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james0246 · 2012-02-05, 01:20

Welcome to the discussion thread for Mobile Suit Gundam AGE, Episode 17.

Friendship, Love and Mobile Suits - 友情と恋とモビルスーツ ~ Yūjō to Koi to Mobiru Sūtsu

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solidvanz · 2012-02-05, 02:58

2ch thread: Closed
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Realist_Classic · 2012-02-05, 03:43

It's pretty obvious that the writers are going for the three-way relationship between Asemu, Romary and Zehart to be the centerpiece of this arc. Very curious to see how this will work out.

Besides the concluding episodes of the last arc, we see more of the human face of Veigan behind the machine. Zehart is also quite the talented spy.

Solid episode, I'm liking the pacing of the second arc so far.

PS. We also find out what the "R" stands for in the "Zedas R" name, although it wasn't from the actual episode but from the omake at the end.

casval cehack · 2012-02-05, 04:18

Ah, youth. Plus a little espionage on the side.

The actual tournament was a little boring but it does give justice to Asem's close combat kills. Again, great MS beam dueling just like last episode but I believe the highlight is the actions of the barn defense team.

The EFF security is pretty much lacking in Tordia, a colony that has been recently attacked and should have been on alert. To think that the vegans transported the Dorado with its feet showing in the freeway straight to the all important Asuno mansion and the Zedas R was never even detected in the woods (and after the battle).

Tokkan · 2012-02-05, 04:19

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Originally Posted by Realist_Classic

Solid episode, I'm liking the pacing of the second arc so far.

I dunno about the pacing. Zeheart just transfered last episode, this episode they used a montage to skip through weeks of him developing a friendship with Asemu.

Spoiler for Next Episode Preview:

That seems way too fast for me.

Realist_Classic · 2012-02-05, 04:28

Perfectly fine with the usage of a montage as a shortcut towards developing their personal relationship at school. Paraphrasing Zeheart, we're here for something else. Their relationship in high school is merely setting the stage for what's to come later, the real meat of the Asem arc, which is going to be on the battlefield.

solidvanz · 2012-02-05, 04:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokkan

I dunno about the pacing. Zeheart just transfered last episode, this episode they used a montage to skip through weeks of him developing a friendship with Asemu.

Spoiler for Next Episode Preview:

That seems way too fast for me.

From what I know, the next episode will be happen in a year later. So, they will be finishing their school years by that time.

Anyway, good episode with Asem's development in his love and friendship of youth stage. Next week, Woolf is back with his new shining white G-Bouncer and love triangle moment in the graduation ceremony.

casval cehack · 2012-02-05, 04:31

They do need to introduce Age-2 as soon as possible.

Nightengale · 2012-02-05, 05:03

I didn't mind them skipping weeks worth of development via a montage, but ultimately, I felt that having Zeheart already warming up towards his undercover role in just 1 episode ( the bonding only began this episode ) is a little too fast.

The key cast would be remaining together for a little while more anyway, so I thought that suddenly giving Zeheart the relief of being able to continue his role was too premature. Another 1 or 2 episodes at least would've been more natural.

Meltyred · 2012-02-05, 05:41

Basically this episode told us what part 2 was about.
Friendship, Love and Mobile suits!

bio9205 · 2012-02-05, 05:48

Great episode. I like the whole school theme going on here. Nice to see the Zedas R, and that the G-Bouncer will be making an appearance next episode!

I wonder why Zeheart stopped when Romary made an appearance though.

LightningZERO · 2012-02-05, 06:02

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Originally Posted by bio9205

I wonder why Zeheart stopped when Romary made an appearance though.

It is the typical I-will-deal-the-killing-blow-but-someone-important-shows-up-to-shout-and-stop-it, but it didn't work well (or at all) in this episode because Zeheart barely had any interaction with Romary at all, it would make more sense if it's the MS club buddies showing up instead, but they had to do it to convey a sense of love triangle.

Like Nightengale said, Zeheart's change of heart (lols) would make more sense and more natural if there were more episode to develop his relationship with the MS clubs and Romary. Another problem as a result of the limited episode count for three generation.

Still a solid episode though, and I really don't see any tight security in Asuno residence that stopped the Vagans from infiltrating it.

casval cehack · 2012-02-05, 06:06

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Originally Posted by bio9205

I wonder why Zeheart stopped when Romary made an appearance though.

At that very moment, youthful love started to affect Zeheart's vegan indoctrination.

LightningZERO · 2012-02-05, 06:08

Youth is all about Friendship, Love and Mobile Suit!

