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| Great episode, it looks like the story is gonna go the way I hoped I really appreciate that the characters are actually smart enough to figure out whats going on pretty quickly |
| TBH the action didn't really do anything for me this episode. It was a'ight, but not as good as last episode and most certainly not up to the standards I set for the action in a Gundam series. Loved this episode all the same though. The characters are already all very likeable and starting to be fleshed out, and Orga in particular is awesome. The politics is already beginning to be elaborated upon a bit too, which is good. Honestly, this basically feels like what Aldnoah.Zero could have been if A.Z didn't screw up its presentation. The ED is really cool too. |
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Kyruga said: I think they're overreacting as well but the crying scene was pretty cringe.worldeditor11 said: I am out. YEEART said: Just watched the episode now, and god damn all that drama was suffering. You guys are overreacting lol Since gundam manly theme is basically war, the drama is expected, i think than is well executed so far. |
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Equitum said: The scene between the two of them at the end of the episode was probably my favorite of the episode. Same here. The acoustic played in the background was excellent as well. The calmness echoed their sadness of losing their friends. One thing I did notice is that the expressions of the characters and the way they have been captured. If anything, the screenplay has been of top notch in the first two episodes, probably the best of the year (which included the likes of Hibike Euphonium and Death Parade, two other shows that excelled in that department in 2015). |
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| I've enjoyed the interactions between Mika and Orga lot more here and it's probably because this was slower than the first episode. |
| Pretty good, i liked this episode a lot. Seems like this will be a solid Gundam. Orga is a very nice character. |
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stand said: I liked their interactions alot more cause mika wasnt as robotic as he first came off as, i was worried he was just going to be inaho 2.0 after episode 1.I've enjoyed the interactions between Mika and Orga lot more here and it's probably because this was slower than the first episode. |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
| I like the way this is going. |
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| Second episode built well on the foundation of the first. I'm now psyched for this series. |
| Biscuit, Cookie and Cracker, lol. Diggin' the action. Great episode. |
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| Fairly good episode. Not much really compelling so far. |
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| Cookie and Cracker are something I wish this anime didn't have. Also, the butt joke. What a disappointment. |
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taylor_micahl said: This episode was on point I like it! I feel like Sunrise is throwing shots at A-1 saying your mecha show was suppose to beat gundam hah, watch us make a better version of your mecha anime with gundam. Having the cast actually have more personality and chemistry in this opening arc so far than the entire cast of Aldnoah showed in its entire run combined instead of just being concepts and plot devices seems like a great start. This show hopefully plans on being actually good instead of just relying on its staffs brand name power to carry it which it does have at this point though not to the ridiculous degree Aldnoah did and clearly banked everything on. |
| Both episodes were really good, I'm hooked on the OP and ED, good characters and character design, good action, good animation, good plot, good voice acting, good manservice hehe :p I'm glad that people die! It makes it so much real. I'm honestly loving this. I've always heard good things about Mobile Suit Gundam, but were too lazy to check out.. now I finally did and I have nothing to complain about. 5/5 for both episodes |
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| I am really enjoying this. For once, having a teenage pilot is entirely justified as the system requires a growing brain in order to operate properly. A wonderful way of making sure that having a kid piloting a mecha makes perfect sense. The moments between Orga and Mika are truly golden and I hope Orga does not kick the bucket too soon. I also appreciate that the space Princess, a recurring theme in Gundam, is actually an intelligent person this time around. As opposed to other Gundam Princesses. The fact that the characters actually engage with their universe in trying to find a way to make the best of a very shitty situation is also very appealing. Going with child soldiers was brilliant even if not entirely original but at least Mika is not the second coming of Heero, nor Setsuna take two. |
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| Why do you guys think Orga gonna die? He will be commanding from the bridge of a spaceship (which will include Eugene, Biscuit, Fumitan and Chadan). Mika and Akihiro are the two who will be piloting Mobile Suits — GUNDAM BARBATOS and GRAZE UPGRADE respectively, so if anything Akihiro will be at higher risk of getting his role reduced to shorter number of episodes for not being a protagonist. Unless of course he pilots another Gundam, either GUSION or KIMARIS later on in the series as the story progresses. But based on the designs of GUSHION and KIMARIS, they look more likely to be piloted by antagonists than protagonists so I am not ruling out the chance of either McGillis or Gaelio piloting either or both of them even though they have SCHWALBE GRAZEs for now. Source: Gundam IBO official site. |
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| Maybe I have seen too much Gundam but I very much doubt Orga will live to the end. He will probably play a huge role in the plot, will motivate Mika and co. to no end and will then die epically protecting everyone and even giving some final speech. Perhaps even echoing the 'what should I do next' line by telling Mika to follow his own will or something to that effect. And then Mika will have a 'ORGA!!!!' moment. The mentor type of character seems to suffer this fate very often. And sure, technically speaking Mika may be at a greater risk since he is on the actual frontline but he is the main character. He is plot-shielded unless this goes into an entirely different direction than usual. As for Akihito, color me blind if he doesn't kick the bucket. |
