I love this scene. Especially what comes right after this, when Heero gets knocked down, hit over the head with a gun-stock and just… gets up a few seconds later without so much as a bleeding scratch! LOL
I HC a whole different scenario, though. One where he’s severely concussed and when he meets Lt. Trant Clark a few moments later, he flashes back to his adoptive father, Seis Clark, who (or so I had extrapolated from FT), had been secretly abusive of Heero behind Aoi’s back.
Confused, Heero mistakes Trant for Seis, and for a moment he’s reduced to a miserable little boy lying beaten at his father’s feet. When Trant orders him to get his ass into Wing ZERO so he could run some tests, he slurs a small “Yes, Mister Clark…” - because Seis made him call him that (again, my take on FT). That’s when Trant realizes Heero is actually “Seis’ brat”, and kicks him while he’s down - a small revenge for his brother’s death.
Quatre steps in, protecting Heero. When he touches him, his “Space Heart” picks up on all the abuse he had suffered as a child. He says nothing.
… but that’s just a silly scenario I like to toy with in my head… ^^;
Um, so back to the subject of abuse, for a moment…
Assuming Heero had been abused as a child (by his stepdad, then Odin Lowe and finally Dr. J), what is your take on him ever getting involved in an abusive relationship? Not so much as the abuser, but the abused (although the former could be interesting too).
I’ve read some fics along that line, but they weren’t very convincing. Heero was always very OOC. There was this one fic, though (and I regret not bookmarking it back then, because I can’t find it now!) that managed to convince me. It was something about Heero hooking up with some bastard who liked to take pictures of him. He knew it was a bad relationship, but he thought so little of himself that he just didn’t care. His indifference made it convincing. ((Does anyone know that fic? I’d LOVE to read it again!!!))
I can totally see him as a S&M kinda guy, mostly one who likes to submit every now and then, but what about staying in an abusive relationship? Would he take a beating for “love”? Maybe that’s what “love” is to him, after all he had suffered?
Then again, maybe not. He won’t take that shit, now would he?
@gundamwing-ellesmith Was the fanfiction you were looking for Executive Shrimps’ Loneliest Road? Heero was in a relationship with a bartender named Hendrick, and Heero starts doing camera work from chapter 6.
I wanted to translate the Animedia Magazine 2018 July Issue’s Gundam W portion like ↑ with the translation surrounding the picture with arrows, but I don’t know how to. Please be satisfied with ↓. For those that want to read the original text (that I photographed), go here.
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37(Everyone) 450(Welcome～) to the Animedia Carnival
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The next legendary anime to be introduced is the following;『New Mobile Report Gundam W』. This work is one of the many『Gundam』series, and from April 1995 to March 1996 the TV series aired. In 1997 the 3 episodes OVA 『New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz』continuation was created, and in 1998 the re-edited『Special Edition』version of that was released theatrically. Even now after 20 years have passed its popularity has not waned, rerunning since February 2018 on TOKYO MX. Gathering interest even from people exposed to this work for the first time, there has been a resurgence in popularity.
One point that needs a special mention with this work is that, it is the forerunner of a『Gundam』series that won fanatical female fans. Though 『Gundam』series are now supported by many demographics regardless of gender,『Gundam』fans before this work were mainly children and men, who the related merchandise targeted. The biggest factor behind how this work managed to capture the hearts of women, in this situation, was that the 5 main characters were prominent. Not only were the 5 main characters beautiful boys, they had strong personalities that were unable to be described in one word. Some acted calm, cool, and collected to fulfill their missions, while others took flabbergasting actions that were mind boggling. The interactions between them, and the words and deeds that exceeded the viewers’ imaginations, continued to charm fans. Especially Heero・Yuy for informing the heroine「I’ll kill you」 in episode 1, and also by blowing up his beloved mobile suit Wing Gundam, having a strong impression not seen elsewhere, with his loony¹ actions and a number of out-there¹ famous quotes, he had a presence that could only be described as peerless. The threatened gazes directed by the 5 boys who are by no means absolutely perfect, continue to capture the hearts of fans and refuses to let go even to this day.
¹loony, out-there: The magazine uses the pretty strong expression ぶっ飛んだ
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The strongness of their PERSONALITY and GAZE is LEGEND TIER! The GUNDAM PILOTS that are RESURGING IN POPULARITY
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450(Welcome～) Special Guest
Heero・Yuy role HIKARU MIDORIKAWA
【He・kah・rue・Me・dough・ree・kawa】Born May 2. From Tochigi Prefecture. Affiliated with Aoni Production.
——What kind of work is『New Mobile Report Gundam Wing』, to you, Mr. Midorikawa? Furthermore, if you had to choose one thing that made you happy, from your memories during the first airings, what would it be?
My dream since I was a child was playing the main character in a serious robot work like『Mobile Suit Gundam』, so my dream came true. That made me happy, as you can imagine. Of course, plastic models of Wing Gundam that Heero rides on went on sale, so as person who was crazy about Gunpla² when I was a child, those were really happy days ♪
²Gundam plastic model = Gunpla
——With his unpredictable words and deeds and such, Heero・Yuy was a character with many sensational episodes. If there was anything that you struggled with while playing him, please do tell.
Heero’s silent, so I think that having to impress the character on the audience within the limited few lines is difficult. However, I gained quite a lot of experience with silent characters with the role of Kaede Rukawa from『SLAM DUNK』(aired 1993～1996), so I managed to not struggle that much（^^;;
——This year marks the 20th year since the release of『New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz Special Edition』. What do you think about the fact that it’s still loved by many fans, even after over 20 years have passed?
Maybe it’s the fact that interesting things are interesting, no matter how many years pass? I mean it is full of holes that can be poked fun at, even though it’s by no means a gag anime (laughter). Apparently, there are also tenacious fans in America even to this day, not only limited to Japan, so I think it’s a real amazing piece of work.
——If you were to give a message toward the following five of Heero, Duo, Trowa, Quatre, and Wufei, right now, what would the contents of the message be?
I am truly happy, that I was able to meet you all. There is also a work that paints yourselves after the end, so if a chance presents itself, I’d love to breathe life into your grown selves. Well, I think that I’ll be indebted to all of you through games or whatnot, from now on too, so I look forward to working with you all then（^₋^）
Holds the belief that might is right, and dislikes the weak fighting. Takes independent action often, and uses the Shenlong Gundam which he calls「Nataku」to destroy evil.
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Heero・Yuy
(Voice/Hikaru Midorikawa)
Pilot of the Wing Gundam. Educated to be a perfect soldier, he did not show human-like emotions in the beginning.
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Trowa・Barton
(Voice/Shigeru Nakahara)
Pilot of the Gundam Heavyarms, and was fighting in the battlefield ever since he could remember. To hide his identity, he performed as a clown at a circus troupe.
