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2003-12-03, 12:35 | Link #3 |
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Its licensed by Bandai... http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,1...,g_gundam.html
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2003-12-03, 16:51 | Link #5 |
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www.dvdpricesearch.com
You can find the dvds around 40 American dollars not including shipping. So no need for fansubs. |
2015-12-06, 19:56 | Link #6 |
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HOLY NECRO THREAD BATMAN!
... yes, it's been 12 years, or approximately since Asuki was founded, since this thread has seen life. Then again, this is what happens when this series airs around if not before Evangelion, and well before Asuki or the Internet as we know it today existed. However, after watching Build Fighters I was recommended this, and have been watching quite a bit of it. I also have permission from a mod to resurrect this, as long as I'm talking about what I've seen. Also, despite this series being around 20 years old, spoilers are still spoilers for anyone who hasn't seen the series, so everything is going to be behind tags (especially since going in blind, I got huge with a huge twist that I'll get to). So, despite what I've heard about G Gundam and its ridiculousness... I'm honestly enjoying the series. Yes, there are things that show a great amount of inconsistency and other things that would be sub-par by today's standards, but I just ignore those and say "it was 90's stuff" Now, having just finish Build Fighters before I started this series, it was a rough transition as we're introduced to Domon Kasshu, and the first five episodes just introducing our main cast Spoiler for Introductions:
When it takes until episode six to actually hit the plot... well, at least we got to the actual plot of the series. Spoiler for Plot... then Monster of the Week.:
Next is where the major arcs kick in. I originally was going to call this the Master Asia arc, but I instead call it the Shinjuku arc, parts 1 and 2. Spoiler for Shinjuku, part 1:
Now, let me reiterate: I had no knowledge of G Gundam, which leads into this... Spoiler for Shinjuku, part 2:
This is a 90's action/shounen series, so naturally there has to be... a Training Arc! At least I have yet to hit a Recap episode. Spoiler for Training, part 1:
And so the first half starts to build to a climax Spoiler for Traing part 2, and climax of Part 1:
And so that brings me to where I am currently: episode 24. Spoiler for What I remember of 24:
And this is why I've necro'ing this thread instead of reviewing... I'm only halfway through the series, and will probably keep posting as I see the episodes.
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So apparently I guess I'll be the only commenting in this thread... but at least I'm seeing views. I guess that's what happens when you're 21 years late to a series
anyways, just watched the next two episodes... Spoiler for 25 + 26. And about not seeing a recap episode so far...:
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2015-12-10, 02:58 | Link #9 |
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Assuming that one isn't out already, is there actually going to be a BD release of this series? Obviously there's DVD releases... but you'd think that after 20 years this series would have a BD release by now.
... and while I spoiled myself a bit (not saying about what), I can see myself re-watching this series every few years. It's certainly a bit ridiculous, but so far there's no war drama involved (there is other types of drama instead)
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2015-12-10, 03:17 | Link #10 |
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^ As far as I know, G Gundam BD box hasn’t been released yet. I’d say Sunrise/Bandai will eventually release the BD of all the Gundam series. After all, if the much-maligned Victory Gundam got its own BD release, there’s no way they’ll skip G Gundam which is a relative success in the franchise. But the thing is, Sunrise/Bandai really like to take their time in releasing each series BDs. Usually because they actually put a considerable effort to remaster & cleaning up the footage of the old series so that it’ll be a more presentable high-def presentation (Zeta, ZZ, Victory and Turn-A in particular are gorgeous in HD). And they even put more effort to add something new with each BD release (eg. brand new extra episode for 08th MS Team, Frozen Teardrop picture drama for Wing, Gundam Frag CG footage for ZZ etc). And IIRC they released Gundam 0083 BD only recently despite that series’ popularity. So yeah, I think patience is virtue in this case.
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okay, so almost three months between posts... though more G gundam! I can understand why G Gundam gets ridiculed (being the first non-war Gundam series, plus how it really pushes the envelope of suspension of disbelief), but I'm still going to have to recommend it to anyone who likes shounen anime. Anyways, the episodes:
Spoiler for 31-33:
Spoiler for 34- 36:
And 37 is the latest one I've seen. Spoiler for 37 and sai Saici:
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2016-03-21, 17:11 | Link #15 |
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Sadly, I'm not familiar with most Super Robot stuff- I don't think SRW has even made it to American shores. However, despite these tropes, I can't say G Gundam is really a bad series. It certainly laid the groundwork for Build Fighters.
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either Tomino is somehow a fan of this series as the Turn X even had the Shining Finger attack, the Destiny Gundam's 'Palma Fiocina' was close enough but its shown to be more of a ranged weapon instead of being just melee.
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