The Five Star Stories: When Mecha Art Becomes Legend (Again)
After a decade of waiting, Titan Manga announces the return of Mamoru Nagano's masterpiece with an edition that will make fans cry... with joy or from the weight on their wallet 💸. In March 2026, this re-edition will arrive in collaboration with Newtype, celebrating 40 years of a visual universe that redefines the word "detail".
"If Gundam is the grandfather of mecha, The Five Star Stories is the eccentric uncle who wears a cape and designs in gold" — Anonymous fan at Anime Expo 2025.
A Feast for 3D Designers and Mecha Lovers
Nagano didn't just create an epic story: he built an advanced design manual. From the Mortar Headds (now GothicMades) to the Fatimas, every element seems made to be modeled in 3D:
- Mechas with impossible curves: as if ZBrush and CAD had an ultra-detailed baby 🤖.
- Alien architecture: ideal for practicing scenes in Unreal Engine.
- Iconic silhouettes: even the simplest suit has more folds than a Marvelous Designer tutorial.
The Edition That (Finally) Does It Justice
The previous English version was an eternal work in progress. This one promises:
- To translate volumes never seen outside Japan.
- To maintain the print quality that Nagano's art deserves 🎨.
- To include extra material to understand its influence on modern design.
Why Is It a Must for Digital Artists?
Because every page is an exercise in humility:
- Textures that seem made in Substance Painter... in the 80s.
- Perspectives that challenge the laws of physics (and viewports).
- A catalog of ideas for your next personal project.
So you know: prepare your tablet, update your GPU, and practice your subdivisions. Because if Nagano could draw this by hand in the 80s, we have no excuse 🖌️. Well, except for deadlines... those always win.