Gundam Barbatos Model Debuts in Season Premiere
Starting June 27th, the third season of "Mass-Produced Riko - The Life Assembly Story of the Last Plastic Model Girl -" will air on TV Tokyo and linked networks every Thursday at midnight. The show, which stars Yuuki Yoda from Nogizaka46, goes deeply into topics of family and connection, all while being framed by the gentle art of plastic model assembling.
Season three, titled "Mass-Produced Riko - The Life Assembly Story of the Last Plastic Model Girl", returns us to Riko Komukai's familiar yet fascinating reality. Riko, now 25, is a Tokyo-based office worker torn between her job as the responsible middle child and her yearning to discover her family's origins. This season's story takes place in the countryside, where Riko and her three sisters meet at their family home for the first time in four years, following their grandfather's death.
During family reunions, Riko discovers an incomplete plastic model left by her grandfather. She sets out to finish it, with the help of Yassan, a friend from her grandfather's favorite model business. The journey through each assembly phase is about more than just putting together a model; it's also about putting together the disparate pieces of her family's history and relationships.
Gundam Barbatos Surprise
In a thrilling twist for fans, the opening episode shows the iconic Gundam Barbatos from "Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans". This inclusion is also a sign of the lasting history and ties that span generations, similar to the bonds Riko aspires to rebuild with her family.
The series not only reintroduces Yuuki Yoda in her signature role, but also features a talented ensemble cast and creative team. The series, directed by Kazuhiro Nakagawa and written by Shota Hatanaka, offers both joyful moments and tragic revelations. The production, which is funded by BANDAI SPIRITS, maintains a high level of accuracy in its depiction of plastic model culture, adding to the geeky joy of identifying various models throughout the series.
Why Watch "Mass-Produced Riko"?
The "Mass-Produced Riko" series is a collection of stories about learning the complexities of life and relationships via the contemplative act of model assembling. This season, with its emphasis on family, allows viewers to experience Riko's progress not only as a character but also in her interactions with her family. It's a journey of self-discovery, familial understanding, and the simple joy of creation—themes that are especially relevant in today's fast-paced world.
As we prepare for the summer, "Mass-Produced Riko" asks us to pause, sit back, and immerse ourselves in a story in which every small piece is important, much like the painstaking assembly of a plastic model. Don't miss out on this heartfelt blend of drama and hobby. Join Riko this summer for a season that promises to be both entertaining and heartwarming in its examination of what it means to be a family.
SOURCE: GUNDAM INFO
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