Anime Encyclopedia: Mechanical Designer

ANIME MANGA EXPLOSION dives into the world of Japanese anime and manga, both of which have gained an immense global following. In this episode, we feature the mechanical designers responsible for some of Japan's most famous anime and manga robots, including Okawara Kunio, creator of Gundam, and Kawamori Shoji, who built the elaborate mechas of Macross. How do they continue to come up with innovative designs for over 40 years? Get a glimpse into their creative process through rare drawings and prototype models.