Product Details

• Actors: Mark Hildreth, Scott McNeil, Kirby Morrow, Brad Swaile, Ted Cole
• Writers: Rika Takahashi
• Format: Color, Special Edition, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Bandai
• VHS Release Date: July 18, 2000
• Run Time: 75 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00004TJGT
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,882 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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Dense plots with a gothic sensibility and sophisticated animation characterize this futuristic series based on anime first released in 1979. This volume contains episodes 5 to 7 from the series shown on the Cartoon Network, in which rebels from Earth's outer space colonies battle the home planet using huge robot armors called Gundams or mobile suits. In the first episode, Relena accompanies her father, Minister Darlian, to the colonies in a last-ditch effort to negotiate peace, when he is taken down by assassins and reveals the secret of her parentage during the ambulance ride. In "Party Night," a mournful Relena returns to Earth and attends a school dance, only to learn that her friend, Heero--a rebel assassin--has transferred to another school. When Gundams are sent to finish the job started by her father, Heero saves her against orders and his better judgment. "Scenario for Bloodshed," the tape's final 22-minute episode, finds the Gundam pilots attacking the peace-loving alliance, with Heero sent on a mission against Oz. The video's mature themes of war and the dark side of human nature could prove disturbing for most children, making it probably best suited for teenagers, yet the fare is popular with the 7-and-older crowd. The "uncut" version includes harsher language (but no swearing) and slightly more violence, and is recommended for an older audience. --Kimberly Heinrichs

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of Love and War... but very little love., June 10, 2000

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"quatrewinner" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing - Dark Shadows (Vol. 2) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Here it is, the second volume of the hit TV series on Cartoon Network. All I can say is: if you're not already hooked on Gundam Wing then you need to open your eyes. What we have here is one cool story. Terrorists, gigantic mobile suits, mad scientists, a military conspiracy... If it doesn't entrance you just WATCHING Oz's political and military maneuvers than either you have no appreciation, or I'm reading way more into it than there actually is. I'd have to say Gundam Wing has a very serious storyline, so if you are tired of cute shows like poke'mon and Sailor Moon (I'll admit Sailor Moon is a good series. No offense, Moonies) then Gundam Wing is perfect. I mean, its about a war, and it comes right out and says so! If you can't take the dark atmosphere and diligent seriousness of the characters, then go watch something else. The main characters are COMPLETELY dedicated to completing their mission, and are prepared to take their own lives rather than be captured. It's not all fighting and backroom politicing, however. This show also features 5 15-year old guys that can EASILY be classified as Bishonen. They may seem a little emotionless at first (except Duo and Quatre and especially Trowa) but they are fighting in a war staged by adults, and like all of us, they're trying to find the purpose in their lives, be it saving their colonies or destroying as many Leos and Tauros's as they can. Gundam Wing doesn't seem to rate high in terms of symbolism, but there is some in there. The Alliance and OZ uniforms refer back to different historical eras and tell a lot about the motivations of each. There's even hidden meaning to the characters names! All the main characters are named after numbers (hmmm, I don't think Relena is a number...) in different languages. It's bizarre, but in a good way. Another thing that's a bit strange is the voice acting. Except for Wufei, they didn't even try to find similar voice actors to the originals. Heero and Trowa aren't as cold, Treize and Zechs aren't as aristocratic. It's not all bad though. Quatre doesn't sound like a wuss any more and Relena doesn't sound QUITE so much like a psychopath. I suppose Duo's voice may seem a bit strange, but it'll grow on you, believe me. All in all, Gundam Wing is a series that will either leave you speachless with it's amazing action, or drop your jaw with it's beautiful animation. It's that good. Watch and get hooked: THE G-BOYS HAVE COME TO THE STATES!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark Shadows, Gundam begins, June 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing - Dark Shadows (Vol. 2, Uncut Version) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This VHS tape contains episodes 5, 6 and 7, of the new hit Gundam Wing series. It also contains some of the better episodes to be watched in the series. I don't wont to spoil any of the story for you. But if you like the first episodes you will love these!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GUNDAM WING IS GREAT!, July 1, 2000

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Princess Karen (A Beautiful Land...Sounds neat, huh?) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing - Dark Shadows (Vol. 2) [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video features the episodes that are currently being aired on Cartoon Network. I am a die-hard Sailor Moon fan, but I need something different and now I've got a little bit of both:) This show is really good if you like Star Wars type shows, and even if you don't like Star Wars you will defenitly like this video! Gundam Wing had 49 episodes and a 3 part movie known as 'Endless Waltz'. This story not only focuses on the Gundams, but each character has their own story going on too. Heero (the pilot of Wing Gundam,Epyon,and Zero) seems to be the most grim and cold of the pilots. Relena ends up softening Heero up a little. Duo (GUndam Deathschyte's pilot)is the funniest,Quatre (Gundam Sandrock's pilot)is the nicest,Wufei (Shenlong's pilot)is the least emotional,and Trowa (Heavyarm's pilot)is a mystery. Oh well....what I mean is that you MUST get this video and start watching Gundam Wing!