service, however it will be streamed exclusively on the service outside of Japan. The first film of the three part film trilogy is set to premiere in Japanese theaters under the name Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash later today. No other details…

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV ECLIPSE Manga & Sequel Film Announced

Michael Lederhos

With the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED as well as the recent opening of the Freedom Gundam at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao, Sunrise and Bandai have made several announcements. The overall anniversary project will be known as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PROJECT ignited and will feature a multitude of media over the next year (or several knowing Sunrise). A sequel film, a video game and a globally released Manga are all in store for fans of the Cosmic Era.    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Theatrical Work The first announcement comes long…

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Gundam Infinity & Ultimate Luminous Action Figures Appear on Amazon

Michael Lederhos

Thanks to Twitter user Preternia, new listings have been found on Amazon US for two new Mobile Suit Gundam action figure lines. These figures have yet to be announced, and not much is known about them outside these listings. Both lines are priced and scaled at a size that are more accessible to the casual collector than Tamashii Nations’ Gundam Universe line. Those figures as mentioned are currently available on shelves nationwide.   Gundam Ultimate Luminus 4″ Light Up Figures The first line is known as “Gundam Ultimate Luminus.” It appears that…

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Sunrise Announces ‘Gundam Build Real’ Live-Action TV Series

Michael Lederhos

Today, Sunrise announced a new installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, that is a live-action production. This live-action production is apart of the Gundam Build multiverse titled, Gundam Build Real. The series will follow a similar premise to previous installments where people build kits and battle with them in virtual reality. Currently, Sunrise has provided a cast/ staff list, series summary, and teaser trailer for the production. Official series synopsis provided by Sunrise: It has been many years since the robot anime, “Mobile Suit Gundam,” which caused a major…

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