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Aug 17, 2019 10:15 AM
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For anyone curious about the differences between the OVA version and this one, there are almost 100 minutes of footage not included in the TV version. In this blog post I broke down how much footage is present in each episode to compare the total amount of footage in both versions.

I think the cut content mostly amounts to extra tidbits of character interactions, because the whole main plot seems to be present in the TV version. So, this version has the advantage of being a quicker watch, but there's extra "fan service" in the OVA version.
Aug 17, 2019 10:36 AM
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The cut provides for a much smoother narrative. It propels the series to the next level.

Although some parts are really better served by a slight different voice line. The examples that come to mind include the conversation between Dozle and Ramba Ral about gassing citizens of a side 7 banshi. The cut makes for a funnier exchange but no military job is about asking a single person. That’s just a silliness that takes away from realism and immersion. And the pacing of the new cut can easily be suited by a few different voice lines. Another example is the background of Roselusia and the context of Astraia’s treatment. The cut makes it all unclear. Either do the original, which implies Astraia’s house arrest to be a result of personal feuds within the Deikun family; or go all the way to blame Zabi family. The treatment Astraia receives and the separation of her and the children are a corner piece in portraying Char’s origin. Leaving it unclear makes for a plot hole.
May 10, 2020 5:26 PM
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Why I didn't read this earlier. I'd just finish watching the TV version. Thanks for the info. I'll add it to my watch list.
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Jul 22, 2020 8:38 AM
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So what should i watch the Ova or the TV version ?
Jul 22, 2020 8:56 AM
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Foxxx2001 said:
So what should i watch the Ova or the TV version ?


That all depends on what you would rather get out of it. If you want to absorb the main plot quicker, watch the TV version. If you want to get all of the UC fanservice and easter eggs, watch the OVAs.
Jul 22, 2020 9:14 AM
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MrLegitimacy said:
Foxxx2001 said:
So what should i watch the Ova or the TV version ?


That all depends on what you would rather get out of it. If you want to absorb the main plot quicker, watch the TV version. If you want to get all of the UC fanservice and easter eggs, watch the OVAs.
I didnt watch any anime of gundam franchise so this is my first try in this franchise so what do you recommend me to watch ?
Jul 22, 2020 9:17 AM
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Foxxx2001 said:
I didn.t watch any anime of gundamd franchise so this is my first try in this franchise so what do you recommend me to watch ?


In that case I would recommend the TV version. It can serve as a relatively quick back story for the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime (Or the movie trilogy that summarizes it).
Jul 22, 2020 10:14 AM
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MrLegitimacy said:
Foxxx2001 said:
I didn.t watch any anime of gundamd franchise so this is my first try in this franchise so what do you recommend me to watch ?


In that case I would recommend the TV version. It can serve as a relatively quick back story for the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime (Or the movie trilogy that summarizes it).
no l dont mean that sorry for not clearing i mean that it is my first try so should i watch the tv version of gundam the origin or the ova version?
Jul 24, 2020 8:10 PM
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Foxxx2001 said:
MrLegitimacy said:


In that case I would recommend the TV version. It can serve as a relatively quick back story for the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime (Or the movie trilogy that summarizes it).
no l dont mean that sorry for not clearing i mean that it is my first try so should i watch the tv version of gundam the origin or the ova version?

Like I said before, I would recommend the TV version of Gundam the Origin.
Jan 25, 2021 3:10 AM

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Im kinda disappointed that this just ended up being a tv version of the ova
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