Anime Legend Junji Nishimura on His New Series, Favorite Mechs, and the Power of Pink Hair!
Posted by Noon Anime Team on October 24, 2025
Get ready, anime fans! We just had the incredible opportunity to sit down with a true industry legend, Junji Nishimura! With a career spanning more than three decades and a list of credits longer than a shonen protagonist's training montage, Nishimura-san has seen it all. We got the inside scoop on his brand-new series, Mechanical Marie, and so much more in a can't-miss chat!
We dove headfirst into the world of his latest creation, exploring the gears and circuits that make Mechanical Marie tick. But the robot talk didn't stop there! As you can imagine, a director with his experience has some serious opinions on mecha. We got him to open up about his all-time favorite robots in anime history. Whether you're a fan of classic super robots or gritty real robots, his answers will have you ready to marathon your favorite mecha series all over again!
Of course, the conversation wasn't all nuts and bolts. We also got to ask the important questions, like his take on one of anime's most iconic character tropes: pink-haired girls! It was a fascinating and fun glimpse into the mind of a master creator. From discussing the intricate details of a new series to geeking out over classic anime staples, our chat with Junji Nishimura was an absolute blast and has us more hyped than ever for what he has in store for us with Mechanical Marie!
