He sees himself worthy of living only if the Gundam survives. He might die… but in the same breath he worries the Gundam will be destroyed as well. He digs with all his might to try and get the bomb out. When he can’t remove the final bomb, his desperation sets in. When Amuro discovers the bombs on the Gundam, he does everything he can to remove them. He’s begun to withdraw from everyone around him thanks to this immense pressure. He’s the only one who can use the Gundam to the height of its ability and is constantly on high alert in order to leap into battle at a moment’s notice. He was just a kid who loved working on electronics but he’s now the main weapon of the Earth forces against the Zeon. However, it’s what the episode does with the characters that make it so special.Īt this point in the series, main character Amuro is worn down. It’s never brought up again and nothing major is introduced.
A group of Zeon soldiers hide bombs on the Gundam, and Amuro has to remove them before they go off. Take for example episode 14 of the series, which is completely skipped in the films.
However, what the original Gundam series does with that extra time is what makes it such a rich and rewarding watch. Many anime fans hate the concept of “filler,” that each and every second of the story must be important to the overall plot and any side deviations are worthless.
Many might not think that a series from the ‘70s is worth their time – that it’ll have bad animation, won’t live up to modern expectations, or will have too much filler. This isn’t a recommendation I give lightly. While the films being on Netflix make them the easiest option, I’d argue that you should seek out the full-animated series, which is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. With three movies being far less of a commitment, many fans (old and new) may wonder if the films are an easier alternative to experiencing the story of the original Mobile Suit Gundam.ĭo the movies cut out the “filler” and get right to the point or do they have enough time to really impart what made Gundam so beloved in the first place? Which is the best way to experience the series? The show or movies? They condense the series down from 42 episodes to three fairly lengthy films (each over two hours). It’s a good time to be a mech enthusiast, that much is for sure.As we all wait with baited breath for Netflix’s live-action Gundam movie, the streaming service is digging into the franchise’s back catalog! Starting June 18 the original three Gundam films, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, will all be available on Netflix.įor those not in the know, these three films are compilation movies mostly made up of footage from the original Japanese Gundam series (which also aired on Cartoon Network in America) with some new animation thrown in. The mech game genre has boomed over the last year, and it’s been a challenge picking out the best. For a franchise going on 30 years, it's amazing that Bandai Namco has been able to keep the series consistently excellent.īut that’s hardly the only new entry on our list. We’ve added more entries to this article with new great mech games, including Super Robot Wars 30. Updated Novemby Josh Griffiths: A host of fantastic new mech games have been released since this article was first published, and there were some great ones already out we initially missed. Whether you’re looking for a fast-paced action game, a turn-based tactical RPG, or a slow and lumbering shooter, these games have got you covered. The amount of innovation in mech games shouldn’t go overlooked. Over the years, there have been a plethora of great mech games with lots of different styles. RELATED: Suit Up: The Best Mechs In Video Games, Ranked The recent releases of chill mech adventure game Stonefly and MechWarrior 5 have us itching to hop into a 30-story robot of doom and punch other giant robots. They’re often viewed as niche and not very good, but that’s not the case at all. Mech games don’t get a fair shake in the gaming community.