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Some time? Two just ended and we have a currently running ova.
Some time? Two just ended and we have a currently running ova.
Like you said they just ended! And we only got one episode from that OVA.
An OVA running during a TV series is pretty normal. It is pretty quick for a mainline TV series if that's what it is. Watch it be SD Gundam or short form anime. Unless the new trend is 26 episodes for a TV series now.
(crosspost from the Tekku thread in case that one dies)
Sunrise apparently confirmed at Anime Expo that it is indeed a new series.
I like the bulkiness of whatever the suit is in that image. Can't wait for the new kits to come out. Hope they will all be good.
Here's a fans take on what that shadowy image could possibly be:
*FAN image not official
can someone recommend a good beginner model for someone with zero model building experience (apart from warhammer 15+ years ago) and no knowledge of the anime/manga series? looking to spend less than $40 ideally and i live in australia.
edit: should mention that i'd rather have a kit that doesn't require paint or glue, but glue isn't a huge deal breaker.
You're in luck. Almost no modern gundam model requires glue and most are even complete without the need to paint them. Kits from the last couple of years would be my suggestion. Check out kits in these two pages and tell us what you'll like and we'll tell you if it's a good beginner kit.
http://www.dalong.net/review/hg/hg_cata_e.htm
http://www.dalong.net/review/bf.htm
This looks like a gundam had sex with Eva Unit 1, procreated and it's offspring is going to start third impact. I hope the show is good.(crosspost from the Tekku thread in case that one dies)
Sunrise apparently confirmed at Anime Expo that it is indeed a new series.
I like the bulkiness of whatever the suit is in that image. Can't wait for the new kits to come out. Hope they will all be good.
Here's a fans take on what that shadowy image could possibly be:
*FAN image not official
Gundam AGE 1-49:
This show had potential.
Gundam AGE is generation-based tale of the Asuno family centered around aspirations of heroism, proving your worth, and changing for the greater good. The three main characters represent these traits through each of their respective "seasons", growing while following in the footsteps of those in the past.
The way the first season was written is the perfect way to introduce this type of story. A charismatic main character dreaming to become a hero for all of those who couldn't fight for themselves, a varied and decently-developed supporting cast that brought back memories of the original series' group, and an unknown threat looming in the distance. Great stuff.
The second season followed about 20 years after the first, with the main character being the protagonist's son. With the constant reminder of his father's accomplishments against the enemy, the new protagonist feels pressured to become worthy of his own name.
It felt like real growth to see him struggle against his own feelings just to prove himself. It works really well as a follow-up to the first season. Plus, the Age-2 is AWESOME.
Then comes the third/fourth season and shifts in a completely different direction, rushing through the story to get to the ending where the first main character redeems himself as a hero. Sadly, to get there, a character with a decent build-up is wasted. This character is the main character's grandson and pilot of the AGE-3/AGE-FX. I actually really liked this character, but it just feels like he was used to make the plot flow and nothing else. Even though he was the only one that saw the true nature of the enemy group and got a really neat two-episode story around this, it just felt empty when we get to the last episodes.
And that's where this show fails. In the final episodes, we see what can only be described as "rushed development". New characters are introduced, old characters are given backstories or are introduced again for 3-4 minutes, decisions don't match the characters's personality, and a ridiculous "do the right thing" segment comes off as laughable rather than touching.
This show had potential. Sadly, the Level-5 style, the FANTASTIC suit designs, and the great characters for the first two seasons were wasted to give us "a real savior".
What a shame.
Also, fuck the AGE-FX/Burst. A terrible choice for a final Gundam version.
So... After going through the disappointment that was AGE, what series should I watch next?
So far, I've watched:
Mobile Suit Gundam (Good)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Great)
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam (Good)
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Yes)
Gundam Wing (Bad)
G Gundam (YES)
Gundam AGE (Eh)
Gundam Build Fighters (YES)
Gundam Build Fighters Try (Bad)
So... After going through the disappointment that was AGE, what series should I watch next?
So far, I've watched:
Mobile Suit Gundam (Good)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (Great)
Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam (Good)
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Yes)
Gundam Wing (Bad)
G Gundam (YES)
Gundam AGE (Eh)
Gundam Build Fighters (YES)
Gundam Build Fighters Try (Bad)
You did see Char's Counterattack, right? If not, watch that before starting another series.
He should watch Victory before Turn A. Turn A is such a change of pace yet so good that it should be the last one people watch. Victory has its moments though, just warning that dude now that Victory has so many women destined to occupy a refrigerator it's not even funny. Equally balanced out by a female villain so batshit insane and evil that Tomino doesn't even bother to kill her.Or he could watch something good.....like Turn A!
