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Mobile Fighter G Gundam Boxed Set - Rounds 1-3

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Although I have heard many commenters give their opinions that Mobile Fighter G Gundam is a similar series to Gundam Wing, I must voice that I disagree strongly with this opinion. Firstly, I believe that the mecha design, characters, and the storyline are much better in the version of gundam. Even though compared to The 08th MS Team or Gundam ZZ, this may be considered a "kiddie" gundam, it is still excellent and well worth watching.
It's plot isn't very complex, merely a competition and an evil force threatening to destroy earth and the way of live for many colonists. However, deeper into the story, each character has their own dream and a deeper personality then most think. For example, Sai Sici, pilot of the Dragon Gundam, always appeared hyper and joking. However, in his fight against Domon, he changes dramatically, becoming serious and determined, not caring if he gave his life.
The whole series does start out rather sketchy and boring however, with Domon Kashu or Neo Japan win with a mere Shining Finger. However, he soon meets greater opponents, and a new gundam is acquired, the God Gundam (edited out to Burning Gundam in the Toonami version) special techniques, and the help from the mysterious pilot Swartz Bruder, who may have a link to Domon's past. With the help of Swartz and his Spiegol Gundam (edited to Shadow in Toonami version) along with his friends, the climax builds up tremendously despite it's boring start. I believe that this series, despite it's minor drawbacks over it's simplified storyline, and kiddie look, this is a great series, and if you were able to like Wing, then there will be no problem for you liking this one.

So, G Gundam has made it's way to US shores. For those of you who are wondering if it's worth investing in, then my answer is a loud YES! If you have an open mind you'll likely love this series as I do. Don't listen to all the reviewers who call it an insult to Gundam or Gundam Ball Z, because they're very wrong. G Gundam is more of a tribute to the super robot shows that spawned Gundam in the late 70's. There are no DBZ-esque drawn out scenes or people who can destroy a planet with their thumb. Instead we get to-the-point battles, along with a great plot and great characters. Unlike Wing, the cast are more like their UC ancestors as they change and grow. The character of Domon, who mainly shows anger in these first 12 episodes, goes through alot of emotional events. You understand and feel for him as he goes through various trials. The same can be said for the rest of the cast who are equally develloped through the course of this 49 episode series.
Fans such as myself who were upset with the renames for the dub get some consolation in the fact that Bandai retains the original names in the subtitles. However, it would of been nice to hear the dub cast refer to such Gundams as Tequilla (renamed Spike) and Lumber (renamed Grizzly) by their original names. Other then trailers, the only real extra is parts of an interview with the show's director, Imagawa, which reveal what inspired certain episodes and answer certain unanswered questions. Nice as these are, I hope Bandai manage to include textless versions of the 3 openings and 2 closings at some point.
As I said earlier, buy this if you have an open mind. It's a great little series and an interesting break from the constant "Earth vs Spacenoids" conflicts of all the other Gundam shows

Alright for some of those who have been confused by this show or have been initially off-put by it`s nature, here's a brief history lesson. In 1994 as the Gundam approached it's 15th anniversary the franchise's popularity was seriously flagging. The last two entries in the Universal Century Saga, the motion picture Gundam F91, and television series Victory Gundam had failed grasp a hold of the imagination of anime fans the way the older Gundam series had done. Older fans were gradually turning away from the series, and new fans were scared off by the thick continuity of the UC saga. In short to keep the franchise running, something drastic had to be done. Thus the first of the "Alternate Universe" Gundam series was conceived, paving the way for Gundam Wing, Gundam X, Turn-A Gundam, and the current Gundam SEED. Had G-Gundam failed these shows might have never made it off the drawing boards.

While this show remains the most controversial of the alternate universes and I can understand why some Gundam purists might have problems with this series, I feel it's place in history must be respected. Had G-Gundam not succeeded, the Gundam Franchise may have crumbled in the early 90s and may have never been brought to America. It like some other older franchises would sadly be unknown to casual anime fans.

Initially created as a parody of sorts, G-Gundam was conceived by Yasuhiro Imagawa, who would prove to make a career out of re-imagining old shows with such series as Giant Robo and Getta Robo Armageddon. The show also helped launch the career of Kimitoshi Yamane who went on to design mecha for shows like Cowboy Bebop and Escaflowne.

The series is a mesh of elements from the original Gundam universe, super-robot shows such as Mazinger Z, martial arts anime such as DBZ and Saint Seya, and video games like Street fighter. It's an exciting mixture of eye-catching designs with insane fights that never takes itself too seriously.

G-Gundam is set in a world in which the vast majority of humanity has moved to space. War has been banned, but tensions still flair up... thus prompting the need for the Gundam Fight. A vast international tournament held every 4 years with the victor's nation winning absolute power. However as a number of flamboyant (sometimes somewhat stereotypical) combatants from each nation duke it out at the 13th Gundam fight, something strange is at hand. Pivotal in all of this is a mysterious man by the name of Domon Kashu who wanders the earth his mechanic/love interest Rain, looking for a man in an old photograph. Meanwhile a mysterious metallic monstrosity called the Devil Gundam (later renamed Dark Gundam for the US Dub) lurks.

Sadly this first set contains some of the weakest episodes in the series as Domon comes across as a bit of a brash jerk initially until we learn where he's coming from, and it`s obvious that the crew was still experimenting with the world they were creating. Still there's a lot to like about these episodes mecha mayhem abounds and the plot unveils itself.

