Interview with Hideaki Anno?

Omicron Psi · October 18th, 2006, 08:17 PM

I've heard that there's an interview with Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno about Rahxephon in the Rahxephon Complete book. Unfortunately, it's only in Japanese.

Has anyone who can understand Japanese read it? Is there a translation somewhere of it?

Atriede · October 19th, 2006, 04:59 PM

The RahXephon area is not that popular.
I suggest you post this in the anime section for effective results!

Samourai · October 19th, 2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Atriede

The RahXephon area is not that popular.
I suggest you post this in the anime section for effective results!

it should be, the series is one of the best i have seen.

Mordecai · October 20th, 2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Samourai

it should be, the series is one of the best i have seen.

Agreed, but it doesn't seem like many people want to discuss it.
The only topics that get any attention are those silly topics comparing it to that other show.

Oh yeah... I would also like to read that interview, but as far as I know it hasn't been translated.

Vir · March 1st, 2007, 05:31 PM

I know of at least two people who have translations of that interview, but it's of course not OK to put them online because of copyright. Perhaps Newtype, ADV or Media Factory could be encouraged to bring it as a special feature with a new DVD set or something?

Izubuchi (left) and Anno (right)

Vir · October 19th, 2007, 02:33 PM

Bump, because I now have the interview translated. I'm taking a Japanese course, and through that I got connected to a Japanese person whom I paid to translate it for me. I'm not posting it online, but if you have any questions about it I'll be happy to answer.

Westlo · October 19th, 2007, 02:49 PM

Let's see... what's he think of rahxephon and what were his thoughts on homages done by Izubuchi in rahxephon and his own (if brought up).

Vir · October 20th, 2007, 03:40 AM

They don't get into that, and I don't think there are many either. Elvy's cross necklace I think is a reference, and maybe sinking into the ground (though that could come from another show). Also Ayato's first line could be an ironic nod, if Bones/Izubuchi had directed ADV to translate it into "All's right with the world, huh" in reference to Pippa Passes.

They do talk a lot about other mecha shows, and how Eva and RahXephon were influenced by those. Eva seems more inspired by a variety of mecha shows, while RahXephon was inspired by Raideen, Japanese sci-fi movies, and western literature.

Westlo · October 20th, 2007, 08:13 AM

Yeah I'm kinda just throwing random darts here.... um do they talk about working on any past projects together?

Vir · October 20th, 2007, 11:53 AM

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do they talk about working on any past projects together?

Yes, Evangelion.

Izubuchi drew some design proposals on the Evangelions. Anno sent him instructions and rough sketches, and Izubuchi drew some designs. Izubuchi introduced one with four eyes like what unit 02 ended up having. We don't know how much his proposal influenced the final design though, since he's not credited for the final designs.

Izubuchi and Anno both are credited for mecha design on Char's Counterattack (one of the Gundam movies), but that didn't necessarily mean that they met when working on it, because it could just be that they both had designed some previously existing Gundam which ended up in that movie.

Since this interview Izubuchi has designed a costume for Anno's live action Cutie Honey movie.

It's clear from the interview that they have known each other for a long time, Anno relates how he and other colleagues/drinking buddies were prodding Izubuchi to try directing something himself.

Vaikyuko · October 21st, 2007, 06:44 AM

^On the note of the CCA stuff, I've no idea on Izubuchi but Anno helped design some of the ships like the Ra'Cailum.

Vir · October 25th, 2007, 07:45 AM

OK thanks. I see that Wikipedia has articles and lists of pretty much every Gundam variant out there, but precious few of them actually include information about who designed them in the real world.

kamidake90 · December 25th, 2007, 10:37 AM

Yutaka Izubuchi was responsible for designing the Nu Gundam, the Jegan units, as well as the RE-GZ. Anno did the ship designs as well as posting double duty as the director of animation(Anno's forte).

Levo · December 25th, 2007, 10:48 AM

I have a few articles about Tomino doing CCA. Anno even make a book that included stuff like interviews with the cast & such.
"Char's Counterattack is great" - Anno

kamidake90 · December 26th, 2007, 08:47 AM

Hey levon's still around! I was starting to feel lonely here after being away for all this time

October 18th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#1
Omicron Psi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Interview with Hideaki Anno? I've heard that there's an interview with Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno about Rahxephon in the Rahxephon Complete book. Unfortunately, it's only in Japanese. Has anyone who can understand Japanese read it? Is there a translation somewhere of it?