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◀The Gundam pilots in brisk summer attire. The 5, although participating in the same military operations, are not a team so there is no sense of comradeship. It is only at the end of the story that the 5 unite. These relationships were novel
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New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
◍Currently rerunning every Tuesday night at 10:29 PM on TOKYO MX
◍『New Mobile Report Gundam Wing』Blu-ray Box Limited Edition Complete 2 Volumes, now on sale by BANDAI NAMCO Arts. Each 30,240 yen (tax included)
◍『New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz』Blu-ray Box Limited Edition Complete 1 Volume, now on sale by BANDAI NAMCO Arts. 18,360 yen (tax included)
STORY〔New Mobile Report Gundam Wing〕/Humanity has constructed space colonies, determining the year they commenced space development as the year 1 A.C. (After Colony). Starting to see the indications of decline due to the increase of immigrants to the colonies, the countries of Earth form the「United Earth Sphere Alliance」, and counter the colonies. Possessing overwhelming military power, the Alliance Army oppress the colonies. Communications between each colony are cut off. Year 195 A.C.「Operation Meteor」is initiated by underground organizations of the colonies rebelling against the oppression of the Alliance. It was to have 5 Gundam units land onto Earth, and unfold subversive activity against the secret society「OZ」(Oz) that controlled the Alliance. The 5 boys, who are the agents, descend to Earth without knowing each other, and try to fulfill the mission while at times cooperating with each other, and at times rebelling against each other.
〔New Mobile Report Gundam W Endless Waltz〕/1 year after the battle between Earth and the colonies. Although it seemed that the world was following the path to peace renouncing all military force, the mastermind of the colony organizations plots the domination of the Earth Sphere. The 5 ride the Gundams once again, and dive into battle.
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Quatre・Raberba・Winner
(Voice/Ai Orikasa)
The heir of an extremely wealthy man, as well as a boy who pilots the Gundam Sandrock. Although gentle and kind, in the later half of the story, he comes to do nothing but seek revenge for a harmed family member.
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37(Everyone) Time to Shine Famous Scene
Episode 1 was full of iconic scenes that symbolized the person known as Heero. From trying to shoot down a civilian shuttle that was interfering with accomplishing his mission during his descent to Earth, to hijacking an ambulance that rushed over due to Relena`s report, who found him injured, it was a succession of barbarity. Moreover, he whispers「I’ll kill you」in her ear after ripping a birthday party invitation that she sent, going undercover as a transfer student at her school, all just due to the reason that「his face was seen by Relena」.
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Duo・Maxwell
(Voice/Toshihiko Seki)
A kind boy who laments the tragedies brought on by war, and understands the value of life more than anyone, despite having a perfect command of Gundam Deathscythe which is also known as「God of Death」.
Heero is wearing more clothes than usual despite it being a drawing during summer, I can’t
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18/06/05(Tue)23:16:23 No.509752208
Posting 2018 July issue cover
18/06/05(Tue)23:17:02 No.509752402
What going on…
18/06/05(Tue)23:18:14 No.509752783
Why…?
18/06/05(TUe)23:18:24 No.509752813
Wataru is also on the cover, guys…
18/06/05(Tue)23:18:30 No.509752847
Having Wataru on a poster is like…
18/06/05(Tue)23:18:49 No.509752941
Just when I thought this was a W poster that I’d never seen before…
18/06/05(Tue)23:19:15 No.509753072
Come to think of it, isn’t K-On also old?
18/06/05(Tue)23:19:38 No.509753193
>But isn’t K-On also old in a normal way?
Well, it is having it’s 10th anniversary next year
18/06/05(Tue)23:19:16 No.509753079
There’s also Conan and Yu Yu Hakusho…
18/06/05(Tue)23:19:26 No.509753131
It’s at a level where you can just barely recognize that it’s a modern-day magazine through Shinkalion and Ares no Tenbin
18/06/05(Tue)23:20:01 No.509753305
Never thought I’d see the G-Team wearing normal clothes…
18/06/05(Tue)23:20:11 No.509753363
The most shocking thing is that Animedia costs 1000 yen now
It’s more than double of when I was buying it frequently as a junior high school student
18/06/05(Tue)23:21:11 No.509753696
Gundam W, Wataru, Conan, YuHaku…
Lord… Is it really 2018 now?
18/06/05(Tue)23:20:18 No.509753398
Actually, young kids these days are well acquainted with this work due them starring in SRW
18/06/05(Tue)23:20:20 No.509753407
You’re not serious, Jotaro!?
18/06/05(Tue)23:21:29 No.509753800
Just goes to show you can’t underestimate the power of reruns…
18/06/05(Tue)23:21:42 No.509753881
I was about to fall for it if it weren’t for the text about Free next season…
18/06/05(Tue)23:22:08 No.509754014
I had the impression that out of all the anime magazines, Animedia was the most targeted toward the young age demographic. But even now they’ve aged enough to put W on the cover…
18/06/05(Tue)23:24:29 No.509754734
>I had the impression that out of all the anime magazines, Animedia was the most targeted toward the young age demographic. But even now they’ve aged enough to put W on the cover…
Targeted more toward fujoshi than the young age demographic was my impression
Their readers’ letters corner is so cringey so I don’t usually buy it…
18/06/05(Tue)23:22:49 No.509754219
So this means that we’ll be getting an Admiral Athrun/Shinn-ish magazine cover on Animage 5 years from now, okay
18/06/05(Tue)23:38:04 No.509758626
>So this means that we’ll be getting an Admiral Athrun/Shinn-ish magazine cover on Animage 5 years from now, okay
When I think of Seed it brings up more the image of Newtype
I think that even after Haruhi and Seed ended they kept on getting special cover stories for a loooong time
18/06/05(Tue)23:22:58 No.509754272
And then there’s me that’s desperately searching for the 2018 portion
18/06/05(Tue)23:25:28 No.509755066
>And then there’s me that’s desperately searching for the 2018 portion
I got even more lost when I spotted the names of Yu Yu Hakusho and Wataru when I was digging through for that
18/06/05(Tue)23:23:51 No.509754551
I think that even Free can be classified as old though they pulled off a movie
18/06/05(Tue)23:25:49 No.509755163
>I think that even Free can be classified as old though they pulled off a movie
Free is having their third season next cour…
18/06/05(Tue)23:23:53 No.509754565
I sort of want to read Guririba’s¹ interview
I bet he spoke really rapidly
¹(Nickname of Heero’s voice actor, Hikaru Midorikawa)
18/06/05(Tue)23:24:39 No.509754788
The catch phrase² on the upper right hand corner hasn’t changed so I’m a little relieved
²(An Anime Information Magazine 4 Times More Enjoyable; See, Read, Display, Participate)
18/06/05(Tue)23:24:51 No.509754849
Inazuma Eleven is also having its 10th anniversary this year
18/06/05(Tue)23:27:27 No.509755647
The metaphor “the anime equivalent of heartthrob magazines” that was posted on the Robot board is really spot on
18/06/05(Tue)23:28:08 No.509755842
Just wait up now, first the poster itself is too normal so I’m confused and I can’t process anything because of that
18/06/05(Tue)23:28:21 No.509755901
This must be the second time they’re having a rerun on MX
18/06/05(Tue)23:34:51 No.509757786
Is the poster normal…? Maybe it is…
18/06/05(Tue)23:39:31 No.509759000
So I just had a thought…
What’s the newest anime of those kinds of ladies nowadays?
Disregarding you-know-who in Conan
18/06/05(Tue)23:41:18 No.509759472
>What’s the newest anime of those kinds of ladies nowadays?
An acquaintance of mine that’s on the rotten side is still high on utapri, knb, pedal, haikyuu, free
They haven’t moved on at all…
18/06/05(Tue)23:42:10 No.509759696
>What’s the newest anime of those kinds of fangirls nowadays?
If you removed Conan, Yuuri and Osomatsu are probably still going strong
Can Fate be included as an anime?
18/06/05(Tue)23:48:17 No.509761280
>What’s the newest anime of those kinds of fangirls nowadays?
