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Gundam W Character Collection

The following is has excerpts from Gundam W Character Collection which came out in 1995 by Rapport Deluxe. On pages 20 and 21, under the "Chara Collection" category, File 3 containing Trowa's information begins with his usual Data and a character summary. Pages 22 and 23 contains a quote on each page along with a small montage of screenshots from the show with captions under them. Then there is a "Gundam Wing Dubbing Report" where Noboru Takizawa (滝沢のぼる) interviews the main voice actors, including Shigeru Nakahara. His interview is on page 64. Lastly there is the "Character Settings" where notes are given on their designs and outfits. Trowa's are on pages 78 and 79.

Chara Collection File 3

Trowa Barton

DATE:
AGE: 15 (Estimated) SEX: MALE
HEIGHT: 160cm
WEIGHT: 44kg
EYE COLOR: Dark Green
HAIR COLOR: Brown

A cool boy shrouded in mystery.
His unwavering determination and calm judgment ensure the annihilation of his enemies.
He hides his true intentions behind a clown mask...


Those who have seen a Gundam cannot be left alive...

[Image: Trowa petting lion.] ▲ Episode 2 Easily tames a lion.

[Image: Trowa surrendering.] ◄ Episode 3 Meeting with Quatre.

[Image: Trowa laughing.] ▲ Episode 12 Trowa laughs for the first time after hearing Heero's joke.

[Image: Trowa pressing cheek.] ◄ Episode 13 Stops self-detonation after receiving punishment from Catherine.

[Image: Trowa playing flute.] ▲ Episode 4 Warm moments with Quatre...


I can't believe I have to fight like this...

[Image: Trowa as a clown.] ▲ Episode 6: Unmoving as the knife approaches.

[Image: Trowa & Wufei.] ▲ Episode 9: A moment with Wufei. Only silence enveloped the two of them.

[Image: Trowa & Catherine.] ► Episode 6: Trowa casually ignores Catherine's apology.

[Image: Trowa on clothesline.] ▲ Episode 15: Trowa evading enemy attacks by standing on a clothesline.

[Image: Trowa concerned.] ▲ Episode 16: Trowa being considerate in various ways for Heero.

[Image: Trowa's tears.] ▲ Episode 20: Even if for the sake of the mission, destroying a Gundam teammate...

[Image: Trowa in a Leo.] ▲ Episode 20: Infiltrating OZ. Trowa waits for the right moment.

Gundam Wing Dubbing Report

Trowa's Role
Shigeru Nakahara

● Agency/81 Produce
●Major Works: Sho Zama in "Aura Battler Dunbine," Yoko Kurama in "Yu☆Yu☆Hakusho," among others.

The character Trowa hasn't been one to show much emotion outwardly until now, but in Episode 25, I got to portray something resembling emotion, and I thought it was good. It was the most memorable scene for me so far.

Trowa's position or status often changes depending on the situation, but I never found it particularly difficult. It felt more like, "Oh, it turned out this way..." than anything else. I don't panic when something unusual happens; I just respond according to each situation as it comes. Also, I have never thought to try to act childlike.

Also, after this episode 25, Trowa will be taking a break for a while. When he comes back next time, it'll be with something like the circus troupe again. At that time, I'd like him to appear performing a ball-balancing act while speaking in Kansai dialect, saying something like, "It hurt like hell, I tell you!"

(Laughs). Director Ikeda probably wouldn't allow it though. (Laughs harder).

Character Settings

Trowa Barton

◄ A boy whose birth, upbringing, and even his age are all shrouded in mystery.

▼ View from behind. Surprisingly, his back hair is neatly trimmed.

◄ Distinctive bangs. They don't seem to hinder combat in the slightest.

◄ The circus troupe's emblem. Apparently founded in 1667.

▼ His cool gaze suggests something beyond his years.

◄▼ Trowa infiltrates OZ, aiming to assassinate Treize. Regardless of its merits, it's undoubtedly Trowa's last resort...

◄ On the surface, he infiltrated the circus troupe, performing as a clown.

▼ This is a comparison with his true face. But even this true face might be a false expression...

► Slim build. You wouldn't think he pilots a Gundam.

◄ Circus costume. Could this be his own outfit?

► His expression remains virtually unchanged.

► Trowa, always prepared for death. Will he ever find peace?



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