the best gundam series

andydono wrote:

Saying something like each sequel has gotten progressively weaker and weaker is ridiculous. If anything, saying something like Japan freaking LOVES UC (which is the truth) would be better.

While you think Mobile Suit Gundam 08th Team was a good OVA, I personally thought it wasn't even that great of an series. Sure the realism of the series was amazing (that's if you don't watch episode 1 of Shiro having insane plot armor by tanking in a ball) and Norris' stunning displays of piloting skills, but the thing is the last few episodes were quite poor (especially that extra episode 13 showing lil kids and their stupid adventure).

Now for CCA it really depends on how you look at it, on one side if you watched the original MSG and then proceed into watching CCA you'll think the movie is awesome, on the other hand if you watch MSG > Zeta > ZZ > CCA you'll think the movie is terrible considering it doesn't show ANY returning character from Zeta or ZZ except for Amuro Ray, Char Aznble, and Noa Bright. If you just look at it as a movie in general, you will most likely think its a decent movie, the only negative opinions about it are the fact that the movie has a fair amount of poor/annoying side characters and Tomino loves killing female characters because his wife dumped him (well that was in the past, now he's a more happier man).

Now if you asked me which UC OVA I liked best, it'll have to be MS IGLOO (just the first one with 6 episodes not the 2nd one) because personally I think (an opinion you don't really have to agree) it triumphs all other OVA by showing it on a civilian's view which is far more interesting than showing it in the typical way.

miraimike wrote:



That conflicts directly with the facts-

Mobile Suit Gundam
Highest rating: 9.9%
Average rating: 5.3%

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Highest rating: 11.7%
Average rating: 6.6%

Mobile Suit Gundam Double Zeta
Highest rating: 8.6%
Average rating: 6.1%

Mobile Suit V Gundam
Highest rating: 5.3%
Lowest rating: 2.4%
Average rating: 3.9%

http://animeboards.com/showthread.php?t=57373


These numbers show UC peaking with Zeta and then SHARPLY dropping afterwards. 00, SEED, and SEED Destiny spanked V Gundam, and SEED tied ZZ:

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Highest rating: 8.0%
Lowest rating: 4.6%
Average rating: 6.1%

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY
Highest rating: 8.2%
Lowest rating: 3.9%
Average rating: 5.4%

Mobile Suit Gundam 00
Highest rating: 6.1% (eps 1 - 25)
Lowest rating: 3.8% (eps 1 - 25)
Average rating: 4.85% (eps 1 - 25)

http://aeug.blogspot.com/2004_11_01_aeug_archive.html


Japan clearly doesn't love UC that much more than AU.

asukatomino wrote:

Ok, first of all,dont talk as though you're the spokes person for Japan.If you knew any better , ALL THE NEW GUNDAM SHOWS MAKE DAMN TRIVUTES TO UC! Seed:-Gundam Zeta-Seed Destiny, Gundam 00 e.t.c. There's a frikin building sized Rx-78 being built! Also, Gundam seed was made like,years after the original. Marketing was totally different in the 80's. You know how much star power seed got for op's and voice acting? Not to mention all the useless models they sold,cuz in the end,everyone only bought freedom,akatski,and astrays. Nothing from the 80's is on a level playing field,with the crap people call "Gundam" now,

miraimike wrote:

You have to be a joke account. There is no way anyone could be this dense.

A) It wasn't a poll. They were viewer statistics.
B) They were published in a legitimate magazine and cited by multiple sources.


You. Are. Wrong.

asukatomino wrote:



EXACTLY! VIEWERS! WHICH ARE MORE COMMON NOWDAY'S THAN BEFORE. Anime has become more worldwide now,which is why that study is wrong. You cant base a study on which data is limited. You say Im the dense one,yet,you cant understand the fact, that in the 80's not everyone had a T.V,and anime wasnt widespread as it is now. As for viewers within" japan, again,in the cities,where most of us live, alot of people couldnt afford luxurys like tv,and considering how cramped 1 single block in tokyo or osaka is,money had to go somewhere other than tvs. Also,internet tv gves an edge too,considering you,well,you might not know this,but,it wasnt so big in the 80's.
Go ahead and ignore the obvious point I'm making,you're a fanboy,and it's a forum,it's to be expected.

asukatomino wrote:

Also,U.C is popular among the new gundam producers as well,seeing as how all they do is make tributes to Zeta,Turn A and so on. For gods sake,seed destiny recycled the "tragic love story" between kamille and 4,with shinn and stella,and it seemed sad,until you realize,that you seen it from zetaShould i point out anymore faults?