I think FGO and SideM?
Also maybe IDOLiSH7 too
18/06/05(Tue)23:39:43 No.509759074
So I can buy it for Shinkalion, right?!
18/06/05(Tue)23:40:36 No.509759303
W is currently broadcasting amid enormous popular acclaim! Broadcasting amid enormous popular acclaim, I tell you!
18/06/05(Tue)23:41:43 No.509759588
Brisk Trowa makes me laugh for some reason
18/06/05(Tue)23:41:49 No.509759614
Guririba is always so invested in each and every one of his characters, but Heero seems to be on a whole nother level
18/06/05(Tue)23:47:17 No.509761065
>Guririba is always so invested in each and every one of his characters, but Heero seems to be on a whole nother level
He’s fond of robots, so when it comes to a main character in a Gundam series now…
18/06/05(Tue)23:44:22 No.509760216
Heero’s the only one wearing his normal shirt, I can’t
18/06/05(Tue)23:45:00 No.509760395
>Heero’s the only one wearing his normal shirt, I can’t
Well he is always in a state of summer fashion…
18/06/05(Tue)23:47:09 No.509761020
Gohi³ is super fashionable for some reason
³(Nickname of Wufei, alternate character reading of his name)
18/06/05(Tue)23:47:39 No.509761145
Heero that got him his own gundam and the traditional SRW OC Masaki
Are there any other characters that he would give special treatment to?
Maybe Ryuho
18/06/05(Tue)23:48:14 No.509761272
Shintaro and Rukawa?
18/06/05(Tue)23:50:35 No.509761848
If they’re going to put the spotlight on an anime with multiple robots, they should have pushed Shinkalion instead...
18/06/05(Tue)23:51:34 No.509762059
>If they’re going to put the spotlight on an anime with multiple robots, they should have pushed Shinkalion instead...
This month’s feature is Shinkalion, it’s already getting special treatment!
18/06/05(Tue)23:51:25 No.509762034
The plan is to get the ladies hooked on Shinkalion by luring them in with W
18/06/05(Tue)23:51:53 No.509762145
Well, having a special feature thing on old anime masterpieces from time to time isn’t too bad
18/06/05(Tue)23:54:38 No.509762777
Even Reborn is getting a stage play adaption so this revival trend is really widespread. The ones that were otakus back then have gained power and are now making their dreams a reality
18/06/05(Tue)23:56:38 No.509763263
I’m pretty sure that Shinkalion is more popular with those ladies than you all think...
18/06/05(Tue)23:58:47 No.509763805
>I’m pretty sure that Shinkalion is more popular with those ladies than you all think...
So Akita and Shinobu’s popularity does stem from the power of the ladies?
18/06/05(Tue)23:58:45 No.509763794
The W guys are so drawing-genic.
18/06/05(Tue)23:59:36 No.509763970
Akita and Shinobu owe their success to the power of Takatomy and Neiger
18/06/06(Wed)00:04:36 No.509765279
So Animedia costs 980 yen now
18/06/06(Wed)00:07:53 No.509766158
>So Animedia costs 980 yen now
Holy shit
I just checked the ones from 17 years ago and Animedia was the cheapest at 500 yen, Newtype 550 yen, Animage 590 yen. But now they’ve doubled in price... Is this a special issue?
18/06/06(Wed)00:10:17 No.509766720
It’s always this much, and there’s always a bunch of posters.
Junior/high school students buy and resell them solely for the posters
18/06/06(Wed)00:13:00 No.509767409
>Junior/high school students buy and resell them solely for the posters
That’s actually pretty cute
18/06/06(Wed)00:12:42 No.509767328
Now that you mention it, there’s a lot of posters for sale on Yahoo Auctions
18/06/06(Wed)00:11:35 No.509767031
Is this Animage from about 20 years ago?
18/06/06(Wed)00:12:42 No.509767326
Heero is wearing more clothes than usual despite it being a drawing during summer, I can’t
18/06/08(Fri)03:02:26 No.510231200
18/06/08(Fri)03:11:45 No.510231734
Why would they do W now of all things
18/06/08(Fri)03:53:08 No.510233680
No matter how many times I look at it, I can’t stop myself from laughing at the fact they placed GUN GUNZ DAN DAN⁴ on Heero’s crotch
⁴(The chorus of Evolution Theory, the OP of the anime Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion)
18/06/08(Fri)04:56:12 No.510235875
Hey, come to think of it Midorikawa⁵ is also starring in Shinkalion...
⁵(Heero’s voice actor’s name, Hikaru Midorikawa)
18/06/08(Fri)05:40:07 No.510237003
>Hey, come to think of it Midorikawa is also starring in Shinkalion...
Hikaru Midorikawa: Mr. Saisugi, please don’t magnify it (^^;;
Tomokazu Sugita: Look, Heero’s Shinkalion.
Hikaru Midorikawa: Why is Shinkalion info resting on Heero’s crotch (lol)
18/06/08(Fri)05:53:23 No.510237366
“All applicants will receive the prize”, huh...
18/06/08(Fri)05:30:09 No.510236746
I’m actually shocked that Animedia is now 980 yen when their selling point was their cheapness
Newtype is cheaper now
18/06/08(Fri)05:37:00 No.510236921
Yeah, but even Newtype is 800 yen
18/06/08(Fri)05:55:36 No.510237445
The all-prize is just something that’s being carried through from a feature in the previous issue...
18/06/08(Fri)06:18:29 No.510238175
Putting aside the fact that W is enjoying a revival boom with the rerun, why Wataru...?
18/06/08(Fri)06:44:13 No.510239323
> Putting aside the fact that W is enjoying a revival boom with the rerun, why Wataru...?
They do have collab-cafés every few years or so, so...
18/06/08(Fri)06:58:00 No.510240147
I can’t accept a Trowa with such a brisk smile
18/06/06(Wed)19:38:37 No.509897174
←1995 July Issue 2018 July Issue→
18/06/06(Wed)19:42:04 No.509898182
Their first cover in 22 years…
18/06/06(Wed)19:45:20 No.509899035
So they choose this because it became such a hot topic with the rerun, I see
18/06/06(Wed)20:19:28 No.509908447
Imaging Heero and Wufei obediently posing for this gives me the strangest feelings
18/06/06(Wed)20:25:51 No.509910057
Comparing them side by side you can see that they’re actually drawn according to the current art trend
18/06/06(Wed)20:27:17 No.509910494
It’s amazing that Conan is still active after all these years
18/06/06(Wed)20:28:19 No.509910792
Are you sure this isn’t just the whimsy of the editors hopping on the rerun bandwagon?
18/06/06(Wed)20:30:46 No.509911432
It isn’t far-fetched to assume the people that were into this then are in the desk editor class now
18/06/06(Wed)20:32:14 No.509911832
I wonder if this’ll later be regarded as what sparked the rerun trend in the future
18/06/06(Wed)20:33:33 No.509912207
I bet Ronin Warriors would get a cover story too if the chance presented itself
For those that want to see the Japanese comments, go to the bottom of the page and change Region and Language to Japan and 日本語
Dedicated to @gundamwing-ellesmith
As always, Duo is exasperated, and it’s up for him and Quatre to keep the show running smoothly. Awkwardness between the pilots still remain, but the two do their best. I was actually really surprised at the awkward pauses that the script writers put in (good characterization). You can see that they’re not completely buddy-buddy with each other.
