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Forbes
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Gundam Hathaway' Gets A 90s Anime Makeover In Fan Animation
The Xi Gundam looks more like its Kazumi Fujita counterpart in this fan animation. Back when the Hathaway's Flash novels were written, no one thought we'd ever see an anime. So this new fan animation pays tribute to that in a very 90s way. Done by Space Boy, it approaches the story from the perspective of the original novels. That means character designs by Haruhiko Mikimoto and modified designs by Kazumi Fujita, based on Moriki Yasuhiro's original illustrations. It also means that we have four tone shading, which holds up with the rest of 90s mecha anime, which would have been how these books had been adapted, if Sunrise had decided to go ahead with an anime right after the books were published. Personally, I think this looks superb. It also looks like it's done in 3D with some clever shading to make it work. Going 3D also makes a lot of sense, as the Xi Gundam and Penelope are incredibly complex mobile suit designs. The recent movie version of the first novel is much flatter in terms of the shading, with more modern character design. It's still great, but part of me now wishes we'd had Hathaway's Flash adapted back in the 90s. Space Boy also did a video a few months back of the Messer mobile suits from the Hathaway's Flash novels. These are effectively the grunt mobile suits of Mafty and also pop up in the movie version. Talking of the movie version, you can watch the first Gundam Hathaway movie over on Netflix. With the second movie set for release this Winter. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
TimesLIVE
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'A sonic journey': All you need to know about the Music in Space Tour
Bjorn Vido is on a mission to drive social change through music. Through his Music in Space Tour, the musician and climate activist hailing from Denmark is bringing a live experience that brings together artists from around the world to draw attention to climate change through music, performance and visual storytelling. This open-air event will feature dynamic sets across genres such as amapiano, Afrobeat, Afropop and dance hall, with artists from Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda and Denmark. 'Africa has a unique tone. Featuring South African artists has had a positive impact on my music. This isn't just a concert — it's a movement. Music in Space is where global sound, culture and climate purpose collide. We're travelling the world, merging artists across continents to spark real impact through music,' Bjorn told TshisaLIVE. 'Each show is a sonic journey powered by visuals, storytelling, space broadcasts and a message that transcends borders. After Rwanda, we're heading to South Africa — don't miss your chance to be part of this global takeover. 'This segment is designed as an emotional and visual journey and will be professionally filmed for inclusion in the upcoming documentary Space Boy.' Here's what you need to know: WHO IS HEADLINING THE SHOW? Boohle, Touchline, Stu and Sir Trill representing Mzansi; Bjorn Vido from Denmark; Kenny Sol, DJ Crazy Mind and Sir Kisoro from Uganda; and Bushali and Ariel Wayz from Rwanda. WHERE IS IT HAPPENING? Camp Kigali in Rwanda on August 23. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
