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Dec 12, 2015 1:01 AM
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THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE.
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Found this on youtube today.

Apparently 18 minutes and starts out with some classic music along with the introduction of the Federation forces. There's some decent action already and it introduced the main characters. Emotional wise, I think Io Fleming and Claudia has a tense relationship. Pretty interesting stuff so far. The strategy archives also sets up for some potential upcoming battles in the next few episodes. Definitely looking forward to those.
Dec 16, 2015 9:52 PM
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Very nice episode. Liked the way they introduced the main characters. Just a little bit disappointed with the length of this series, but still better than nothing.
Dec 21, 2015 9:12 PM
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Have to say I loved the art and music they chose to go with. Pretty good episode imo introduced to the characters and plot. Sad about the episode length though and we have to wait till February for the next episode it seems.
Dec 21, 2015 11:26 PM
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damn thats a nice first episode, this Darryl vs Io will be great, so Io has a Gundam for now, i wonder if Darryl will have a Gundam of his own too
Dec 22, 2015 1:29 AM
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beautifull episode, besides the great music and fights, i really enjoyed the reaction of the characters towards death and the pilots getting into the mobile suits!
Dec 22, 2015 1:30 AM
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it got me thinking a while ago, if Darryl will not have a Gundam of his own he will just compensate on his talent as a NewType
Dec 22, 2015 4:25 AM
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Will the 4 episodes be released in a weekly interval?
Dec 22, 2015 6:58 AM
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Can anyone tell me how many chapters does episode 1 adapts?
Dec 22, 2015 7:47 AM
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I loved everything about this.....10/10
Dec 22, 2015 8:41 AM

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WOW, amazing episode!

Tokoya said:
I loved everything about this.....9/10
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Dec 22, 2015 3:17 PM

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The main character is fantastic wow. Art and music are great. Only thing I'm disappointed in is that the show is only 4 episodes.
Dec 22, 2015 4:03 PM

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loved the episode all in all, just was disappointed with the length of it.


Dec 22, 2015 4:10 PM

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I... LOVED this episode. It dealt with space trash... it had dynamic flawed characters. IT HAD A FIRST PERSON PERSPECTIVE OF GETTING MURDERED BY A GUNDAM. The detail, the intrigue, the suspense! So good!
How do people get to 2000 hours when I'm already this bored?
Dec 22, 2015 4:54 PM
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Io Fleming character kind of like his cocky attitude. Too bad about the episode length

Rikuson1 said:
Can anyone tell me how many chapters does episode 1 adapts?


4 chapters

Bazalia said:
Will the 4 episodes be released in a weekly interval?


The next episode is coming february.
Dec 22, 2015 5:21 PM

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Io is a prick, cockier than Agar, and a daredevil, how many pilots in this entire universe try to invade a cockpit and kill the pilot in which all units had beam cannons. That Full Armor Gundam looks ridiculous and faster than it should really be.


Dec 22, 2015 5:46 PM

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The hype is building! Much better than I thought it was going to be!
Dec 22, 2015 8:20 PM

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Whoa he shot the pilot 0____0
Dec 22, 2015 8:33 PM

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Have to say I loved the art and music they chose to go with. Pretty good episode imo introduced to the characters and plot. Sad about the episode length though and we have to wait till February for the next episode it seems.

Was really good
Dec 23, 2015 5:36 AM

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Dec 23, 2015 7:10 AM

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Why the heck can we not add this to our lists yet? I just watched the first episode, and it was friggin' beautiful!
HESTIAAPPROVES
Dec 23, 2015 3:22 PM

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Loved the Episode , that Io guy sure is cool , it looks and sounds great but too bad it was only 18min long it doesn't matter that much but i'm a bit disappointed since Episode 2 is only coming on February 2016
Dec 23, 2015 8:14 PM

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Beautiful. Puts shit like build fighters, age and iron blooded orphans to shame.

"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Dec 23, 2015 8:16 PM

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Seriously Sunrise need to make more of this.
You will soon learn that a heart that choose to exist, even in a life filled with pain, will one day allow us to meet again.
With the world's blessings, we will meet again and again, forever returning to the homeworld we've yet to see.
Many, many times.

Dec 24, 2015 12:50 AM

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Wonderful, this and Origin are the kind of Gundam I'm always looking forward to.
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Dec 24, 2015 4:16 AM
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That... was pretty awesome for a first episode.

I was really sad when I saw the length, though. 4 episodes is so short but if they keep it up with the quality and the bombastic attitude of thunderbolt I won't have a problem at all.
Dec 24, 2015 8:25 PM

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I really liked it! The art and the music was very good! Looking forward for next 3 episodes!
Dec 24, 2015 9:05 PM

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Very good beginning, I really like Io so far, feels refreshing to have a protagonist like him. But like everyone said already it sucks that it was only 16mins +2min credits, hoping the next eps are atleast longer than that.
Dec 24, 2015 9:07 PM

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let'sssssss goooooooo
Dec 24, 2015 10:29 PM

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whoaa.. i dont know if gundam can be this amazing...
5/5
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Dec 25, 2015 12:19 AM

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Great episode, really hope they keep it up on next 3 episodes.

