The Revolutionary Design of the First Gundam Model Kit: Exploring Joint Articulation and Its Impact on Hobby Culture

Reader’s Question:
Why was the first Gundam model kit designed with revolutionary joint articulation at the time? I assume it must have been more expensive to produce than static models. What motivated them to take that step? Was there a specific catalyst for this decision?

The Evolution of Gundam Model Kits: A

Masahiro Nakai’s Controversial Stance: Are Victims’ Voices Being Ignored?

Question from a reader:
It seems that Masahiro Nakai wants to express his opinions, but is he planning to ignore the voices of the victimized women? It feels like he might not be considering the lifting of confidentiality obligations. Is my understanding correct?

Reflection on Masahiro Nakai

Recently, discussions about Masahiro Nakai have been popping up everywhere. While he strongly asserts

The Double Standard of Celebrity Settlements: Why Accountability Seems Elusive

Reader’s Question:
Why is it often said that celebrities are “not guilty because it’s not a criminal case”? Even though there are victims like Masahiro Nakai, who was hospitalized due to acute stress reactions and PTSD, and a third-party committee recognized it as a “serious human rights violation of sexual violence,” the public seems to treat it as “it’s fine because

Understanding the Nakai Issue: Insights on the Third-Party Committee’s Report and Workplace Dynamics

Question from the Reader:
What is the response regarding the points raised by the third-party committee concerning the Nakai issue?

Thoughts on the Nakai Issue

Recently, news about Masahiro Nakai has been trending. I found myself intrigued and looked into various opinions. The reactions to the third-party committee’s report were particularly interesting. What surprised me initially was that Nakai was the

Navigating the Controversy: Why We Must Discuss Masahiro Nakai’s Recent Statements and Their Impact on Victims

Reader’s Question:
With Masahiro Nakai’s side publicly addressing this issue again, is it strange for us to bring up this story? I understand the opinion that it might be kinder to leave it alone since she is trying to move forward. I, too, hope that this incident can be left in the past. However, Nakai’s side has countered the report from

Understanding Consent: Why the Victim’s Perspective Matters More Than the Perpetrator’s Account

Question from a reader:
Why do so many people try to determine whether there was “consent” solely based on the perpetrator’s account? Regarding the case of Nakai Masahiro, some people say, “Maybe the woman initially consented?” or “Perhaps she just changed her mind later.” However, I believe that these are merely opinions from the perpetrator’s perspective. Ignoring the feelings of the