Last September 15, 2006, I experienced a lonely moment at that time, and I really do not know why. Although I recognized the persons I am with, it seems that they do not bother interacting with me or something, it is really that hard for me. But, I know that there is a reason as to why I am in a "closed system", not being able to break the "system boundaries".
(To be continued...)
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Yasuhiro Imagawa interview
* Report courtesy of http://aeug.blogspot.com
First off, the staff of Gunota Headlines would like to thank Silver Khosla for giving us the opportunity to submit questions to Yasuhiro Imagawa, director of G Gundam. The submitted questions were asked by Mr. Khosla and translated by Takayuki Karahashi, a well known translator in the anime/manga industry. Mr. Imagawa was a guest at the recent CNAX 2006 event.
Q) When you first signed on for G Gundam, you thought you’d be directing a traditional Gundam series. Was there a preliminary, unused story plan for a war-type Gundam series before you found out it would be about the Gundam Fight?
A) Yes. The name was Polcarino no Gundam (sp?). An Italian name.
Q) There have been various stories over the years about how sponsors (Bandai, etc.) or staff members have influenced or changed the original plans for an anime in production. On a given anime, exactly how much influence does each of these parties have relative to one another, especially on something like Gundam?
A) Back when G Gundam was made, previous Gundam series were too much for children, too sophisticated. Toys sales were a bit sluggish. G Gundam was created to appeal to children. That’s why the Gundam fight was conceived. It was more interesting and not a war story.
Now these parties are more specific and have more pull. For an example, today’s producers are older and more specific in what they want to bring in higher ratings. Producers are somewhat equal in thinking with creators.
Q) Are you satisfied with G Gundam’s place in the long history of Gundam?
A) I'm very happy with G Gundam’s place in the history of Gundam. Especially since it’s considered heretical. I feel it’s a success since some people actually want to erase G Gundam from the history. (laughing) It just goes to show how much people think about it.
Q) Several of your works seem to leave themselves deliberately open for sequels (such as the 'See You Again Gundam Fight 14' message at the end of G Gundam, and Giant Robo setting the stage for the final battle between the IPO and Big Fire.) Was this done in hopes of encouraging other people to step up and try their hand at the ideas?
A) That is not the case. For example, with the Gundam Fight, it was done in jest. I wanted to capture the Olympic spirit.
In Giant Robo, it was meant to show that the world still goes on after within the context of the story. G Gundam fans can speculate on their own. That’s why it’s great that individuals with their own views can speculate and use their imagination.
Q) Many of your works have Chinese influences. Where do you draw your inspiration from?
A) The "Legend of Condor Heroes" novel.
Q) You were initially placed in charge of the OVA "Getter Robo: The Last Days On Earth". However, after the first batch of episodes, you were reportedly replaced. How much would you say the rest of the series differed from what you had had in mind for it?
A) It should be a very different story. The reason for leaving was a very long story and unpleasant. So I didn’t want them to use my idea and I hope it turned out inconsistent. Only the first three episodes reflect my ideas. If you pay attention, you can see that there are embedded plot developments in the first three episodes that are not resolved that I didn’t let them use.
Q) The animation industry in Japan seems to be stagnant while in China and Korea, there looks to be a comparative amount of growth. What are your thoughts regarding the situation?
A) I concur. The biggest reason I feel so far is the Japanese industry has stopped nurturing their own talents.
Q) Japan is quickly becoming the leader in robotic technology. How much inspiration do you think anime & manga has given Japan’s current robotics industry?
A) I think anime & manga has given a lot of inspiration. Just look at Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy in English) and Gundam. It has given notions of how to progress in robotics.
Q) Do you have any involvement in the newly-announced Giant Robo anime?
A) None. I have started a new Giant Robo manga that is independent of that.
Q) What’s going on with your Tetsujin 28 movie? And can you talk about any other current projects you might be working on?
