Gundam Build Divers - Episode 1 Discussion / Poll

[RRW]

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[LoweGear]

After the amazing Prologue for Build Divers, it's odd how... weak the first episode feels in comparison. Nothing bad, but not quite as heart-pounding or groundbreaking.

Though the Build series continues the tradition of having some rather desirable onee-sans I see (and I don't mean Magi )

[RRW]

I can't help to think the MC is reincarnated Mikazuki

[foxbox360]

is that white hair girl Renji daughter?

[Skye629]

Originally Posted by foxbox360

is that white hair girl Renji daughter?

No, cuz we have already seen her and she isn't a Soul Reaper




All joking aside though a decent start. VR avatar aesthetics aside this should be a fun ride so long as they handle the character's and plot decently

[Faux Mecha]

on the plus side unlike Build Fighters the Gunpla does not get damaged in real life after receiving damage in-game.

[Tenzen12]

Nanami is great onee-san. And that's about all impression I got from this episode. Need some main character pilot Gouf custom. Gundams are boring machines.

[BassGSnewtype]

So rather making the Gunpla move it gets scanned?
THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!! (Almost)

[Justice Knight]

kinda disappointed that 00 will be the main gundam for this series, i was hoping for something new. Then i saw the preview for next ep and he has trans am already lmao.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Tenzen12

Nanami is great onee-san. And that's about all impression I got from this episode. Need some main character pilot Gouf custom. Gundams are boring machines.

You want MCs piloting non-Gundams? Just go and watch Twilight Axis then .

[Router25]

Well looks like IBO kits are confirmed due to the MC's looks (and also in the OP).
There's a ravioli of the Isekai(though I also think it's AI) and the Soccer type.
Nanami grows big melons
And one step closer to the singularity of a shared universe between plamo companies that would also include figures.

[Drake]

Ep.1 really just felt like a 20 odd minute commercial. I know thats what the previous Build series technically were, but it never really felt so in your face about it.

This seems a lot more shallow and forgettable, then again its little more geared to the younger demographic ?

[Faux Mecha]

Originally Posted by BassGSnewtype

So rather making the Gunpla move it gets scanned?
THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!! (Almost)

technically Gunpla Builders Beginning G did that first.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Drake

... then again its little more geared to the younger demographic?

Yes it is. The main demographic of Build series is most likely not far from the demographic of SD Gundam series. But with nods to previous series for old fans who are in the mood to watch something light featuring Gundam's mechs.

Originally Posted by Drake

Ep.1 really just felt like a 20 odd minute commercial. I know thats what the previous Build series technically were, but it never really felt so in your face about it.

The MCs' fangasm about opening HG 00 aside, I don't think the show went full commercial that much. I mean, look at the female employee in the Gundam store who doesn't know much about Gundam. If this is a blatant in-your-face commercial series, they'll use her to promote the gunplas by making her a Gundam fangirl who will explain and promote everything Gundam. In other toy-based anime, her character would've played like that.

[Tenzen12]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

You want MCs piloting non-Gundams? Just go and watch Twilight Axis then .

I want MC piloting non-gundam in Build figther verse. Given settings that promote freedom, creativity I don't see why people who prefer non-gundams can't get bone once or twice (both in and out of universe). I believe even rivals and final bosses piloted Gundams, with everone else being practically fodder.

[LightningZERO]

It was...ok? The prologue was great but this episode was plain. BFT, despite its problems had a really great first episode. This episode was not bad...but not good either. Still the world is intriguing and I hope the series will build up on it.

[Obelisk ze Tormentor]

Originally Posted by Tenzen12

I want MC piloting non-gundam in Build figther verse. Given settings that promote freedom, creativity I don't see why people who prefer non-gundams can't get bone once or twice (both in and out of universe). I believe even rivals and final bosses piloted Gundams, with everone else being practically fodder.

Fans want a lot of things. But Bandai can only be moved by money. The fact that they keep using Gundams for MCs means that the Gundam models sell more than non-Gundams (mostly aside from Fumina, beargguys & figure stuffs), and Build series is used to promote Gunpla so.......yeah.

Originally Posted by LightningZERO

It was...ok? The prologue was great but this episode was plain. BFT, despite its problems had a really great first episode. This episode was not bad...but not good either. Still the world is intriguing and I hope the series will build up on it.

I agree somewhat. Watching this episode is like reading a manual or watching an intro. But it's still fun. Here's hoping the next episode is more thrilling.

[Faux Mecha]

allow me to make another dirty joke, Setsuna F. Seiei is jerking off as we speak.

[Tenzen12]

Originally Posted by Obelisk ze Tormentor

Fans want a lot of things. But Bandai can only be moved by money. The fact that they keep using Gundams for MCs means that the Gundam models sell more than non-Gundams (mostly aside from Fumina, beargguys & figure stuffs), and Build series is used to promote Gunpla so.......yeah.

I agree somewhat. Watching this episode is like reading a manual or watching an intro. But it's still fun. Here's hoping the next episode is more thrilling.

That's why other types should be promoted, right? Look on light novel adaptations. You don't get unlimited amount of seasons for big sellers (unless it's Index and even there it took half of eternity), but lot of throw away animes that often doesn't even deserved it.

I would say adding one unit, into whole cast of Gundams will hardly hurt their sales and can even promote more interest in other types of Gunpla.

[Kanon]

Not sure I like the whole virtual reality MMO aspect. I feel it removes the charm of Fighters and make it more generic, and I think it's a bad thing that the gunpla don't get destroyed anymore in real life (though it's good for the kids' wallets).

As for as first episodes go, that was pretty meh. Not really feeling the two MCs much, but the battles were pretty nice.

Do we know how long after Fighters this series takes place?