Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

Gundam Wing was the first show of the Gundam franchise that I saw. After re-watching it many times, it has become one of my favorites. The story isn't bad at all once you realize it's more about the organizations and the war itself, instead of mecha fighting (favourite plot of all gundam series thus far). The characters are interesting themselves, and seem one dimensional at first, but as the series progresses you learn more about them. They also all have their on view points on the war and what it is they are fighting for, making each and every character very unique. Though the art lacks a lot in comparison to the new gundams (since it is an older anime) it was still good for the most part. Music was also good, loved both intro's for the anime. All in all it's still my favourite of the gundam series so far, and is a MUST for Gundam fans and those who love good story lines with Mechs.

Gundam Wing is a pretty decent anime. It has a pretty good storyline, a good diverse cast of character personalities, and having some good music to go along with it. The only draw back of the show is it's Animation...specifically in regards to combat. The makers got very lazy when it came to combat animations in which the show recycles combat animations throughout it...while only adding one or two little variants to 'make it different'. Scenes with Heavy Arms are likely the most notorious for recycled animations...granted there's not really much a Ranged Focused Gundam can do aside from shooting, shooting, and more shooting...but...they didn't have to play the same animation over and over and over. Not even the original gundam series was that bad...

Gundam Wing will always have a place in my heart as the Gundam series that got me started on Gundam in the first place but I was honestly more impressed with Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 when I say it despite Gundam Wing being made in the 90's and Gundam UC0079 being made in 1979.

Over all, I'd have to say Gundam Wing get's a solid 3/5. It's a Good Gundam Series but it's not the best...though Fanboys will argue otherwise. (Meant to put Storyline at 4/5 Stars *cries*)

Gundam Wing was one of the very first animes I ever had the pleasure to watch. I thoroughly enjoyed it and found the series totally satisfying. As a veteran (4 year USMC) I can completely understand the psychological changes the heroes go through. The very act of taking another life takes a toll upon you and it does upon the heroes.

While there are newer animes with newer graphic design and better animation, they still pale in comparison to this masterpiece of art.

Easily one of the best anime series out there...This is the best installment of the overall series.The animation,storyline,characters all come together to make a true "space opera".The drama and sacrifice shown in each episode touches everybody in different ways and that is the way it should be.Also,there is no clear-cut "bad guy"-you think you have one figured out and the story throws you a curveball.I wish more series were like this one.

I first saw this anime on Cartoon Network's Toonami 1999/2000. This is the series that truly started me on my path to anime obsession. I have seen this in it's various forms of dubbed, subtitled, censored, and uncensored and no matter how it was portrayed it has always delivered a fabulous story. Most Gundam series emphasize on the battles between individual Gundams and character issues. This series spans much further than that, encompassing ever-changing political schemes, plots, anarchy, revolution, and of course an epic war between those of earth and the people of the colonies. I can truly say this is one of the few animes that you can't walk into the middle of and truly appreciate the plot, because it is never on a continuous path. When I say ever-changing I truly mean it. There is never one "true enemy" for either side. Factions and objectives change as wars and internal struggles rage on. The main characters have multitudes of depth to their personalities. Their reasons behind fighting as gundam pilots, soldiers, or standing as "peace keepers" always has tremendous depth of reasoning and volition. Over the course of it's 49 episodes these characters grow into amazing and highly influential people who command the course of the plot vs being dictated by it. Since first being introduced to anime and watching up somewhere and past fifty different series I have only found one series that has even come close to the depth, intrigue, and twisting plot that Gundam Wing has...it may have even surpassed Gundam Wing in that respect and that anime is Code Geass. I have given this series 5 stars on all accounts...which is rare for me to do. As I have mentioned the storyline and character development is phenomenal. The music is rapturing; my first initial kindling of Japanese sound scores for anime and Japanese Pop were struck by this series' amazing score. Years later I still find myself listening to the tracks in this series like Rhythm Emotion and Just Communication as well as songs from their OST and audio stories. I have also given this series 5 stars for animation because I am taking into consideration when this series was produced. For 1995 the graphical design of this series is fantastic and I still use the intricate detail of its design as a "standard" for when I watch animes that are produced today; which might explain why I've never taken a liking to the "moe" style. Overall this is a fantastic and literally unforgettable series. If you have yet to watch it I highly encourage you do do so. You will forever be touched by this amazing story and it's unforgettable characters.

My start with Gundam Wing came in the form of the dubbed version on Cartoon Network. I've since re-watched it in its full glory with subtitles, as is my general preference. Gundam Wing offers some first rate action with compelling characters involved in an intricate plot, where everything is connected and seems to set things up perfectly for what comes next. The great introductory theme music helps get you geared up and ready for action. The Animation looks good, though there is some recycling done. Also, there are a couple of slow/flashback type episodes, but I don't feel these small drawbacks do much to hurt the series. My advice is that you sit back, watch, and enjoy.

One of my first shows i started off knowing and watching anime, Gundam is what got me into anime and is what got me into Dragon Ball z as well, But mainly, this show is one of the best shows ever, even though towards the end it starts getting confusing storyline wise, but the action and the beauty on how every Gundam works and fight is nice, This show shows how ORG it was back when it was air in Toonami

This is by far my most favorite anime of ALL time. I watched it on tsunami way back when I was in elementary school. This turned out to be a big part of my life and brought me together with friends and family members I never even thought it would.

The story is fantastic. It's not afraid to be brutal and fast. The characters are very versatile as well. Some are kind hearted, round, flat, or even psychotic. There is something for everyone.

The music is intense. I remember loving it. Quatre was actually one of the characters who inspired me to pick up violin years back.

The animation is great as well. You can see a bit of an age to it because its an older anime. But for some reason I still see it as a better animation then most are today. This anime is much more serious then those of today too. No fancy 30 second over exaggerated transformations we have grown to love.

I don't want to go to in depth with this review so I kept it kinda short. In reality if I did go too in depth it would be more biased then it already is! I'm just saying. Check this show out while you have the chance!

Besides the invulnerable bishounen element, virtually everything in Gundam Wing has been done before, making Gundam Wing another addition to a long line of anti-war shows. Despite being “anti-war,” the show hypocritically and incessantly preaches peace while resolving everything with explosions. The characters spew out various ideologies in mid-battle, creating philosophy undermined by eye candy. It doesn’t help that the entire cast is flat and static, but at least the viewer never has to worry about character development taking time away from fight scenes.

The visuals make one wonder if Tomino gets a larger budget whenever he creates a Gundam series. The art may be shinier, but the animation is comparable to the likes of Zeta Gundam, and, at times, possibly inferior. The sheer lack of detail and the vast amount of reused cels are painfully noticeable. The only thing that sets Gundam Wing apart from its predecessors is its modern character designs and beautiful J-pop pieces. Being bishounen, the characters look quite suave, and the incredible music artificially induces excitement making the long-winded fight scenes a lot more bearable to watch.

Gundam Wing is very much like a mediocre fan fic: while some elements are cool the overall product is trash. The OST is more than worth buying, but the same cannot be said about the anime. Go watch any other old school Gundam series instead. Unlike Gundam Wing, they pack flair with substance.