I cringed in second hand embarrassment the most when translating Duo’s lines, and had the most difficulty with Trowa’s. Since Trowa’s distinctive lack of unity and coherence in his dialogue makes his messages sound like poems, commenters on Nico Nico have said that he sounds like Snufkin from Moomin.
Wufei, as always, is treated as a joke. Even the other pilots don’t take him seriously. In the other cassette this applies to Heero too (teased relentlessly).
Heero appears to be more of a “boy who didn’t manage to kill adolescence completely”, with all the embarrassment and standoffishness of a normal teenager.
Duo’s womanizing tendencies come out in the open. This tells you a lot about how he was characterized by the creators. Furthermore, like Quatre points out, Duo is implied to be the type that isn’t good at holding down steady, long term relationships that need commitment. Showering their lover with superficial praises and flirting is what he can do, but when push comes to shove he can’t be there emotionally for his lover (possibly clamming up and avoiding the issue). The consequences of this negative characteristic of not being held down by anyone, and his tendency of falling for girls too easily is explored in Frozen Teardrop.
Many Nico Nico users also saw the shadows of what would lead to Frozen Teardrop Quatre in this and the other cassette. Even though Quatre is mostly polite and sociable in these, you can see here and there that he intentionally takes a dig at the other members around him, then uses his personality to deflect any criticism (like “Oh silly, what are you talking about?”). He’s either feigning ignorance, or he really doesn’t realize that he’s naturally acrimonious (maybe due nobody ever calling him out on it, with his coddled upbringing). Also, his constant “Oh, [character name]” can be interpreted as condescending. Maybe he does look down on them unconsciously.
Fax. Oh, what a blast from the past.
Translation of original uploader’s video description: I was so thunderstruck with nostalgia from “Secret Operation” (1,2,3) that I uploaded the G-Team part that I carried home from my hometown. I recorded this directly with a microphone so if it’s hard to hear I apologize. But anyway, what’s up with the chaoticness of this cassette www(lol)
Duo: …Oh come on, you’re the one that should do the title call for this program, Heero.
Heero: Me?
Quatre: Of course–after all, you’re the main character.
Heero: I refuse.
Wufei: Why? It’s nothing that you can’t do.
Trowa: He’s probably embarrassed.
Quatre: Oh, then why don’t you think of this as a mission? Then it wouldn’t be embarrassing right?
Duo: Yeah, that’s it! A mission, a mission!
[BUZZER]
Quatre: Oh, it’s time. We’re counting on you, Heero.
Duo: I’ll give the signal. You ready? Three, two, one, get-at-it!
Heero: Animate voice cashech… [GASP]
[LAUGHTER]
Duo: [LAUGHTER] Ca-, Ca-, Cashech!
Quatre: [LAUGHTER] Oh Heero, you’re full of surprises!
Wufei: [CHUCKLING] I couldn’t have done that even if I’d known everyone would find it funny.
Trowa: He has more talent than me at being a clown.
[LAUGHTER]
Heero: Mission unsuccessful–I’m going to self-destruct!
[LAUGHTER]
Duo: [LAUGHTER] Wai-, wait wait, oh come on, all the lives in the world wouldn’t be enough if you keep on self-destructing at that rate!
Quatre: [CHUCKLING] Heero, we’re sorry for laughing. Now come on, let’s do the title call together then! ALL TOGETHER, THEN –
Everyone: ANIMATE, VOICE CASSETE: NEW MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING!
[MUSIC]
Duo: Hello! I’m the radio personality of this program, Duo!
Quatre: The same, Quatre!
Wufei: Wufei.
Trowa: I am Trowa.
Heero: … I’m Heero.
Duo: For a little while we’re going to bring you this program with these members! We look forward to entertaining you all. Now let’s see, today’s special is… ah, here it is!
Quatre: It’s a message special. As it is, we’re going to send you guys all kinds of messages from us.
Duo: Now then let’s begin, shall we? First up is a morning call!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: Alright, we’ll begin with Heero’s morning call.
Heero: Heero’s morning call.
[MUSIC]
HEERO: Good morning. This is Heero Yuy. Wake up, it’s time. In the battlefield, one minute one second hesitations lead to death. If you don’t want to die, wake up. Get out of bed this moment! Why won’t you wake up? Wake up! If you don’t wake up… I’ll kill you.
[MUSIC STOPS]
Duo: … Hey hey. You don’t have to kill her, you know!
Heero: Mission transgression equals death.
Quatre: [CHUCKLING] Oh, Heero.
Duo: [SIGHING] Change. I guess I have no choice but to show you how it’s done.
[MUSIC]
Duo: Duo’s morning call!
[MUSIC]
Duo: Suuuuuup! Duo Maxwell, here to deliver his morning greetings! It’s about time to get out of bed. Oumph–oh, what’s that? I feel you, but I’ve got to put my foot on “five more minutes”. Come on now, we’ll go slow so get up–Ahh? You can’t get up? Whaddaya sayin’? Keep on saying that and I won’t be able to resist snuggling with you–Ahh, that’s it! You’ve done it! Okay, you’re all awake now–Good morning!
[MUSIC FADES]
Duo: … And that’s the way it’s done. Now this is a morning call.
Heero: It’s impossible for me to do that much!
Quatre: Now now, we still have many messages so you`ll be able to try again later. Okay, next is Trowa.
[MUSIC]
Trowa: Trowa’ s morning call.
[MSUIC]
Trowa: Morning.
[MUSIC]
Duo: That’s it!? There’s got to be more to say! Nnnghh, what do you do to get Catherine to wake up?
Trowa: Catherine has low blood pressure so I don’t. If I try to wake her forcibly I’ll get bitten. It’s dangerous.
Duo: [DEFEATED CHUCKLE] Just do a passable morning call, I’m begging you man!
[MUSIC]
Trowa: Trowa’s morning call–two.
[MUSIC]
Trowa: It’s Trowa Barton. It’s already morning. If you’re going to wake up you should do it now. Morning… the beginning of a whole day. However… It doesn’t mean that you have to wake up just because it’s morning. Whether you wake up at noon or night is none of my concern. I can’t force you. But I just came here to remind you. The rest is up to you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: [VOICE SHAKING] … Oi. How is any of this even a morning call?
Trowa: It isn’t?
Quatre: Well, I thought it was a good morning call that conveyed Trowa’s kindness.
Duo: Arrrrrghhh screw it, god… Who’s next?
Quatre: Oh, that’d be me!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: Quatre’s morning call!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: Good morning. I’m Quatre Raberba Winner. Did you sleep well? Here’s your tea. I know what you like, so I added jam and made you Russian tea. I’ve already prepared breakfast too. Mh? … Oh, please don’t say that you don’t need any. Morning is the beginning of a new day, and important. You need to take your nutrients. I’ll be going before you, so please come down when you’ve finished dressing. Now then, I’ll be waiting for you.
[MUSIC FADES]
Wufei: Drinking tea first thing in the morning while still in bed… How luxurious.
Quatre: Doesn’t every household do this?
Duo: [SIGHING] This is one of those times where our childhood differences come out to play, isn’t it?
Quatre: Wufei will wrap up the end of this morning call!
[MUSIC]
Wufei: Wufei’s morning call.