I recommend going with the Zaku. You should know that there is actually an updated version of the one you posted. Amiami is probably one of the cheaper places to get it.
I like your taste in kits!
The old Dom isn't such a bad kit... but there's a newer Dom coming out this week! I haven't built it yet but I'd recommend this one:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN996732/Gun
Also the newer version of the Zaku you linked:
http://www.hlj.com/product/ban996696
One of those two would be good. I built that Zaku (and the red Char version) and they are really good kits! Best HG Zaku's . Here's what they look like without any of the stickers or anything applied. No glue needed:
Or he could watch something good.....like Turn A!
It just feels strange that he saw MSG, Z, ZZ, and Unicorn without seeing CCA (if his list is accurate). It's like skipping a book in a series. Especially when alot of info from CCA is extremely important and relevant in Unicorn.
He won by avoiding Quess, Gyunei and Hathaway's bullshit, fuck those guys...especially Quess and Hathaway. He finished UC by not witnessing the massive bitch fest about Lalah that was the end of CCA.It just feels strange that he saw MSG, Z, ZZ, and Unicorn without seeing CCA (if his list is accurate). It's like skipping a book in a series. Especially when alot of info from CCA is extremely important and relevant in Unicorn.
You did see Char's Counterattack, right? If not, watch that before starting another series. Same with Endless Waltz, since you've seen Wing.
And I'm gonna be that guy and say watch Turn A last. Or at least watch Victory and X beforehand.
Or he could watch something good.....like Turn A!
Yeah, I totally watched Char's Counterattack. Forgot to add it to the list because of how much of a drag it is except for the last 6+ minutes.He should watch Victory before Turn A. Turn A is such a change of pace yet so good that it should be the last one people watch. Victory has its moments though, just warning that dude now that Victory has so many women destined to occupy a refrigerator it's not even funny. Equally balanced out by a female villain so batshit insane and evil that Tomino doesn't even bother to kill her.
Warning you now that Victory is fucking crazy. If you watch it under the assumption that the Zanscare Empire went insane due to years of inbreeding then some of their decisions will make sense. Not to mention the mobile suit design in Victory is just flat out weird. Be prepared for wheels.Yeah, I totally watched Char's Counterattack. Forgot to add it to the list because of how much of a drag it is except for the last 6+ minutes.
I have too many issues with it to list at this point. :/
Well, I saw the new Victory V2 HG today, so might as well jump in on Victory so I know what the hell I'm buying. >.>
I don't know if there are manga/novels out there for this, but I always felt like CCA would have been way better had there been something that came between it and Zeta/ZZ.
Going from the latter into CCA is way too jarring knowing the history, especially who and where Amuro and Char were at the end of Z.
Anyone built the Transient Gundam model kit? I kinda wanna pick one up and give it a Tekkaman Blade paintjob (it has the general feel for it already), just curious how the kit is.
Guys, with G-Tekketsu approaching at the speed of light, where are all the Reconguista Master Grade gunpla models?
I mean, even from AGE we got a few MG models, but with Reconguista, there have been none. Has Bandai said anything about this?
considering i live in australia, which would be the best place to order the zaku with the sniper rifle from? will it be relatively simple to put together? i actually like the look of it without the stickers which is probably a good thing considering how fiddly i imagine them to be haha.
Someone asked me why I hated CCA so much in another Gundam thread and now I can't stop thinking about how big a piece of shit it is. I don't think it's possible to make a Gundam show worse than that thing.
00 and CCA tongue kiss each other at the bottom of the Gundam franchise's collective toilet.
This is exactly why I decided a long time ago to not be so critical about my entertainment. If I was like you guys I'd never enjoy anything I watched, or played, or read, ect.
This is exactly why I decided a long time ago to not be so critical about my entertainment. If I was like you guys I'd never enjoy anything I watched, or played, or read, ect.
I like tons of things, even things that have problems. I love the first season of 00 and think it sort of elevates the show out of shit tier (an unpopular opinion). I think there are redeeming parts to Victory. I think Gundam X is awesome. I'm critical of CCA because I think it's bad. You're free to think otherwise. To dismiss us as being "too critical to enjoy things" seems like a bad way to defend things you like and we don't.
I don't dismiss your opinions, just overly dramatic posts like the one I quoted.
If I was like you guys I'd never enjoy anything I watched, or played, or read, ect.
Yeah, talk about overly dramatic.
I don't dismiss your opinions, just posts that over-dramatize how bad something is. No offense meant.
I'm not being dramatic when I say I think CCA is the worst gundam thing ever made. I literally think it's that bad. If you want to go into a discussion about reasons, we can do that. I'll even go and rewatch it for like the sixth time (I think I'm at that number) to freshen up.