Okie dokie, I finalized the pdf file for the volume, cleaned up a couple names (Ah ha I was typing Gyunei instead of Glarv) and tweaked the general formatting. Comments and suggestions welcomed below! Now we can dive into the other version of Char's Counterattack!
2023-05-11 21:10:16 +0000 UTC View Post
Darkness lay heavy on the block, illuminated faintly by fluorescent panels. Some areas were brighter than daylight when fully powered. This was the Axis tunnel.
The entire structure shook from the nuclear explosion's seismic activity. Bared rock and mineral veins twisted around the tunnel, pieces of dislodged stone bouncing off the walls in a chaotic dance.
Despite the danger, a few Petit mobile suits darted through, undeterred.
Leading the suits was Bright in a Med. As d...
Universal Century 0083. Commodore Jamitov Hymen of the Earth Federation Forces established the security force known as the Titans to hunt down the increasingly active remnants from the former Principality of Zeon. These forces gradually became the embodiment of the "elite" under a pennant of Earth supremacy as their actions pivoted from hunting remnants to suppressing Spacenoids, all under the guise of such a hunt. Their campaign of oppression culminated in the so-called "Colony 30 Inciden...
2023-05-09 17:06:23 +0000 UTC View Post
GUNDAM MS GRAPHICA is a mook published by Softbank Creative in 2006. It consists of three volumes in a set and features short stories that link to the GUNDAM EVOLVE OVA. Each volume is dedicated to one of the mobile suits - the Gundam Mk-II, "Hyaku Shiki, and Z Gundam. The publication uses high-resolution printing, different from standard printing techniques, and includes high-quality CG images.
MSZ-006 Z GUNDAM: In Universal Century 0097, shortly after Char's Rebellion...
2023-05-08 01:49:58 +0000 UTC View Post "Stop it, Amuro! Stop tormenting me!"
Quess focused her will on the last remaining funnel, attacking the overstretched tube that connected the Gundam to the Ra Cailum again and again.
"Enough, Quess!"
But her stubborn determination won out over Amuro's reprimand. The tube melted away.
"The tube to the Ra Cailum has been severed?!"
The Gundam discarded its Hyper Launcher and raced towards Axis. Then, bereft of fin funnels, it took the beam rifle from its waist ...
As requested, I've compiled the first volume into a mess of a PDF file. I don't know what I was doing when I was translating this at the time. There are a couple chapters that are utter disasters (maybe I was translating when I had COVID?) so I'll definitely be revisiting them in the future. Until then, this will do. I'll likely make a couple more tweaks to the second volume when that goes live (I think I'll remove the chapter banners), so stay tuned for that. Trying to make everything unifor...
2023-05-05 20:24:35 +0000 UTC View PostFor those that have followed me on Twitter for a while, I'm guilty of summarizing something based on deep-dive discussions (and sometimes forgetting to finish them--hello, ZZ summaries!). The mythical mini-novel for Four Murasame was no exception. Forever and a day ago, I started translating this as part of my archiving efforts. So, here we are! This is a special thank you to everyone who is supporting my Gundam efforts!
In the February 1986 issue of “Animage” (published by Tokuma S...
2023-05-04 11:12:12 +0000 UTC View Post
At Axis's pier, the Rewloola lay moored. Glarv Guss snapped to attention before Mesta Mesua.
"As you were! Despite leading Neo Zeon, the Captain has chosen to face Amuro personally. We must protect him at all costs!"
Mesta spoke with formality before attempting to board the Rewloola. Glarv muttered disdainfully as she turned away.
"Really, that's why you called me here before heading out?"
Mesta spun around, severing the wireless connection, and descended using her no...
As promised a while back, here's the compilation of the second Hathaway's Flash novel (now with chapter photos). Hopefully this works for everyone. Yeah, it's 6" x 9" (paperbook size). This will probably go through twenty more versions as things get updated. I'm going cross-eyed rechecking names.
2023-05-02 18:07:37 +0000 UTC View PostTucked into the booklets that come with the Witch from Mercury Blu-ray releases are some neat interviews with the staff that shed some more light on the production process. While I'll eventually get back around to vol.1, here's one of two from vol.2:
Staff Interview: Wataru Inata (Mechanical Design)
Mechanical designer and illustrator Wataru Inata was responsible for creating the Gundam Pharact, prepared for Elan Ceres (Enhanced Human No. 4), as well as other ...
2023-05-02 15:55:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter.06
THE LEGACY OF SIEG ZEON
1
In the heart of Hong Kong...
The era is the Universal Century. Hong Kong remained as a relic from a bygone age. Throughout various conflicts, such as the Principality of Zeon's One Year War demanding autonomy for Spacenoids, the subsequent struggle between factions within the Earth Federation government,...
2023-05-02 01:38:05 +0000 UTC View Post
As promised, here is an interview with the concept artist from the latest issue of Gundam Ace (June 2023)! I should note, when you see [A] and [B] mentioned in the text, it's referring to specific images in the spread above.
Concept art, in essence, is the visual manifestation of a work's fundamental ideas and world-building. It serves as the foundation for production and plays an especially crucial role in conveying a shared understanding of the world's landscape and core con...
2023-05-01 22:21:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Fresh from the pages of this month's Gundam Ace!
Phew! This was a lot of scanning for the first chapter of the series! A lot to unpack in this one, so hopefully, everyone enjoys it! Surprisingly, the comedic nature of the story lends itself well. It'll be interesting to see where this goes! If you'd rather have me stick to just the UC stuff on here, please let me know in the comments below!
It's Tuesday somewhere in a parallel universe. Sorry about that. Either way, today is a sad day but a happy day. It marks the end of another great Gundam serial. But that means I'm free to focus on other great manga for everyone! This summer will be spent playing catch-up and offering everyone a bunch of never-seen-before stuff!
