Which to watch

Hangatýr · 08-07-2006, 08:14 AM

The reason for this thread is that I want to get back to watching Gundam, but just not any. I'd like some kind of series that is about the war, the soldiers fighting in them, not just action à la Wing, but with an actual decent storyline and WAR, not just battles with two mechs and a shitload of cannon fodder.

So, anyone got any suggestions? Maybe something like 08th MS Team or After War: Gundam X?

Raistlin-sama · 08-07-2006, 10:11 AM

If you haven't seen the original UC shows, do yourself a favor, and go watch them right away.

Chronologically:
Gundam 0079 - watch the 3 compilation movies, as the series itself can only be found dubbed.
Zeta Gundam - 50 episodes series
ZZ Gundam - 47 episodes series
Char's Counterattack - movie
F91 - movie
Victory Gundam - 51 episodes series

In between 0079 and Zeta there is a lot of small OAV-series created later on, however I won't say they are necessary in order to watch Zeta after finishing 0079.

Hangatýr · 08-07-2006, 10:17 AM

I'm moreso interested in watching the ones which contain the majority of what I've listed, rather than just the entire time-line. Limited HD-space and all that.

Raistlin-sama · 08-07-2006, 10:26 AM

The cream of the crop in terms of UC is in my opinion Zeta Gundam.

If you're only going to watch one UC Gundam show, then I'd suggest Zeta.

And yes it has those things you're asking for in plenty.

dspr8_rugged · 08-07-2006, 10:52 AM

For AU Gundam series, I recommend After War: Gundam X. If you're into UC, you'll like this, since, despite being an AU, it feels like you're watching a UC.

It has a balance of character development and mecha battles. You won't be seeing a lot of philosophical babbling during fights, nor a lot of cannon fodder.

Not to mention that Garrod Ran is a very likeable and a very normal protagonist. He doesn't have "powers" like most Gundam protagonists have - just plain kick-ass piloting skills.

And it only has 39 episodes. You won't have problems with space.

Hangatýr · 08-07-2006, 11:16 AM

Ummm... Yes I will.

Problems with space = Having less than 700 mB available.

*Donkey Show* · 08-07-2006, 03:01 PM

You can always just delete them after watching. But yeah, Gundam X is a great watch. Good story and great characters make this an awesome show. Too bad it was only 39 eps.

dspr8_rugged · 08-08-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Minami Ryusuke

Problems with space = Having less than 700 mB available.

I see. Not even 39 episodes in .flv format will fit in that space.

I guess you really have no choice but to delete episodes after watching.

S.o.L · 08-08-2006, 09:41 PM

As everyone's been saying, I suggest Gundam X. It's my favorite Gundam series and not just the main protaginist, but all of the main pilots are very likeable. No special powers like Newtypes, the Zero System, or Coordiantors. Just pure kickass piloting skills. Also since the pilots are so normal they are very easy to relate too, and that just makes the series all the more enjoyable. My only pet peeve with the series is that it ended to soon, and there weren't enough space battles. But I don't watch Gundam for battles so I can forgive the last one.

It sucks that you have to delete episodes right after you watch them. Maybe you can put the episodes on DVD instead of deleting them?

Mindless · 08-09-2006, 07:49 AM

If you want a Gundam anime with war and a story about thoes who are fighting the war, 08th MS Team is definately the one you want.

08-07-2006, 08:14 AM	#1
Hangatýr I need a couple A's for Q's ̣ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I'm not an asshole; I'm just a little confused Posts: 18,099	Which to watch The reason for this thread is that I want to get back to watching Gundam, but just not any. I'd like some kind of series that is about the war, the soldiers fighting in them, not just action à la Wing, but with an actual decent storyline and WAR, not just battles with two mechs and a shitload of cannon fodder. So, anyone got any suggestions? Maybe something like 08th MS Team or After War: Gundam X?

08-07-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
Raistlin-sama Have you been naughty or nice? Jounin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Discworld Posts: 1,748	If you haven't seen the original UC shows, do yourself a favor, and go watch them right away. Chronologically: Gundam 0079 - watch the 3 compilation movies, as the series itself can only be found dubbed. Zeta Gundam - 50 episodes series ZZ Gundam - 47 episodes series Char's Counterattack - movie F91 - movie Victory Gundam - 51 episodes series In between 0079 and Zeta there is a lot of small OAV-series created later on, however I won't say they are necessary in order to watch Zeta after finishing 0079. __________________ "Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out til too late that he's been playing with two queens all along." -Terry Pratchett Vintage/classic anime thread For those of you who are able to enjoy anime that doesn't have to rely heavily on computer-animation.

