So our beloved series has ended a month ago and we are left with an itch - an itch to antagonize the creators for a second season!!!
Not quite the ending I was looking forward to... because I'm all psyched for the next season!!!
The Gundam gods have heard our prayers!
Yes! According to an article in Crunchyroll, plans for a new series is in progress as announced on the official site for the Gundam Build Fighters TV Anime. It was also formally announced at the recent 53rd Shizuoka Hobby Show 2014 featuring a poster reading "GUNPLA BATTLE NEXT FIGHTERS STANDBY".
Isn't it exciting!?
I'm currently watching the Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA on YouTube and you know what? I think I regret not seeing it the first time it aired! It is that fucking awesome! Now, I'm planning my next haul from the toy store should include the Unicorn and the Banshee. ^_^
So, it's March and BACK-ON has finally released the full song for the second opening theme of our newly beloved mecha series, Gundam Build Fighters.
The HG Sengoku Astray that you can get
when you buy Back-On's CD Track.
And like every other anime fan, it's always nice to sing along with your favorite opening themes - especially as energizing and inspiring as this one!
So I googled for lyrics and found decent ones. Sadly, no understandable English translation is yet to be found...but what the hell, it's fun to sing along just as fine!
Well, of course, if you're nice enough to translate it then share it with us - that would be awesome!
Sometimes, the only thing that can clear your head is going back and find solace in the wisdom of a mentor. And that's exactly what our Yasaka Mao did in this episode. Loosing the imagination to come up with moves to defeat Sei and Reiji's Star Build Strike, Mao decided to seek his Sensei, Chinan, and learn the technique that has inspired him to join the Shingyo school. Here, we are shown more of Mao's background and the depth of relationship between a master and his apprentice.
Typical Sensei look - bald, white whiskered, old man, Master Chinan
Very much like this famous other guy from DBZ, Master Roshi!
One thing I learned in this episode is that it's great to have a MENTOR. They don't exactly have to be family or friend - just someone, preferably and typically older, who understands you and can teach you their ways, share their wisdom and advise you on creating decisions in your life. A mentor can give you their perspective in life - in your life - without you feeling like you have been judged to hell.
Master Chinan and Mao
Master Chinan's Gundam
A teacher back in college almost always reminded us to have a mentor - whether you end up being a bum or a highly successful individual. With complicated things arising in one's life, a deeply grounded person could be a great ally to rally it with. Mao is lucky to have one at his age. Like how Sei is good to go with Old Man Ral (being that Dad Takeshi is away).
Mentorship aside, this episode definitely made its mark! I was teary-eyed. The face-off between Gundam X Maoh and Star Build Strike brought me goosebumps - much like how I felt with Star Build Strike vs. Wing Fenice. (They really brought out Fellini in that last one. Not to mention, Fellini used to be somewhat a mentor to Reiji a while back). Although, this fight did seem rushed (I'm referencing comments from blogs here), it still did a pretty good job to get my heart racing. At least, they're keeping this series interesting! It's kinda ridiculous how they won (knuckle vs sword?), reminds me of that baseball episode with Luang Dallara. Darn, Luang-san lost to the Renato brothers! I really don't like those two. But what is a good anime series without bad guys, right?
Dream on. Sei. Dream on.
The result of upgraded solar system
One of the results of activating the RG system
Death of the X Maoh
At the very least, Mao got a constant fan - Misaki!
It's already February, the end of the GunplaxGundam.Info New Year campaign is at its end. But what really excites me is BACK-ON's full release of the new opening theme, WIMP, featuring Lil' Fang of Faky this coming MARCH!
So, of course, everyone's excited! Well, everyone who's got their hands on the kits with the serial codes anyway.
The noob that I am, every other Gundam campaign had slipped my attention despite multiple subscriptions to every other known Gundam-related website and blog.
And now, I've only seen it this week - imagine my disappointment when I looked at the registration period. It's until February 14, 2014. Hu-Well, of course, there's still time - the problem is the moolah! I've read somewhere, some people even buy a lot of target items with the serial codes for campaigns like this.
Huh, if I ever get my hands on a serial number my target prize is the MG set. T_T
Have a look-see at the prizes.
There are special prizes for the Singapore area ONLY.
Isn't it exciting?! You get GUNPLA and then, YOU get GUNPLA! Bandai is awesome! They'll even deliver it!!! Imagine that waiting time....
So, grab all target items you can get before campaign ends - otherwise MID-YEAR CAMPAIGN it is!!!
OZINE Anime Magazine and ANIMAX presents this year's first anime event at SM Megatrade Hall on January 11-12, 2014 - the OTAKU EXPO 2014!
And like every year, a GUNDAM CARAVAN is to be included!
And of course, like last year, we're just going to show up and watch from a distance!!! Haza!
Well, frankly, that's just what I really do going to conventions like these:
show up with a friend or two
fall in line to register and buy a ticket
get inside and turn into a wallflower
drool over merchandise
drool over toy displays
sing along to the karaoke contestants (if I know the song)
gasp at cosplayers
gasp at more cosplayers
This is only going to be my 3rd official attendance to an anime convention - I'm a late bloomer AND a noob. So my previous statement might be a tad overacting. ^_^
I haven't done any work on my model kits these days - it definitely feels like, forever!
Any ways, progress is absolutely slow on my side. What with the holidays and time-consuming shopping sprees looking for gifts that only a number of people will appreciate. As they say, "It's better to give than to receive."
Plus, been busy with other things - some pre-orders came in this month, and well, nostalgia follows. Also, Gundam Build Fighters is absolutely building up... excitement! Not to mention Kill La Kill!
Figma 200 Hatsune Miku 2.0 - my first!!! ^_^
The family's getting bigger - I gotta get me my own shelf!
They have Constantine and the Dean brothers, we have Trese.
A second piece for OnePiece - an SCultures Princess Shirahoshi
Best thing with my holiday so far is, I got this kawaii SD 00 Gundam Seven Sword G from the raffle at the office! Someone didn't want it, I guess. Built it in an hour or so, soon as I got home. Cute as hell.
Uhuh yeah! Also got that Gaiman book on my wishlist!
Teeny-weeny arms - my first SD.
Anyway, here's some work-in-progress on the RX-78-2 Ver. 3.0!!!
I was shopping at this surplus shop in Makati and found these.
Perfect.
Se detailed.
The instructions are very adept.
I like that these plates (?) have a hue difference.
Having some fun.
The torso as built.
Pilots from previous models:
Char Aznable, Heero Yuy and Zechs Merquise
Testing the head on some LED light.
The difference panel lining can make!
These. Arrr.
Very time consuming.
Then someone told me I could have done with a gold/bronze
Artline marker. LOL
Testing the head again - well, admiring it this time - with a pink LED unit.
Arms done, yo!
A "side-by-side" comparison.
I did not like what happened
to those stickers after installing the parts in.
