Gundam "Road to 50" / Turn A Gundam OP#1

Gundam "Road to 50" / Turn A Gundam #40

Finally watched the Gundam "Road to 50" prologue movie. I always enjoy these little love letters to the franchise. This one had some great effects & animation and iconic shots too! I checked the credits and Yoshihito Hishinuma was involved as one of the animators (Wing/Turn A).

We finally finished FFVII: Rebirth. I have mixed thoughts, but overall I did enjoy it. I think most importantly it does feel like an actual full blown adventure, and that aspect of the original game is well-realized here. The character interactions & dynamics are still incredible.

Eid Mubarak ✨

Michael was... alright? Jaafar Jackson rocks the role, but I thought the movie itself was pretty "safe" otherwise, especially given how interesting of a life/career MJ had. I suppose in a landscape of negative press, a by-the-books retelling of the tale is welcome. I wonder how they'll handle pt 2.

I recently watched Hercules and Phantom of the Opera. I enjoy musicals, I think they're a great part of London culture. I want to explore more, for as long as I'm still here. I can see why Tomino is/was obsessed with theater groups. He often includes elements of drama & theater into his works.

I hadn't realized that Hathaway 2 was already getting a stateside theater release. I am way out of the loop these days 😅 I wonder if it'll come to Europe soon

I hope the MSG remaster or w/e isn't a cropped HD mess like the SEED one was, but idk what else it would be... Well, new Gundam SEED movie means new banger by TMR at least 🎶

Kinda lame that they're trying to erase G-Saviour's place as the first live-action Gundam film. It was part of the Big Bang Project, which celebrated the Gundam franchise's 20th anniversary! Even if it wasn't a critical hit nor commercial success, its legacy should still be acknowledged...

Watched Project Hail Mary. Incredible movie. I haven't read the book, but I've enjoyed some of Andy Weir's previous novels, like The Martian and Artemis.

I am now an uncle 🤯

I forgot to renew Moon's Cocoon's domain, so it was down for a few weeks, but it should be up and running again! Thanks to @zeonicscans.bsky.social for the heads up. tsukinomayu.com

I've seen Starlight Express twice now... I think it might be my new favorite musical. The songs are addicting, it has an uplifting self-empowering message, and the overall spectacle is incredible and exhilarating. I also think it's all cleverly crafted if you know a bit about trains. 🚂

50F in London feels colder to me than 14F in the Swiss Alps 😅

Honeymoon in Switzerland 🇨🇭

Eid Mubarak! ☪️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpdA... The top comment is: "No one can move on from Char's Counterattack" So true 😅

"Beyond the Time" is stuck in my head today

I use a star map / planetarium app called Stellarium. It's very useful for real-time identification of stars & constellations in the night sky. I recently introduced my father-in-law to it and now he's hooked 😅

We put this up on our shelf 🌸🗡️

My wife and I replayed FFX (our first JRPG together!), and it was really fun to revisit this game decades later. I've always considered it the last of the "OG FFs", for lack of better descriptor, and I still kinda hold that view. I like Tidus as a premise & protagonist, and he actually acts his age.

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙 May it be a time of peace and spirituality. My first Ramadan as a married man, and also my first Ramadan outside of the U.S. 😅 The community here in London is much more organized, so I am looking forward to all the events and iftars. A lot of restaurants also have special menus.

Our new apt is near the famous Abbey Road Crossing (The Beatles), so every time I'm omw to the underground station there's always a little crowd of tourists in that area. It's just kinda funny to me, because it has got to be the most unremarkable-looking historical landmark ever 😅

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I'm flying to London again, but this time it's to temporarily move and be with my wife 😊 we'll be able to celebrate my bday together too. I'm excited to formally start this chapter of my life. Pictured below is Los Angeles. SoCal/OC/LA will always be in my heart, no matter where life takes me.

It's me birthday 🥳🎉

Happy New Year! 🎊

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎉

This was our wedding cake. It was baked with all-natural fresh ingredients, and each layer had a different flavor. The Silent Princess flowers were also edible. The Link & Zelda amiibos were provided by me. We worked with a luxury cake artist local to Dublin.

My personal conspiracy theory that I've done zero research on is that public restroom automatic faucets & soap dispensers are racist af

💍 🇺🇸♥️🇮🇪 I'm now married to the love of my life! We had an international wedding with events in London, Dublin, and Los Angeles. It has been a long journey, and I want to thank everyone who has supported us along the way to help make this dream a reality.

The last Full Moon before my wedding. 🤵🌕👰 📷: Seestar S50

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch 🚀

An image-enhanced photo of the star Altair, one of the vertices of the Summer Triangle. 📷: Seestar S50

A beautiful Waxing Gibbous shines in the night sky tonight. 🌔 📷: Seestar S50

btw I'm no longer active on X/Twitter 😃

I'm finally playing FF7 Rebirth, and I don't know if it's just me... but so far this game is way better than Remake. It feels much more fulfilling to play. I already spoiled myself on the ending so I already know what to expect there (lol)

Aerith's house & garden kind of reminds me of a place I visited in London called The Hill Garden and Pergola

As many have already said, a huge thank you Feez! Your account helped inspire me to start posting, and your efforts over the last decade have & will help inform current and future generations about this wonderful work. A true pillar of the community. 🌕 Obligatory site link: tsukinomayu.com

I've spent a couple days trying to think of something to say that somebody else hasn't said first, but I've got nothing. You're a role model for what it means to be a real fan. I'm looking forward to whatever you post about next!

Feez's invaluable research has set a precedent. He's elevated the discourse and brought attention to a truly special work of art. He generously lent his time and expertise guesting on 13 episodes of Moonrace Wireless, which we are eternally grateful for. Enjoy a well-earned retirement, Feez.

Meanwhile, I can't forget to congratulate the fabulous Feez on completing this epic investigation into the production of Turn A Gundam! Truly a gold standard for this kind of research project, and an inspiration to all of us.

You’ve helped me find the words to convince others to give this masterpiece a try. Thank you for helping the moon’s light to shine on us all!

Thank you for all your hard work and effort over the years on shining a light on this beautiful show. I genuinely believe you have been instrumental in the broader fandom's reappraisal of this show from a "weird show" 15 years ago to a beloved piece of the franchise.

Tonight's full moon, also known as the "sturgeon moon" 🌕 📷: Seestar S50

Thank you for giving us more knowledge and insight into what is probably one of the greatest stories ever told. ;~; I already loved the series before I found you but your work has given me so much more to love. I'm Turn ∀ Kite now partly due to your influence :) Thanks for everything Feez <3 !

Your Turn A Gundam content has always been top notch. No sensationalizing anything, just searching for the truth behind the show's Dark History. Thank you so much for the work you've put into the last 10 years, I hope you have a relaxing break - you deserve it!

Thanks for everything Feez. Even more so than the work you’ve put in, I’ve always appreciated your attitude towards fandom and the positivity that you’ve consistently brought. It’s elevated my experience with Turn A for sure 🌕 ❤️

Your boundless enthusiasm for this underappreciated masterpiece encouraged me to check it out in the first place, and it quickly became my favorite Gundam entry, possibly my favorite anime of all time. Those blu rays have a special place on my shelf now, and I owe the joy they bring me to you.