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Animedia March 1995

The following is an introductory article is from Animedia magazine, issue 03 1995. Across the bottom of pages 158 and 159 is a summary of the new Gundam series, when it should premiere, five drawings of the main characters with brief descriptions, a drawing of the lead character's Gundam and notes regarding other upcoming series.

Mobile Suit Gundam W (Wing)

Scheduled to start on April 7, at 5:00 PM every Friday on TV Asahi and others.

There are five man characters!
Gundam
New series confirmed!!!

The new installment of the 'Gundam' series upgrades its weapons. This highly anticipated work depicts a team of heroes. The secret organization OZ has conquered the World Unified Federation by military force and established a new Earth Sphere Unified Federation. Those opposing the dictatorship send five professionals and five Gundams to the headquarters of OZ on Earth. However, since the five were dispatched separately, they do not know each other. Combat unfolds with enemies and allies mixed together. As the five are all attractive, they are likely to appeal to female fans.

● "Gundam" Staff Original Work: Hajime Yatate, Yoshiyuki Tomino Director: Naruhisa Arakawa Series Composition: Katsuyuki Sumizawa Character Design: Shuko Murase Mechanical Design: Kunio Okawara, Hajime Katoki, Junya Ishigaki

Heero Yuy ► His mission is to destroy OZ's mobile suits and weaponry. He sometimes speaks in a wild and rough manner. Age: 13

Trowa Barton ► A mysterious boy who wears clown makeup. Usually part of a circus troupe. Cool demeanor. Estimated age: 13

※All characters descriptions are preliminary drafts.

Quatre Raberba ► The son of a wealthy family with genius piloting skills. A bit weak. Age: 13

Chang Wu Fei ► A direct descendant of an ancient Chinese warrior clan, proud and shy. Age: 13

Duo Maxwell ► Cheerful and stubborn. He becomes the leader of the five. Age: 13

Death Gundam ► Duo's mobile suit. The five Gundams have unique weapons.

Other
In addition to these three works, other talk-worthy productions are waiting for spring. The most anticipated is "Street Fighter II." The hugely popular game "Street Fighter II" is set to be adapted into an anime television series, scheduled to air on April 10 (Monday) at 7:00 PM on Nippon Television and others! I'm really looking forward to it. Additionally, the previously introduced "Dimension Drift Juratipper (tentative)" is also expected to be aired from spring. Furthermore, several new works are waiting for formal decisions. Details will be in the next issue. Please wait a moment!

Notes: Notice Quatre's middle name was going to be his last name? Also, Wu Fei's name was written in Kanji as チャン=ウーフェイ. His drawing was more of a sketch as his design was not fully realized yet.



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