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Post by Mozenrath on Jan 29, 2012 18:51:14 GMT -5
Void and I talked about Gundam Wing briefly and it got me thinking: what is your favorite Gundam series? Why is it your favorite? Where do you think it stands in the history of Gundam as a franchise?
Alternatively, what series do you not like, why, and what could have helped?
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Post by Fundertaker on Jan 30, 2012 10:09:13 GMT -5
My favourite is After War Gundam X. Why? Well... a well told love story between two kids that act like the age they are? Check. Main character is never seen as an unstoppable ace character? Check. My favourite design for a Gundam ever (that one being Double X)? CHECK. Good (global) story? Check. A good setting that stays constant through the series? Check. Enil El? CHECK!
It could have more episodes, as was the plan, unfortunately the bad (relatevely speaking) ratings coupled with the fact that this began right after Wing ended in Japan made this the shortest full fledged Gundam series of all, and I believe it will be remembered most for being of the three "cult classics" of the franchise (alongside Turn A and G).
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Post by Djm Doesn't Find You Funny on Jan 30, 2012 11:45:18 GMT -5
To this day, my favorite series is Zeta. I thought the story was great in the way that it had characters from the original series, but it didn't totally overshadow the new characters. I totally fell for Four Murasume, too.
And DAT HYAKU SHIKI.
And as far as the AU goes, as of now, 00 is my favorite. though if Age keeps up the way it's going, it might take the title.
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Post by Hugh Mungus on Feb 3, 2012 14:28:18 GMT -5
Episode 7 of Seed HD is released.
They remixed "Shizukana Yoru ni" ("In This Quiet Night") for this (and perhaps) future episodes.
How do you think it compares to the original version?
DYK: Lacus's exit from her escape pod is an homage to Lalah Sune's exit from Char's shuttle in episode 34 of MSG.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 3, 2012 20:00:20 GMT -5
Episode 7 of Seed HD is released. They remixed "Shizukana Yoru ni" ("In This Quiet Night") for this (and perhaps) future episodes. How do you think it compares to the original version? DYK: Lacus's exit from her escape pod is an homage to Lalah Sune's exit from Char's shuttle in episode 34 of MSG. It certainly looks nicer. When do they start using Realize?
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 5, 2012 23:39:41 GMT -5
I don't know what the hell I just watched, but I know I'm glad I watched it.
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Post by Alucard on Feb 7, 2012 0:25:42 GMT -5
I don't know what the hell I just watched, but I know I'm glad I watched it.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 8, 2012 20:51:29 GMT -5
Zeta is really picking up now. Kamille has the Zeta Gundam, Emma has the Mk II/Super Gundam now, and Yazan Gable is a crazyperson.
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Post by The Tank on Feb 8, 2012 20:53:33 GMT -5
Zeta is really picking up now. Kamille has the Zeta Gundam, Emma has the Mk II/Super Gundam now, and Yazan Gable is a crazyperson. Crazyperson? That's an odd way to pronounce "most awesome guy ever".
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 9, 2012 5:17:27 GMT -5
Zeta is really picking up now. Kamille has the Zeta Gundam, Emma has the Mk II/Super Gundam now, and Yazan Gable is a crazyperson. Crazyperson? That's an odd way to pronounce "most awesome guy ever". Oh he's a good villain, and very skilled, but he's a nut.
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 9, 2012 6:06:24 GMT -5
He gets nuttier
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 9, 2012 11:45:38 GMT -5
He gets nuttier So far, all I've seen he do yet on the nuts meter is squeeze a subordinate's testicles to threaten him and get Jamaicon killed on purpose, but I know he's just getting started.
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Post by Zabel Zarock on Feb 9, 2012 22:27:50 GMT -5
I might be the only one, but I f***ing hate Zeta, had a great start, a blah middle, and a horrible ending. To many unlikable characters with not enough character development. love ZZ though.
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Post by Mozenrath on Feb 9, 2012 22:32:28 GMT -5
I might be the only one, but I f***ing hate Zeta, had a great start, a blah middle, and a horrible ending. To many unlikable characters with not enough character development. love ZZ though. I am enjoying it, but I do get how you mean. Fa, Emma, Kamille, etc, LOVE to bitch and moan, and sometimes that gets grating, and Mr. Wong is a pompous sociopath, so sometimes it's not the funnest show to watch, but I think the good outweighs the bad for me. Outside of ZZ, what are some other Gundam series you enjoy?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2012 0:28:44 GMT -5
G. Gundam. Is. Awesome.
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 10, 2012 9:01:21 GMT -5
In other news, the sky is blue.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2012 15:56:56 GMT -5
I might be the only one, but I f***ing hate Zeta, had a great start, a blah middle, and a horrible ending. To many unlikable characters with not enough character development. love ZZ though. It didn't like Zeta when i started watching it but by the end i do think its the best Gundam series that I've seen i did hate Kamille but i did find my self warming to him after he got slapped around by Wong. I don't know if you find Zeta more enjoyable if you prefer darker stuff. I've started watching ZZ I've got up to episode 27 can someone direct me to somewhere i can watch it, also is it worth watching stardust memory?
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Post by Fundertaker on Feb 10, 2012 16:11:08 GMT -5
Stardust Memory has some great things about it: - Anavel Gato - Awesome mech designs - Anavel Gato - Awesome battles - Anavel Gato - Great soundtrack (well, it's Sunrise, so that should be a given) - Anavel Gato - Backstory (which is something someone actually interested in UC Gundam always likes) - Anavel Gato - Lt. South F'n Burning
Other than that it has somewhat of a "eh" story (it's decent, but nothing too exciting) most of the characters are either forgettable or not very sympathetic. I say it's worth because it's my favourite UC Gundam OVA (although Unicorn seems to want to take that spot when it finishes... probably in 2351).
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Post by Lupin the Third on Feb 10, 2012 19:33:05 GMT -5
Stardust Memory has some great things about it: - Anavel Gato - Awesome mech designs - Anavel Gato - Awesome battles - Anavel Gato - Great soundtrack (well, it's Sunrise, so that should be a given) - Anavel Gato - Backstory (which is something someone actually interested in UC Gundam always likes) - Anavel Gato - Lt. South F'n Burning Other than that it has somewhat of a "eh" story (it's decent, but nothing too exciting) most of the characters are either forgettable or not very sympathetic. I say it's worth because it's my favourite UC Gundam OVA (although Unicorn seems to want to take that spot when it finishes... probably in 2351). Stardust Memory wasn't my favorite Gundam series, but it still was pretty good. Here's how I would rank the series I've seen (from most to least): Gundam Wing 8th MS Team G Gundam MS Gundam Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory I've only seen about 5 series. But what I've seen, I've enjoyed.
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Post by Zabel Zarock on Feb 10, 2012 22:31:38 GMT -5
Love list: ZZ Turn A 00 S1 Gundam SEED: Stargazer 08th MS Team 0080: War in the Pocket Crossbone Gundam *Manga* Lady Cima's radio story Mobil Suit Gundam Gundam Igloo First half of Gundam SEED: Destiny Lady Cima's Radio Drama, forgot the name MSV Johhny Ridden stories Gundam Evolve MSV-R:The Return of Johnny Ridden Gundam 00 Sidestory mangas *P is ridiculous but fun* Alright list: Gundam SEED Gundam Wing Gundam G-Unit Gundam X 00 S2 F91 *Really wish it had gottena full series* Hate List: 0083: Stardust Memory Second half of Destiny 0083: Stardust Memory Zeta Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory Char's Counter Attack 0083: Stardust Memory Yeah I'm a bit of a Gundam nut.Can you tell I love 0083
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