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Nocturnal said: Maybe I have seen too much Gundam but I very much doubt Orga will live to the end. He will probably play a huge role in the plot, will motivate Mika and co. to no end and will then die epically protecting everyone and even giving some final speech. Perhaps even echoing the 'what should I do next' line by telling Mika to follow his own will or something to that effect. And then Mika will have a 'ORGA!!!!' moment. The mentor type of character seems to suffer this fate very often. And sure, technically speaking Mika may be at a greater risk since he is on the actual frontline but he is the main character. He is plot-shielded unless this goes into an entirely different direction than usual. As for Akihito, color me blind if he doesn't kick the bucket. You don't know how impressed I would be if Mika is the one who dies and Orga is the one left to deal with it. In a way it seems that both of them depend on each other to a great extent, so it could definitely work both ways. |
Equitum said: Nocturnal said: Maybe I have seen too much Gundam but I very much doubt Orga will live to the end. He will probably play a huge role in the plot, will motivate Mika and co. to no end and will then die epically protecting everyone and even giving some final speech. Perhaps even echoing the 'what should I do next' line by telling Mika to follow his own will or something to that effect. And then Mika will have a 'ORGA!!!!' moment. The mentor type of character seems to suffer this fate very often. And sure, technically speaking Mika may be at a greater risk since he is on the actual frontline but he is the main character. He is plot-shielded unless this goes into an entirely different direction than usual. As for Akihito, color me blind if he doesn't kick the bucket. You don't know how impressed I would be if Mika is the one who dies and Orga is the one left to deal with it. In a way it seems that both of them depend on each other to a great extent, so it could definitely work both ways. I would much prefer if it went this way, it'd be unexpected and have a lot of potential for character development. Unfortunately I find it very unlikely as the plot-shielding is strong in Mika. If he does die it will probably be at the very end. |
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shanimebib said: just cause hes the captain doesnt mean he can escape the millions of death flags surrounding him, if anything im expecting orga to die and for biscuit to take over his place as commander on the shipWhy do you guys think Orga gonna die? He will be commanding from the bridge of a spaceship (which will include Eugene, Biscuit, Fumitan and Chadan). Mika and Akihiro are the two who will be piloting Mobile Suits — GUNDAM BARBATOS and GRAZE UPGRADE respectively, so if anything Akihiro will be at higher risk of getting his role reduced to shorter number of episodes for not being a protagonist. Unless of course he pilots another Gundam, either GUSION or KIMARIS later on in the series as the story progresses. But based on the designs of GUSHION and KIMARIS, they look more likely to be piloted by antagonists than protagonists so I am not ruling out the chance of either McGillis or Gaelio piloting either or both of them even though they have SCHWALBE GRAZEs for now. Source: Gundam IBO official site. |
Immahnoob said: Jizzy, I know you have no idea how to argue for shit, tokiyashiro said: Jizzy as you would call yourself because youre a dick The most butthurt award goes to you And clearly you havent watched that many shows thats why you cant determine if a show is unique or not Or maybe you're just a child who likes common stuffs where hero saves the day and guys gets all the girls. Sad taste you have there kid you came up to me in the first place making you look more like a kid who got slapped without me even knowing it and start crying about it to me |
| So many things going on at the same time makes it kinds hard to follow =_= If the enemy is out of fuel for his thrusters, why would they use that as a time to escape and not a time to get rid of him...? A rebellion inside a rebellion...wut I laughed like a little kid at this haha: Pretty good so far, I like the action! |
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Nocturnal said: Maybe I have seen too much Gundam but I very much doubt Orga will live to the end. He will probably play a huge role in the plot, will motivate Mika and co. to no end and will then die epically protecting everyone and even giving some final speech. JizzyHitler said: ]just cause hes the captain doesnt mean he can escape the millions of death flags surrounding him, if anything im expecting orga to die and for biscuit to take over his place as commander on the ship If Orga's fate is already inscribed in a stone, then the long list of younger characters makes me wonder whether we can avoid a time skip or not. Just check out the gang in the opening conveniently following Takaki around and then we have the Cookies and the Crackers. Just speculating. |
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| I hope his Gundam don't kill him in the end |
| Nice Episode ! Cant wait for "Children vs Adult" Battle ! sorry i have no choice |
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| I can see the great plot which will soon bless us. Orga and Mikazuki will lead a great and just rebellion which will shake history, but both will also pay a grave price in order to achieve it. Mikazuki with his health and Orga with his mental and emotional sanity all due to the burden of being a leader. Each battle resulting in more losses among their comrades both new and old. This will heavily burden them both. they will face many situations where they will question why they even began their rebellion, but yet they persevere all in order to achieve their goal of finding a place to belong not just for themselves but for all who have no one to rely on. but at what price will the Utopia come at? Please let this be the more realistic version of Code Geass with all the heartbreak and bloodshed but minus the magical eyes. |
