If you're in the mood for a little heroic mecha action, then SSSS.DYNAZENON - the latest tokusatsu anime reboot from TRIGGER and Tsuburaya Productions - has got you covered, because the opening animation for the series is now available on Youtube. Hit the jump to check it out.
If you're a fan of series like The Adventure Zone, but also love giant robots and moral quandaries, have I got a recommendation for you. Hit the jump for an in-depth interview on the Friends At The Table podcast on International Podcast Day.
The year is 2017. The world is in utter disarray. Chaos reigns supreme, and it's clear now there is only one true solution: Giant robot battles! The time has finally come to pit the United States' team of engineers, MegaBots Inc., against their Japanese rivals at SUidobashi Heavy Industry. The robot-fightin' challenge dates back to 2015, but it took a while to find a suitable venue and properly upgrade the robots, so the actual fight is now going down on Tuesday, October 17.
Which giant robot anime gets fans' blood boiling -- in the good way? News site Anime! Anime! took a poll, and we've got their top ten (non-Gundam) picks here. Did your favorite make the list? Find out after the jump!
As reported back in December 2014, acclaimed robot anime director/designer Masami Obari directed a 30-second 2D anime CM featuring giant robots for Ryukyu Ginko (Bank) in Okinawa. His 90-second new CM posted yesterday features the same robots in 3DCG. Check the clip with English subtitles after the jump.
It was announced in the past July that acclaimed robot anime director/designer Masami Obari would direct animated CMs for Okinawa's Ryukyu Ginko (Bank), Ryugin for short. The first CM featuring giant robot named Great Ryugin is finally posted online today on December 30. Check the clip after the jump!
The Kuratas KR01 4-meter, 4-ton robot made a giant splash at this July Wonder Festival. The pilotable mech was the impressive work of artist Kogoro Kurata and OS developer Wataru Yoshizaki with the assistance of Suidobashi Heavy Industries. Taking a deeper look, a new video interviews blacksmith Kurata about his determination and anime influences. Get a look after the jump.
The Wonder Festival 2012 hosted the latest in giant robot technology, the Kuratas KR01. Photos and video after the jump!