[MUSIC]
Wufei: Good morning. I am Chang Wufei. It’s morning. Shut the alarm off already and get up! What are you doing? This is the time you set the alarm clock to. What would it be if you didn’t go through with it? Oi! Are you listening!? The alarm is becoming louder and louder. Fine. You don’t deserve to wake up. Keep on sleeping for all I care!
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: Oi oi… “Keep on sleeping” is crossing the line here, this is a morning call!
Wufei: It’s something that they decided themselves. Failure will not be tolerated.
Quatre: [LAUGHING AKWARDLY] Now now, um, let’s move on to the next segment shall we? Next is voicemail!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: We’ll have Heero start this off too.
[MUSIC]
Heero: Heero’s voicemail. Hello. Currently I am not home. I am Heero Yuy. As I am executing a mission, I will not be able to return for a while. I’ll call you back as soon as my mission is accomplished. Please state your name, number and the new mission after the tone. That is all.
Quatre: [AKWARD CHUCKLE] That… didn’t sound very voicemail-like.
Duo: Heero… Just leave a normal message, will ya?
Heero: This is normal for me.
Duo: Yeah yeah, okay. And, um, up next is Quatre. I’m counting on you.
[MUSIC]
Quatre: Quatre’s voicemail! This is Quatre Raberba Winner. Unfortunately, I’m currently unavailable. Please leave your name, number, and reason for calling after the tone. Furthermore, for those accessing through fax please send the required information after the tone. Thank you for calling.
Duo: Man, you’ve got it good. Quatre’s even got fax!
Quatre: Yes, but doesn’t every household have one?
Duo: Hey, wha–every house have one… Man, what is it with rich people…
Quatre: Next is Wufei!
[MUSIC]
Wufei: Wufei’s voicemail. Hello. This is Chang Wufei. Unfortunately I am in the midst of a nap. It seems that I overexerted myself yesterday. Although this will trouble you, please leave your reason for reaching out. I’ll call you back when I wake up. Thank y – [YAWN, SNORE] ... Nataku…
Trowa: What was that at the end? Nataku?
Wufei: Forget it. It was just nonsense. … Nh, here, you’re next Trowa. It’s your turn.
[MUSIC]
Trowa: Trowa’s voicemail. [BEAST GROWLING] Hello. This is Trowa Burton. I am currently close to being able to return your call. I’ll be able to return your call after I finish performing, guiding the audience home, cleaning up afterwards, and practicing for tomorrow’s act so please leave a message. [ELEPHANT TRUMPETING]
Quatre: … I didn’t know the circus was so… demanding, Trowa.
Trowa: That’s not true once you get used to it.
Duo: Aaannd it’s finally my turn.
[MUSIC]
Duo: Duo’s voicemail. [SHOWER] Yep, this is Duo Maxwell here. I’m actually showering right now, and I’d love it if you could join me here but that isn’t going to happen, is it? I’ll call you back later, so leave a message after the tone, ‘kay? Thanks!
Quatre: …Excuse me, but why is the message coming from the shower room?
Duo: Well, I thought it’d be a little more realistic? Anyway it’s all fan service, you know, fan service?
Wufei: Duo. Aren’t you trying to steer the direction of this into something sexual?
Duo: It’s all in your head! [AWKWARD CHUCKLING] And will you look at the time! It’s almost the end of the A-side!
Quatre: What, already? Then let’s go on to the B-side.
{PLEASE WAIT A SHORT WHILE. Currently reversing and rewinding to the B-side. It didn’t occur to me to stop the recording (lol). By the way, things like A-side and B-side are so nostalgic, right…? Anyway, listening to this after such a long while I reminisced about my junior high school years when I was super into GW. I was buying antho(logie)s (doujinshi) every day because I was irritated. I regret it now. Looking back, I feel that GW was the first step into the road of otaku. I’m guessing that there are a lot of similar cases in my generation～ Oh, and the backgound image is the sign paper (?) that was included in the cassette book. I can’t help myself unsee this↑signature as being anything other than one written by a junior high school stu-*shot* The B-side is starting soon. Sorry for ranting. Now enjoy the show! (Drawing of Pokute says “drew from memory”) }
Duo: Well then, this program is finally approaching the second half!
Quatre: Yes it is! Let’s give it our best onward too! By the way, this program is also receiving trouble consultation postcards and letters. Everybody seems to have a lot of worries, and the most popular topic was relationships with the opposite sex.
Duo: Relationships with the opposite sex!? Man, with these members I don’t think there’s any hope for good advice! For starters, everybody hasn’t even had any experiences.
Quatre: [LAUGHTER] Oh Duo, what should I do with you… Besides that there were many topics, like about home environments and uncertainty regarding their careers in the future. Although we can go through and answer each one, since this is a message special we’d like to give encouraging messages to support all the people that are worried, blue, and lost.
Duo: Mh-hm. And the next corner is… Encouraging messages!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: First up is Duo.
Duo: Yep, leave it to me. Duo’s encouraging message! Yo! What are you doing all blue now? Come on, you can talk to good ol’ Duo. Hey, lift your face up. Aww, it’s a waste for a beauty like you to look so sad. Wipe your tears. What is it? You can’t stop crying? Well, then that can’t be helped. Come here, I’ll lend you a shoulder. Listen closely, alright? This is only for now. After you cry all you need to, get back out there with your head held high. How was that? Have you stopped crying? Here, come look this way. See, here, up-UP-UPPA-BADOO! [LAUGHTER] There, you finally laughed! Yes, that’s the smile I was looking for.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Heero: …Duo. You really have a talent for things like these.
Wufei: Even though I wouldn’t want to imitate any of that, I have to say I’m impressed.
Duo: Oh stop it already, you’re making me embarrassed.
Trowa: In what host club did you learn all that?
Duo: ARE YOU STUPID!? As if I would even work there!
Quatre: Uh, what’s a “host club”?
Duo: Oh, [NERVOUS CHUCKLING] Maybe when you’re older… Say, let’s go on to the next person! Wufei!
[MUSIC]
Wufei: Wufei’s encouraging message.
[MUSIC]
Wufei: Is that it? Already giving up? Is that really all you’re capable of? No, it’s not. Get up. I, Wufei, will watch over you so see through it until the end. Don’t fear the results. If you give up now, everything will end in that moment! If you manage to accomplish it without giving up all the way to the end, I’ll reach out my hand to you before anyone else.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Quatre: Wuufeii, that was so cool! You were so macho.
Duo: Yeah, it was pretty impressive! So anyway, in what host club-
Wufei: -that joke was just made before.
Duo: Yes, yes it was. [CHUCKLE] Uh, next is…
Heero: It’s me.
[MUSIC]
Heero: Heero’s encouraging message.
[MUSIC]
Heero: ...Are you upset? Or are you lonely. Either way, I can’t help you. This is because this isn’t my problem but yours. When it becomes too much, remember me. I, Heero Yuy, always fulfill my duty. So you fulfill your duty too. In the end, you can only rely on your own hands. Just do your best, regardless.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: Heero, what the, you can do it if you out your mind to it!
Quatre: Mh-hm, it was really good! You’re always “I’ll self-destruct”, no, “I’ll kill you” but that’s not all there is to you, was it! Sure you’re a man of few words, talented at acting arbitrarily without consultation, and completely lacking cooperativeness, but as one would expect from the main character!
Heero: Quatre. Are you complimenting me, or making fun of me?
Quatre: Oh Heero, of course I’m complimenting you! Now then next is Trowa!
[MUSIC]
Trowa: Trowa’s encouraging message.