I think this will be my new favorite Gundam quote

casval cehack · 2012-02-05, 06:17

Shawee Belton made a name for himself in the Gundam universe.

RES-01 Perses Gundam · 2012-02-05, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightningZERO

Youth is all about Friendship, Love and Mobile Suit!

I think this will be my new favorite Gundam quote

So piloting a Gundam is just part and parcel of being young.

Guess Char never had a chance to be young.

bio9205 · 2012-02-05, 06:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Realist_Classic

PS. We also find out what the "R" stands for in the "Zedas R" name, although it wasn't from the actual episode but from the omake at the end.

Wait, I didn't catch that. What does it stand for?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightningZERO

Youth is all about Friendship, Love and Mobile Suit!

I think this will be my new favorite Gundam quote

Agreed.

If only the third one could apply to us...

brightman · 2012-02-05, 07:56

Choppiness aside, love the much improved fight scenes.

Definitely been the best part of the NEW AGE.

Marina2 · 2012-02-05, 12:58

I thought this series was dead for me after the death of Yurin ,but somehow the appearance of Rosemarry manages to make me continue it. ^^

Sides · 2012-02-05, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by bio9205

Agreed.

If only the third one could apply to us...

Think what sunrise wanted to say was, buy more model kits ^^

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2012-02-05, 02:58	Link #2
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2012-02-05, 04:18	Link #4
casval cehack Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011	Ah, youth. Plus a little espionage on the side. The actual tournament was a little boring but it does give justice to Asem's close combat kills. Again, great MS beam dueling just like last episode but I believe the highlight is the actions of the barn defense team. The EFF security is pretty much lacking in Tordia, a colony that has been recently attacked and should have been on alert. To think that the vegans transported the Dorado with its feet showing in the freeway straight to the all important Asuno mansion and the Zedas R was never even detected in the woods (and after the battle). __________________

2012-02-05, 04:31	Link #8
casval cehack Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011	They do need to introduce Age-2 as soon as possible. __________________

2012-02-05, 05:03	Link #9
Nightengale ~Night of Gales~ Author Join Date: Dec 2005	I didn't mind them skipping weeks worth of development via a montage, but ultimately, I felt that having Zeheart already warming up towards his undercover role in just 1 episode ( the bonding only began this episode ) is a little too fast. The key cast would be remaining together for a little while more anyway, so I thought that suddenly giving Zeheart the relief of being able to continue his role was too premature. Another 1 or 2 episodes at least would've been more natural. __________________ *Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.* The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.

2012-02-05, 03:43	Link #3
Realist_Classic Casual prosumer of anime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany, most of the time.	It's pretty obvious that the writers are going for the three-way relationship between Asemu, Romary and Zehart to be the centerpiece of this arc. Very curious to see how this will work out. Besides the concluding episodes of the last arc, we see more of the human face of Veigan behind the machine. Zehart is also quite the talented spy. Solid episode, I'm liking the pacing of the second arc so far. PS. We also find out what the "R" stands for in the "Zedas R" name, although it wasn't from the actual episode but from the omake at the end.

2012-02-05, 04:28	Link #6
Realist_Classic Casual prosumer of anime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Germany, most of the time.	Perfectly fine with the usage of a montage as a shortcut towards developing their personal relationship at school. Paraphrasing Zeheart, we're here for something else. Their relationship in high school is merely setting the stage for what's to come later, the real meat of the Asem arc, which is going to be on the battlefield.

2012-02-05, 05:41	Link #10
Meltyred Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011	Basically this episode told us what part 2 was about. Friendship, Love and Mobile suits!

2012-02-05, 05:48	Link #11
bio9205 Reborn Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 29	Great episode. I like the whole school theme going on here. Nice to see the Zedas R, and that the G-Bouncer will be making an appearance next episode! I wonder why Zeheart stopped when Romary made an appearance though.

2012-02-05, 06:08	Link #14
LightningZERO You are Dominated! Author Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Earth Age: 35	Youth is all about Friendship, Love and Mobile Suit! I think this will be my new favorite Gundam quote __________________ その再生を破壊する Destroy This Rebirth

2012-02-05, 06:17	Link #15
casval cehack Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011	Shawee Belton made a name for himself in the Gundam universe. __________________

2012-02-05, 07:56	Link #18
brightman Ancient Member Join Date: Apr 2002	Choppiness aside, love the much improved fight scenes. Definitely been the best part of the NEW AGE. __________________ Copyright © 2002 Brightman

2012-02-05, 12:58	Link #19
Marina2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006	I thought this series was dead for me after the death of Yurin ,but somehow the appearance of Rosemarry manages to make me continue it. ^^ __________________