A) The Tetsujin 28 movie has been completed but shelved. It was finished last September but however it is not a good movie. It was a troubled project from the beginning. These troubles are reflected in the film. Currently, I’m scripting Souten no Ken and Bartender. Also, there are other projects for next year which I cannot disclose at this time.
Q) Do you have a dream project you would *like* to work on?
A) Yes. In fact, two titles now are close to dream projects. It might be mentioned in magazines now if you research it. As you may have noticed, I am shifting from directing to scripting.
Again, we would like to thank Mr. Imagawa, Mr. Khosla, and Mr. Karahashi for allowing us to post this.
¶ 7:15 PM
First off, the staff of Gunota Headlines would like to thank Silver Khosla for giving us the opportunity to submit questions to Yasuhiro Imagawa, director of G Gundam. The submitted questions were asked by Mr. Khosla and translated by Takayuki Karahashi, a well known translator in the anime/manga industry. Mr. Imagawa was a guest at the recent CNAX 2006 event.
Q) When you first signed on for G Gundam, you thought you’d be directing a traditional Gundam series. Was there a preliminary, unused story plan for a war-type Gundam series before you found out it would be about the Gundam Fight?
A) Yes. The name was Polcarino no Gundam (sp?). An Italian name.
Q) There have been various stories over the years about how sponsors (Bandai, etc.) or staff members have influenced or changed the original plans for an anime in production. On a given anime, exactly how much influence does each of these parties have relative to one another, especially on something like Gundam?
A) Back when G Gundam was made, previous Gundam series were too much for children, too sophisticated. Toys sales were a bit sluggish. G Gundam was created to appeal to children. That’s why the Gundam fight was conceived. It was more interesting and not a war story.
Now these parties are more specific and have more pull. For an example, today’s producers are older and more specific in what they want to bring in higher ratings. Producers are somewhat equal in thinking with creators.
Q) Are you satisfied with G Gundam’s place in the long history of Gundam?
A) I'm very happy with G Gundam’s place in the history of Gundam. Especially since it’s considered heretical. I feel it’s a success since some people actually want to erase G Gundam from the history. (laughing) It just goes to show how much people think about it.
Q) Several of your works seem to leave themselves deliberately open for sequels (such as the 'See You Again Gundam Fight 14' message at the end of G Gundam, and Giant Robo setting the stage for the final battle between the IPO and Big Fire.) Was this done in hopes of encouraging other people to step up and try their hand at the ideas?
A) That is not the case. For example, with the Gundam Fight, it was done in jest. I wanted to capture the Olympic spirit.
In Giant Robo, it was meant to show that the world still goes on after within the context of the story. G Gundam fans can speculate on their own. That’s why it’s great that individuals with their own views can speculate and use their imagination.
Q) Many of your works have Chinese influences. Where do you draw your inspiration from?
A) The "Legend of Condor Heroes" novel.
Q) You were initially placed in charge of the OVA "Getter Robo: The Last Days On Earth". However, after the first batch of episodes, you were reportedly replaced. How much would you say the rest of the series differed from what you had had in mind for it?
A) It should be a very different story. The reason for leaving was a very long story and unpleasant. So I didn’t want them to use my idea and I hope it turned out inconsistent. Only the first three episodes reflect my ideas. If you pay attention, you can see that there are embedded plot developments in the first three episodes that are not resolved that I didn’t let them use.
Q) The animation industry in Japan seems to be stagnant while in China and Korea, there looks to be a comparative amount of growth. What are your thoughts regarding the situation?
A) I concur. The biggest reason I feel so far is the Japanese industry has stopped nurturing their own talents.
Q) Japan is quickly becoming the leader in robotic technology. How much inspiration do you think anime & manga has given Japan’s current robotics industry?
A) I think anime & manga has given a lot of inspiration. Just look at Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy in English) and Gundam. It has given notions of how to progress in robotics.
Q) Do you have any involvement in the newly-announced Giant Robo anime?
A) None. I have started a new Giant Robo manga that is independent of that.
