1/144 SchnabelGeist resin kit by Kallamity

MG Narrative/Unicorn Remix

Falldog’s Gunpla Collection – State of the Hanger 2024

Real Grade Zeong – Gundam Base Limited Clear

MG Psycho Zaku Thunderbolt Diorama

Otaku Evolution Episode 271 – Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F

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Otaku Evolution Episode 275 – Gunbuster

Honestly, I’m not sure how this one turned out. I did a few quality checks, and while there are some little details I could probably edit and tracks I could re-record, I think I did what I could. I just hope I did Gunbuster, an anime I enjoyed, some kind of justice, and sparked some interest in those of you who’ve ever seen it, but it’s definitely an imperfect video with a couple of pretty noticable mistakes (see if you can spot them!).

The pre-opening scene and post-credit scene were kind of fun to do (even though one of the mistakes was in the opening bit), with the latter being a lot of venting I wanted to do about the current political environment in the US. That’s all I’ll say about that (for now). read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 274 – Lupin III Part II

Lupin III Part II may not technically be one of my favorite anime, but it is one of the more enjoyable Lupin TV shows, and that should count for something. It’s great just how many international locations the Lupin gang find themselves in with their endless heisting. While the first series took place mostly in Japan, Part II has the gang spreading its wings and making the entire world Lupin’s back yard.

Of course, I’m accentuating the positive in this video, skipping weak episodes like “Curse Case Scenario”, “Now Museum, Now You Don’t”, “Twins Pique”, “Khan Job”, “Pretty Cluckin’ Insane”, and “Heroes and Vixens”. I only wanted to talk about four and five star episodes, and naturally, among the English-dubbed ones. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 273 – Space Pirate Mito

I have to be honest, folks. I was baffled as to what to do with this one. Space Pirate Mito is far from an optimal choice for a video. It’s such an annoying experience. And not even a really bombastically terrible experience I can have fun with. It’s just a desperately irritating, disappointing series that exudes obnoxiousness.

I usually like neat space pirate antics, but there’s so little of that here it’s not worth rewatching after this. I will never revisit this. No, not even to review the second season, even if it’s somehow dubbed down the road some day. Well, I don’t know, maybe if I’m out of ideas for videos. read more

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1/144 SchnabelGeist resin kit by Kallamity
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1/144 SchnabelGeist resin kit by Kallamity

Hey, guess what, I completed a project! And, as usual, this is technically several years in the making. But before I talk about the build I want to introduce you to Kallamity.

Kallamity (Luca Zampriolo) is an artist and scratch built maestro out of Italy. If you check out his Instagram you’ll find a ton of great artwork and custom work. I forget how/when I was first introduced to his work, but as a big fan of Makoto Kobayashi we share a common connection. SchnabelGun, first designed by Kallamity back in 2002, is an inspired homage to Kobayashi and what got me hooked. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 272 – Carole & Tuesday

Shinchiro Watanabe is one of my favorite anime directors. He is a true talent. Or, at least, he used to be, right? Hasn’t he kind of lost the sauce a bit over time? Carole & Tuesday is fun, but it sure isn’t a Cowboy Bebop or a Samurai Champloo. I think if the music weren’t as good as it is and the other production values weren’t as well done, the show might’ve been just a small footnote in Watanabe’s career.

But damn is the music good. It’s sooooo good, people. If you get anything from this video, it’s that you need to download the soundtrack (or look it up on Spotify, or whatever you crazy kids are up to these days). The show itself isn’t half bad, either. read more

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Lupin the IIIrd: Zenigata and the Two Lupins

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Synopsis: Inspector Zenigata, in his pursuit of infamous thief Lupin III, finds himself in the Roviet Union, where a bomber with Lupin’s face is at large. When another Lupin appears, he is determined to bring him in, or at least question him thoroughly. But Roviet forces have their own ideas of justice, preferring to eliminate their target. Which Lupin will be standing when the explosions’ smoke clears? It’s a matter of justice for a relentless Zenigata. read more

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 11

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: As Nyaan prepares to fire the Yomagn’tho again, she’s confronted by Machu in the GQuuuuuuX and the two do battle. Meanwhile, Chalia Bull reluctantly battles Kycilia’s Newtype forces. Kycilia confronts “Shirouzu” – a resurfaced Char Aznable- who refuses to join her side. He escapes with Machu towards the Rose of Sharon. Char reveals how he met Shuji and warns Machu not to act on feelings for him. Char activates the Red Gundam, determined to rid the world of the Rose. When Kycilia almost shoots Machu, Nyaan shoots her mentor. Another Zeknova begins to occur, in which Char communicates with Shuji. Char is once again determined to get rid of the Rose, but Shuji reveals he’s from “the other side” and he’s there to end the world Lalah created. Another Gundam appears. read more

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 10

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Synopsis: The Yomagn’tho, a Solar Ray device for ostensibly peaceful applications, is being tested by the Zeon elite. Chalia Bull, who wants to use the opportunity to kill Kycilia and Gihren Zabi, relates his back story to Machu, and gives her his pistol. However, Kycilia acts too quickly, killing her brother and prompting Nyaan to activate the machine. The Rose of Sharon is used as a weapon that teleports over the A Bao Qu base and destroys it. Machu arrives too late to prevent it, but confronts Nyaan. read more

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Otaku Evolution Episode 271 – Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F

Hiya! Been a while, hasn’t it?

I just wanted to start this “half” of the year with something really simple and dumb. And few things are simpler than Dragon Ball movies. This one in particular is kind of just, as I say, “action figures crashing into each other”. But that’s fine, Resurrection F is still kind of fun!

No fuss, no bookend material, just a short video about DBZ, which is somehow blocked in a few countries because Toei is a dick.

Ah well. Enjoy!

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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episode 09

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Synopsis: Machu, having escaped from the Sodon by mysterious circumstances, arrives on Earth, and is taken in by the head mistress of a Zeon brothel. She learns that the mistress is a young lady named Lalah Sune, who has tragic memories of herself in an alternate universe. Machu attempts to escape with Lalah, but is told to go on without her. After exploring the ocean floor, Machu comes upon an item called the “Rose of Sharon” – a Zeon mobile armor from beyond with a Lalah Sune in its cockpit. read more

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