March 1st, 2007, 05:31 PM	#5
Vir Grim souvenir shopper Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 152	I know of at least two people who have translations of that interview, but it's of course not OK to put them online because of copyright. Perhaps Newtype, ADV or Media Factory could be encouraged to bring it as a special feature with a new DVD set or something? Izubuchi (left) and Anno (right) Last edited by Vir; March 1st, 2007 at 06:02 PM. Reason: image

October 19th, 2007, 02:33 PM	#6
Vir Grim souvenir shopper Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 152	Bump, because I now have the interview translated. I'm taking a Japanese course, and through that I got connected to a Japanese person whom I paid to translate it for me. I'm not posting it online, but if you have any questions about it I'll be happy to answer. __________________ Videos 1: High Low \| 2: High Low Izubuchi: "I’m interested in the backbench guys, the anonymous figures with character who end up overshadowing the hero." Anno: "No, the heroes!"

October 20th, 2007, 03:40 AM	#8
Vir Grim souvenir shopper Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 152	They don't get into that, and I don't think there are many either. Elvy's cross necklace I think is a reference, and maybe sinking into the ground (though that could come from another show). Also Ayato's first line could be an ironic nod, if Bones/Izubuchi had directed ADV to translate it into "All's right with the world, huh" in reference to Pippa Passes. They do talk a lot about other mecha shows, and how Eva and RahXephon were influenced by those. Eva seems more inspired by a variety of mecha shows, while RahXephon was inspired by Raideen, Japanese sci-fi movies, and western literature. __________________ Videos 1: High Low \| 2: High Low Izubuchi: "I’m interested in the backbench guys, the anonymous figures with character who end up overshadowing the hero." Anno: "No, the heroes!" Last edited by Vir; October 20th, 2007 at 03:42 AM.

October 21st, 2007, 06:44 AM	#11
Vaikyuko They'll Tell You I'm Insane Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Stolen kisses, pretty lies. Posts: 12,596 Blog Entries: 2	^On the note of the CCA stuff, I've no idea on Izubuchi but Anno helped design some of the ships like the Ra'Cailum. __________________ Blog\|DVDs\|Games\|Anime\|Movies\|Comics Current Avatar: Taylor Swift, Blank Space "The agriculture ministry is not in charge of Gundam," ministry official Tsutomu Shimomura said.

October 19th, 2006, 04:59 PM	#2
Atriede Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 139	The RahXephon area is not that popular. I suggest you post this in the anime section for effective results!

October 19th, 2007, 02:49 PM	#7
Westlo Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: JUUUUST BLAAAZEE!!! Posts: 3,056	Let's see... what's he think of rahxephon and what were his thoughts on homages done by Izubuchi in rahxephon and his own (if brought up).

October 20th, 2007, 08:13 AM	#9
Westlo Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: JUUUUST BLAAAZEE!!! Posts: 3,056	Yeah I'm kinda just throwing random darts here.... um do they talk about working on any past projects together?

October 25th, 2007, 07:45 AM	#12
Vir Grim souvenir shopper Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 152	OK thanks. I see that Wikipedia has articles and lists of pretty much every Gundam variant out there, but precious few of them actually include information about who designed them in the real world. __________________ Videos 1: High Low \| 2: High Low Izubuchi: "I’m interested in the backbench guys, the anonymous figures with character who end up overshadowing the hero." Anno: "No, the heroes!"

December 25th, 2007, 10:37 AM	#13
kamidake90 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 126	Yutaka Izubuchi was responsible for designing the Nu Gundam, the Jegan units, as well as the RE-GZ. Anno did the ship designs as well as posting double duty as the director of animation(Anno's forte).

December 25th, 2007, 10:48 AM	#14
Levo Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 13,105	I have a few articles about Tomino doing CCA. Anno even make a book that included stuff like interviews with the cast & such. "Char's Counterattack is great" - Anno __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Sanae Dekomori (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions!)

December 26th, 2007, 08:47 AM	#15
kamidake90 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 126	Hey levon's still around! I was starting to feel lonely here after being away for all this time