[MUSIC]
Trowa: Tomorrow will come. Whether you cry or laugh or dread it, tomorrow comes to everyone equally. The one who will decide how tomorrow will be dealt with is you. It’s not as though I, Trowa, can dictate how you’ll spend your tomorrow. A person that can only cry will continue to do so the next day. But I think that a person who faked a smile was able to smile naturally the next day. The question of which one is more preferable is up to you. But personally, you might as well greet tomorrow positively instead of dreading it. I have a hunch that that’ll lead to better results.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Quatre: That was a very Trowa-like message.
Duo: I’d rather be encouraged more cheerfully and energetically.
Heero: Well you and Trowa are two different people.
Duo: Ah, can’t argue against that. Then, next. Go for it Quatre.
Quatre: Quatre’s encouraging message!
[MUSIC]
Quatre: What’s wrong? You seem to be feeling down. Is there something that this Quatre can do to be of any assistance? I can’t do much, but I can at least be someone to talk to. But if you do, please promise me that you’ll cheer up. Looking so glum isn’t becoming on you. Yes, the happiest you is really the loveliest you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: … It’s strange, isn’t it. How Quatre’s message seems to have this strange persuasiveness.
Trowa: It’s because he puts his heart into the message.
Quatre: Ah, thanks. I’m flattered that you think so.
Duo: Well, let’s hope that those troubled and down in the dumps were cheered up even a little by this.
Quatre: It’s okay. I think that our feelings reached them. And that’s it for encouraging messages!
[MUSIC]
Duo: Now now, next is the last segment… love calls!
Quatre: -but we’re going to leave that for now, and instead ask everyone about their first crushes.
Duo: Ohhhhh, that’s a classic question!
(Quatre: Yes it is!)
Duo: Man, it’s like we’re some kind of celebrities.
Quatre: [CHUCKLE] Now then, why don’t we start with Heero? When did you have your first crush?
Heero: I’ve never been in love.
Duo: Wha… then what about Miss Relena?
Heero: Wha… She has nothing to do with this.
Duo: A-HA! You’re blushing red, Heero!
Heero: Duo. Say another word and I’ll kill you.
Duo: But it’s nothing to get that upset about! You know, it’s already something called common knowledge!
Quatre: Alright, alright you two. Then how about your first crush, Duo?
Duo: Well… it was a lady living next door to me when I was seven… was it? Wait, no, it might’ve been when I was five and that high schooler said “What a cutie!” when we passed each other on the street. Ah! Maybe it was that nice nurse that hugged me at the hospital when I was three!
Quatre: Duo… you used to be… fickle then, okay.
Duo: I’d rather you at least say “falls in love quickly” instead.
Quatre: …What about you, Trowa?
Trowa: [PAUSE] I’ve never felt romantic love.
[SILENCE]
Wufei: …Duo. Surely you have something to comment on this.
Duo: You aren’t fooling anyone, you must’ve, at least once… is what I want to say, but I got a bad feeling that Trowa’s not capable of it.
Quatre: Um, well I think that mine was on my older sister!
Duo: OOOOOOH! Dropping the bomb nobody would’ve been able to guess from looking at you, now are we!
Quatre: [SOFT CHUCKLE] But it’s not like that. Looking back at it now, I think it was familial love.
Duo: So, regarding actual love…?
Quatre: To be honest… not yet. [EMBARASSED LAUGHTER]
Duo: [FORCED LAUGHTER] [SIGHING] What is it with… And, we only have Wufei left, but since there’s no way-
Wufei: -and that’s were your wrong. In addition to that, I’m currently in the midst of it.
Quatre: What, is that true?
Duo: Who is it!? Is it somebody that we know!?
Wufei: Ah, yes.
Duo: Then spill!
Wufei: [PAUSE] It’s Nataku.
[GASPS, EXCLAMATIONS]
Duo: WHEEEEEW, your own gundam!? Now that’s a crazy first crush!
Wufei: -and, of course this is all a joke- [INTERRUPTED]
Heero: -of course it would be Wufei-
Trowa: -yes, no sane person would dare say that aloud-
Wufei: Hey, don’t interrupt- [INTERRUPTED]
Quatre: -ah, but your own gundam can be pretty adorable-
Duo: -but would you actually fall in love with it? I mean, oh man-
[CONVERSATION]
Wufei: [OVER THE NOISE] Ngh, hey, listen! I’m telling you that this is all a joke! Hey! Ngh, I-I’m begging you so listen! H-hey! Won’t anybody listen!? Oi, shut up and listen－
[MUSIC]
Quatre: [LAUGHING SLIGHTLY] Well, I’ll like to go on to the next message while our excitement is still high from Wufei’s shocking confession!
Wufei: I’m telling you all, that was just a jo-
Duo: Now ladies and gentleman, it’s the love calls that you’ve all been waiting for!
Quatre: …Love. The light that never stops shining. Looove. An almighty power that allows man to reach new heights. Loove. A joie de vivre. Ahhhhh, how glorious love is.
Heero: Quatre. Don’t you feel any embarrassment when you say those things?
Quatre: …Oh. Um, no. Not at all. Now, the first person to go is Wufei.
Wufei: Wufei’s love call.
[MUSIC]
Wufei: It’s me, Wufei. When I look you way, I feel restless. When our gazes meet, I feel a tightening in my chest that’s different from battle. I’ve never felt this way before. Even I think that I’m acting strange. But continuing to keep these feelings from you is something that a coward does. I don’t want to run away. That’s why I’m going to tell you clearly how I feel. I’m only going to say this once… I love you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
QUATRE: [WHISPERING] Hey, Duo, Duo, Duo?
Duo: [WHISPERING] What, what?
Quatre: [WHISPERING] This is, probably, about Nataku right?
Duo: [WHISPERING] Yeah, possibly. But to go out all the way to make a love call personal…
Trowa: [HUSHED] There are many forms of love.
Heero: [HUSHED]…Is this also what’s considered as “coming out”?
Wufei: That’s enough! I can’t even muster up the willpower to deny it anymore. Who’s next?
Quatre: Oh, yes, that would be me! Quatre’s love call.
[MUSIC]
Quatre: I’ve certainly accepted your kindness. You were always supporting me… I, Quatre, appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how many times I was saved by your heart, more beautiful, purer and warmer than a million roses… Ahh, how much of a sweet relief it would be if I could just turn my thoughts into reality. But that’s impossible, I know. So the least I can do is give shape to my thoughts through words… I love you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Quatre: [LAUGHS] Oh, you know, I feel embarrassed all of a sudden! Was it okay like that?
Duo: Oh, that was above and beyond the call of duty! It hit home, right in my heart! Right Trowa?
Trowa: Yes, it came directly from Quatre’s heart.
Quatre: Ah, I’m glad. Go on, you’re next Trowa
Trowa: Trowa’s love call.
[MUSIC]
Trowa: When I’m with you, the feelings that I’d been repressing come gushing out. It’s a very warm sense of security that’s somewhat nostalgic. What is this feeling? For some reason it feels pleasant. I, Trowa Barton, feel like treating you, the one who gives me such peace preciously. I don’t think that I should be talking about this. If it’s alright with you, I want you to always be by my side.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Quatre: Wow… That was good, really good. What is it, I could feel Trowa’s kindness.
Trowa: Nonsense, compared to Quatre it was nothing.
Quatre: Nuh-uh, that’s not true at all. Trowa’s was more considerate of the other person.
