newtypepilot
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00 is also a good starting point.
To be honest, it really depends how much time OP has. I'd go with UC timeline if you have the time.
If you start with UC, then watch:
- 0079 (tv series or movie trilogy) The animation in the tv series has not aged well while the movies updates the second half of the story with new animation.
- Zeta (tv series) Don't go for the New Translation movie trilogy as it is a retelling of the tv series with a new ending
- Char's Counter Attack. The movie that concludes the relationship between Amuro and Char.
- Unicorn (OVAs) Avoid RE0096, which is a lazily edited TV adaptions of the OVAs complete with spoiler heavy OP and ED.
- 0080 War in the pocket. One of the best written Gundam series ever made.
- 08th MS Team. Also very good. It focuses on a group of soldiers instead of the usual teenager becoming pilot trope.
- The Origin. Origin is a manga that retells the story of 0079. The main story is the same for the most part but minor details are charged and it also provides more detailed backstory for many of the characters. The OVAs that's currently still ongoing focuses on Char's childhood.
if you want stick with alternate timeline:
- 00 (2 seasons + movie) I think it's a good series, but some people hate it because of a certain plot point that is not Gundam norm.
- Wing (TV series + Endless Waltz) The first Gundam series to air in the west.
- Gundam X. Underrated series. It sets in a post apocalyptic world in a "what if" scenario. Unfortunately, budget cuts meant that the last arc was rushed due to having episodes cancelled.
- IBO. A different take on Gundam. Usual tropes like accidental teenage pilot and Earth vs Colonies are gone. In fact, MS don't even use beam weapons. Overall, it's quite dark and gritty for a Gundam series as it deals with things like child soldiers and slavery.
To be honest, it really depends how much time OP has. I'd go with UC timeline if you have the time.
If you start with UC, then watch:
- 0079 (tv series or movie trilogy) The animation in the tv series has not aged well while the movies updates the second half of the story with new animation.
- Zeta (tv series) Don't go for the New Translation movie trilogy as it is a retelling of the tv series with a new ending
- Char's Counter Attack. The movie that concludes the relationship between Amuro and Char.
- Unicorn (OVAs) Avoid RE0096, which is a lazily edited TV adaptions of the OVAs complete with spoiler heavy OP and ED.
- 0080 War in the pocket. One of the best written Gundam series ever made.
- 08th MS Team. Also very good. It focuses on a group of soldiers instead of the usual teenager becoming pilot trope.
- The Origin. Origin is a manga that retells the story of 0079. The main story is the same for the most part but minor details are charged and it also provides more detailed backstory for many of the characters. The OVAs that's currently still ongoing focuses on Char's childhood.
if you want stick with alternate timeline:
- 00 (2 seasons + movie) I think it's a good series, but some people hate it because of a certain plot point that is not Gundam norm.
- Wing (TV series + Endless Waltz) The first Gundam series to air in the west.
- Gundam X. Underrated series. It sets in a post apocalyptic world in a "what if" scenario. Unfortunately, budget cuts meant that the last arc was rushed due to having episodes cancelled.
- IBO. A different take on Gundam. Usual tropes like accidental teenage pilot and Earth vs Colonies are gone. In fact, MS don't even use beam weapons. Overall, it's quite dark and gritty for a Gundam series as it deals with things like child soldiers and slavery.