HJ Mechanics 21 Special Feature: Heavy Metal L-Gaim (HOBBY JAPAN MOOK)

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The Sunrise robot anime "Heavy Metal L-Gaim," which began airing on TV in 1984, was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and featured character designs by Mamoru Nagano. This series gave birth to heavy metal and remains a popular work, enjoying passionate support from fans.

Recently, with the relaunch of the HG series and the re-release of sets of original kits, the series has seen a further surge in popularity to coincide with its 40th anniversary. Therefore, the latest issue of HJ Mechanics revisits this series, explaining the mechs that appear in it, primarily focusing on the kits that have been released, through model examples. We delve into the appeal of this series, including explanations of the mechs and the world setting.