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War on a Smaller Scale, December 29, 2002
This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 - War in the Pocket (Vol. 1) (DVD)
Gundam is one of the most well-known animes ever created. Gundam 0080 follows the original Mobile Suit Gundam, and wraps up the one year war. It is very short, only six episodes, but its short length actually helps it. You see, this series isn't about a historic war, or gigantic mobile suits (although Gundam fans will find enough to satisfy). This is a story of a young boy, and how a single event changes him into an entirely different person. These first three episodes are decieving, as they seem very innocent and carefree. However, I pity the person who doesn't watch the rest of the series, because it truly is one of the most sorrowful Gundams ever created. If your anime viewing is limited to Gundam Wing, than you are in for a huge surprise. Take it from me, I was as big a Wing fanboy as anyone before I saw this. Now however, I prefer the older Gundams. The environment in this series is surprisingly realistic. The main character is Al, a very young boy who is fascinated with the concept of war and would love more than anything else to pilot a real mobile suit. He meets Bernie, a Zeon pilot, and begins to realize how awful war really is. It would be a crime to spoil it for you, but I will say that Al's personality changes completely by the end of the series. The first episode you will love. The second and third are rather slow, but are very important to the plot. I greatly encourage you to purchase the second DVD because the last three episodes are much better than the first three. This series is a great choice for Gundam fans, anime fans, or just about anyone. Strongly recomended.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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A Fantastic Mecha Series, April 12, 2002
This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 - War in the Pocket (Vol. 1) (DVD)
In many ways, Gundam 0080 was the last word in 80's style mecha shows. While many were just cranking out action and trying to see who could develop the most the episodes (VOTOMS won by my count). Gundam 0080 kind of stays away from that formula and goes for a full soap-opera-like setting. There is some action, but the show isn't focused on it so much. The episode begins near the end of the One Year War. When a Zeon team fails at destroying a Federation shuttle headed for Side 6 which may contain mobile suit materials, a new strategy is taken. A group of Zeon spies make it into Side 6 to find the rumored Gundam and destroy it. Caught in the middle of this is Al, a little boy who is in love with mobile suits. He is not really a pro-Zeon person. All he wants is to see mobile suits. This is probably the only Gundam saga I've seen that is actually relaxing. While intense battles are fun to watch, it's always nice once in awhile to watch a relaxing mecha show. I think what helps most is the music which is a mix of orchestral and synthesized music. Even during combat, Gundam 0080 still feels relaxing. Very story-book-esque storyline. DVD extras are a tad above normal. ... The commercial collection was pretty cool.... The packaging is great featuring the reversible cover with the original cover art from the Region 2 DVD. Man, 0080 has some sweet art. Overall, Gundam 0080 is not an epic Gundam saga that will shake the boundries of Gundam, but it was one that is worth watching if not for the drama and animation alone. Recommended.
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This is a Great DVD and series, March 5, 2002
This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 - War in the Pocket (Vol. 1) (DVD)
This was one of the best series i have seen. I have been a big gundam Fan for about 8 years and this is one f my favorites. The best thing about this series is that you really get to look at the Zeon side of the war. The plot twists and indepth charters make this a must for gundam and anime fans.
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