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Volume five is up in its entirety on Patreon! Expect the radio drama to kick off next month!

ガイア・ギア4

GAIA GEAR 4

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
Released: 1992.01.28
Price: 530 yen
Download: click here

Two centuries hav epassed since humanity began colonizing space as a policy to address its burgeoning population. The conflict between the Earth Federation government and space colonie states continued to intensify. Affranchi, a young man who inherited the genes of the legendary giant of the independence movement, Char Aznable, becomes the leader of the anti-government organization Metatron and engages in a fierce battle against the MHA Gayjisu, which plots to control Earth with Ul Urian at its center. THs conflict between two sides over Earth, Gaia, however, was brutally destroying Earth’s already battered climate and environment.

Visitors of the site may notice that the downloads tab is no longer available. Unfortunately, due to what are likely fake copyright infringement strikes on my Mega account, I’ve elected to scrub the former downloads page of links to the offending titles and just link to them on MangaDex. Sorry, I just don’t have the time to keep reuploading every time there’s a takedown. Today marked 18 titles, so I’m done trying to fight the idiocy.

Given the complexity of the man we all know as Tomino, I’ve decided to do a weekly deep-dive into some older interviews he’s had with a wide variety of individuals over the years (serialized in Gundam Ace and then compiled into stand-alone books). Although some of them, admittedly, haven’t aged all that well (they were relevant at the time, given their positions/topics), I think it demonstrates the true breadth of Tomino’s knowledge and stance on things. You can view the table of contents of the first book here, and then take a gander at his first discussion on deathhere. 

Just a quick note, the last two chapters of the novelization have been added to the PDF. You can snag it from the right under the Novel Translations section.

It’s finished!

機動戦士ガンダムハイ・ストリーマー〈３〉シャア篇3

HIGH-STREAMER Vol.3 CHAR EDITION

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten (Tokuma Dual Bunko)
Released: 1988.03.15
Price: 670 yen
Download: click here

Char and Amuro – two rivals sharing the same vision yet eternally opposed, meet again beside a serene lake where swans glide across the water. Was this reunion mere coincidence, or were they drawn together by the lingering spirit of Lalah, whose life was claimed in their past conflict? What twisted emotions drive Char as he spirits away the young Newtype Quess from Amuro’s protection? When Amuro takes flight in his combat-ready Nu Gundam to prevent Neo Zeon’s catastrophic plan to crash the asteroid Axis into Earth, Char strikes to end their fated rivalry once and for all! An epic saga weaving together personal destinies with the future of all humankind.

The first half of volume four are now available on Patreon! Expect this series to be finished early next year!

ガイア・ギア3

GAIA GEAR 3

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
Released: 1990.09.01
Price: 478 yen
Download: click here

Two centuries have passed since humanity began space migration, and one century since Char Aznable declared space colonies’ independence from the Earth Federation. Now, Affranchi, carrying Char’s genetic legacy, rises to lead Metatron, an organization dedicated to opposing Federation control. Meanwhile, MHA, the Federation’s ruthless manhunting unit, has begun its own military campaign to seize control of the Federation and establish Earth-centric governance. Their sacred mandate echoes through space: Earth – holy Gaia – must never again suffer pollution by human hands. Answering this call, Affranchi launches his crusade in the state-of-the-art Gaia Gear Alpha, but fate turns as his subordinate Krishna falls to MAHA’s fearsome elite, Ul Urian.

With translations of the Endless Waltz novelization complete, it was time to move on to Frozen Teardrop! Given that I’ve had 2/3 of the novel series translated for a decade now, I figured it was time to focus on it as a passion project. It’s really a severely misunderstood entry thanks to piecemeal information nuggets, so hopefully a proper version will sway people.  It’ll be available for the general public in the future, but for now it’s available over on Patreon or you can snag it on Ko-Fihere. Once things get going, expect a volume a month (they’re really not all that long compared to most other Gundam novels).

I finished this ages ago, but I’ve been going back and making tweaks based on Vol.3. Enjoy! Vol.3 chapters have been started on Patreon!

ガイア・ギア2

GAIA GEAR 2

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
Released: 1989.09.01
Price: 530 yen
Download: click here

It has been two centuries since mankind sought an outlet for its burgeoning population in space. Huge man-made colonies floated around the Earth, though the hearts and minds of those living in those colonies grew further and further apart. Such were the times. One stormy night, Affranchi Char, a young boy who grew up on an island in the South Seas, hears the dying words of his elder. “You must go out into space.” The storm would lead Affranchi to a humanoid machine, where his adventure would then begin. What awaits him?!

A long-awaited retranslation of the first-ever project is finally finished!

ガンダム・センチネル：アリスの懺悔

GUNDAM SENTINEL: ALICE’S CONFESSION

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Dainippon Kaiga Co, Ltd.
Released: 1990.07.01
Price: 1650 yen
Download: click here

In the chaotic aftermath of the Gryps War a group of young Earth-centric officers stage a daring rebellion on the asteroid base Pezun, challenging the fragile new order. The Earth Federation, caught between this internal strife and the looming threat of Neo Zeon, dispatches an elite task force led by advanced Gundam units to quell the uprising. What begins as a straightforward mission spirals into a complex web of shifting allegiances, unexpected betrayals, and escalating tensions that threaten to plunge the entire Earth Sphere into a new era of conflict.

