American writer John Hersey's description of the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima was a sensation when it came out in 1946. His grandson, Cannon Hersey has been digging into the archives to learn more. He is also turning his talents to the story of Hiroshima, and taking up where his grandfather left off.

Anime fans will recognize characters from the sci-fi series, Mobile Suit Gundam. It's one of the most successful animes to air. For 36 years viewers have been watching the giant space robots do battle. And the most dedicated fans have been splashing out on figurines and creating works of art. They're even taking part in a Gundam Builders' World Cup.

Marie Yanaka joined Aki Shibuya and Sho Beppu in the studio to talk about the world of Gundam.