Celebrating the Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam's First Broadcast in 1979

On April 7th, anime fans around the world commemorate the day when "Mobile Suit Gundam", a groundbreaking series that introduced the concept of Newtypes, aired its first episode in 1979. Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the series is celebrated for its innovative exploration of human potential and empathic abilities, setting a new standard for the mecha genre. This significant achievement was highlighted in the quarterly magazine 'kotoba', in a special issue dedicated to human augmentation, where Director Tomino shared his insights. His pioneering work continues to inspire, as evidenced by its inclusion in the recent publication "The Birth of Neo-Sapiens". This day remains a pivotal moment in anime history, marking the birth of a series that would become a cornerstone of the genre.