2004-08-23, 16:25 | Link #44 |
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Hi, I'm a fan of some of the Gundam series but I haven't seen very much. I just came on AnimeSuki and saw Turn A Gundam and was like "What! No way...how? that's years old"
So, there's my question, isn't it licensed? Doesn't AnimeSuki only support unlicensed anime? |
2004-08-24, 01:07 | Link #46 | |
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2004-08-25, 12:31 | Link #47 | |
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As for the mecha designs, to be fair, while the Turn A looks ugly, the same guy did WaDom and Turn X Gundam, easily two of the coolest mecha ever concieved. The SUMOs aren't bad either. Mind you, Syd Mead has actually done some Gundam designs int he past (traditional looking Gundams at that), and is easily the best scifi artists in history (with blade runner under his belt!). Don't get to mad over one awkward design. Most of the other mecha thant he ones I mentioned though are actually done by a variety of designers, including Kunio Ookawara. In fact, one very cool thing is if you watch closely int his series, you will see a lot of "easter egg" designs from past Gundams, including a castle that was once a UC spaceship. (much later int he show). Zakus and Kapools also show up prominently in this. Personally, this is by far my favorite Gundam series, and I encourage people not to be put off by its odd stylistic approach. |
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2004-08-25, 23:56 | Link #49 | |
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2004-08-26, 12:04 | Link #51 |
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by far the best AU Gundam series imo (or is it considered part of the UC? it's confusing, anyway it's one of the best overall Gundam series), and I love the unorthodoxical mech design, especially Turn X
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2004-08-26, 12:28 | Link #52 |
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Originally Posted by Imazul
As a hard core Gundam fan , its my duty to hate Turn a Gundam. What did they do to my Gundam!!!!!!!!!! The mech design is almost repulsive if you saw any other series. Well I dont think you are a hard core gundam fan as i think you only like cool mecha action.Turn A is actually Tomino's(creator of gundam) greatest work after he came out of his depression and you know, he is actually disgusted at how seed and wing went.The true meaning of gundam is not the mecha but the story of how wars affect people.Turn A fits the category and more with one of the best stories i have seen.Actually I personally think Turn A gundam is one of the best looking gundams yet. Ps.If you guys are impressed with the battles now the future battles are more interesting as Rolan comes up with inventive ways to use Turn A. |
2004-08-26, 17:55 | Link #53 |
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This supposed "as a Gundam fan I hate Turn-a" thing reminds me of how many Star Trek fans never gave Deep Space Nine a chance because it was different (Set on a space station not a ship, more arc-based story) and how IMO out of all the Star Trek's DS9 is the best and it's still considered the black sheep of the family by a lot of trek people.
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2004-08-27, 01:26 | Link #54 | |
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There's also the fact that DS9's plot was very reminiscent of a certain other...much smaller budgeted scifi show.......... |
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2004-08-27, 01:49 | Link #55 | |
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I'm currently watching Mobile Suit Gundam right now, and damn hell, I can confidently say that it's probably the best Gundam series I've seen so far. As usual, it also has the problematic teenager, but at least it doesn't take an entire season for him to start growing up. If the flavor of Turn A is closer to this than to Wing's or Seed's, then I could be in for a great ride. |
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2004-08-29, 10:30 | Link #56 |
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just started watching, up to ep3, don't really like the design of the mechs or characters in this series, don't get me wrong i like gundam (models) but just not for this series...
but a lot of you guys say the story is good, i don't exactly get whats going on... so far i get..rolan and his 2 other friends are from the moon but during that ceremony the people from the moon attack? and rolan defends the town from them...is that right? |
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And just to be sure, Gundam Wing, Gundam Seed and Gundam X are not real gundam serie, well not in my opinion at least. Quote:
And the story is far from being a genius story like most of you seems to think. I liked alot more that dark Gundam Victory or the military atmosphere of the original Gundam than how they try to pull it off in Turn A. I still consider it like a Gundam serie tough so it should be enough. But a medium story with crappy mech design just doesnt cut it. Last edited by Imazul; 2004-08-29 at 13:59. |
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2004-08-29, 14:27 | Link #59 | |
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The story start with Loran, Keith and Fran Doll on the mission to infiltrate earth and try to blend into the society. Their mission was to obeserve for 2 years and then the Moon Race will start migrating to earth. This is in a way, just like back in the day when Europe were on the age of world exploration. The moonrace think they are far more advance than the native in technology and surely the native will recognize that and will give in to their demand to settle into earth. But they didn't expect the native despite their low tech decide to put resistance. Just like when European arrived in America continent and met the Indian. The intial contact between the Diana Counter and the Militia was pretty much what human usually do when they encounter an unknown race, shoot first, talk later. ^^;; Loran despite his age is very responsible person and he was protecting Sochie when the Diana Counter arrived. He was torn what to do since he's a Moonrace and loyal to Diana sama but he likes Earth too and just cannot abandon them. |
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2004-08-29, 15:20 | Link #60 | |
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