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Gundam Book Club is in its fifth season! Season 1 covered Gundam Sentinel. Season 2 was all about the Revival of Zeon manga created by Kazuhisa Kondo. Last season featured Gunpla and the first episode was my top 5 gunpla builds! Season 4 looked at the 1988 manga by Kazuhisa Kondo "The Dogs of War" set in UC 0092. Season 5 starts where season 1 ended. The first episode covers the reason Gundam Sentinel was not animated. read less

Operation Buran
Jan 3 2023
Operation Buran
This episode covers the short manga story by Kondoh san featuring the immortal Frederick Braun.  This story is set in UC 0079 in the waning days of the One Year War.  Zeon forces are preparing for a special operation deep in Solomon.  Braun was ordered to complete this desperate mission, but will he be able to complete it?  Or will he meet his own nightmare at Solomon/ソロモンの悪夢 (sorry I had to do it)? Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.References/Show Notes:https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Operation_Buran_U.C._0079https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-78-3_Gundam_%22G-3%22https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Frederick_F._Brownhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MA-05HG_Buranhttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/ビグロhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMX-005_Bredahttps://www.mahq.net/mecha/gundam/gearadoga/ams-119a1.htm (Masaru Kamata)
Side Operation of the Zion
Aug 2 2022
Side Operation of the Zion
Yes, it has been a minute or seven months, but who's counting? This episode is another story featuring the exploits of Captain Braun between the events of Gundam Double Zeta and Char's Counterattack.By the way, I said his right arm was hit.  My bad, I meant left 😅Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates. It does not claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.References/Show Notes:https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Side_Operation_of_the_Zeon_U.C._0092https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMS-007_Jaguar_Ihttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/PMX-005_Bredahttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RAX-778_G-Ray https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/?fbclid=IwAR0TVgBvqNbnTBBrdWmH2K9iCfVKeOpfgVdlnKRe7wJDk5cInXGW31ClJAAhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Gundam_Wiki:Technology
Gundam Sentinel Myth Busting Episode
Jan 30 2022
Gundam Sentinel Myth Busting Episode
I thought we were done with Sentinel too.  However,  Zeonic Scanlations unearthed some new revelations and I had to discuss them all.  Bombshells like the pesky copyrights issue, and why was Sentinel put into an indefinite hold.  They will all be covered in this episode of Gundam Sentinel Podcast (I'm sorry, Gundam Book Club).Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use Clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:http://www.zeonic-republic.net/?p=9107http://www.zeonic-republic.net/?page_id=9089Model Graphix Gundam Wars II  - Mission ZZModel Graphix Special Edition "Gundam Wars III" - Gundam Sentinel The Battle of "Real Gundam".
Season 4 - Special Episode - OPERATION TITAN Chapter 1 Jupiter
Oct 8 2021
Season 4 - Special Episode - OPERATION TITAN Chapter 1 Jupiter
Surprise! I found a one-off manga by Kazuhisa Kondo. It was released in 1992 and is one of the first manga in the UC continuity that happened outside of the Earth Sphere. It features Axis units led by two famous Zeon aces against a Gundam unit piloted by a mysterious figure near Jupiter...Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Jupiter_(Zeus)_in_Operation_Titan_U.C._0083https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Jupiter_Energy_Fleet
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 5 - Mine ( 鉱山)
Aug 23 2021
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 5 - Mine ( 鉱山)
The special ops team led by Captain Braun begin their approach to the former Zeon mine. The federation transports arrive on the scene and launch their MS... Including the massive G-Commander.Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/https://www.houston.org/news/houston-tranquility-base-here-eagle-has-landedhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSF-007_Gundam_Mk-IIIhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/FA-007GIII_Full_Armor_Gundam_Mk-IIIhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Zeta_Gundam_Mobile_Suit_Variationshttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Reborn-One_Hundred
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 4 - Landing (上陸)
Jul 12 2021
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 4 - Landing (上陸)
The Mad Angler submarine group left the east coast of South America and set sail for the Hormuz Strait. The Spec Ops team stood ready to engage with unsuspecting Federation forces. Meanwhile, the Federation prepared a massive mobile suit to deal with this new threat.Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signal_lamphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semaphorehttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-92LAS_G-Commanderhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/FA-93HWS_ν_Gundam_Heavy_Weapons_System_Typehttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Char%27s_Counterattack_Mobile_Suit_Variations
