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.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam, originally released in Japan as , is a video game based on the "Gundam" anime series. It was developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Games. Its gameplay is derived from Koei's "Dynasty Warriors" and "Samurai Warriors" series. The "Official Mode" of the game is based primarily on the Universal Century timeline, with mecha from "Mobile Suit Gundam", "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam", and "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ" appearing in the game, as well as a few units from Mobile Suit Variations "" and "" appearing as non-playable ally and enemy units. The "Original Mode" of the game also features mecha from the non-UC series "Mobile Fighter G Gundam", "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" and "Turn A Gundam". A newly designed non-SD Musha Gundam designed by Hajime Katoki is also included.