Duo: ‘Kay, ‘kay, ‘kay, let’s leave the complimenting each other at that. Anyway, it’s nearing my turn. I think I’ll nail this one with style! Duo’s love call!
[MUSIC]
Duo: Can I talk about something that’s just between us? … Yeah, a secret that’s just between you and this Duo. To tell you the truth, I have the most fun when I’m with you. It’s true. I’m on cloud nine just talking to you. I’m trying to play it cool, but on the inside my heart’s about to burst. Ah! Don’t you dare think about saying “Yeah right”, that’ll just break my heart! Hey, make me the only one that you’ll show your best smile… That’s it, that’s the one. I love you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: … And that’s how it’s done! [BREATHES IN] … Huh? What’s the matter? Isn’t… anyone… going to say anything?
Quatre: Well, it’s due to everyone already knowing how capable Duo is.
Duo: Yep, that’s right!
Quatre: But Duo, have you ever sincerely said these kinds of lines to anyone?
Duo: Uh… Th-that’s… Of course I have!
Quatre: Really? I have a feeling, that when push comes to shove Duo won’t say anything.
Duo: Nngh… Um, well anyway, let’s move on shall we! [AKWARD GIGGLE] Next is the last of the message special! Good luck Heero!
Heero: Heero’s love call.
[MUSIC]
Heero: When I first met you I had a feeling… that I wouldn’t be able to take my eyes off you. I was right. Your existence continues to grow bigger in my, Heero Yuy’s heart where it barged in without any hesitation. When I realized it, there a part of myself that thinks of you. Those lips that make your strong intentions clear, and eyes that gaze straight at your aspirations… I can’t take my eyes off you. I want to be myself that’s not inferior to you, and that’s why I want to protect you. I love you.
[MUSIC ENDS]
Duo: You nailed it man, as expected of the main character!
Quatre: Yes, but didn’t it seem a tad personal? And I also have a feeling that I know this person…
Wufei: Come to think of it, I think that person resembles a certain somebody.
Trowa: It’s Relena.
Duo: I see, Heero you-
Heero: No comment.
Duo: Jeez, be more honest with your feelings.
[MUSIC]
Quatre: And before we know it, it’s the ending! Did you all enjoy the show?
Duo: YEAH! I sure enjoyed it!
Quatre: Now I wasn’t asking you Duo, I was asking the people that listened to the program.
Duo: I’m just playing with you, I answered for everyone instead! And since time is running low, let’s cut it here. Stay tuned in for next time!
Trowa: “Next time”… there’s going to be another?
Duo: [CHUCKLING] Yeah, if this is a hit.
Wufei: I refuse, doing work with people that can’t even understand jokes.
Quatre: [CHUCKLE] Now now, Wufei. Everyone knows it a joke, so brighten up.
Duo: Oh yeah! Why don’t we have Heero say something before we wrap this up.
Besides this one (lovingly translated by @80sanime), there are actually six more Gundam Wing panels in this series by Bkub Okawa (yes, these aren’t parodies; the actual author of Pop Team Epic made these). Number 56 through 63 are the Gundam Wing ones → http://www.yatate.net/ippolice/?page=5 http://www.yatate.net/ippolice/?page=4
Hopefully @80sanime might translate them, because I sure don’t know how to edit them. Or, view them on illegal scanlation websites.
Evade stat is pitiful enough to doubt if he’s even trying. But on the flipside he’s learned “Iron Wall” so use him effectively. Combine with “Provoke” and he just might be the perfect pilot you’re looking for to use as bait. His Melee stat is high, as expected.
Chang Wufei
Has high Manuevering/Skill and Melee stats. Alas, he can’t be depended on during the second half of the game. Including him on the team is pretty iffy.
Chang Wufei
Regarding him as a “He’s just sort of there” character is satisfactory. Although in theory the strategy of using his “Iron Wall” to barrage into enemy territory is not impossible, his attacks don’t even hit to start with.
Part Two of Chang Wufei aka Legendary Meme in Japan
Compilation of an old Super Robot Wars (SRS) strategy guide explanation on Chang Wufei. This valuable piece of historical evidence allows us to see that nobody took Wufei seriously. A wonderful phenomenon where all sides (game, fans, and media) were on the joke. “Affectionately made fun of” is a good description of Wufe’s default treatment!
R18 “Perverted Shit Old Man” Copypasta Gundam Wing Version Reading in Zechs’ voice from Niconico.
Warnings: Sexual acts involving a minor, Scat
For those that want to see the Japanese comments, go to the bottom of the page and change Region and Language to Japan and 日本語
Why did I translate this? Personally, I found this incredibly funny. The spot on imitation of Zechs’ voice, the GW references, the content, and all the portmanteau that was sadly lost in translation. Second, to inform others of what the Japanese GW fandom has been up to. Third, because I’ve always wanted to write the “I’m going to hell for this” that’s so popular on AO3.
I did it. Poster : Scat Fetishist Baron (8/16 (Wed) 07:14:22)
On August 15th yesterday the three of us, my elegant-as-always eternal friend (24), and a boy whom I met the other day whose code name is Heero Yuy (15) and I (19) fornicated at the bottom of the embankment of a river up in the north of the prefecture.
Since it’s a place that only Hilde comes, it enabled us to do loads of simulations before doing it after going to the convenience store and buying Zero and Epyon, since it’s only a few days until the revival of the Cinq Kingdom.
All three of us penetrated each other with three units of Mobile Dolls each that we brought after changing into tank tops while licking each other’s Heat Rods.
That’s more fitting for a Peacecraft, Relena. Just see for yourself… how dirty and foul battles really are!
After a while, my Vernier starts fluttering, and my Planet is gurgling as my Mobile Doll yearns for an exit.
As I was licking Heero’s Mercurius-hole, while letting my eternal friend lick my doggy-Vayeate, Heero released his Libra in my mouth in a rush before anyone else.
Then simultaneously my eternal friend and I too discharged our Libra. All of Earth, already splattered with Meteor, and we scooped up our Meteor that we spurted and smeared it all over our suits, licking each other’s Meteor stained Heat Rods and Twin Buster Rifled Quatre-Colony.
Ahh… I have no grounds to return to…
My hands, they are too stained with blood. I'm completely unfit to head the Peacecraft monarchy.
Quatre-ing each other after going at it for a while is nearly enough to go mad with pleasure.
When I thrust inside of my eternal friend’s Fortress Bulge with Maximum Output it causes friction between the Fortress and the Epyon System, and the speed is deadly and delightful.
I’ll die if I keep going…
Heero is also sticking his Buster dick inside my friend’s mouth and RHYTHM EMOTIONing.
Fingering my Meteor plastered friend elegantly, we all JUST WILD BEATed to our hearts content ya’ll.
From then, I chaotically licked my elegant friend and Heero’s Heat Rods, smeared each other with Meteor, and held two self-detonation shows. Hmph… I’d like to do it again.
Indeed, it’s awesome to carry out Operation Meteor with a crowd. Say, is anyone interested in scat play with a Scat Fetishist Baron such as myself?
RAAHHH～～ We’ll taint ourselves in shit immediately.
It would be excellent if you could meet us at northern Okayama.
I’m 184*76*19, my eternal friend 181*68*24
Anyone who wants to fuck coated in shit, message us, urgently
We’ll Buster Rifle in just our tank tops, and allow me to do you stained in Meteor.