With that, I've attached the final chapter and the compilation volume below. The compilation volume has some cleanups of previous chapters, as well as some adde...
2023-04-28 18:59:44 +0000 UTC View Post
The fleet of Ra Cailum evaded the sporadic missile attacks from the Rewloola fleet, putting up a barrage of anti-missile and particle fire to maintain distance.
The flash of Axis's nuclear nozzle was still observed piercing through the Earth's night side.
"Conserve the anti-missile particle rounds!"
"Roger! Observation team, any enemy mobile suits?"
"Retreat of enemy mobile suits confirmed! Allied mobile suits, recover in sequence!"
Control had ...
2023-04-27 11:22:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh look, only one more chapter left! *drops project*
Kidding, kidding. Monsha's rodeo is coming to an end!
Sorry, had to repost. It's chapter 103, not 193 (though it's certainly felt like that!)
2023-04-25 20:12:29 +0000 UTC View Post
The final two! Should have them knocked out tomorrow. Or at least one of the two. They're rather quick.
2023-04-24 21:53:10 +0000 UTC View Post
I have a typo for a character name in the previous chapter. I'll work on correcting that and slap it up in the next zip. Should have this wrapped up by Tuesday, I think!
2023-04-23 21:30:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Go go gadget magical biometric scanner! We're at the halfway point!
2023-04-21 23:19:35 +0000 UTC View Post
"Enemy heat signatures approaching! Intercept with missiles! Disperse particle rounds!"
The alert resonated through Axis's core pulse nozzle and engine control chamber. Around the nozzle, mobile suits busied themselves with maintenance tasks.
"Enemy vessels detected at bearing code 4!"
"A.E.M.! Scatter!"
"Transfer control to combat bridge! Contact the Captain at Axis!"
Crew members of the Rewloola scrambled into the combat bridge, and the three vessels, led by...
Huzzah! Finally caught up on a series for the first time in a long while. It's been a crazy journey! I hope everyone is enjoying this story as much as I am! I know people like to hate on Fukui, but I like the plot twist he's doing in this series. What he's done with Moon Moon is nothing short of brilliant. Anywho, onward to finish 0083!
2023-04-19 00:11:36 +0000 UTC View Post
One more chapter and the series is officially caught up with Japan! I'll probably scan and translate the pages from Gundam Ace monthly and post them here, but keep it as a gallery (aka no download) since the paper quality is pretty "meh" as of late. The plot thickens!
2023-04-17 22:29:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hathaway slowed the Gundam to a near-hover, then opened the hatch in front of the cockpit. Even as he did so, a gust of wind rushed in, causing Gigi to sway perilously.
"Hang on, Gigi!" Hathaway shouted, leaning out of the cockpit as the console panel folded away.
"Ha-Hathaway...!"
She was straining herself, clinging to the Gundam's finger for dear life.
Hathaway extended his hand, unable to resist glimpsing the desolate landscape speeding below through ...
2023-04-16 21:51:48 +0000 UTC View Post
It's finally happening! Since I'll be celebrating twenty years of translating this year, it's time to celebrate Gundam's 20th anniversary with one of the BIG BANG PROJECT supplemental items! Here is the first chapter of the radio drama! Let me know in the comments what you think!
GUNDAM 20th ANNIVERSARY
G-SAVIOUR
soundcinema 01 “Be Called Icarus”
01. Prologue ~A Promise with the Earth~
02.
2023-04-16 20:11:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter.17
Uluru
Before the white men began to corrode this vast continent, the Aboriginal people called it "Uluru," a sacred land with Ayers Rock and Mount Olga standing tall.
As dawn's light crept over the horizon, it painted the monumental monolith with a fierce, earthy red, its imposing form casting shadows upon the barren wilderness. A tinge of air pollution intensified the rock's fiery hue as the sun's rays grazed its face.
Atop Ayers Rock...
2023-04-16 11:47:54 +0000 UTC View Post
Chapter.16
Beauce Londenion
"To Earth? When?"
"Early morning, the day after tomorrow."
Mirai Yashima was taken aback by her husband Bright Noa's words.
"But we were planning to look at a shop in New Hampshire that day, weren't we?"
"True, but... can't we go tomorrow instead?"
"Did you really submit your resignation to the military?"
"They seemed to accept it, considering my extensive combat experience as a captain. After all, t...
It's time to kick off a summer of surprises! Since I've finally figured out subtitle timing and whatnot (one that only requires minor editing), it's time to release crap I've been poking at for a decade now. So, as a test, here's the first track from the radio drama!
These videos are currently unlisted on my channel for the public, so they'll only be available to members here. I'm still learning the ins and outs of this avenue, so please comment below on what you'd like to see with it. ...
2023-04-14 18:42:42 +0000 UTC View PostI'm going to work on timing this tomorrow, but here's the first draft of the subtitle script for the short:
GUNDAM NEO EXPERIENCE: GREEN DIVERS
Preliminary Script
Version 1.0
Narration: Universal Century. The era when humanity moved its burgeoning population into space. The total population of Earth had been halved by the war for independence waged by the space immigrants, the Spacenoids. This conflict would come to be known as...
2023-04-14 02:22:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Luna II, a celestial body with the peculiar appearance of a misshapen lemon, could no longer be justly deemed a planet. Instead, having taken up residence within Earth's orbit, it earned the rather dismissive moniker of "a mere pebble."
A flotilla of Salamis and Ra-type vessels encircled it, their bows poised toward the direction from which the Neo Zeon fleet was anticipated to emerge.
"Where pray tell, is the Neo Zeon fleet?" inquired Adenauer Paraya, ensconced on the br...
2023-04-13 23:06:39 +0000 UTC View Post