Yoshiyuki Tomino
In 1979, Tomino directed and wrote "Mobile Suit Gundam", which was highly influential in transforming the Super Robot mecha genre into the Real Robot genre. Mark Simmons discusses the impact of "Gundam" in his book, "Gundam Official Guide":
In an interview published in "Animerica" magazine, Tomino discusses what he was trying to accomplish with "Mobile Suit Gundam":
Although the last quarter of the show's original script was canceled and it had to be completed in 43 episodes, its popularity grew after three compilation movies were released in 1981 and 1982. "Mobile Suit Gundam" was followed by numerous sequels, spin-offs and merchandising franchises, becoming one of the longest-running and most influential, popular anime series in history, being chosen as No. 1 on TV Asahi's "Top 100 Anime" listing in 2005.
Toshihiko Sahashi
His works include the original soundtracks for "Zipang", "Ghost Sweeper Mikami", "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny", "Gunslinger Girl", "Black Blood Brothers", "Seijuu Sentai Gingaman", "Kamen Rider Kuuga", "Kamen Rider Agito", "Kamen Rider Hibiki", "Kamen Rider Den-O", "Full Metal Panic!", "Hunter × Hunter", "Simoun", "Reborn!" and composed all three Saint Seiya anime series. Together with the London Symphony Orchestra, two symphonic albums have been released, each arranging his compositions from "Gundam SEED" and "Gundam SEED Destiny". For the "Mobile Suit Gundam" franchise's 30th anniversary, he again collaborated with the London Symphony Orchestra for another symphonic music album.