Gundam 10th Anniversary Press Conference

Bandai acted swiftly; as soon as the model design was finalized, they immediately partnered with Sunrise to launch a massive "Gundam 10th Anniversary" promotional campaign.

The press conference was packed to capacity.

Mainstream Japan animation, model making, and even some financial media outlets all turned their cameras on the stage.

Bandai President Yamashina Makoto, in high spirits, personally revealed the core selling point of the 10th anniversary model. "This model utilizes a revolutionary new technology—glue-free assembly!"

Upon hearing this, the reporters in the model enthusiast community immediately brightened up. They knew all too well what it meant.

The atmosphere reached its first climax after Sunrise announced its new TV anime project, Mobile Fighter G Gundam.

However, some die-hard Gundam fans and veteran media professionals in the animation industry wore an undisguised look of worry on their faces.

During the Q&A session, a pointed question broke the harmonious atmosphere.

"Please ask Yoshiyuki Tomino!"

A veteran animation journalist stood up, his eyes fixed intently on Director Tomino on the stage.

"As the 'father of Gundam,' why didn't you personally direct this brand-new TV series? Does this mean you had a disagreement with Bandai and Sunrise regarding creative concepts? Is this so-called 'new Gundam' a complete compromise with commercial interests, and a betrayal of the soul of Gundam?"

This question drew everyone's attention, and the cameras all focused on Yoshiyuki Tomino's slightly tired face.

Director Tomino was silent for a moment, then an unexpected, relieved smile appeared on his face.

He picked up the Mike.

"Thank you for your concern, reporter."

His voice was a little hoarse, but exceptionally sincere.

"Actually, I'm experiencing some health issues and my mental state isn't good either, so I'm not capable of sustaining myself through the massive project of producing a TV animation."

"I just need some time to calm down and recuperate, to get my health back in order, and to gather inspiration for my future creative work."

"The story of the Universal Century is the root of Gundam. As long as I can still pick up a paintbrush, its future will still be in my hands. All fans who love it can rest assured about that."

Tomino's words calmed most of the commotion at the scene.

"This new work is a courageous exploration, and I hope that Gundam can have more possibilities and reach a wider world."

He paused, a complex yet sincere gratitude flickering in his eyes.

"As for the creation of this new work, I want to express my special gratitude to one person."

"It's Nakayama Takuya, executive director of Sega."

Nakayama Takuya?

The reporters in the audience exchanged glances. They were certainly familiar with the name, but how could it be related to the new Gundam series?

"It was he who gave me advice when I was most confused and exhausted, telling me to put down my burdens and take a good rest."

He said, "A good work requires a healthy creator. If I force myself to take on the role and end up with health problems or a lack of inspiration due to poor mental health, that would be the greatest irresponsibility towards the work and all the fans who love Gundam."

It turns out it wasn't an internal conflict, but rather a matter of protecting Director Tomino's health and ensuring the quality of the work! This kind of responsible attitude towards the work...

It made them feel at ease.

"These words were a revelation to me, and they made me determined to hand over the new Gundam project to a new team to explore."

"So please rest assured. This 'absence' is for a better 'return' in the future."

"The idea for this new work originated from Nakayama -san's genius mind."

The entire audience erupted in uproar!

One reporter practically jumped up and shouted, "Director, you mean the core concept for this brand new Gundam comes from Mr. Nakayama Takuya?!"

Director Tomino nodded solemnly.

"Yes, a story that will open up entirely new possibilities for Gundam. Please join me in anticipating its birth."

Some viewers and reporters were still unaware of who "Sega's Nakayama Takuya" was.

Another reporter stood up and asked, "Is it Nakayama Takuya Fatal Fury, the creator of Pokémon?"

Upon hearing this, the others immediately understood.

If someone can provide an animation concept like "Fatal Fury" and "Pokémon," then providing an idea for "Gundam" doesn't seem impossible.

Could you elaborate on the process by which Nakayama Sang provided the creative ideas?

A reporter then asked further questions.

Director Tomino smiled and handed the microphone to the Bandai executive next to him.

The executive cleared his throat and began to vividly recount how Takuya conceived the new worldview. Getting carried away, he seemed to have let something slip and slapped his forehead.

"Oh dear, speaking of Mr. Nakayama's brilliant ideas, I almost forgot! The initial inspiration for the 'glue-free assembly' technology we just mentioned came from something Nakayama. Sun Yat-sen casually mentioned—"

Boom!

If what had just happened was a small-scale discussion, the entire venue was now in an uproar!

Can a game developer not only write animation scripts but also provide groundbreaking technological inspiration for model design?

What on earth is going on in this person's head?!

The press conference wasn't even over yet, and the news had already spread like wildfire.

Many reporters have already come up with headlines for their stories.

<Genius planner Nakayama Takuya single-handedly handles both new Gundam releases and model innovations!>

From games to animation to model kits, the legendary crossover of Sega's genius!

The following day, <Amazing research! Let's uncover the true identity of Nakayama Takuya, who "incidentally" saved the Gundam!>

This report caused a huge uproar in the gaming community.

The report reads like a detailed battle report, listing all of Nakayama Takuya's works since he joined Sega.

"Fatal Fury is the game and anime crossover model he created. He also coined the concept of esports and hosted the Sega Esports Tournament."

"He is the undisputed chief producer of the phenomenal IP, Pokémon."

"The arcade hits 'DDR' and ' Taiko no Tatsujin ' were his creations."

"Super Robot Wars, Ace Attorney, Golden Sun, Harvest Moon, Sega New Record"

He was the core leader behind all of Sega's flagship brands!

"Even more terrifying is that, according to industry insiders, the original creative inspiration for Bandai's * Super Robot Grand Assembly!*, * SD Gundam G Generation *, and even the * Dragon Ball * series all points to this man!"

Every name mentioned in the report is a household name.

When these different kinds of shining stars in the gaming world were connected by a thread called "Nakayama Takuya," all the players and fans who saw the report felt a chill run down their spines.

"Really?! He's the one who made all these masterpieces?!"

"I always thought he was just a game developer, but now I'm being told he even knows how to design models?"

"Wait a minute! So, almost all the best games we've played in the last two years are related to him?!"

Finally, a Sega gamer exclaimed incredulously, "I get it! Nintendo has Shigeru Miyamoto, and we at Sega have Nakayama Takuya!"

In no time, the term "two gaming gods" spread throughout the entire gaming industry.