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| Much better than the first episode. I loved the name of this gundam o/. Orga's idea seems crazy but i liked it hahahahah |
TwilightMystery said: sun123 said: I like the Gundam name as well. Barbatos is an interesting name choice. I wonder what the etymology of the name is. Much better than the first episode. I loved the name of this gundam o/. Orga's idea seems crazy but i liked it hahahahah That aside, Orga's idea seems pretty rational if you ask me. They're going to die with the current leadership as it is. Better to go out gaining freedom rather than as a pawn for people that don't even give a damn about you. Indeed. They did a good job making me believe the idea of a coup to be a reasonable and rational step to take, given the circumstances. |
| The breasts are soft, you know. It is not hard like this cockpit. literally the best thing gundam has ever done so far is that line |
shanimebib said: Nocturnal said: Maybe I have seen too much Gundam but I very much doubt Orga will live to the end. He will probably play a huge role in the plot, will motivate Mika and co. to no end and will then die epically protecting everyone and even giving some final speech. JizzyHitler said: ]just cause hes the captain doesnt mean he can escape the millions of death flags surrounding him, if anything im expecting orga to die and for biscuit to take over his place as commander on the ship If Orga's fate is already inscribed in a stone, then the long list of younger characters makes me wonder whether we can avoid a time skip or not. Just check out the gang in the opening conveniently following Takaki around and then we have the Cookies and the Crackers. Just speculating. A time-skip might be difficult given that it's a 25 episode long run (unless they add another cour) and since it seems Gundams in this universe can only be piloted by developing children, a bit like the Fafner units in the eponymous anime. Would be possible if they did promote the kids into pilots and/or changed the Gundam's settings but I find a time-skip doubtful. And Ein seems to be on his way to becoming the mandatory masked man. |
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Nocturnal said: A time-skip might be difficult given that it's a 25 episode long run (unless they add another cour) and since it seems Gundams in this universe can only be piloted by developing children, a bit like the Fafner units in the eponymous anime. Would be possible if they did promote the kids into pilots and/or changed the Gundam's settings but I find a time-skip doubtful. And Ein seems to be on his way to becoming the mandatory masked man. Actually is the cockpit system than can be only used with those "whiskers"(than can be implanted on developing children). The original interface(cockpit) was destroyed when they found the Barbatos. |
Kyruga said: The original interface(cockpit) was destroyed when they found the Barbatos. And they have been using this freaking monster as a power generator. But anyways, I still see the chance of a time-skip, given that Gundam seasons are usually 49-52 episodes. Nocturnal said: And Ein seems to be on his way to becoming the mandatory masked man. Speaking of which (even though he is not blond, so I think McGillis would make more sense, but yeah) I just noticed one thing and it could entirely be me: Doesn't Barbatos' horns look awfully lot like a certain masked-man's mask? Hint: UC timeline. |
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| Seems like Mika listens to Orga 100 percent. Orga might use that for morally negative actions. Crank is a nice guy, but i have a feeling that he might die. |
| keeps getting better! 5/5 |
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| Episode constructive, but also engaging. Pleasant narration not too watered down and tasteless. The plot seems to have meshed well, rhythm and script are good. Drawings on enough, you can do better if you will, sets and props beautifully produced, color design and costume design not just beautiful according to my tastes. The mechanical design of Barbatos is pretty, but I preferred the style seen in SEED. P.S. Wow! 4444 post. |
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| Liking the directicion of the series, and there is a good amount of details that surprise me. Keep it up :P |
| This episode was great and so sad :( |
| Man, the OP gets me so hyped 😁 Action and the animation for it was great., I love the direction the plot and characters are going right now. Promising series so far. |
| Biscuit -> Cookie -> Cracker Their parents must be hungry. The sound effects during the battle are absolutely amazing! |
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| Time for the rebellion to start :D the plot is holding up quite well :) |
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zetsu_shoren said: I know right? Laughed my fucking ass off when that line came.The breasts are soft, you know. It is not hard like this cockpit. literally the best thing gundam has ever done so far is that line I thouroughly enjoyed this episode as well. Orga slowly solidifying his position as my favorite character, great interactions between him and his bff Kami... errr I mean Mika. I'm really fond of the design of Barbatos, and the explanations about how the "Whiskers" work made sense (still feels like an excuse to show us some tasty 6-packed shirtless bishounen, tho. Not that I mind hehe) Special mention for the soundtrack, which is fucking gorgeous: the placement is always on point and even when the BGM is very subdued you can still hear the sheer quality of it. Very solid episode overall. |
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| Danji was supposed to die smothered by a huge pair of tits, sounds like the way I want to die and no I don't mean my own tits, it has to belong to a gorgeous and hot woman. I feel sorry for Orga but he took one for the team and is a real bro. |
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| nice episode, simple and basic, but effective ;) |
| Ep 2 and already hooked. Great characters, good battles and the politics aren't too hard to follow. |
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