Stephen revisits Xardion to talk a bit about its similarities with an earlier Gainax project, Aim for the Top! Gunbuster.
Author: Stephen Hero
Stephen Hero is a writer, teacher, and podcaster based in New Jersey. Every week he co-hosts Mechinations (@MechinationsPod), a mecha-themed rewatch podcast with his two close friends. They’ve covered a host of classics, including Gundam 0080, Gunbuster, Patlabor, and Gurren Lagann. You can find Stephen on Twitter at @_stephen_hero.
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