08-07-2006, 10:26 AM	#4
Raistlin-sama Have you been naughty or nice? Jounin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Discworld Posts: 1,748	The cream of the crop in terms of UC is in my opinion Zeta Gundam. If you're only going to watch one UC Gundam show, then I'd suggest Zeta. And yes it has those things you're asking for in plenty. __________________ "Most gods throw dice, but Fate plays chess, and you don't find out til too late that he's been playing with two queens all along." -Terry Pratchett Vintage/classic anime thread For those of you who are able to enjoy anime that doesn't have to rely heavily on computer-animation.

08-07-2006, 10:52 AM	#5
dspr8_rugged GN-001 Gundam Exia Legendary Ninja Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: in your Exia, exterminating teh targets Posts: 5,122 Blog Entries: 9	For AU Gundam series, I recommend After War: Gundam X. If you're into UC, you'll like this, since, despite being an AU, it feels like you're watching a UC. It has a balance of character development and mecha battles. You won't be seeing a lot of philosophical babbling during fights, nor a lot of cannon fodder. Not to mention that Garrod Ran is a very likeable and a very normal protagonist. He doesn't have "powers" like most Gundam protagonists have - just plain kick-ass piloting skills. And it only has 39 episodes. You won't have problems with space. __________________

08-07-2006, 03:01 PM	#7
Donkey Show Bukkage Delicious Slut Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 12,948	You can always just delete them after watching. But yeah, Gundam X is a great watch. Good story and great characters make this an awesome show. Too bad it was only 39 eps. __________________

08-07-2006, 10:17 AM	#3
Hangatýr I need a couple A's for Q's ̣ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I'm not an asshole; I'm just a little confused Posts: 18,099	I'm moreso interested in watching the ones which contain the majority of what I've listed, rather than just the entire time-line. Limited HD-space and all that.

08-07-2006, 11:16 AM	#6
Hangatýr I need a couple A's for Q's ̣ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: I'm not an asshole; I'm just a little confused Posts: 18,099	Ummm... Yes I will. Problems with space = Having less than 700 mB available.

08-08-2006, 09:41 PM	#9
S.o.L I Kill To Justify Academy Teacher Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Black Order Posts: 415	As everyone's been saying, I suggest Gundam X. It's my favorite Gundam series and not just the main protaginist, but all of the main pilots are very likeable. No special powers like Newtypes, the Zero System, or Coordiantors. Just pure kickass piloting skills. Also since the pilots are so normal they are very easy to relate too, and that just makes the series all the more enjoyable. My only pet peeve with the series is that it ended to soon, and there weren't enough space battles. But I don't watch Gundam for battles so I can forgive the last one. It sucks that you have to delete episodes right after you watch them. Maybe you can put the episodes on DVD instead of deleting them? __________________ Fanclubs: Naruto FanClubs .:Naruto FC \|\| Jiraiya FC \|\| New Gaara FC \|\| Funny Looking Sasuke FC \|\| Sannin FC \|\| Perverts of Konoha FC \|\| Sasuke Ownage FC \|\| Obito FC \|\| 4 Tail Naruto FC \|\| Chouji FC:. One Piece FancClubs .:One Piece FC \|\| Usopp FC \|\| SogeKing FC \|\| Monkey D. Luffy FC \|\| ANTI-Spandam FC:. Music FanClubs .:HOME MADE KAZOKU FC \|\| HipHop FC:. Adult FanClubs .:Lemony Fresh FancFic FanClub:. Other FanClubs .:Eureka Seven FC \|\| HunterxHunter FC \|\| NEW Beck FC:. Owner of: ANTI-Kabuto Fanclub ANTI-Sasori Fanclub Kenan & Kel FC

08-09-2006, 07:49 AM	#10
Mindless Ergo Proxy Elite Jounin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 2,592	If you want a Gundam anime with war and a story about thoes who are fighting the war, 08th MS Team is definately the one you want. __________________ Once Mindless, always Mindless.