Q) What’s going on with your Tetsujin 28 movie? And can you talk about any other current projects you might be working on?
A) The Tetsujin 28 movie has been completed but shelved. It was finished last September but however it is not a good movie. It was a troubled project from the beginning. These troubles are reflected in the film. Currently, I’m scripting Souten no Ken and Bartender. Also, there are other projects for next year which I cannot disclose at this time.
Q) Do you have a dream project you would *like* to work on?
A) Yes. In fact, two titles now are close to dream projects. It might be mentioned in magazines now if you research it. As you may have noticed, I am shifting from directing to scripting.
Again, we would like to thank Mr. Imagawa, Mr. Khosla, and Mr. Karahashi for allowing us to post this.
¶ 7:15 PM
Saturday, September 9, 2006
Flood / Thoughts
As a continuation with the nightly rain, tonight is the time that the rain cause a great flood within our area because of the strong force that the rain exertedto us. Aside from the flood, my operating system seemed to have gone nuts because the registry suddenly experienced a failure, and it might already caused a big problem. But thankfully, a solution is provided immediately to counter it. However, the solution is still not an assurance for me to lower my guard because problems will be expected soon, which is analogous to the situations I experience now in life.
Hopefully, the rain will no longer cause more floods as it will be very difficult for some of us to survive it. Nevertheless, even as we do other stuff, some things are really inevitable as they will really occur no matter how much we work to stop it, such as the rain tonight, which is not really expected to be this strong and fierce. The weather is cool but the consequences are not likely to be in favor of us.
Hopefully, the rain will no longer cause more floods as it will be very difficult for some of us to survive it. Nevertheless, even as we do other stuff, some things are really inevitable as they will really occur no matter how much we work to stop it, such as the rain tonight, which is not really expected to be this strong and fierce. The weather is cool but the consequences are not likely to be in favor of us.
Monday, September 4, 2006
Deal or No Deal
*(From a bbs entry)
The greatest thing a guy can do to his
gurl..
-boy: Hi happy anniversary!...
hey remember, you wanted to tell me
something
after school? sorry i left so early i had to
go to
work. so what did you want to tell me?
-girl: i wanted to say i love you
-boy: yeah i know everyone does!
-girl: really?
-boy: yeah... everyone of my friends that
are
girls tell me that everyday
-girl: oh... but am i only your friend?
-boy: no... youre my girlfriend... why?
-girl: so when i say i love you i really do
mean it
-boy:yeah i know you do mean it... its just
that you dont need to tell me that you
love me
anymore cuz i know you love me since
the day we
been together and i love you more each
and
everyday.
-girl: ......
-boy: so wanna go somewhere tonight for
our 7th anniv?
-girl: yeah... where?
-boy: i dont know... maybe movie then
dinner?
-girl: ok
-boy:ill pick you put after i get off and get
ready ok?
-girl: ok. what time do you get off?
-boy: in 2 hours and then i gotta go home
and yeah get ready which takes about 15-
20
mintues...
-girl: aye... i thought you didnt have work
today...
-boy: one of my co-workers called in sick
-girl: oh okay! so ill see you around 7:30
then?
-boy: yeah! and babe?
-girl: yeah?
-boy: i love you
-girl: i love you too!
-boy: ok my manager is like looking at me
so yeah.... i gotta go.
-girl: ok bye
-boy:bye
****************************
2 hours later...
the boy drives to his girlfriends house boy
walks up to the door and rings bell
-girl: hey! (gives a kiss to her boyfriend)
-boy:wassup... you ready?
-girl:um... wait... let me get my bag and
we can go ok?
-boy:ok
they both watched a movie and ate
dinner....
once they were done eating they head
back to
the car but before she got into the car...
-boy:wait! can i blind fold you?
-girl: why??!
-boy:its a suprise
-girl: what kind of suprise?
-boy: a big one
-girl: okay but only if you promise me that
you will hold my hand while we're driving.
-boy: i promise.
