Posts by MAHQ
Patlabor: Early Days - The Complete OVA Series is a mech classic as it shows things in a slightly more real way.
The mechs have weight and the pilots do their best, whether it's good enough or not.
Still an amazing watch.
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On the 22nd of April 1994, the 1st episode of G Gundam aired. The 49 ep series was directed by the legendary Yasuhiro Imagawa & it was the first AU Gundam series. It debuted in SRW 2G (GB) in 1995.
Happy 32nd Anniversary ๐
On the 20th of April 1991, Super Robot Wars was released for the Gameboy. A simply strategy game with Gundam, Mazinger & Getter Robo series would go on to be a long running franchise featuring multiple Mecha IPs across multiple gaming platforms.
Happy 35th Anniversary SRW ๐
Today's post is brought to you by @cguanche.bsky.social, co-founder of @mahqdotnet.bsky.social, the Internet's #1 database of mechanical designs! MAHQ has been an invaluable resource for Mech a Day. Plus, they have a rad podcast (@gundamn.bsky.social)! Check 'em out! www.mahq.net
Model: E-MF-LZ-00X-2 Layzner Mark II
Debut: N/A (Blue Comet SPT Layzner)
Year: N/A
Designer: Kunio Okawara
Check out an English-dubbed trailer of Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe before it opens next month!
RESIN PUNKS, the latest Zimmerit 'zine, is out and available now from garagekit.club and select brick and mortar shops. 40 pages of '80s garage kit culture including profiles, translated period material, and photos.
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On the 9th of April 2025, the 1st episode of Gundam GQuuuuuuX aired. Produced by Studio Khara & Sunrise, it ran for 12 Episodes and takes place in an alternate Universal Century timeline.
Happy 1st Anniversary ๐
On the 9th of April 1999, the 1st episode of Turn A Gundam aired. The legendary Yoshiyuki Tomino returned to create this 50 episode series and the great Syd Mead did the Mecha designs for the show. It debuted in SRW Alpha Gaiden (PS1) in 2001.
Happy 27th Anniversary ๐
If you can please help out or spread the word to help Adam with his medical bills. He is a good friend and also part of the @mahqdotnet.bsky.social group and @gundamn.bsky.social .
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On the 8th of April 1998, the 1st episode of Brain Powerd aired. Created by Yoshiyuki Tomino (Gundam) & mecha designs by Mamoru Nagano (L-Gaim), the series ran for 26 eps and had manga & light novel adaptations. It debuted in SRW Alpha 2 (PS2) in 2003.
Happy 28th Anniversary๐
On the 7th of April 2013, the 1st episode of Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet aired. It ran for 13 episodes, had a few OVAs, mangas and sequel light novels. Gargantia would make its SRW debut in SRW Z3 Tengoku-Hen (PS3 & Vita) in 2015.
Happy 13th Anniversary ๐
On the 7th of April 1995, the 1st episode of Gundam Wing aired. The series ran for 49 eps & had a few manga, OVA, film & novel spinoffs/sequels. It debuted in Shin SRW (PS1) in 1996.
Happy 31st Anniversary ๐
On the 7th of April 1979, Mobile Suit Gundam aired its 1st episode. Created by the legendary Yoshiyuki Tomino, this series was the start of one of the most influential & recognizable Mecha franchises of all time.
Happy 47th Anniversary ๐
Only a brief walk from the Gundam Base, on the other side of Sendai station, Yodobashi Camera reliably houses a good range of the latest Gunpla reprints, figures, etc.
Mini photo thread! ๐งต
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From Anime to Transformers to Tabletop: How the VF-1 Valkyrie from Macross Became an Icon in 3 Fandoms: Caelyn Ellis explores the history of the Valkyrie VF-1, and how it became an iconic, irreplaceable part of three distinct fandoms.
#macross #transformers #battletech
On the 2nd of April 1996, the first episode of The Vision of Escaflowne aired. Written by Shoji Kawamori (Macross Creator), the series ran for 26 eps, received a film adaptation, a PS1 game & debuted in SRW Compact 3 (Wonderswan Color) in 2003.
Happy 30th Anniversary ๐
Today is #MAHQ's 26th anniversary! To celebrate, we're launching new sections for #BrainPowerd, #Valvrave and a new feature article about #FiveStarStories.
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Fun fact: Dozens of Macross video games that have come out before and after Plus (1994-95), but only two are directly tied to the OVA. The first, a shmup developed by MOSS and published by Banpresto, hit arcades in 1996.
On the 1st of April 1983, the first episode of Armored Trooper Votoms aired. Directed by Ryosuke Takahashi (Dougram, Layzner, Galient), the series spawned multiple OVAs & video games. Votoms eventually debuted in SRW Z2: Hakai-hen (PSP) in 2011.
Happy 43rd Anniversary ๐
On the 1st of April 2007, the 1st episode of Gurren Lagann aired. Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi & written by Kazuki Nakashima, the series ran for 27 episodes & would have two film adaptations in 2008 & 2009. It debuted in SRW Z2: Hakai-Hen (PSP) in 2011.
Happy 19th Anniversary ๐
Before we get all real-world tomorrow, I beg your indulgence with some nerdy sci-fi nonsense. Here comes a short thread about the uniform designs of the Earth Federation Forces - those jerks! - from "Mobile Suit Gundam" and the recent "Gundam The Origin"...
On the 25th of March 1989, the 1st ep of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket was released. It had a total of 6 episodes, was the 1st Gundam OVA series & the 1st Gundam series to not be directed by Tomino. It debuted in SRW 3 (SNES) in 1993.
Happy 37th Anniversary ๐๐
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is set to come to U.S. theaters nationwide on May 15th.