George Morikawa, renowned manga artist behind Hajime no Ippo, has captivated fans on X (formerly Twitter) with a detailed showcase of his growing Gunpla (Gundam plastic model) collection. His posts, filled with numerous photos, have quickly gained traction online, with fans praising both his rapid improvement and artistic flair.

Passion for G Gundam Sparks a Wave of Model Building

A self-proclaimed fan of Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Morikawa recently shared a series of photos under the caption:

“【Dragon Gundam】Celebrating the 30th anniversary of G Gundam solo. I had to build three heads—it was a real challenge. This kit is insanely hard to pose. It creaks and parts pop off when you move it. The fourth pic is with Sai Saici. My G Gundam shelf is getting lively.”

Following this, he joined the trending hashtag “#ShowOffYourModelKitsFromThisMonth” and posted new photos featuring God Gundam, Devil Gundam, Char’s Musai cruiser, and the Gaw attack carrier.

Fans React: “It’s Like Watching a Master Level Up”

Enthusiastic comments flooded in from fans who were amazed by Morikawa’s skill:

“He's leveling up fast—already at an incredible level. Truly impressive!”

“I don’t mean to sound arrogant, but his building and photo skills are improving rapidly… must be his artistic sense at work. Seriously amazing.”

“You can feel the talent… Sensei is insanely good.”

“The posing of God and Devil Gundam is amazing, but giving poses to Musai and Gaw? That’s even more impressive.”

G Gundam: A Unique Chapter in the Gundam Universe

Morikawa's current obsession, Mobile Fighter G Gundam, originally aired from 1994 to 1995. Known for its dramatic shift in setting and tone, the series depicts fighters from various nations battling for global supremacy using Gundams in a martial arts tournament called the “Gundam Fight.” As the first Gundam series to diverge from the main “Universal Century” timeline, it marked a significant turning point and remains a fan favorite for its distinctive style and energy.

Source : ORICON NEWS