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Ollie Barder
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Game Designer, Forbes contributor, Mecha Damashii founder, and self-sufficient introvert. "Japanese Mecha Expert", apparently.
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Ollie Barder @cacophanus.bsky.social · Jun 14
I will endeavor to post here more here, but in the meantime, here are some mecha anime recommendations starting with Blue Comet SPT Layzner.
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Arcadia’s Massive SDF-1 Macross Toy Is Now Better Than Ever
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Arcadia’s Massive SDF-1 Macross Toy Is Now Better Than Ever
One of the most iconic designs in all of mecha anime now has a huge toy to do it justice. In short, the SDF-1 Macross has never looked so good.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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Classic Mecha Game ‘Virtual On’ Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
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Classic Mecha Game ‘Virtual On’ Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the original 'Cyber Troopers Virtual On', which was to be released in Japanese arcades and later worldwide.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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‘Samurai Troopers’ Shows Off Its ‘Demon Slayer’ Infused Combat
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‘Samurai Troopers’ Shows Off Its ‘Demon Slayer’ Infused Combat
The upcoming 'Samurai Troopers' sequel anime is finally showing more of its combat animation, and it looks excellent.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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New DLC For ‘Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion’ Is Actually A Lot Of Fun
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New DLC For ‘Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion’ Is Actually A Lot Of Fun
Over the past week or so, I’ve been playing the new 'Into the Abyss' DLC for 'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion', and it’s been a lot of fun.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Live-Action ‘Gundam’ Movie Eyes New Star Amid Worrying Story Outline
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Live-Action ‘Gundam’ Movie Eyes New Star Amid Worrying Story Outline
Back in April, Sydney Sweeney was attached to star in the live-action 'Gundam' movie, and now Noah Centineo is in talks to be her co-star.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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海外のレビュアーさんがすごくいい言葉を使っていたのでいい言葉を使うなあ！　という話をしたかったのに前提を話すのに5000字使ってしまった

Ollie Barder氏の言葉に大感銘を受ける／感想とレビューの違い／ずっとバーチャロンの話｜マシーナリーとも子 @barzam154__ note.com/mahinari_tom...
Ollie Barder氏の言葉に大感銘を受ける／感想とレビューの違い／ずっとバーチャロンの話｜マシーナリーとも子
私はときどき、ゲームであったり映画であったり、あるいはおもちゃであったりマンガであったりといったものについて感想を書くことがある。 それは趣味であったり仕事であったりするわけだが、一貫して気をつけている……というか自明として意識していることは「レビュー」という言葉を使わないようにしている（とはいえメディア側からそうした区分を要求されてそういうなかに分けられたり、あるいは文を加えられることはある）。...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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‘R-Type Delta: HD Boosted’ Review: It Really Needed That M2 Touch
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‘R-Type Delta: HD Boosted’ Review: It Really Needed That M2 Touch
Arguably one of the finest series of shmups ever made is 'R-Type', and 'Delta' may be its best entry. So this 'HD Boosted' edition has a lot to live up to.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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New Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Exhibition In Tokyo Is A Must-See
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New Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Exhibition In Tokyo Is A Must-See
A brand exhibition has opened in Shibuya, Tokyo, featuring the work of renowned anime artist and manga creator, Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, and it’s a must-see.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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‘Evangelion 1.11 And 2.22’ Blu-Ray Review: You Can Actually Advance
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‘Evangelion 1.11 And 2.22’ Blu-Ray Review: You Can Actually Advance
Back when Khara announced they’d remake 'Evangelion' as a series of movies, we didn’t know how they would turn out, but the first two ended up being rather special.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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‘Once Upon A Katamari’ Review: The King Must Speak
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‘Once Upon A Katamari’ Review: The King Must Speak
I remember importing the Japanese version of 'Katamari Damacy' in 2004, and now, over two decades later, we finally have a new game, and it’s mostly good.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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‘Mazinkaiser VS Great General Of Darkness’ Blu-Ray Review: Super Robot Showdown
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‘Mazinkaiser VS Great General Of Darkness’ Blu-Ray Review: Super Robot Showdown
Following the first 'Mazinkaiser' OVA series, there was a wonderful follow-up movie, and it’s the movie that this Blu-ray wonderfully commemorates.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Real Life ‘Nausicaä’ Glider Pilot Takes To The Skies One Last Time
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Real Life ‘Nausicaä’ Glider Pilot Takes To The Skies One Last Time
In a piece of rather fascinating news, a real-life replica of the glider from 'Nausicaä' was flown for the last time over the last weekend.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Haruhiko Mikimoto On ‘Macross’, ‘Gundam’ And His Love Of Shoujo Manga
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Haruhiko Mikimoto On ‘Macross’, ‘Gundam’ And His Love Of Shoujo Manga
One of the most famous figures in anime character design and art direction is Haruhiko Mikimoto. So I sat down with him to find out more about his work.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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‘Metroid Prime 4’ Gets A Thorough Gameplay Breakdown And Looks Amazing
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‘Metroid Prime 4’ Gets A Thorough Gameplay Breakdown And Looks Amazing
With less than a month until release, 'Metroid Prime 4' has received some very interesting and thorough gameplay breakdowns that look very impressive.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:41 AM
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Why Don’t We Have The Whole ‘Brave’ Series On Blu-Ray Already?