Loved the music and art!

And boy that facial expression when they see the Gundam.
Dec 25, 2015 12:31 AM
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MrLief said:
JordanTrevino said:
Have to say I loved the art and music they chose to go with. Pretty good episode imo introduced to the characters and plot. Sad about the episode length though and we have to wait till February for the next episode it seems.

Was really good

So much good! I love everything that involve UC timeline!

I rate it perfect 5/7
Dec 25, 2015 12:57 AM
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amazing, love the action, the drama and the Jazz!.
Dec 25, 2015 1:00 AM
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Lots of Death. Lots of Jazz. 100% awesome. This might be one of the darker sides of the UC Gundam universe. Federation pilots got massacred and most of the Zeon pilots have lost limbs... they get straight to the action in this mini series which is quite refreshing.
Dec 25, 2015 1:12 AM

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Holy hell, JAZZ WARRIOR. 10/10 SO BEAUTIFUL
Dec 25, 2015 2:16 AM

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That was fucking amazing.
Dec 25, 2015 2:24 AM

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Pure brilliance. I hope they will continue the adaptation as a TV series, after these 4 episodes.
Dec 25, 2015 3:39 AM

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Whoever's interested, I'd recommend getting the [Notshit] release on Nyaatorrents. It's a huge improvement over Gundam.info's Youtube release (and Horriblesubs' rip of it) in both video quality and subtitle appearance/timing.

The [Notshit] refers to the fact that, unlike the Youtube release, it isn't shit.

Why the hell couldn't they just put Thunderbolt on Daisuki...?

Edit: Forgot to mention that [Notshit]'s release actually has the preview for episode 2 after the credits, instead of a Gunpla ad. (wtf, Gundam.info?)
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Dec 25, 2015 5:03 AM

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Wow, great first ep. I particularly like the first-person shot of the Zaku pilot as he watches the Gundam attack him.
"Fortress Maximus has come himself. Okay! Then I shall get Fortress Maximus to fight me, huh huh huh!"

Dec 25, 2015 5:35 AM

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KKRais said:
Whoever's interested, I'd recommend getting the [Notshit] release on Nyaatorrents. It's a huge improvement over Gundam.info's Youtube release (and Horriblesubs' rip of it) in both video quality and subtitle appearance/timing.

The [Notshit] refers to the fact that, unlike the Youtube release, it isn't shit.

Why the hell couldn't they just put Thunderbolt on Daisuki...?

Edit: Forgot to mention that [Notshit]'s release actually has the preview for episode 2 after the credits, instead of a Gunpla ad. (wtf, Gundam.info?)


This wasn't up until recently. Although, I thought this anime was going to have 4k available (and the first one to ever do so), so why's it only go up to 720? Kinda annoying.
Dec 25, 2015 7:45 AM

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A Gundam show without retarded children piloting? Gunna fail.
Dec 25, 2015 9:48 AM

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fantastic character design. awesome animation. success!
Dec 25, 2015 10:22 AM
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Crimefridge said:
I... LOVED this episode. It dealt with space trash... it had dynamic flawed characters. IT HAD A FIRST PERSON PERSPECTIVE OF GETTING MURDERED BY A GUNDAM. The detail, the intrigue, the suspense! So good!


I still can't find the director but it's VERY reminiscent of the rape scene in Unicorn when the NTD just takes apart Marida's Kyshatria. It's a very powerful effect and you can feel the panic and absolute terror of the pilot.

Also the Zeon squadron's reaction to the video and seeing the Gundam's iconic head just gave me chills. That scene is well directed and conveys a remarkable sense of dread.
Dec 25, 2015 11:36 AM

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nice one!
haven't seen a gundam quality this good!
5/5!


Dec 25, 2015 11:51 AM

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Fantastic start. Love the art style and I'm digging the soundtracks.
It's also refreshing to watch a Gundam series with mature protagonists.


Io Fleming seems like an asshole. Already my favorite character of the show.

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Dec 25, 2015 11:57 AM

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Io's quite the MC. Pretty savage. And the Gundam's pretty cool
Dec 25, 2015 12:31 PM

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That was amazing, artstyle and music was great, that fps scene with the Zaku was especially cool kind of makes me want a first person Gundam game (well one set in space anyway.)

Thanks Sunrise for this glorious Christmas present.
Dec 25, 2015 1:01 PM

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Wow! This was great! I already have a strong interest in Io Flemming and Daryl Lorenz. Loved the character design and animation as well.
Dec 25, 2015 1:29 PM

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Awesome visuals and bad ass MC only disappointment is it's only 4 episode.
Dec 25, 2015 3:30 PM

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good ol' UC OVAs never disappoint.
Dec 25, 2015 6:27 PM

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Pretty good MC, promising start with QUALITY animation. Lots of emotion with the captain and Io.

but... Why didn't the snipers just kill Io when he took over?
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