Customer Reviews

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing - Operation 6

5 star:		(3)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This DVD features episodes 26-30 Nothing much really happened in these episodes, as these episodes are nothing more than recaps of what happened in the other 25. I love gundam wing, however i won't recommend this if this is your first gundam dvd, because you're not knowing what gundam really is about (despite its review material.) Nothing is better than DVD 4, and DVD 5 which features superior gundams, and well a thicker plot line. If you like gundam, or are so so about them... you should get this dvd. It will definetly clear up some of the plot lines in which you were watching and wasn't sure about in the last 5 DVDs.

The DVD still feautres great graphics (perhaps even the best parts of the series so far, in review form) and audio of both english and japanese!! If you like anime, you should watch Gundam Wing, and this DVD still is wonderful for the series (despite its mostly review material.)

This DVD continues the saga established in the previous five discs with everyone's favorite fine young Gundanium mecha pilots still struggling to find peace, themselves, happiness and a place in the ever changing world After Colony 195. As with any serialized program like Gundam Wing, it is rather important for the viewer to have some (or a lot) of knowledge about the current state of affairs in the series prior to viewing this disc or a serious case of "WHAT?" could result.

For those who have followed (adored, craved, idolized, etc.) the exploits of the five shooting stars, this disc moves along pretty well with the exception of episode 27 (The Locus of Victory and Defeat) which pretty much just recaps the previous 26 episodes with Relena narrating. This is a necessary vehicle in serialized stuff like this and it is handled pretty well here. Lots of action and intrigue including some fairly juicy political shenanigans with Trez and all his friends and enemies. Not quite as heavy on the combat as some of the previous DVDs but lots of tasty close up fighting between prototypes and many serious explosions.

The DVD transfer and encoding on these discs is pretty good with only minor minor glitches such as slight frame repeat/jump following menu item selection. Extras are pretty basic, just like the other discs, with pilot and mecha information that you could easily grab up from a web site or something similar.... Given the volume of production work and prototype drawings generated with all anime it seems sort of a shame to not include these on the DVDs especially since BanDai is making the digitally spoiled amongst us wait for the discs while the VHS folks will have all the episodes sixty days sooner.

My copy of Endless Waltz is still sealed and awaiting the last "episode" DVD to be released. !3x4/4x3!

Nothing important happens in the 5 espiodes on this DVD. This DVD does however introduces a new character: Dorothy who is studying at the Sanc Kingdom with Relena as the head of the kingdom. At the end of the DVD, Heero and Quarte are with Relena in the Sanc Kingdom. The other espiodes are just recaps of what happened before. Not the best gundam wing DVD, but why not buy the whole series?

Watch Wufei, Quatra, & Duo go nutty in their new and improved mobile suits. Witness as OZ & Romafella feel the distructive powers of Wing Zero. The disc is pure pleasure.

out of the whole gw dvd series this is probobly the worse,(but why wouldnt you buy the whoel series anyway?) alot of it is just flashbacks of whats happend over the previous episodes, only a couple things actually change in the plot during these 5 episodes. not the best, but its still gw

The main element to recommend Operation 6, if you're watching the series on disc, is episode 26. It's action-packed and takes care of the cliff-hangers from episode 25 at the end of Operation 5. You really don't want to miss that episode. That said, there are ways to catch episode 26 without purchasing the entire Operation, like streaming it on ZOMG for example.

Episodes 27 and 28 are, as others have mentioned, clip shows. Basically, they're the entire first half of the series encapsulated. If for any reason you need a quick rundown on what's happened so far, these episodes are for you. Otherwise, they're skippable.

Episodes 29 and 30 set the scene for events that will shape the rest of the series. They represent a turning point, [SPOILERS AHOY] as Quatre and Heero make their weary way to the Sanc Kingdom, where Relena is waging a thought revolution, and Duke Dermail's niece Dorothy Catalonia has arrived to try to undermine her. In spite of the turn of events, there is nothing going on here that you won't be able to grasp easily from Operation 7's episode 31, should you happen to miss these two episodes. The action is fairly slow, although Noin gets a rare opportunity to shine in a few action sequences. If you like her character, you might want to get this disc for that reason.

So, whether or not you want to purchase this disc is going to strictly be a matter of preference. It's not vital to your ability to follow the plot of the series, with the notable exception of episode 26 which is available elsewhere. Still, your mileage may vary. There are elements to Operation 6 that you might feel are necessary viewing to enjoy the show.

On another note, I got my disc from goHastings and they sent it on time and in good condition, highly recommended.

This is a great series, I recommend it to anyone who enjoys anime....or giant fighting robots.

I have no complains, product meets my expectations, service was great & timely. Keep the good work!!!

unfortunately i hate the recaps, however, they do help if you missed some of the episodes prior to this one. But hey, there are battle scenes and it wasn't all that bad... however, i'd have to say endless waltz is a must see ;)

There were basically no new Episodes on this disc. There were just recaps of what happened on 3 episodes. The other 2 episodes are building up for what will come.... And it's going to be big. I gave it 2 stars cause it's nothing new, just reruns; however you definately need this disc for your Gundam Wing Collection!