Compiled by Alison L. Roberts

Resources

Bandai Entertainment (America): The U.S. branch of the Japanese entertainment powerhouse is responsible for bringing a broad range of Gundam Wing products to North America, just as they did for their home market. (Current and future products include the series and its sequel on VHS and DVD, toys and models.) In addition to their corporate site, they have two other sites that are must-sees for Gundam fanatics:

GundamOfficial.com: A comprehensive, "official" look at the Gundam franchise, including images and audiovisual resources.

AnimeVillage.com: An anime community with an online store that is fully-stocked with all of Bandai's latest products.

Cartoon Network and "Toonami": The American television home of Gundam Wing. The show is an integral component of the network's Toonami lineup. The specialized "Toonami" site features a section on Gundam Wing, complete with character profiles and audiovisual effects. (If you haven't seen the series, proceed with caution: it contains some major spoilers!)

Viz Communications: The U.S. publisher of Gundam Wing: Ground Zero, a 4-issue, monthly comic taking place in the time between the series' end and the start of Endless Waltz. Written and illustrated by Reku Fuyanagi, its storyline deals with how the five pilots adjust to living in a world where their skills are no longer needed.

Mixx Manga: The United States publisher of the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing graphic novels, with art by Koichi Tokita and story by Hajime Yadate and Yoshiyuki Tomino. The story is a condensed, and primarily action-oriented, retelling of the original series' plot.

King Record Co., Ltd./ King Records: The Japanese recording company that released the official Gundam Wing soundtracks (GW Operations 1, 2, 3, and 4). In addition, it is also the record label for TWO-MIX, the J-pop duo responsible for the series' hit songs, "Just Communication" (the opening song) and "Rhythm Emotion." (Their catalog numbers start with the letters KICA. Accept no substitutes: don't buy inferior, bootleg products!)

Sunrise: The creative force behind Gundam Wing and other Gundam incarnations. (Site in Japanese only.)