SF Magazine August Issue Features New Gundam Cover by Takujin Kusanagi
The cover marks a rare new Gundam illustration from Kusanagi, and the special feature signals a formal recognition of Gundam as science fiction, a point long debated among fans.
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The August 2026 issue of SF Magazine, releasing June 25, features a Giant Robot SF Special with a new Gundam cover illustration by Takujin Kusanagi. The special includes a guide to giant robot SF visual works, interviews, and essays. Fans reacted with surprise and praise on social media.
The August 2026 issue of SF Magazine, out June 25, leads with a Giant Robot SF Special. The cover is a new Gundam illustration by Takujin Kusanagi, whose heavy, imposing take on the original mobile suit drew immediate surprise and praise on social media. Inside, the special is titled 'Complete Guide to Giant Robot SF Visual Works,' supervised by Miho Sakai, with interviews of animation director Shukou Murase and producer Shinichiro Shirakura, an essay by Yuichi Sasamoto, and commentary from multiple writers. The issue costs 1,540 yen including tax.
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