Realized this morning that I wouldn't have been able to get several drawings finished for work during what was an immensely tight turnaround if it wasn't for my years of drawing dense amounts of fan fiction manga.

I have work I have to finish at the airport before my flight, but at least I have Gundam F91 ready to go as my reward for a last minute deadline coming right at the end of my work trip lmao.

I've never travelled for work before, and although this trip has gone great, I am drained. I have to return to my night job (that's not freelance) when I return to the states ,and that's already tiring me out haha. But all the preparation was worth it, and I'm very excited about my prospects.

Every time I see one of those engagement bait " AGE 23-30 DESTORYS YOU‼️‼️‼️" posts on the hell site I remember how my early to mid 20s have brought me so many incredible moments of joy. I know they're all engagement bots so it doesn't really matter, but I hate fearmongering age so much.

I know there's a new Princess Knight inspired project out soon- which is exciting. I don't think it actually has much to do with the source, it's just *inspired* my the original Tezuka stuff. Which, is funny. It reminds me of that old scuffed "From the producers who saw Shrek" mockbuster poster.

I don't normally do things like this but I've had a very stressful few days. If anyone who sees this has a good movie or album to recommendation (I'm down w/ anything) that would be much appreciated. ✌️

Revisiting the original English dub for the Gundam 0079 movies, and I *think* it's better than I remember. This dub, for reference, was my introduction to Gundam 0079, and I'm aware of the silly interpretations of the characters here and there. But it's all *there* really, despite the performances.

I'm not a fan of flying on planes, but I always look forward to the movie marathons and such that I have on them. My fear of heights is only conquered by good films, or a really good book.

Two months of preparation for a trip that's about ten days has been mentally draining, so the excitement for said trip is only just starting to kick in, which is nice. Hope all the extra effort's worth it!

Remembering the Disney Doctor Who Uso Ewin and Katajeena Loos look-alikes today.

Obsession!

08th MS Team, the most anticipated DVD release in 25 years.

Favorite industry artists doing a 180 on their usage of generative ai during what is currently one of the biggest job droughts/catastrophes the industry has had in recent memory is truly forever damning. The best books I've read, movies I've seen, etc. do not use this shit. We do not need it.

Sister (watching the Gundam OVAs for the first time): "So are all the Gundam OVAs about fighting your star-crossed lover?" Me: "........yeah pretty much."

Every new popcorn bucket I see at the movies is more impractical than the last.

Thoughts: -Toru Furuya Jumpscare :/ -Pacing worked for me even better the second time around, not without a hitch or two, but I'll live. -Insane character animation throughout. -Sweet Child O' Mine has no right getting me this excited for movie 3. -I like those 3d mobile suits more and more.

Hathaway 2 round 2 (japanese w/ English subtitles) let's goooo

First impressions/thoughts (spoiler free ofc): The biggest thing that made an impression on me in the threatre was how strong the drawings were. But also how much casual locomotion was showcased in the character acting, which is one of my favorite things about Murase as a director/artist. (1/3)

GUNDAM HATHAWAY 2 TIME. My schedule only allowed me to see the dubbed version, I usually like seeing the original Japanese dub first if I can help it, bit I'll likely see it again if my schedule allows. Also I loved the first movie's dub, so it doesn't matter lol.

This morning's drawing. #gamoverse #art #rkgk

Being into cartoon history is so funny, you'll be crashing out before sleep at 3 in the morning and think things like "what if I read the entire 100+ year backlog of Barney Google."

I can't see Hathaway 2 until Saturday and it's driving me crazy. 🙃

Practice- Klaus Von Reinherz Yutaka Nakamura Study #rkgk #血界戦線

Haven't posted as many drawings/animations this month because my time has been increasingly limited lately, but I did take some time out of my schedule to go through some Blender tutorials. Here's my first render of *the* doughnut.

It's Piccolo Day everyone!

It's fun to revisit the 2015 anime adaptation of Koshke's manga Gangsta now that the director, Shuko Murase, is on the Gundam Hathaway movies. The Gangsta anime was one of my favorites back when it came out. Fun in retrospect that that show was my introduction to Murase in general.

Every time a Dorohedoro season airs a disease starts being spread on a global scale.

This song has possessed me as of late. youtu.be/cVEDhyMtgLQ?...

Tonight's gaming choices: Elden Ring with friends, or Monster World IV for the Sega Genisis.

In anticipation for Gundam Hathaway 2, I revisited other parts of the UC Next 100 Project- i.e. Gundam Narrative. I think the most interesting part of that movie's development is that one of it's three directors is Shun'ichi Yoshizawa, an extremely prolific Gundam director.

Re watching War in the Pocket for the fourth time.

I wish I sounded less entitled about Gundam Hathaway 2 not having theatres lines up yet despite coming out on May 15th. But I do kind of need to know if I'll have to drive over two hours to see the movie well in advance. Do we acquire the theatre listings via hidden messages in the trailer or what?

My boss didn't know that Roger Ebert died.

Flay Allster #rkgk #gundam #indie_anime #ガンダムSEED

#rkgk #gundam #indie_anime #ガンダムSEED

#rkgk #gundam #indie_anime #ガンダムSEED

#rkgk #gundam #indie_anime #ガンダムSEED

#rkgk #gundam #indie_anime #ガンダムSEED

Lacus Clyne's Haros #rkgk #gundam #indie_anime

About to post several animation cuts in a row, my bad for crowding the feed lol

gundam seed x AIZO #gundam #jjk

gundam seed x AIZO #gundam #jjk

Every time I keep my ear to the ground on mainstream American animated movie discussion I realize I'm very much not looking forward to the Cracked article-esque critiques/pushback that will come out of this decade. Could barely stand the 2009 jokes about Stockholm syndrome in Disney movies lol

rkgk #indieanimation #ClaraAndtheBelow #fanart

Showed my sister Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981) this week and I think it's interesting that the progression when getting fans to watch 0079 after AUs is always "Wow this animation is odd" -> "wow the art direction is beautiful." -> "JFC Amuro" -> "This is incredible."

The world will always be connected. At least, that's what I believe.

Have felt incredibly proud of the drawing and animation junk I've been doing over the last month or so, I'll try and post it soon!

I refuse to over encumber myself with a large workload in the month of April.

Caught up on Under Doctor. That's my favorite new Jump series alright. The character design are slowly shifting to something less-Horikoshi-esque and more dominated by dot-eyed characters with incredibly fun gesture drawing & expression work. It's no Black Jack, but it's fun!

In relation to Chainsaw Man's conclusion, I have not seen The Big Lebowski. But I have seen Sweet Charity (1969), which is what it honestly read to me way more as. I am not cynical enough to demarcate shonen manga as an institution when tons of my favorite endings are as life affirming as that.