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Yoshiyuki Tomino’sMobile Suit Gundamis one of the most significant pillars that has helped in the overall growth of the anime industry. The series is considered a legend and has inspired many prominent anime creators to follow its legacy and perfectly adapt the science fiction and mecha genres into a story that not only resonates with fans but also keeps them attached.
Tomino’sGundamwas one of the very first anime series that developed a cult fan following, making its way to the global stage, and that too in the early 80s. It became so popular that many spin-offs and sequels of the series were developed, and they are still going on. Thus, it is safe to say thatGundamhas had an impact on future generations and will continue to do so for a long time.
Recently, Tomino was asked about his views on life and death, and the Japanese anime director pointed out that he wanted to leave something behind for the future generation. Also, he thinks that he might have just done that withGundam Reconguista in G.
Yoshiyuki Tomino’s views on death
A few days ago, Tomino was asked to speak atSeien Girls’ High SchoolaboutGundamand the other aspects of his life. Tomino gave a 90-minute speech called “To Live on a Finite Earth -Thinking about the Future-“. During the speech, Tomino was asked about his views on life and death and the anime director had some very intriguing opinions.
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Tomino stated:
Death is within my reach. I think it’s a good thing to be able to face death peacefully. I want to face death head-on. Rather than leaving something tangible behind, I’ve come to think that I want to create something that can be passed on to the next generation.
It may not be something that connects with people now, but the next generation should understand it. I believe that the message of ‘Reconguista in G’ will have been conveyed 30 years from now. I hope that the future will be different from the Earth today.
According to Tomino, he believes in facing death head-on as he has created something that will be passed on to the next generation. It is a message that has been embeddedwithin hisGundamfranchisewhich is specially denoted to the future world.
He even stated that there is a chance that the current generation might not understand it but the upcoming age will learn its importance and will shape the future for the better.
Yoshiyuki Tomino’s hidden message inGundam Reconguista in G
According toYoshiyuki Tomino, the message withinGundam Reconguista in Gis the essence of what he wants to leave behind for the future, and it will be conveyed 30 years from now.Reconguista in Gwas a special series created for theGundam35th Anniversary celebration, and it brought back Tomino, who stopped working onGundamstories in 1999.
Reconguista in Gwas extremely crucial since it revived the core of the original series, which aided in the growth ofGundam’sfan base. It explored the themes of war and how advanced technology can be used to create violence and conflict among different factions. The message hidden within the story was to make sure that humanity’s tendency of war doesn’t take over the world.
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Considering the rapid advancements in technology, it is safe to say that sooner or later it will ignite the flame of war, and hopefully at the same time, the message fromReconguista in Gwill help deal with the situation in a much more peaceful way. This is the only concern of Tomino, who believes in theGundamfranchise and the impact it has had on the world.
Mobile Suit Gundamis available to watch on Crunchyroll.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
