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Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of the famousGundamseries, has always stuck to his craft.Gundamhas been the greatest in the mecha genre of anime, with very few rivals. He is a mastermind in his own right and many fans are grateful to him for creatingGundam.However, despite his long and celebrated career, he has his own doubts about his artistic abilities. Tomino’s decision to remain loyal to Sunrise, the studio whereGundamwas created, is due to his insecurity about not being on equal grounds with other artists in the anime industry.
The creator becomes vulnerable about his journey in the anime industry and reveals why he has never left Sunrise, despite being one of its biggest icons. He doesn’t mince his words around his thoughts about the industry and his rivals, particularly about Hayao Miyazaki. He also discusses the philosophical aspects ofGundam.
Staying with Sunrise and His Legacy withGundam
Tomino’s journey withGundamgoes across decades. His legacy is marked by the groundbreaking storytelling and intricate world-building that has created a shift in the mecha genre. From the originalMobile Suit Gundam, dating all the way back to 1979, toseveral sequels, movies, and spin-offs, his work has consistently pushed the boundaries of what the mecha genre of anime can achieve. Yet, behind the curtains, his decision to remain at Sunrise reveals a deeper insecurity about his artistic integrity and creative abilities.
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In an interview at theNiigata International Animation Film Festival 2024, he unearths his decision with a sense of vulnerability. Upon being asked about the sacrifice of his freedom at Sunrise, he states:
Certainly, Sunrise as a company isn’t a group of artists. It’s a group of producers. So for someone like me… Someone like me with such low artistic abilities could find support there. If I went to another studio, there would be other creators I couldn’t compete with.
Earlier in the interview, he also extensively talks about never being able to surpass the likes ofHayao Miyazaki, despite being in the same era. He calls him his rival and reveals that his abilities would never allow him to surpass the Ghibli creator. He discovered the mecha genre and just decided to stick with it. He even states that someone with “real creative abilities” wouldn’t make series likeGundamorIdeon.Perhaps he’s never had the chance to observe how intensely fans love the series.
His Creativity withGundamandIdeon
Despite Tomino’s insecurities, his career and the series he’s created is a testament to his creativity. His artistic abilities go beyond what he seems to believe in himself. Not many people can have such a big influence on the mecha genre by fluke or by having baseline artistic skills. It was also the story, the philosophical aspects and the commentary on warfare that madeGundamso unique and beloved.
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Sticking with a studio that can enhance and support his abilities is also not necessarily a negative thing. Sunrise has consistently supported Tomino’s career and while he doesn’t seem to broaden his portfolio, a legacy is a legacy. Their partnership has kept theGundamfranchise and other series within the mecha genre alive but also assisted Tomino’s confidence as a storyteller, allowing him to continue telling the stories he wants to write.
Mobile Suit Gundamis available on Crunchyroll.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
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