Mobile Suit Gundam AGE

[Garyuu]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE


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I haven't watched the first episode yet, but if I were to trust the rating system it doesn't look good (2/5 stars). Good thing I don't trust other people's ratings after one episode.

[greyweather]

Thoughts from episode one.

These UE had better not be evil faceless aliens. I expect more from Gundam antagonists.

It would be nice if they came up with a reason why giant humanoid robots are worth using. UC and CE based Gundam series had reasonable explanations, and I appreciate stuff like that.

Why the hell is Flit even bothering to argue with this teacher? He's a nobody. His opinion will have no effect on the colony's defenses, so why does Flit care what he thinks?

Got to love how when Flit commandeered the Gundam and the commander asked him what the hell he was doing, Flit said, "This is what I want to do." and the commander basically said, "Well, alright then." This is a seriously laid back army they have there.

Also have got to love how Flit demanded to go face the enemy in the machine he built, and once he's face to face with them, he goes, "Uh oh. Is this thing armed?" *facepalm*

So the UE lost one soldier and immediately retreated? What a bunch of pussies.

Looks like they plan to blow up the colony in the next episode. Good, I've come to think of it as a Gundam tradition, like christening a ship by breaking a bottle across the bow.

Short version: seems like they're half-assing this one.

[Reat]

This is like... the kiddie version of Gundam... I can't image this going anywhere serious after the pilot, but I'm sure some 6-10 year olds would find this enjoyable. Ah well, and you can usually count on Gundam on being decent anime, at the very least. Just not this time?

[greyweather]

Given that business at the end of the episode about the audience earning experience points, I would say you're right about the kiddie thing.

I guess all the real talent is working on Unicorn.

[greyweather]

Episode 2:

Begin operation "Fish in a Barrel"

The beam will penetrate better because it spins? I don't think that's how it works.

So, you think Yurin just happens to be a psychic/newtype that Flit randomly stumbled on? Me neither. I wonder if she's an UE, maybe even the one from the first suit Flit beat.

Going back to the AGE system: you have a mini-weapons factory that can create a counter to enemy tech in about thirty seconds. Why the hell didn't you use this hours ago and give those DOTS rifles to every mobile suit so they aren't worthless?

[Garyuu]

I'm getting some Macross Frontier vibes from this show.

[kawainu]

Originally Posted by greyweather

Episode 2:
The beam will penetrate better because it spins? I don't think that's how it works.

Well, we are talking about a show were beams can be seen even though they have no surface to reflect on. When u turn on a flashlight, u don't see the light reflecting on air particles, only on an object's surface.
Not to mention in this show (as many others) the beam doesn't move at light speed.
We just have to focus on the characters and the ending, trying to analyze a mecha show is just pointless.

[greyweather]

Originally Posted by Garyuu

I'm getting some Macross Frontier vibes from this show.

I haven't seen it. Is this good or bad?

[Garyuu]

It's pretty good, but so far the stories seem pretty similar.

[Zaig]

The characters and the dragonoid alien mechs are reminding me of the Zoids anime. I'm getting into this much less serious Gundam series.

Episode 2:

I loled when Flit fell right into the enemy and was caught off guard, as well as the enemy. I bet the UE didn't see that coming. >D