Just Anime

@rubberluffy said:

So I've been playing a lot of Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 the past 2 days, and I was thinking about how the only Gundam series I've seen are Gundam Wing (kinda meh on this one, but Endless Waltz was awesome) and G Gundam (love this shit). I've also seen 08th MS Team but barely remember it, outside of liking it. So, what are some recommended Gundam series I should also see?

Also, I've been enjoying using Garrod/Double X and Banagher Links/Unicorn a lot. How are their respective animes? And what kind of name is Banagher anyway?

Gundam Unicorn is an on-going OVA. It's up to 4 episodes thus far out of a planned total of 6 I believe. Because it's an OVA, its episodes have very, very high production values. However, it also comes at the heel of the Universal Century time-line. As such, it references characters and events from previous shows in the timeline, and you would need to, if not watch, at least read the wikipedia plot summaries of these following shows: Gundam, Stardust Memories, Gundam Z, Gundam ZZ, and Char's Counter Attack. That said, it's still very watchable on its own merits. Also Banagher is a very Tomino name, in the same league as Glemy Toto, Haman Karn, and Ramba Ral.

Gundam X is a late 90s show that was actually produced right after, and thus overshadowed by Gundam Wing. It takes place in the Alternate Universe timeline, and is thus completely standalone. The show itself is all about newtypes more so than any other Gundam show. Story is a bit cheesy and it's animation is very 90s, though not as poor as Wing, but I still enjoyed it greatly.

I'll also leave this link for you, which I leave for anyone that wonders what show in the Gundam franchise to watch.

http://werememberlovespecials.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/finding-your-gateway-gundam/

@Destinyheroknight said:

Gundam 00 is pretty good (it kind of like Gundam Wing)

But stay away from Gundam Seed Destiny if you know what good for you

LOL, I can understand why you don't like it but I do. Since you're playing gundam 3 ( I do too) you should give seed another shot. I'm infatuated with Athrun for reasons I can't explain.

Why I say that is because playing the character in the game helped me build a liking for the corresponding show the character is on.

00 is pretty cool, doesn't pickup for me until the late into 1st season. season 2 gets better. The game is actually making me want to watch more gundam too so I know the feeling.

and if you like 00, the dlc is majority 00 characters.

@Destinyheroknight said:

Gundam 00 is pretty good (it kind of like Gundam Wing)

But stay away from Gundam Seed Destiny if you know what good for you

LOL, I can understand why you don't like it but I do. Since you're playing gundam 3 ( I do too) you should give seed another shot. I'm infatuated with Athrun for reasons I can't explain.

Why I say that is because playing the character in the game helped me build a liking for the corresponding show the character is on.

00 is pretty cool, doesn't pickup for me until the late into 1st season. season 2 gets better. The game is actually making me want to watch more gundam too so I know the feeling.

and if you like 00, the dlc is majority 00 characters.

@Destinyheroknight:

Well as long as you tried it I can't blame you. ( but c'mon, its because of Kira or Shin right? couldn't possibly because of Athrun hehe)

@Turambar said:

It warrants noting that an HD version of Gundam Seed is currently being reaired in Japan. So if you want more of Athrun, I'm sure there are means to watch subtitled versions of it.

yes I am happy about the HD version. :)

@Masako_Hihashi said:

@FulgoreSenpai: Heretic! I'll smith you in the all-powerful name of Tomino-sama!!! KILL'EM ALL!!!!!

I'm fine if you dont like SEED, but i'll defend Athrun 'till the END!

@Masako_Hihashi: Do you have Athrun confused with Rau Le Creuset? If it helps I don't like Kira in Destiny.

what I have to say to you is " This hand of mine glows with an awesome power, it tells me to defeat you!"

@FulgoreSenpai: Athrun is not even a cheap knock off of Char. And dont make start with Kira....

Long Live the Red Comet! I'll Colony Drop your heretic ass!!!

@Masako_Hihashi:

Close enough. I just meant as far as masks go like Zechs and stuff.

To be honest, I'm actually still pretty new to anime in general. As far as Gundam goes I've only been able to watch W, G, 00 and SEED.

I remembered watching anime shows on toonami, and roughly a year and a half ago I got the urge to watch those shows again.

I enjoyed the above mentioned ones and bought some anime related games like the dynasty warriors Gundam games.

I saw those other characters like Amuro, Kamille, Garrod and it made me want to watch the series with them in it.

I recently found Animechannel on youtube and it has mobile suit gundam, z and zz. I just started a few days ago

... so you can blame my "herecy" on my naiveness or newbieness i guess :)