Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and with character designs by Mamoru Nagano, this work created the "heavy metal" genre and is still popular among fans today. Recently, the 40th anniversary of the series has seen a further boost in excitement, with the re-launch of the HG series and re-releases of kit sets from the series. The latest issue of HJ Mechanics once again focuses on "Heavy Metal L-Gaim."