After nearly a year of bashing my head in dealing with insane Tomino-speak, here’s another milestone for the community. Enjoy! Vol.2 chapters have been started on Patreon!

ガイア・ギア１

GAIA GEAR 1

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten (Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko)
Released: 1988.09.01
Price: 450 yen
Download: click here

It has been two centuries since mankind sought an outlet for its burgeoning population in space. Huge man-made colonies floated around the Earth, though the hearts and minds of those living in those colonies grew further and further apart. Such were the times. One stormy night, Affranchi Char, a young boy who grew up on an island in the South Seas, hears the dying words of his elder. “You must go out into space.” The storm would lead Affranchi to a humanoid machine, where his adventure would then begin. What awaits him?!

Downloads for both series are now available via the download link at the top of the page (all available chapters in Gundam Ace). You can read chapter 4 of Wearwolfhere if you don’t want to download it.

Today in the category of sorely needed retranslations of past projects comes the original F90 manga!

機動戦士ガンダムF90

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM F90

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Bandai
Published: 1991.07.01
Released: 2023.09.08
Download:Available Here

In a strategic bid to market to the Federation Forces, SNRI scaled down mobile suits, resulting in the development of the Gundam F series, which was eventually adopted as the next mainstay mobile suit. Def and Sid, integrated into the military’s experimental unit, became the test pilots for the first two units of the F90 series. Amid a series of troublesome tests, the unexpected happened: mobile suit forces from the old Zeon suddenly appeared. The test units, devoid of any live armaments due to their experimental status, found themselves critically outmatched. While Sid managed a narrow escape, the second unit was inevitably captured!

Clearing the backlog of public releases this week!

機動戦士ガンダムF90FF 6

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM F90FF VOL.6

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2022.03.26
Released: 2023.08.14
Download:Available Here

Universal Century 0115 – The autonomous unit “Fastest Formula” encounters new forces on the battlefield: AE’s Wedjat Eyes Team and the MSA-0120 of unknown affiliation! Ties to the Silhouette Formula Project begin weaving their way into the story!

The Soul of “G” that Transcends Time
Gundam Really Isn’t Just for Show!!

It is no exaggeration to call “Mobile Suit Gundam” a nationally beloved anime. Naohiro Ogata, the producer in charge of Gundam video works, spoke extensively with us, covering topics ranging from the latest works, lessons learned from Director Yoshiyuki Tomino, to the aspirations of Gundam itself. Read all about ithere.

昭和50年男 Vol.23 2023年7月号

BORN IN 1975 VOL.23 JULY 2023

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2021.06.09
Price: 990
Size: —

In the 1990s, Japanese animation began to be recognized as an appealing cultural phenomenon by people from other countries, and the term “Japanimation” started to gain popularity overseas. Eventually, Japanese anime became known as a proud cultural export, referred to as “Cool Japan” and other similar terms. However, we, the men born in the Showa 50 era (1975-1984), have been enjoying anime long before it received such cultural recognition.

Remember: you can read various manga series chapters weekly on Patreon before it goes live to the public!

機動戦士ガンダムウェアヴォルフ

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WEARWOLF

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2023.05.26
Released: 2023.06.06
Download:Read Here
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The Titans Special Forces team Hecate is supposed to be conducting top secret testing in the Zebra Zone when they come under attack by the AEUG! Just when they manage to limp away, the Neo Zeon bears their ugly fangs!

Remember: you can read various manga series chapters weekly on Patreon before it goes live to the public!

機動戦士ガンダム水星の魔女 ヴァナディースハート

THE WITCH FROM MERCURY VANADIS HEART

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2023.05.26
Released: 2023.06.03
Download:Read Here
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Cool catch phrases just won’t cut it for Kiyu after he chops down some enemies as Vilda tries to smack some knowledge on the kid. We learn of a tragic past for Vilda as the timeline flashes back ten years ago to early GUND theories and practices. It’s time to brush up on your PERMET Linguistics!

You can now read the entirety of the Zeta Gundam Sidestory: Four’s Story ~And, As a Soldier~ locatedhere.

Also, Entertainment Bible.35 Part.5: The Cosmo Babylonia Foundation War has been translatedhere.

Remember: you can read the series weekly on Patreon before it goes live to the public!

機動戦士ムーンガンダム 11

MOBILE SUIT MOON GUNDAM VOL.11

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2023.03.25
Released: 2023.05.15
Read Online: click here
Download:Available Here

As Char advances towards his “counterattack,” the fate of the captured Jutta and Mineva hangs in the balance! Trapped in the icy depths of Antarctica, Jutta attempts to escape by boarding Yahim’s Psycho-Bawoo. As he forges a powerful resonance with Mineva, he’s suddenly attacked by Gyunei’s own Psycho-Bawoo! Meanwhile, on Moon Moon, events are set in motion!

Remember: you can read various manga series chapters weekly on Patreon before it goes live to the public!

機動戦士ガンダム0083 REBELLION 18

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083 REBELLION VOL.18

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Publisher: Kadokawa
Published: 2023.03.25
Released: 2023.05.06
Download:Available Here

MONSHA AND GATO’S STORY COMES TO A CLOSE IN THE FINAL VOLUME! The 0083 spinoff project draws to an end with this final installment in the Rebellion series.