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Many model kits are still being made for the initial Mobile Suit Gundam anime shows, including the original series. Now, a recently-announced collectible does the same thing for a unique mobile suit in the series' second anime.

The Pmx-002 Bolinoak Sammahn is an upcoming High Grade model kit from Bandai. Based on a mobile suit from Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, it's one of the more standout designs from that series. Standing in sharp contrast to other mechs from the series, the kit is loaded with interesting features based on the underrated mobile suit from the sequel show.

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In 1989, voice actor Saeko Shimazu played the role of Kodachi Kuno from Kitty Films' original Ranma 1/2 anime series. Over 35 years after the series' conclusion, she recently learned the combination of factors that compelled staff to pick her for the job.

These details came to light in a recent interview conducted by Mantan Web. Before playing Kodachi, Shimazu was involved with several other anime based on manga created by Rumiko Takahashi. In the original Urusei Yatsura (1981), she portrayed Ataru Moroboshi's human fiance, Miyake Shinobu. Several years later, she also took on the role of Kuroki Sayoko from Maison Ikkoku (1986). Despite having a great deal of experience as a voice actor, Shimazu quickly realized that Kodachi was on a "whole different level" than her previous roles.

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Kohei Horikoshi’s My Hero Academia flaunts a long list of characters that have grown to absolute fan favorites and has elevated the series’ status to a whole new level. The characters not only flaunt different Quirks but also have distinct personalities and dialogues that resonate with the viewers of the show.

Ochaco Uraraka. Credits: Studio Bones

Since the anime series presents a long list of heroes and villains, it also featured some of the most reputed voice actors from the industry, who lent their voices to breathe life into the characters; one such name is Ayane Sakura, who voiced Ochaco Uraraka of Class 1-a.

While Sakura-San was flawless in the series, where she had great fun voicing the superhero, she does not feel the same for another iconic role in the Ranma 1/2 remake. The most prominent anime remake of the year proves to be her biggest test too.

My Hero Academia star Ayane Sakura has taken on the role of Kodachi, the eccentric younger sister of Tatewaki Kuno in Mappa's Ranma 1/2 anime remake. While only six episodes of the series have aired so far, Sakura has already had her lung capacity and vocal cords put to the test when voicing the iconic character.

In Ranma 1/2, Kodachi is one of the many young women who compete for the titular protagonist's affections. In her debut episode, she shows off both her martial arts and gymnastics skills by pursuing Ranma's fiance, Akane Tendo, with her famous black ribbon. She also tends to break into fits of maniacal laughter. In a recent two-part interview with Mantan Web, Sakura recounted the challenge of recreating Kodachi's laughter. "After laughing out loud, I ran out of oxygen and felt dizzy for a long time. I thought it must be very difficult to perform this every time.