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Gundam-san - Gundam-san - Reviews and Recommendations

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

July 6, 2014 - September 28, 2014

■TV Broadcast

BS11 / July 6, 2014 - September 28, 2014 / Sunday 19:28 - 19:31

TOKYO MX / July 7, 2014 - September 29, 2014 / Monday 25:00 - 25:05

■ Online distribution

Bandai Channel September 10, 2014 Wednesday 12:00 Updated

■Broadcasting station

BS11, TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 13

■Original Story

・Original work: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino (from "Mobile Suit Gundam")

■ Director

Mankyu

■ Production

・Animation production cooperation/Gathering

・Planning and production: Sunrise

■Works

© Sotsu, Sunrise

■ Story

That carefree and satisfying manga has finally arrived as an animation that all mankind has been waiting for! The "Red Comet" is completely naked!? The pilot of the "White Guy" is in the middle of puberty!? The One Year War and the Newtype revolution are gone, and the Gundam world is on a rampage! Let me see the mistakes that come from stupidity!

■Explanation

What is "Gundam-san"? This short anime is based on the popular comic that parodies "Mobile Suit Gundam" that is currently being serialized in the monthly Gundam Ace magazine! The unique characters, including Char, Lalah, Amuro, and Sayla, will bring you a "never-before-seen, familiar Gundam" with laughs!

■Cast

・Char/Katsuyuki Konishi

・Lalah-san/Megumi Han

・Amuro-san/Tsubasa Taonaga

・Seira/Kaori Nazuka

・Bright-san/Ryotaro Okiayu

Kai-san/Yoshimitsu Shimoyama

・Haro Man/Takashi Matsuyama

・Kycilia-tan/Ryo Hirohashi

Frau-san/Ryoko Yamaguchi

・Garma-san/Kazuyuki Okitsu

・Proverb commentary by Keiko Han

Narration: Toru Furuya

■ Main staff

・Original work: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino (from "Mobile Suit Gundam")

・Director and scriptwriter: Mankyu

・Story/Hideki Owada (Mobile Suit Gundam-san, KADOKAWA)

・Character design: Tamato Sao

・Animation production cooperation/Gathering

・Planning and production: Sunrise

■ Main Characters

・Char

He loves red, horns, and triple the amount of red, and is known as the "Red Comet." His trademark is his red military uniform and a mask that hides his face, but he has a habit of getting naked at any moment.

・Lalah

He is the straight man for Char. Today, his colorful and endearing (?) tsukkomi shines through. Don't mention the mole on his forehead.

・Amuro

He is a well-known Gundam pilot, and his high Newtype abilities are put to full use for the delusions and erotic desires of adolescence.

・Seira

She is Char's younger sister and an aspiring doctor. She sometimes examines the crew of the White Base, but because the patients are a bit strange, she mostly just verbally abuses them.

Frau

Childhood friend of Amuro. Ever since he boarded the White Base, he has been feeling uneasy about Amuro, who has become increasingly distant from him in many ways.

Kai

A supporting character who pilots a Guncannon. He's a nihilistic and cynical character, but whenever he appears he's almost always insulted by Sayla as a "weakling."

Bright

The young captain of the White Base. With Amuro at the head of the crew, he is constantly struggling with his unique personalities. He seems to be the most sensible person, but...?

・Haro Man

A pet robot given to Frau by Amuro. Its arms and legs can be stored inside the body, and it can hold simple conversations and measure brainwave levels... or so it was supposed to be.

・Comet chick

A red guy from Chick Village. Although he's cute, he's also skilled at setting traps and handling drugs, and is plotting to get rid of Char.

・ Bitter Sayla

Apparently it's bitter when you bite into it. Cute and endearing.

・Baikinshaa

There's a tiny thing between Char's molars. It's enjoying life in his mouth.

Garma

The youngest son of the Zabi family. He was in the same class as Char at the military academy, and is always being schemed, plotted, and measured against him. A poor man who is always being fooled.

・Kikka-chan

Katsu, Letz, and Kikka's Katsu and Letz are not included. They are like mascots and are familiar to the White Base crew. They are cute.

・Arty Pyo

She is the younger sister of Comet Chick, who followed her brother from Chick Village. She cries a lot at every opportunity.

・Kycilia-tan

Ten years before the main story, Kycilia is a shy 14-year-old who is troubled by her insensitive father, Dekin.

・Degin

The most powerful man in the Principality of Zeon. He lacks tact and is often scolded by his daughter, Kycilia.

