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Gundam Wing: Ground Zero

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At this moment, I do not know whether or not this manga associates or even connects with the "Blind Target" manga, but it doesn't matter. This comic is called Reku Fuyunagi's "version" of the time period between the Gundam Wing anime series and the Endless Waltz movie, and it is very good.

For those who are familiar with the three-volume Gundam Wing manga (for good or ill), this manga will definately appear different in almost very way. For starters, "Ground Zero" involved the work of a leading shoujo (girls) manga artist, so don't expect any Gundam mecha fighting and expect a lot of emotional confrontations between the characters. A few of the characters (particularly Relena and Wufei) are drawn in a way that makes them look younger than they really are, almost like 10-year olds. But that doesn't mean a Gundam fan, male as well as female, can't enjoy this delightful work.

Being influenced by a shoujo artist, the characterization and emotional tensions are a lot more apparent and satisfying than the Gundam Wing three-volume manga. And it isn't always serious; one minute Heero looks determined and serious, and the next he resembles a by-stander from "Sailor Moon". The action found here might not be too satisfying to readers who want hard-core mecha action fight scenes, but for me this manga shows a side of "Gundam Wing" that defines the series. After all, if "Gundam Wing" didn't have its complex story and deep characterization, it would be nothing more than an animated version of "Power Rangers." There's also the added bonus of Trowa actually laughing more than once (it's true!) and Relena lovers will definately love the last part of the manga.

Of course, nothing's perfect, and this is no exception. Fans of both the series and the Endless Waltz movie will find a few inconsistencies here, but anyone except a purist perfectionist can easily overlook them.

All in all, this is a worthy addition to the Gundam Wing universe, despite being someone's "version." For (the majority of) female readers, it'll show the side of the anime they enjoyed through the Gundam battles and fights. For (the majority of) male readers, it'll show the factor that made sure "Gundam Wing" wasn't just another mindless mecha-robot show.

The only bit of information I can give that wasn't already given in other reviews for this item is that the characters are largely Out Of Character. Duo resembles an airheaded, annoying brat (which, if watching the original series, you'll understand that he's not so bad). Trowa laughs not once, but /twice/, which is rather hard to picture in someone so stoic most of the time. Just the entire manga in general had me baffled, as it seemed what took place was highly unlikely to happen. Yes, Heero/Relena fans will love this one, if just for the ending. Those of you whom are used to the shounen-anime type art of GW should look elsewhere, this art is considerably "fluffy" and "shoujo" by all means. Poor Wufei..

After seeing the T.V. series and reading the three mangnas about GW by Hajime Yadate, I'd have to say this is a different style of GW. The mangna was too short, the drawings made everybody look like litle kids, and the part in the deserted colony with the Gundam pilots "pitted against each other" was kinda silly in that it had no point, but it did give more info about the pilots and what happened to them after the war and how they are dealing with becoming human beings instead of soldiers again. This comic shows the characters human sides without taking away their personalities and who they are from the T.V. series, which was great.

For Wufei fans, sorry, theres very little about him in this one.

For fans of the Heero/Relena relationship: You'll love the ending. It was really sweet! :)

For fighting/action lovers: Don't bother if that's all you want to see, there's really no fighting.

Besides the little funny comic at the end which wasn't funny, this is a very good magna, and if you want more to the GW series, it's a must read. Although is the author going to continue to do the rest of the "series"? (Ground Zero, Blind Target, Episode Zero?) I know Hajime Yadate, the original creator of GW is. :-) Look forward to reading more!

At this moment, I do not know whether or not this manga associates or even connects with the "Blind Target" manga, but it doesn't matter. This comic is called Reku Fuyunagi's "version" of the time period between the Gundam Wing anime series and the Endless Waltz movie, and it is very good.

For those who are familiar with the three-volume Gundam Wing manga (for good or ill), this manga will definately appear different in almost very way. For starters, "Ground Zero" involved the work of a leading shoujo (girls) manga artist, so don't expect any Gundam mecha fighting and expect a lot of emotional confrontations between the characters. A few of the characters (particularly Relena and Wufei) are drawn in a way that makes them look younger than they really are, almost like 10-year olds. But that doesn't mean a Gundam fan, male as well as female, can't enjoy this delightful work.

Being influenced by a shoujo artist, the characterization and emotional tensions are a lot more apparent and satisfying than the Gundam Wing three-volume manga. And it isn't always serious; one minute Heero looks determined and serious, and the next he resembles a by-stander from "Sailor Moon". The action found here might not be too satisfying to male readers who want hard-core mecha action fight scenes, but for me this manga shows a side of "Gundam Wing" that defines the series. After all, if "Gundam Wing" didn't have its complex story and deep characterization, it would be nothing more than an animated version of "Power Rangers." There's also the added bonus of Trowa actually laughing more than once (it's true!) and Relena lovers will definately love the last part of the manga.

Of course, nothing's perfect, and this is no exception. Fans of both the series and the Endless Waltz movie will find a few inconsistencies here, but anyone except a purist perfectionist can easily overlook them.

All in all, this is a worthy addition to the Gundam Wing universe, despite being someone's "version." For (the majority of) female readers, it'll show the side of the anime they enjoyed through the Gundam battles and fights. For (the majority of) male readers, it'll show the factor that made sure "Gundam Wing" wasn't just another mindless mecha-robot show.

I liked this book very much, I actually bought it in September (...). The book is basically about what what happens after the last episode of the series, to endless waltz. Herro plays basketball! and there's a bonus comic at the end, very Heero and Relena-ish. I love the pictures in it! I actually have a fave one, but hey! Buy the book, you'll enjoy it too!

ok...this is Jessica...i have already wrote on this but someone e-mailed me and asked WHERE i read it on the internet....ok...If anyone else wants to know it's blissfullignorance.com
go to multimeida and there it is!
Thank you so much for e-mailing me Raye Tajiri! I didn't even think to say where i read it at!

sorry for my bad spelling and grammer!

This book is great! Besides the great artowork, the author did very well on keeping you on the edge till the end.
It explains a lot of what happens in EW. Like why they sent the gundams, and why Wing Zero suddenly was upgraded. It also explains why Wufie didnt send his gundam. It's a must read, real good!

I've always wanted to get Gundam Wing: Ground Zero because I'm a big fan of the series. I greatly enjoyed reading this volume (though I'm saddened that it's so short), and I like how the author made it humorous and tried to show the events that happened before Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz. I almost wish there were a continuation of Gundam Wing after the Endless Waltz. ^-^;;

I recommend buying both this and Gundam Wing: Blind Target (it's quite rare to find). It's worth the buy.

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The art in this is just amazing. It really is. Beautiful, beautiful art!

Okay...well, I'm not a big fan of Relena (I actually think she's mentally disabled, but okay...), and I do resent that Heero/Relena interaction towards the end, but the rest of it was a masterpiece. Reku Fuyunagi really brought out the complexity of the characters (fanfiction isn't a great way to get an accurate Quatre) in a humorous, fast paced, adorable, breathtaking way. Everyone must have this manga.

This book was really amusing. For fans of the series (and especially of fanfiction) this is a great manga. The characters are all seen as we fanfic writers and/or readers see them as (although there isn't much of any yaoi implications). Unlike the other books, this one takes full advantage of super deformed drawings of the characters (especially Duo) which brings out more emotion. Overall, I absolutely loved this book!