So in short if you're an anime fan of any type I recommend checking this series out. If you are a Gundam fan initially put off by this series (as I was) I recommend giving it a second chance. You'll be pleasantly surprised. This box set is a fine way to check out the show as it's very reasonably priced, and features the original Japanese dialog track (superior to the show's so-so dub.)

Who is Domon Kashu? Who is the mysterious man he is searching for? What is the Devil Gundam? And just how does a mysterious group known as the shuffle alliance play into this? Check out this set and find out. Gundam Fighter's set? Reaaaaadddddddy Gooooooooooo!!

Where to begin...hmmm. I can remember seeing G Gundam one afternoon when if first started airing. Now, I'm a long time Gundam fan (go see Char's Counterattack) so naturally I was intrigued by this new series. Like most of the Gundam series this one draws you in and won't let go (this is one of those cases where you don't say no). Yes, it started a whole new universe, but it's what is in that universe that matters. The Gundam designs were intresting from the start (though some are laughable, go look at America's gundam). Now, initially I wasn't too impressed with the Shining Gundam, but then came along the Gundam that gives the series its name. You won't find its real name uttered in the dubbed version though (the dub is on par with that of 08th MS Team for you Gundam lovers) or for that matter its archenemy's name. The actual G Gundam was one awesome Gundam! Yes, they say shining finger, but who really cares. The fight scenes are awesome, especially the ones when the series draws to an end. Go and at least (BIG at least) watch this one on Cartoon Network. If you don't get the channel then what are you waiting for GO buy it. You don't get the same old storyline: new enemy appears, get whooped, power up to a higher level, kick their hide, and repeat (man, that sounds familiar) or kids find mobile suit and know instantly know how to operate it (still can't figure out how they do it), no offense Amuro, huge war ensues and everything is dissected like drinking some simple tea tea which is the essence of life and the sugar is the catalyst that causes it to change (confused? join the club). You get some quality animation, very cool characters (you should see the development in their character), and an overall amazing storyline that makes it truly one of the superior Gundam series around. Convinced? HOOOOOYAAAAA, I did it WWWHHHHOOOOO. Lastly, thanks for reading my review.

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G Gundam is a great series with a good story and characters that evolve and grow throughout the plot. But thats not all, G Gundam has plenty of action strapped to its story, it'll get you hooked. At one point I actually started rooting for my favorite country's gundam. In conclusion G Gundam is a great series, a must for a gundam fan. Even a person who doesn't like Gundam will find this interesting(specially the martial arts).

I have seen this series already in the original Japanese language, and I have to admit that the Japanese version is indeed better than the one currently airing in America. The voices fit the characters better, and the voice actors put more feeling and emotion into the voices. For example, instead of adding an echo to Dommon's voice to simulate anger and excitement, the Japanese voice actors actually yelled, which was much more convincing and added more emotional impact. Rain's English voice also bugs me quite a bit. Changing the names of the Gundams was also a stupid move as well. How stupid does Mummy Gundam sound? I prefer the original Pharoah Gundam; also Minaret Gundam (Scimitar), Kowloon Gundam (Haow), Mandala Gundam (Mandor) and others. The three that upset me were the changes from God Gundam to Burning Gundam; Devil Gundam to Dark Gundam; and Gundam Heaven's Sword to Raven Gundam. I loved this series when I watched it in Japanese, but the English version is a total joke. There are too many disappointments that ruin this great series.

I first started watching this show on toonami about 2 years ago and only saw half of it and when i finished i really wanted to get the begining of it. so i bought it and then about 2 months later i bought the whole series. this show is great it has fighting and great suspense that will make you want to see the episode over and over so you can at least get a little more insite of whats going to happen in the next episode. this series will make you a fan of gundam and it will make you want to go out and buy the entire series.this show is fantastic and it will put you on the edge of you seat till the very end.

Well, as I watched these episodes I had some Up's and some Down's about them. I mean I like the characters,story line and everything but it really didn't get me soo interested at first. I thought that they could have made it a little more better. I mean there is some really funny parts. I did like that episode where Sai Saici fights Argo. I mean Domon... well this is from the subtitled one. So i won't give out that info. In all it's good, but I would sat you would want the newst one, rounds 4 and 6.

g gundam or mobile fighter g gundam is probably one of the most unlikely series you would have expected to come out on dvd
but it did and many people are glad. this series is probably one of the most fun series to watch to come to dvd it is just so cool every thing about the series it done with a sense of stylization that is hard not to like of many gundam fans will say it is stupid and ok so it is not as realistic as other gundam series but for crying out loud it is about super strong humans fighting in giant robots so it is no sopossed to look realistic so all gryping aside it is still a very good series that should be checked out by any one who likes mecha anime gundam anime or dbz style anime

Many, many people will pass up this series beacause of the goofy looking mobile fighters, almost DBZ-type antics, and because of the fact that it's a Super Robot show. Well those people are missing out on yet another great Gundam series. The plot goes way beyond the "Gundam Fight" tournament. And so what if it's a Super Robot show? I like super robots. Like a lot of the more recent, non-Universal Century Gundam shows, the first few episodes of this series are pretty so-so, until you get to the main plot, which centers around Domom Kasshu (the fighter for Neo-Japan and the Shining Gundam's pilot)'s search for his brother, who has stolen the evil Devil (Dark) Gundam. Once the plot picks up, this series can get very, very engrossing. Also, while the initial fights aren't that exiting, the ones later on in the series are VERY exiting.

At the very least, it's better than Gundam Wing. (You can say that about every other Gundam series, too, as well as most other anime in general.)