Season 7, Episode 3: What Happened? (Patreon)
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This week we delve deep into the production of the movie Gundam F91 (機動戦士ガンダムF91) and the rumors that have swirled around it ever since its release. We also investigate the movie's four trailers as we continue to circle ever closer to actually talking about the movie.
Show Notes
- An illustrated glossary of terms used in anime production, including the titles for various staff roles. Mark Simmons, Production History: Process Glossary.
- An illustrated record of the planning and development of F91, compiled from original translations of various sources by Mark Simmons.
- English translation compiling information from two F91 planning memos drafted in May 1989 and February 1990. Translated by ZeonicScanlations.
- English translation of an interview with production staffer Inoue Koichi, originally published in Mobile Suit Gundam F91: The Official Edition (May 1991). Translated by Mark Simmons.
- English translation of an interview with character designer Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, originally published as part of the Mobile Suit Gundam F91 4K Remaster Box in 2018. Translated by Mark Simmons.
- English translation of Production Secret Story, an excerpt from Mobile Suit Gundam F91 Rapport Deluxe, originally published in June 1991. Translated by Mark Simmons.
- Scan of a vintage ad for the F91 pre-sale ticket / 0083 preview episode, also known as G X G Unit. Posted by Blacotaku.
- English translation of an interview with Sunrise anime producer Ueda Masuo regarding his work on 0083. Translated by Mark Simmons.
- Interview with Izubuchi Yutaka in which he mentions the confrontation between Tomino and Yasuhiko after the premier of Crusher Joe (in Japanese).
- Interviews with Tomino, Yasuhiko, and Okawara looking back on their past work on Gundam, published shortly after the release of Gundam F91. Translated by Mark Simmons.
- Interview with Yasuhiko Yoshikazu about his work on F91, contrasting it with his work on First Gundam and discussing his frustrations with his own works. Translated by Hyun Park.
- Interview with Yasuhiko Yoshikazu, primarily about his work on Space Battleship Yamato but touching on his difficulties working on Zeta and F91. Translated by Tim Eldred.
- Article regarding Venus Wars, Yasuhiko's disappointment with the film, and his refusal to allow the film to be released on home video in Japan until 2019 (in Japanese).
- Summary of the story of Yasunaga Koichiro's one shot Gundam comedy manga Space Battleship Harem Nocturne (in Japanese).
- Interview with Yasuhiko Yoshikazu in which he describes his frustrations with Tomino claiming the lion's share of the credit for First Gundam's success.
- Series profile on SPT Layzner, mentioning that Yamaura Eiji recommended script writer Ito Tsunehisa to liven up the story. Compiled by Tim Eldred.
- Amazon Japan listing for the VHS release of the F91 theatrical edition, including images of the box art.
- Discussion between Tomino Yoshiyuki and Nagano Mamoru in which they talk about the claim that Tomino was the first anime director to claim the title kantoku for himself. Translated by idango (Japanese text available here).
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