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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing - Dark Shadows (Vol. 2, Uncut Version) [VHS]

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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!

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!

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!

I think that Gundam Wing has to be one of the greatest Sci-Fi anime's in america so far. What got me hooked on this fascinating Anime is the fact that it is realistic. It gives you an idea about what war can be like. You sometimes do not know who your enemies are from the start and even after you think you know who they are you can be wrong. It also seems to be realistic in the fact that people do die in it, just like in war it shows that loved ones can die in war and that tragedy isn't always death. For example Heero Yuy is the pilot of the Wing/Wing Zero, his father was an assasin who dumped him off on a colony calling him worthless. Heero later trained to work for Operation Meteor, who made him a ruthless emotionless killing machine. The aspects of reality mixed with amazing mechanical designs, well developed characters, great music, and a nice story line make this anime a 2 thumbs up winner. To find out more about his anime visist anipike.com and look under anime and manga series e-g and scroll down till ya find gundam. Warning- the plot can get kind of confusing so my advice is to not skip episodes you could miss half the story.

This video contains the next three episodes in the GW series. It starts off with Vice Foreign-Minister Darlian getting knocked-off by Oz. From there we learn more about Relena's past. Heero shows that he does have a heart by saving Relena's life. And finaly, Treize Khushrenada sets up a nice little trap for the Gundams. If you haven't seen the first four episodes, you might get a little confused by the plot. This video is edited. The violence is mainly Mobile Suits being destroyed. All in all this video is suitable for children 7 years and up because of its depiction of war and how heartless it is.

I am a devoted fan of the Gundams. And contary to what people think they ARE NOT CARTOONS. They are anamated that's true but they are very intense and not for younger vewers. I watch it every weeknight at midnight on cartoon network just to see the uncut verson. If you like DBZ then you should love this! The envolvment is intense. In other words... WATCH THIS!

Tis one is the best. I mean come on it has duo on the cover. I just love duo. and this is one of my fave anime. and you have to buy this for your kids. they will love you for buying it.

I'm pretty new to Gundam Wing, but I'm already a huge fan. "Dark Shadows" is a great tape. I watch it every day. I enjoy epid.6, cause Heero and Relena dance. Everybody has been waiting for that! hehe. This is a definiet must-have for any GW fan. It would be a good idea to watch "Shooting Stars" before "Dark Shadows" so you understand it. This a wicked tape, and the cover box is really cool too. IT HAS DEATHSCYTHE AND DUO ON IT! WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR! Also, the unedited version is cooler then the edited cause the unedited has blood and cursing. Gundam Wing just wouldn't be Gundam Wing without blood and cursing, so I suggest the unedited version. There's no price difference, so get the better. Overall, this is a kick butt tape, and Gundam Wing is a kick butt anime.^_^

With the entrance of the Gundams the true battle has begun. But is this really what the colonies desire? Once again vice forn minister Darlain leavs for the colonies taking Relena with him. But lady Une of Oz plans the asassination of minister Darlain. With minister Darlains dying breath, Relena learns the secret surounding her birth. Next, on Gundam Wing episode 5, Relena's Secret. (First episode of Volume 2)

Episodes 5-7 maneley explain ho w all the piolts met and formed a rebelion.Most of my friends thought it was animated power rangers so they wont watch them. Gundam wing could kick the power rangers @$$es. I highly recomend this video if youve seen the1st 6 shows and liked them!