2012-04-14, 16:11 | Link #3082 | |
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That might mean changes going forward - perhaps something more like G Gundam to appeal to kids. Its clear that the franchise just isn't reaching the younger generation these days if they still have to rely on 30- to 40-year olds for their model sales... They've been riding that same group of 80's to 90's Gundam fans since the beginning and nothing's changed.
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2012-04-14, 17:27 | Link #3086 | |
Knightmare
Join Date: Dec 2006
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Gundam is a important franchise because it is a cash cow thanks to the models and games, so it isn't easily cancelled like with American shows. At best the next Gundam show will have a more traditional concept and the short arcs will not be done in the future because it hurts the show to much. Gundam is about two things messed up politics and mobile suit battles, having a story reset every 15+ episodes results in less awsome battles since they have to build up the story again (introduce rival and characters) in a good pace. |
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2012-04-14, 18:50 | Link #3087 |
Puppet Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
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That guy pretty much red my mind, and I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the Earth Federation in AGE are a bunch of corrupt dicks.
this made me realize that the Earth Federation in Gundam AGE is one of the most corrupt incarnations of the said faction. In the second episode, we witness that Diva's supposed captain is planning on abandoning the residence of the Colony Nora but because of Grodek's actions, he was able to prevent it. Another act were we can see how corrupted the Feds are during Grodek's trial. Instead of letting Grodek have the honor in being the first captain who crippled the U.E.'s major forces in a mission later named, "Extermination of the Bat" but nope, they arrest Grodek and let one Earth Federation captain have the honor.
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2012-04-14, 18:55 | Link #3088 | |
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Wouldn't surprise me if the show end this season at eps 36/37 a la X. I have suspicion a certain title that gonna air in summer gonna take over the nichigo slot.
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2012-04-14, 20:48 | Link #3092 |
KLAC OF THE ANIME WORLD
Join Date: May 2007
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well yea if whole 3rd time be charm for 3rd gen i think still big mistake make 3 different stories into one whole series.
yea also being PG-gundam, lack of character using, etc indeed it like on being soon to be "future endeavors".
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2012-04-14, 21:15 | Link #3093 |
Reborn
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I remember reading somewhere AGE was supposed to have 50 episodes, right? But given how they cut the second arc to just 13 episodes, I'm starting to think they might be cutting AGE. Which is a pity, really. The first arc was boring and disappointing, but I've really grown to love the second arc. I was a little bummed to find out it was only to have 13 episodes, but what can you do. Going by the 50 episodes thing, the third arc should have 22 episodes, unless Bandai decides to cut it. Hopefully the third arc brings some promise.
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2012-04-14, 21:41 | Link #3096 | |
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And if you look at the audience breakdown for MSG - the majority of the audience fell under the under-12 demographic. So evidently they did use to care about wars and stuff.
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2012-04-14, 22:00 | Link #3097 | ||
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That list also showed that Victory had the best breakdown for kids. I'm throwing my hands up and giving up at trying to understand what kids want. |
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2012-04-14, 22:41 | Link #3098 |
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The Victory ratings are incomplete since only the highest rated episodes had data for them, so the actual numbers are most likely lower. But yes, Victory was watched by kids - in fact, there was a poll taken years ago of Japanese Gundam fans who started watching in the 90's and the majority of them's first Gundam series was Victory back when they were kids. It wasn't exactly a hit show but it did its job in bringing in a new audience of Gundam fans.
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2012-04-14, 22:48 | Link #3099 |
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So, would you say that AGE is falling under the stigma that Gundam should be targeted for kids, and therefore, anything that doesn't attract kids is a failure? (Not that AGE is attracting any other audience it seems.)
Can't Bandai/Sunrise try to target new teen/adult audience or is the Gundam models = toys = kids idea just firmly embedded into the Japanese mind? |
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