I guess there still is a place for someone who just can’t get used to peace… Till we meet again, Heero!
Q. Although presumed to be dead in the main TV series, it was revealed in EW that Zechs was alive all along. The question is, why exactly was he kept alive by the creators? Was it intended all along, just to include him in EW?
A. Zechs was actually really killed off in both the main TV series and the TV novelization (a fact that sets these two off from all other Gundam W versions). EW was requested (to be made) immediately after GW finished. Although the creators hadn’t particularly prepared a scenario for EW, the flow of their conversation naturally drifted toward a decision to make Wufei the main character since he was the only one that had an incomplete (unsatisfying, ambiguous) ending. So, nothing was intended all along.
Furthermore, although FT is known to be controversial between fans, EW is also just as controversial. Opinions are divided on EW’s backstories and “facts” that were added on later. For example, disagreements on how vastly characterization changes in the TV and EW, leading many fans to believe that the TV and EW characters are two different people (thus concluding that the TV and EW are two different series). Another point is that the plot doesn’t unfold the same way in the TV and EW. For example, in the TV Doctor J finds Heero where his parent was killed by the Earth Sphere Federation, but in EW Heero was introduced by his father to Doctor J (FT attempted to reconcile these two).
Translated part of Niconico’s entry on Heero (http://dic.nicovideo.jp/a/ヒイロ・ユイ)
Conan Doyle = A Study in Scarlet
hifumi(ひふみ) = “One two three” in the native Japanese numeral system
yuitsu(唯一) = (the one and) only
Although number 1 being the root of the name [Heero] is rather well known, the name Heero doesn’t come from the “hi(ひ)” in “hifumi(ひふみ)”; it was derived from Conan Doyle’s ”Hiiro no Kenkyuu(緋色の研究)” (the number 1 aspect comes from the yui(唯) in “yuitsu(唯一)). Possibly based on this fact, he once adopted the code name “Red One” in the series.
… Also, his character concept was “A Yuki Uchida, with the heart of Joe Yabuki, that can actually act”.
Not only Duo but also Trowa saying that ‘there was no friendship between us,’ and Quatre turning into a fussy guy that bitches all the time—there’s no mistaking that this piece of art was a fujoshi killer
I see that you're interested in Gundam Wing. I thought this might brighten your day: Besides Frozen Teardrop, Episode Zero, Blind Target, Glory of Losers, etc. there also exists (untranslated) novelized versions of the main TV series and Endless Waltz! Due to the main TV series, OVA, books, and manga all contradicting each other, the general consensus of the Japanese GW fandom is that every single piece exists in its own separate alternate universe. So no continuity at all between even the main TV series and EW—separate universes (this is also used to explain why the Gundams are different in the TV series and EW; in the EW-verse they were piloting the EW gundams all along). Feel free to post this as your own!
About GW fic characterisations written by non-Japanese fans vs the characters as they are in the Japanese version. I can’t comment on GW fics of other languages, as I have only read English ones. But as a non-Japanese speaker who cannot decipher more than a few Japanese words or phrases, when I watch the show, all I’ve got to go on to interpret a character is their body language or the dub/subtitles, which obviously lose the nuances of the original in translation. I am also aware there are fan subs around but have not watched one, so can’t say how these might differ from the bog-standard subtitles .
SO out of interest, if you are a Japanese fan or someone who can read/speak Japanese (I’m not sure how many would see this post anyway?), what are the most notable differences you have come across when watching characters in the actual series and reading non-Japanese fanfic?
Are there often portrayals, for example, from English speaking fans, that wouldn’t have necessarily come through if they could have understood Japanese and heard the authentic character voices? Or do you notice the opposite; you want to portray a character in the more ‘original’ sense and this is not appreciated or doesn’t come across/seems OOC when you read others’ fanfiction because most of the non-Japanese fandom relies on subtitles?
Granted, even fans who speak the same language will not necessarily interpret a character or their motivations in the same way (for example, the English speaking fandom doesn’t all write any one character the same) but I was wondering if there are general patterns?
Hmmm... (By the way, I finally realized that you were the person who originally started this topic)
English fanfiction has more flawed characterization. Not in a negative sense, but in that they make the characters more complex, more flawed, darker and grittier. As in negative character growth? I’ve yet to read Japanese fanfiction that has plunged me into depression like ElleSmith’s and others. Many English fanfiction exist that try to portray them in a realistic fashion, with realistic personalities, etc. They also build and form their own world (theorizing about the economy, ethnicity, etc) in the fanfiction.
Even in Japanese fanfiction with dark themes, I would say that it’s not done just for the sake of being dark, or for educating, or for constructing a sense of realism. It’s done to serve as prop for romance or porn. There is no overly detailed explanation of how they came to be that way, nor do they ever (excessively?) wallow in angst.
For example, Heero is obsessive. Why? Never explained. It’s just a prop for him to keep Relena captive in a one-sided relationship.
Duo has PTSD. Explained, reasonably. But Duo himself never appears in the fanfiction itself, and his tragic sorry state is just stated in passing as a prop for Hilde and Duo Ⅱ to strengthen their bond with each other.
It’s also due to the fact that normal Japanese fanfiction is normally just the length of a short drabble, and any long fanfiction that exist are ones that are never published on the internet and sold as doujinshi.
And then there’s the promo art from the Saiyuki anime:
The anime gave us some real gems like the above picture in which almost everyone is completely out of character and Hakkai is totally hanging his head in shame, but nothing can beat the official art by the mangaka:
This series is still running in 2016 and Minekura is still drawing her characters as if they’re all part of a ‘90s boy band. Ironically, though, after all these years and 10+ artbooks, Minekura still has yet to draw her characters playing in an actual band >_____>
I’ve read that the surrealism stems from the fact that during the 80s and 90s Animage and Animedia (two of the “Big Three” anime magazines, third one being NewType) had a habit of just copy pasting clothes directly from fashion magazines onto characters.
It was also caused by the increased awareness of female fans (fan service and pandering).
Another explanation, translated from the comment section of http://gundamlog.com/archives/26366496.html:
Unless the director or character designer is ridiculously obsessed with their work, they leave all the anime magazine art to the line art drawers to do.
So, the magazines will vaguely insist for a “Gundam group shot”, or “Everyone in swimwear since it’s summer”, or “Something Christmas-y”, but since the main staff is so busy producing the actual show they can’t care less about clothing or composition. If the character designer is in charge of the magazine art it’s all fine and dandy, but most of the time they just throw all that work at newbies with a flimsy excuse, like “This is also an important learning experience, now get at it!”
As a result the magazine art is a mess due to the yet little formal training they all have, and also due to drawing them in a state of excitement at breaks during work.
So this art passes through many hands, and eventually they become the sources for legendary memes. Scary, eh? lol
And then there’s the promo art from the Saiyuki anime:
The anime gave us some real gems like the above picture in which almost everyone is completely out of character and Hakkai is totally hanging his head in shame, but nothing can beat the official art by the mangaka:
This series is still running in 2016 and Minekura is still drawing her characters as if they’re all part of a ‘90s boy band. Ironically, though, after all these years and 10+ artbooks, Minekura still has yet to draw her characters playing in an actual band >_____>
I’ve read that the surrealism stems from the fact that during the 80s and 90s Animage and Animedia (two of the “Big Three” anime magazines, third one being NewType) had a habit of just copy pasting clothes directly from fashion magazines onto characters.
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