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 3 - Sea (海)
Jun 10 2021
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 3 - Sea (海)
Braun’s units rendezvous with Zeon remnant Mad Angler subs. They set off for their next phase of the operation.   Meanwhile, Federation forces  spot their escape.  Gundam stories sure love underwater mobile suit combat.Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSM-07_Z%27Gokhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium-235 (Uranium 235)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium (Uranium)
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 2 - Dense Forest (密林)
May 29 2021
Season 4: The Dogs of War Manga - Chapter 2 - Dense Forest (密林)
The Neo Zeon special team has made landfall in a jungle in South America.  A massive Federation air transport was out on patrol in the area and dispatch Federation MS to respond to their arrival.  Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  The Dogs of War content is copyright and/or trademark of B-Club Comics, or its original creator.   Gundam Sentinel Podcast/Gundam Book Club is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSM-07_Z%27Gokhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSM-07E_Z%27Gok-E
Season 3 - Gunpla Season - My Top 5 Gunpla
Mar 18 2021
Season 3 - Gunpla Season - My Top 5 Gunpla
I am still debating on the next Gundam manga or novel to cover.  In the meantime I figure I would share my top 5 Gunpla kits I have made over the years.  So welcome to my countdown of the five kits I have enjoyed putting together plus some honorable mentions.  Please enjoy!Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  Revival of Zeon content is copyright and/or trademark of Kadokawa Shoten, or its original creator.  Gundam Sentinel Podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.References:https://www.instagram.com/gcallender_gunpla/https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSZ-006-3A_Zeta_Gundam_3A_Typehttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/ORX-005_Gaplant_TR-5_[Hrairoo} https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSN-06S-2_Sinanju_Steinhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSN-04_Sazabihttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-160S_Byarlant_Customhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MS-05L_Zaku_I_Sniper_Typehttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/MSZ-006C1_Ζeta_Plus_C1 https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-178_Gundam_Mk-IIhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RX-93_ν_Gundam
Season 2 - Revival of Zeon (ジオンの再興) - Chapter 6 - Epilogue
Mar 3 2021
Season 2 - Revival of Zeon (ジオンの再興) - Chapter 6 - Epilogue
This episode will be a recap for season 2 covering the Revival of Zeon manga by Kondoh Kazuhisa.  I will also give my take on the manga as a whole and how it may (or may not) fit in the UC continuity.  I will also answer some questions that were submitted by listeners.Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  Revival of Zeon content is copyright and/or trademark of Kadokawa Shoten, or its original creator.  Gundam Sentinel Podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/機動戦士ガンダム_ジオンの再興https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RMS-154_Barzamhttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/RMS-141_Xeku_Einshttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_F90https://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam_F90:_Fastest_Formulahttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Advance_of_Zeta:_The_Flag_of_Titanshttps://gundam.fandom.com/wiki/Gaia_Gear
Season 2 - Revival of Zeon (ジオンの再興) - Chapter 1 - Afterclip
Dec 24 2020
Season 2 - Revival of Zeon (ジオンの再興) - Chapter 1 - Afterclip
UC 0092.Neo Zeon is in chaos.  Haman Kahn has died.  Zeon remnant forces on the Earth made preparations to retreat. This is a manga created by the underrated manga artist, Kazuhisa Kondoh in 1988.  This is one of my favorite Gundam sides stories.  This season will look at the lead up to the events of Char's Counterattack.Gundam Sentinel Podcast aka #gundambookclub is performing a critical analysis and commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator.  Revival of Zeon content is copyright and/or trademark of Kadokawa Shoten, or its original creator.  Gundam Sentinel Podcast is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, Kadokawa Shoten or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Gundam Sentinel Podcast is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Music used in this episode is being used under the "Fair Use" clause.  Please email gundamsentinelpodcast@gmail.com with any questions.Reference:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kazuhisa_Kondo (English version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/近藤和久 (Japanese version)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/機動戦士ガンダム_ジオンの再興https://www.zimmerit.moe/kazuhisa-kondo-interview-gundam-mecha-advanced-operation/