 If you liked
Kidou Senshi Gundam 00
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 ...then you might like
86
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Political motives, violent battles, and deep inter-personal relationships are the core of both series. Gundam 00 may well have been a direct inspiration for the story of 86, considering how many similar themes and story telling tools can be found in the two... yet both are unique in both plot and tone.
Furthermore, there is overlap in the types of characters that make up the main cast: The noble lady changed by war, the battle hardened combat-junkie, the joking friend, and of course; a lovable robot companion.
If you appreciate 86 for its exploration of war, class struggles, and the emotional toll on soldiers, then Gundam 00 will resonate with you. Both series tackle similar themes of social inequality, the brutality of war, and the psychological impacts on those involved, though Gundam 00 expands these themes through grand scale political intrigue and high stakes mecha battles. Gundam 00 offers a more idealistic view of combat, with characters striving to end war, while 86 is a grimmer, more personal take on the same conflict, focusing on the lives of those left to fight in its aftermath. If you liked 86’s focus on marginalized
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