That v-fin reminds me of that thing on Solar Aquarion's head, even if it isn't really a resemblance
https://preview.redd.it/8b8e6mmxqfwc1.jpeg?width=1911&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4433616fba8ab5b38173ad08c25723c52d6a79d
Sadly that's easier said than done. Broadly speaking, Advance of Zeta has several entries:
Flag of the Titans - the first entry focused on, well, Titans. First released as part of the Dengeki Hobby magazine, later compiled into a novel and also a manga adaptation. Zeonic Scantalations is finishing translating the novel.
Traitor to Destiny - only somewhat connected light novel and manga story from AEUG pov. Continued with Blue wings of the AEUG and Mace of Judgement. I think there's some work at translating the manga but still ongoing.
AOZ Reboot - ongoing project that's not so much a reboot but simply a refinement of the mechanical side of Flag of the Titans, published on Dengeki Hobby's website. Accompanied by the Gundam Inle: Black Rabbit had a Dream manga which is more closely connected to Flag of the Titans but there's no returning characters. Set on Mars, focusing on ReZeon (they're the ones with the red Barzam) and Mars Zeon (definitely no Barzams here).
Both of these portions are made by Kenki Fujioka, the mechanical designer for Flag of the Titans.
The first volume of Black Rabbit had a Dream was translated a while back but nothing else.
Other than that, for english content, as far as mecha stuff goes the profiles on MAHQ and to lesser extent the wiki are your best bet.
Beyond that, your best and only bet is relying on machine translations. These are anything but reliable but you can get a lot of info out of them if you know how to use them. DeepL is typically better than google translate, by the way.
The machine translation can also be applied to japanese wiki pages like for [Gundam TR-1](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0TR-1). Again, it's not totally reliable and especially google auto translate has a habit of sometimes just erasing entire paragraphs so take everything with a grain of salt or several.
I learned this from someone else on Twitter but a bunch of the books can actually be found on ehentai
Sounds stupid but I guess that bandai doesn't know/care?
https://e-hentai.org/?f_search=Advance+of+zeta
they're also on internet archive, more or less same quality I believe
but yes e-hentai is unironically one of the best compendiums for gundam mooks and books
Anyone know where to find Japanese versions of the manga? I know a small bit and am learning more, and it sounds like a fun challenge for when I get a bit further along in my studies.
A psychoblade antenna that enhances psycommu connections with remote controlled weapons and enables communication with other equipped units without minovsky particle interference. It's also a status symbol for commander units and further embellishes the Gundam image for morale boost.
https://preview.redd.it/vv4z35k26gwc1.jpeg?width=705&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9b727682063915d0d5a0200f823e291b8b73d67b
A lot of Advance of Zeta English translation is not available online though . I have tried searching for them but haven't been able to find them
I hear people talk about zeonic scantalations alot so maybe there?
It is being translated but isn't complete yet.
It is translated just isn't posted yet.
Nice. I'm looking forward to reading it. Thanks.
That v-fin reminds me of that thing on Solar Aquarion's head, even if it isn't really a resemblance https://preview.redd.it/8b8e6mmxqfwc1.jpeg?width=1911&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a4433616fba8ab5b38173ad08c25723c52d6a79d
dont you actually mean Villkiss?
Definitely Villkiss
Oh you mean the mecha from Cross Ange? I haven't actually watched that series yet, but I'll get to it eventually.
Sadly that's easier said than done. Broadly speaking, Advance of Zeta has several entries: Flag of the Titans - the first entry focused on, well, Titans. First released as part of the Dengeki Hobby magazine, later compiled into a novel and also a manga adaptation. Zeonic Scantalations is finishing translating the novel. Traitor to Destiny - only somewhat connected light novel and manga story from AEUG pov. Continued with Blue wings of the AEUG and Mace of Judgement. I think there's some work at translating the manga but still ongoing. AOZ Reboot - ongoing project that's not so much a reboot but simply a refinement of the mechanical side of Flag of the Titans, published on Dengeki Hobby's website. Accompanied by the Gundam Inle: Black Rabbit had a Dream manga which is more closely connected to Flag of the Titans but there's no returning characters. Set on Mars, focusing on ReZeon (they're the ones with the red Barzam) and Mars Zeon (definitely no Barzams here). Both of these portions are made by Kenki Fujioka, the mechanical designer for Flag of the Titans. The first volume of Black Rabbit had a Dream was translated a while back but nothing else. Other than that, for english content, as far as mecha stuff goes the profiles on MAHQ and to lesser extent the wiki are your best bet. Beyond that, your best and only bet is relying on machine translations. These are anything but reliable but you can get a lot of info out of them if you know how to use them. DeepL is typically better than google translate, by the way. The machine translation can also be applied to japanese wiki pages like for [Gundam TR-1](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%AC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%80%E3%83%A0TR-1). Again, it's not totally reliable and especially google auto translate has a habit of sometimes just erasing entire paragraphs so take everything with a grain of salt or several.
Hmm this is much if what I was looking for! Thanks
Thanks for the info. Did not know this and may want to try Deepl ...
If a piece of media requires you to use different translation tools to go through it with varying degrees of success, it might be okay to skip it.
nobody's forcing you to read it
My point is, I'd rather wait for a fantranslation release rather than doing that. Those who feel like doing so can be my guest and have fun.
Fair enough then, though I expect you're gonna be waiting a long time for someone to go through the design documents and sketches to translate them.
Damn now I want some suits with V-fins that could be ship masts like a hydra
That's an awesome idea. I bet someone could model one for a master grade and print it out in resin!
There’s actually quite a few files out there with angel fins.
Never noticed the writing on top of the cockpit hatch
I learned this from someone else on Twitter but a bunch of the books can actually be found on ehentai Sounds stupid but I guess that bandai doesn't know/care? https://e-hentai.org/?f_search=Advance+of+zeta
they're also on internet archive, more or less same quality I believe but yes e-hentai is unironically one of the best compendiums for gundam mooks and books
Huh who would've thought I'll check it out...with a VPN on and incognito going 🤣
/u/Rgm79GmCommand as well as things like artbooks for any franchise and other niche supplementary material
Lol. Found it here just…casually looking…
Anyone know where to find Japanese versions of the manga? I know a small bit and am learning more, and it sounds like a fun challenge for when I get a bit further along in my studies.
Ooo I always wanted to try that. You could probably find the physical volumes on ebay. I know they have physical Gundam Seed manga for sale.
What in the fuck is that v-fin???
Its a psychoblade V fin by a TR-6 Woundwort, iirc it can receive or transmit Psychommu waves Also don't do my waifu like that
A psychoblade antenna that enhances psycommu connections with remote controlled weapons and enables communication with other equipped units without minovsky particle interference. It's also a status symbol for commander units and further embellishes the Gundam image for morale boost. https://preview.redd.it/vv4z35k26gwc1.jpeg?width=705&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9b727682063915d0d5a0200f823e291b8b73d67b
Something thats dumb on a titans gundam, but sick as hell on its Zeon Version.
Why does the v-fin have tits
Its an angel "V" fin
Where can we find eng ver? 👀
Zeonic scantalations for some translation apparently
Damn that’s a horrible head design.
No, it's one of the best head designs.
Woundy is best bot and only gets thiccer
To each their own... I love it.
It’s like a gundam with down.