On July 12th, the “Mobile Suit Gundam NT” theatrical version was officially released in the Mainland, becoming a carnival of fans. This is the first time that the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series has been officially released in the Mainland. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the “Mobile Suit Gundam” series, Mr. Okawa Hara, who is known as the “Father of Super Gundam”, also prepared a surprise for China’s Gundam fans – hand-painted China with the theme of “Zodiac” Version up to the image
The Zodiac is a combination of elements with a strong Chinese style. The teacher of Dahe Yuanbang, who is the first person in the “mechanical setting,” personally uses the classic RX-78-2 as a prototype, which has been polished and used in the body. It combines the design of the Chinese knot and the Chinese character of the Chinese zodiac
“The 12 Zodiac Gundam” Dahe Yuanbang male teacher manuscript.
“This time, I put a lot of effort and energy into the design of the shield.” Talking about the design idea of the 12 Zodiac, Professor Okawa said, “This year is the ‘pig’ year of China. It is difficult to design. The place is not only to be presented with handsome colors and shapes, but also to include cute elements, so this time I tried to use the three-dimensional shape to express the ‘cute feeling’. At the same time, I also joined the Chinese knot to make people look at it. I know this is a high image designed for Chinese fans.”
The original paintings of the Zodiac Gundam will be exhibited by Bandai Nanmeng Palace at the NQ Hall of ChinaJoy. The original manuscripts on display include five front, back, and weapons, all of which were shipped from Japan to Shanghai by a special person. After the end of ChinaJoy, the series of manuscripts will continue to be exhibited in the Dahe Yuanbang Men’s Japanese Mech Design Exhibition Shanghai Station. Inspired by the teacher of Okawa, Chinese illustrator Tan Di (ACE) and Japanese artist Touma have also created inspiration for the 12 Zodiac, and their works will also be exhibited during ChinaJoy
In addition to the exhibition of the original paintings, the audience who came to the site to participate in the questionnaire survey, as well as the opportunity to receive a handbag with the 12 Zodiac up to the pattern, the majority of fans can not be missed
It is reported that the products of the Zodiac Gundam will also be developed by Bandai Nanmeng Palace (Shanghai) Toys Co., Ltd., which was established in January this year to bring more quality original products to Chinese users. After the completion of ChinaJoy, the original manuscript of Okawara’s original paintings is also planned to be exhibited at other events, and the manuscript will continue to be displayed in the Ogawara Men’s Exhibition held from July 13th to October 13th
About Dahe Yuanbang Men.
大河原 became a freelance stylist in 1978, and began to provide designs for SUNRISE’s works, such as “armored cavalry”, real robot animation “Brave Series” and “Mobile Suit Gundam” series and other super-robots Mechanical settings. On the other hand, Mr. Okawara, as the “first person in the machine setting”, is also active in other works of the Dragon Son Production Company, such as “Time Spaceship” and other animations, as well as toys, games and other fields
He is not only the father of Super Gundam, but also creates “Lights”! Dahe Yuanbang Men’s Works Exhibition Shanghai Station Opening: http://www.jpbeta.net/2019/07/ookawara-2019-0705/