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Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G (2010)

Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G poster
Original title
模型戦士 ガンプラ ビルダーズ ビギニングG
Directed by
Kō Matsuo
Genre
mecha
Country
Japan
Runtime
15 min
Rated
TV-G
Rating
7.5 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A boy builds and battles with Gundam plastic model kits in a present-day setting. He discovers the joy of creating and competing as a young builder. The story celebrates the hobby of Gunpla building.

lightheartedplayfulnostalgicenergeticupliftingfast-pacedwhimsicalchildlike wonder

What happens

Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G (模型戦士 ガンプラ ビルダーズ ビギニングG, Mokei Senshi Ganpura Birudāzu Biginingu Jī) is an anime produced by Sunrise to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Gundam plastic model kits. It was directed by Kou Matsuo and written by Yousuke Kuroda, and features character designs by Kaichiro Terada. The show was originally broadcast on BS11 and streamed on the Internet from August 15, 2010, to December 19, 2010, with 3 15-minute episodes before being released on both DVD and Blu-ray on December 22, 2010. Unlike other Gundam titles, Gunpla Builders Beginning G takes place in a present-day timeline. Aside from the anime, two manga sequels were released in Dengeki Hobby Magazine. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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