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Well this seems to be a strange beast to say the least. Ignoring that it is slated for 52 episodes despite being a new untested mecha show, it is the writer that is most interesting. Shin Kibayashi (one among his several professionally used names) is basically known for his detective/mystery stories so having him pen a mecha show is daring choice and probably a clue on the overall direction and tone of series. But for me the designs from Kunio Okawara is what has really caught my eye, basically meant to invoke the image of decayed mobile suits it shows that Okawara can still come up with inspiring designs when not forced into a design scheme.
Well this seems to be a strange beast to say the least. Ignoring that it is slated for 52 episodes despite being a new untested mecha show, it is the writer that is most interesting. Shin Kibayashi (one among his several professionally used names) is basically known for his detective/mystery stories so having him pen a mecha show is daring choice and probably a clue on the overall direction and tone of series. But for me the designs from Kunio Okawara is what has really caught my eye, basically meant to invoke the image of decayed mobile suits it shows that Okawara can still come up with inspiring designs when not forced into a design scheme.