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Why Don’t We Have The Whole ‘Brave’ Series On Blu-Ray Already?
With the ongoing releases of the 'Super Robot Wars' games internationally and the increased availability of anime in general, where is the 'Brave' series?
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November 15, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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‘Macross Plus: Movie Edition’ Gets Screening In New York This November
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‘Macross Plus: Movie Edition’ Gets Screening In New York This November
The genuinely excellent 'Macross Plus: Movie Edition' is getting a theatrical screening in New York later this month, with an introduction by Shinichiro Watanabe.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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‘Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion’ Finally Gets A Proper Optimization Patch
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‘Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion’ Finally Gets A Proper Optimization Patch
In the latest patch for the genuinely excellent 'Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion', a large number of issues have finally been addressed.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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‘Super Robot Wars Y’ First DLC Brings Back Fan Favorite ‘The Big O’
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‘Super Robot Wars Y’ First DLC Brings Back Fan Favorite ‘The Big O’
The upcoming first DLC pack for 'Super Robot Wars Y', and one of the new series featured is the fan favorite 'The Big O'.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Tamashii Nation 2025 Finally Commemorates ‘Eureka Seven’
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Tamashii Nation 2025 Finally Commemorates ‘Eureka Seven’
Following last year’s focus on 'Aura Battler Dunbine', Tamashii Nation 2025 finally does justice to the Nirvash from the classic anime 'Eureka Seven'.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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Guide: Welcome To Armored Core - A Chronological Breakdown Of FromSoftware's Legendary Mecha Series. (Repost)
Guide: Welcome To Armored Core - A Chronological Breakdown Of FromSoftware's Legendary Mecha Series
Core, blimey!
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November 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Upcoming Mazinkaiser Figure From Ember Toys Could Be The Best One Yet
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Upcoming Mazinkaiser Figure From Ember Toys Could Be The Best One Yet
The classic super robot Mazinkaiser is getting a new chogokin figure from Ember Toys, and it has all the gimmicks you would ever want.
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November 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Welcome To Armored Core - A Chronological Breakdown Of FromSoftware's Legendary Mecha Series
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Welcome To Armored Core - A Chronological Breakdown Of FromSoftware's Legendary Mecha Series
Core, blimey!
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November 8, 2025 at 5:18 AM
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The Gundam Marchosias Is Getting A Very Nice Metal Robot Damashii Toy
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The Gundam Marchosias Is Getting A Very Nice Metal Robot Damashii Toy
With the upcoming 'Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans' movie, 'Urdr-Hunt', on the way, we now have a gorgeous Gundam Marchosias toy to look forward to.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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Switch 2 Sells 10 Million, But Its Main Competition Is Still The Switch
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Switch 2 Sells 10 Million, But Its Main Competition Is Still The Switch
Now that the new financial results are out for Nintendo, we can see that the Switch 2 has done well in hardware sales, but the software sales paint a complex picture.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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‘Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost' Goes All Gunpla This November
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‘Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost' Goes All Gunpla This November
In a new update, the arcade heavyweight 'Gundam Extreme Versus 2 Infinite Boost' gets some gunpla themed mobile suits.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM