Based on the quality of mecha originals in the past years, I'd say making a sequel to an already established one is a lot better than making a new franchise entirely. It worked for fafner, and Gundam while shows like argevollen, regalia, and more just kind of flopped around. And at least that even if this show will end up being dumb, it will still be far more entertaining than most shows.
Also akito didn't pan out too well. So....
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