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Mobile Suit Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans S2TEKKADAN is MURDERERS, HAIL GHALLARJORN
- Thread starter Shun
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We don't need another Jobber Gundam.
Episode 1- Review
Exactly more of the same. The dialogue is shitty in the same ways it was in S1, as not very well hidden exposition dumps. There's a four year gap after the end of S1 and while Tekkadan seems to be striving, the rest of the world has somewhat gone to shit. Something I found interesting is the notion that Tekkadan didn't make the world a better place. Gjallarhorn's influence has diminished due to the events at the end of S1 but that's led to more lawlessness. Orga has transitioned more into a desk job while Mika just seems to be bored.
It's a very slow episode and the climatic moment in the episode feels somewhat underwhelming compared to the closer in S1's premiere. It is super cool conceptually, one of my favorite things in scifi, but the animation and direction aren't high enough for me to jizz myself. The episode has a lot of dialogue and a good number of scenes are mostly just introducing the new cast. The Seven Star dynamics look interesting but there's not a lot of it.
There's no big increase in directorial or animation quality. For a premiere episode, it didn't blow me back on the visual side as the mech fights are just sort of there and there's not any sort of tension to them. The new OP is really meh visually but the song by SpyAir is awesome.
Exactly more of the same. The dialogue is shitty in the same ways it was in S1, as not very well hidden exposition dumps. There's a four year gap after the end of S1 and while Tekkadan seems to be striving, the rest of the world has somewhat gone to shit. Something I found interesting is the notion that Tekkadan didn't make the world a better place. Gjallarhorn's influence has diminished due to the events at the end of S1 but that's led to more lawlessness. Orga has transitioned more into a desk job while Mika just seems to be bored.
It's a very slow episode and the climatic moment in the episode feels somewhat underwhelming compared to the closer in S1's premiere. It is super cool conceptually, one of my favorite things in scifi, but the animation and direction aren't high enough for me to jizz myself. The episode has a lot of dialogue and a good number of scenes are mostly just introducing the new cast. The Seven Star dynamics look interesting but there's not a lot of it.
There's no big increase in directorial or animation quality. For a premiere episode, it didn't blow me back on the visual side as the mech fights are just sort of there and there's not any sort of tension to them. The new OP is really meh visually but the song by SpyAir is awesome.
OniBarubary
Banned
Sounds great to me.
Holy crap, I didn't realize this was starting this weekend.
I am so hyped!
Went into IBO season 1 when it premiered extremely pessimistic, and that quickly turned around with it being the best mainline Gundam series in years.
... So hoping Sunrise actually gets a season 2 right this time...
I am so hyped!
Went into IBO season 1 when it premiered extremely pessimistic, and that quickly turned around with it being the best mainline Gundam series in years.
... So hoping Sunrise actually gets a season 2 right this time...
OniBarubary
Banned
That gif is missing the exact moment when Gaelio's heart shatters
TheRealTalker
Banned
I am ready for Charcolate Man to absolutely wreck even more fools.
heh Charcolate
Really liked the first season so I'm looking forward to this- I streamed it all at once though, so the slower pace seemed fine- not sure how it'll feel watching one a week.
Zantetsuken
Member
Just finished binge watching Season 1. I thought it was pretty good. Interesting characters throughout.
Poor Biscuit, Ein, Gaelio. 
Shun comes in and sweeps the OP from out from underneath me. That's what I get for not paying very close attention to start dates. Thought we were another week or two out. Hahaha.
I'm very excited for Season 2. I really enjoyed Season 1 and it left things in a place where it could really take off and double down on what made S1 great. I'm certainly hedging my bets given Gundam history, but here's hoping Sunrise has realized what parts of S1 worked.
I'm very excited for Season 2. I really enjoyed Season 1 and it left things in a place where it could really take off and double down on what made S1 great. I'm certainly hedging my bets given Gundam history, but here's hoping Sunrise has realized what parts of S1 worked.
manfestival
Member
I liked the first season but I wasnt that crazy about it. I certainly would have preferred something different but I will take it!
newtypepilot
Member
leave Biscuit alone!!! He only did it for cookies and crackers!!
irfaanator
Banned
yea but then you gotta acknowledge that pos gundam seed existed. And Biscuits doesnt deserved to be remembered by a gif from that show
formasymphonic
Member
There is no way the new masked dude is anyone other than Gaelio. Not possible at all, he was the one honourable dude and is due a return for some Metal Gear Kimaris: Revengence.
donkey show
Member
Damn right...
slightconfuse
Banned
My Flag is raised
Se7enSword
Banned
I enjoyed the start to the new season!
Barbatos Lupus just oozed with awesomeness.
Barbatos Lupus just oozed with awesomeness.
TheRealTalker
Banned
Oh shit I saw a masked man in the OP
is it MY BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
the true protagonist of IBO
is it MY BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
the true protagonist of IBO
ShinRPGamer
Member
Let's hope season 2 doesn't shit the bed like several other Sunrise shows did in the 2nd season. I'll watch the first episode later today.
This is my fear, lol
I went into season 1 constantly worrying it would become bad, and it was awesome.
Now I go into season 2 worrying about the same thing, but for different reasons.
donkey show
Member
Daisuki has it.
If Gaelio is masked man, does that make him our new Char or will McG still probably fill that role? I guess I'm not sure of he's still doing the mask and wig routine.
Looks like he's still with Gjallarhorn if it is him going by the uniform. I do hope he has a better time this season, but I'd imagine his experiences would have changed him quite a bit. It'd be a bit of a shame since he was generally one of the more well-meaning characters especially on Gjallarhorn's side.
Looks like he's still with Gjallarhorn if it is him going by the uniform. I do hope he has a better time this season, but I'd imagine his experiences would have changed him quite a bit. It'd be a bit of a shame since he was generally one of the more well-meaning characters especially on Gjallarhorn's side.
TheRealTalker
Banned
when you click on that youtube link you are bombarded with so many videos in different languages it is overwhelming
I doubt he is even going to talk
or if he does he says a few words and is remote (with his voice kind of muffled by the mask)
they might do that in order to keep his identity mysterious for the viewers
Ah, that's certainly a good possibility for how they'll approach it. Curious what they'll do with him in any case.
Not a bad start and hopefully the rest of the season is alright, though Sunrise has often had problems with Season Twos. I'm actually trying to think of the last really good one they had, though the season model is somewhat newer I guess for Gundam.
McG.
This is the same show which had a "masked guy" be so bad at it that the main character called him out on it the first time they met. I don't really think it cares about masked mysteries...
TheRealTalker
Banned
so now he the masked man has a full face covering and doesn't even talk
when he kills McGills and people will ask who he is, he won't even say a word
mute Protag
I also do believe that Mikai won't even remember or care for Gaelio, let alone think he is the masked man