・Poop Share

A dandy poop. Every time it appears, it leaves behind meaningful words.

・Dren

A former adjutant who gets just as naked as Char. His incomprehensible and overconfident beliefs cause trouble for his subordinates.

Hayato

A supporting character who pilots the Guntank. He tends to be overshadowed by Amuro, but when he receives treatment from Sayla, he really shows his presence.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/I Like Red

Episode 2: Amuro in his teenage years

Episode 3: Haro Man's Melancholy

・Episode 4/Encounter

Episode 5: The Threat of Comet Chicks

Episode 6: Doctor Sarah's Advice Room

Episode 7: I love the fallen

Episode 8: Delusional Amuro

Episode 9: Fated Showdown

Episode 10: Lalah goes on the offensive

Episode 11: The Feelings of a Mobile Suit

・Episode 12/Kycilia-chan is 14 years old

・Episode 13/I like people with moles

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1

・Gundam-san Ondo

1 to 13

・Lyrics by Hideki Owada

・Composer: Seiji Muto

Arrangement: Seiji Muto

・Songs: Katsuyuki Konishi, Tsubasa Taonaga, Ryotaro Okiayu, Kazuyuki Okitsu

Gundam-san - Gundam-san - Review

"Gundam-san" is a short anime that aired in 2014, originally based on a hugely popular comic that parodies "Mobile Suit Gundam." There are 13 episodes in total, each lasting just five minutes, and the characters from the Gundam series are depicted in a comical way. It was broadcast on BS11 and TOKYO MX, and was also streamed online on the Bandai Channel.

The biggest appeal of this anime is that the characters in the Gundam series show a completely different side to them. For example, Char, known as the "Red Comet," is depicted in this anime as a comedic character who, despite his trademark red uniform and mask, has a habit of getting naked at any moment. Also, Amuro is known as a Gundam pilot, but in this humorous setting, he makes full use of his Newtype abilities to fulfill his adolescent fantasies and erotic desires.

Although the story is set in the Gundam world, it is free of such heavy themes as the One Year War and the Newtype revolution, and instead features characters running wild. Each episode has a different theme, and you can probably guess what it's about from the title, such as "I Like Red" or "Adolescent Amuro." Particularly memorable episodes include "The Threat of Comet Chicks" and "Doctor Sayla's Advice Room." These episodes bring out the characters' personalities to the fullest, evoking laughter and empathy.

The cast is also impressive, with the voice actors, such as Katsuyuki Konishi as Char and Tsubasa Yonaga as Amuro, bringing out the individuality of each character. Narrator Toru Furuya also has a strong presence. Furuya is known for playing the role of Amuro Ray in Mobile Suit Gundam, so just hearing his voice will be a delight for fans.

The main staff members are also not to be missed. Mankyu, who directed and wrote the script, succeeded in bringing out the charm of the original work to the fullest. Character design by Tamato Sao also faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the original work while adding a unique charm to the anime. Animation production was supported by Gathering, and planning and production were handled by Sunrise, and you can feel Sunrise's love for the Gundam series.

Don't miss the theme song. The ending theme, "Gundam-san Ondo," is sung by a gorgeous cast of Katsuyuki Konishi, Tsubasa Yonaga, Ryutaro Okiayu, and Kazuyuki Okitsu, and the song itself fits perfectly with the atmosphere of the anime. The lyrics are by Hideki Owada, and the music and arrangement are by Seiji Muto. The lyrics and melody are very catchy, making it a song you'll want to listen to over and over again.

"Gundam-san" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Gundam series, but also to those who like anime and parodies. In a short time, you can see a new side of the characters and feel laughter and empathy. Please give it a watch.

Gundam-san - Gundam-san - Recommended

"Gundam-san" is a must-see for fans of the Gundam series. The original characters are depicted in a comical way, allowing you to see a new side of them. It is also recommended for those who like anime and parodies. You will be able to laugh and empathize in a short time.

This is a must-watch for fans of characters such as Char, Amuro, and Sayla. You'll enjoy seeing them in a different light than usual. You can also feel the love of the gorgeous cast and staff, so this is a work not to be missed by fans of the Gundam series.

Furthermore, the ending theme "Gundam-san Ondo" is very catchy and is a song you will want to listen to over and over again. It fits the atmosphere of the anime perfectly, so be sure to check it out.

"Gundam-san" is a short anime that will make you laugh and feel empathy. It is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Gundam series, but also to those who like anime and parodies. Please give it a watch.