-girl: ok blind fold me...
so they drove off...........
and then they stoped.
-boy:ok we're here!
-girl: where?
-boy:wait let me walk you to the place!
-girl: what place?
-boy: somewhere! (and gives a kiss to her
on the lips)
-girl: babe!...
the boy walks her to the place
-boy: ok.... let me take the blind fold off
-girl: where are we?
he takes it off her and she opens her eyes
and sees the view of the city and at that
same
spot...
thats where he first asked her to be his
girlfriend...
-girl: omg.... (tears come down)
-boy: why are you crying?
-girl: this is where you first asked me out...
-boy: what are you doing the rest of your
life? (he asked on his knees and after he
says
that... behind him... in the air it says "will
you
marry me?" in firworks)
-girl: (tears come down faster)
-boy: i wasnt at work when you called
me...
i was planning this whole thing!
-girl: get up!
-boy: yeah?
-girl: (kisses him)
-boy: is that a yes or a no?
-girl: yes
The greatest thing a guy can do to his
gurl..
-boy: Hi happy anniversary!...
hey remember, you wanted to tell me
something
after school? sorry i left so early i had to
go to
work. so what did you want to tell me?
-girl: i wanted to say i love you
-boy: yeah i know everyone does!
-girl: really?
-boy: yeah... everyone of my friends that
are
girls tell me that everyday
-girl: oh... but am i only your friend?
-boy: no... youre my girlfriend... why?
-girl: so when i say i love you i really do
mean it
-boy:yeah i know you do mean it... its just
that you dont need to tell me that you
love me
anymore cuz i know you love me since
the day we
been together and i love you more each
and
everyday.
-girl: ......
-boy: so wanna go somewhere tonight for
our 7th anniv?
-girl: yeah... where?
-boy: i dont know... maybe movie then
dinner?
-girl: ok
-boy:ill pick you put after i get off and get
ready ok?
-girl: ok. what time do you get off?
-boy: in 2 hours and then i gotta go home
and yeah get ready which takes about 15-
20
mintues...
-girl: aye... i thought you didnt have work
today...
-boy: one of my co-workers called in sick
-girl: oh okay! so ill see you around 7:30
then?
-boy: yeah! and babe?
-girl: yeah?
-boy: i love you
-girl: i love you too!
-boy: ok my manager is like looking at me
so yeah.... i gotta go.
-girl: ok bye
-boy:bye
****************************
2 hours later...
the boy drives to his girlfriends house boy
walks up to the door and rings bell
-girl: hey! (gives a kiss to her boyfriend)
-boy:wassup... you ready?
-girl:um... wait... let me get my bag and
we can go ok?
-boy:ok
they both watched a movie and ate
dinner....
once they were done eating they head
back to
the car but before she got into the car...
-boy:wait! can i blind fold you?
-girl: why??!
-boy:its a suprise
-girl: what kind of suprise?
-boy: a big one
-girl: okay but only if you promise me that
you will hold my hand while we're driving.
-boy: i promise.
-girl: ok blind fold me...
so they drove off...........
and then they stoped.
-boy:ok we're here!
-girl: where?
-boy:wait let me walk you to the place!
-girl: what place?
-boy: somewhere! (and gives a kiss to her
on the lips)
-girl: babe!...
the boy walks her to the place
-boy: ok.... let me take the blind fold off
-girl: where are we?
he takes it off her and she opens her eyes
and sees the view of the city and at that
same
spot...
thats where he first asked her to be his
girlfriend...
-girl: omg.... (tears come down)
-boy: why are you crying?
-girl: this is where you first asked me out...
-boy: what are you doing the rest of your
life? (he asked on his knees and after he
says
that... behind him... in the air it says "will
you
marry me?" in firworks)
-girl: (tears come down faster)
-boy: i wasnt at work when you called
me...
i was planning this whole thing!
-girl: get up!
-boy: yeah?
-girl: (kisses him)
-boy: is that a yes or a no?
-girl: yes
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