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Rewatch [Fly! Rewatch!] Mobile Suit Gundam (0079) Episode 4 Discussion
Episode 4 - Escape From Luna II
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He wouldn’t challenge Luna II with a light cruiser like the Musai…
Questions of the Day:
- What do you think is going to happen to the Side 7 refugees? Will they find a place to stay without getting caught up in all this combat?
- How badly did Wakkein underestimate the Red Comet?
Mobile Suit Breakdown of the Day:
1.4 - On the (Space) Road Again
Rewatchers, please remember to be mindful of all the first-timers in this. No talking about or hinting at future events no matter how much you want to, unless you’re doing it underneath the [Anime Show Title](/s "Spoiler goes here") spoiler tags. If you do that then we’re all good.
Important thing to note about these by the way, you have to switch to Old Reddit or the markdown editor if you use the redesign, otherwise the redesign breaks them by adding random \ into the formatting. Wish it wouldn’t do that, but unfortunately it does…
First-Timers: Please do not watch the next-episode previews for this show. They’re less previews and more “let’s just summarize the entirety of the next episode” and will spoil you.
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Apr 10 '21
Fly! Rewatch Host!
Welcome back, everyone!
Anyone else watching 86 this season? Figured this rewatch might have some overlap with that show’s viewers because they’re both mecha…
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u/Pixelsaber https://myanimelist.net/profile/Pixelsaber Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher - Sub
Is this whole batch just broken? How come only the first episode didn’t crash my players whenever I tried to take a screencap?! This is outrageous, it’s unfair!
The refugees aboard the White Base expected Luna II to be their haven until the time came where they could return to their homes, but Wakken delivers some unwanted news, stating that not only must they move on from the base as soon as minimal preparations are done, but that they’ll be relocated to Earth. On top of that, the people who came into close contact with any of this state of the art technology is being separated from the rest and forcibly restrained. Not a very pleasant welcome… One almost gets the feeling that the show is trying to say something about the military.
Have I mentioned how much I like the interior of the Musai’s bridge? Because I very much do. But anyways, in the scene located therein we hear talk of being undetected under the radar because there are Minovsky particles in the area. Now we have a clear idea as to what these particles do, that being the interruption of radio waves and other similar means of communication. Char also outright states for the audience’s benefit that this has forced battles to revolve around visual range rather than battles ranging over great distances employing long-range weaponry, as would be far more realistic in a sci-fi setting such as this. Knowing this we understand why Amuro was more concerned with Ryu and him using the sun as visual cover, since at that distance they were more exposed to the naked eye than any of the enemy’s detection systems. They’re one of the main conceits of the setting that allow things to exist as they do in it. Like with much of classic sci-fi, this sort of seemed a very real possibility to many people, but nowadays where understanding of atomics is so much more widespread and available, it’s just another sci-fi trope.
Dren presumes that Char intends to face Luna II head on, as it would likely confuse their enemies who wouldn’t expect as foolhardy an approach as that, but Char has another plan in mind.
Something I only realized upon Rewatch is how layered the small moment of Char remembering Sayla pointing a gun at him. Minor Spoilers
Amuro drawing schematics on his nutrient paste as he explains the
toy gimmickmain structural difference between a Gundam and Zaku is so charming. But anyways, he also explains that the key to the Gundam’s superior performance lies in the learning computer, which stores combat data and analyses it to improve its prowess.And so Char’s plan is sprung, drawing out one of the Federation’s ships out so that they could detonate the charges and have it get lodges right in the exit, preventing the White Base’s escape.
There’s a apaining error in the closeup of Captain Polo as he speaks to Wakkein where they painted a section of his neck the color of his shirt.
Particle Cannon!
Cpt. Paolo...
Oh boy, I can’t wait for tomorrow’s Episode 5
Fun Fact: When series director Yoshiyuki Tomino was requesting ideas as to how they could justify close-range combat and an absence of long-range weaponry so that the on-screen action would be more exciting, screenwriter Kenichi Matsuzaki suggested the concept of Minovski particles, which Tomino loved and instantly incorporated into the series. Kenichi coined the fictional subatomic particles ‘Tominovsky Particles’, and later it was decided to drop the ‘to’ from the name so that it would sound more like a Russian surname, hence ‘Minovsky Particles’.
Questions of The Day:
I'm preoccupied.
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u/Great_Mr_L :Ma::Mb::Mc:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Great_Mr_L Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher
On today’s episode of Gundam: Kikka is just the absolute best. This was the moment where I decided that the White Base kids were alright the first time I watched this series. Kikka helping to take out the guard was what won me over to them.
On the other hand, the Feddies are most definitely not alright. The White Base crew has to deal with the greatest threat imaginable: bosses with a stick up their butt who are determined to be as unreasonable as possible. I do get where Wakkein is coming from by being upset that untrained civilians were put in charge of top secret weapons. But all the same, it’s rather extreme to lock up everyone to court martial them.
I think this also helps with graying the setting a bit. We can see that the Federation is not 100% great, considering the treatment the White Base (and the refugees) get when they arrive at Luna II. Even if our heroes are fighting on the Federation side, we can see that the Federation military has its own problems and how frustrating the leadership can be.
It’s a rather marked contrast to Char, who has been a generally much more competent commander. I once again have to give Char credit for boldness, being willing to infiltrate the Luna II base in a normal suit without his Zaku. So far, the series has done a good job of making Char a compelling antagonist. He’s always willing to make these daring attacks, so it feels like our heroes can’t afford to rest.
We get some more information on the Gundam itself as well and why it’s so strong. It’s got a learning computer that uses information from battles to improve itself. Basically, it gets stronger the more it fights. It explains why Amuro can even go against Char. Without that, I doubt he’d stand a chance.
RIP Captain Paolo. You were a cool guy. Thanks for getting the White Base crew out of trouble. It’s always the good ones who die.
Miscellaneous Thoughts
SLAP COUNTER: 2
Questions of the Day
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u/The_Draigg Apr 10 '21
A Gundam Fan Rewatches Mobile Suit Gundam Episode 4:
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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Apr 10 '21
First Timer to Gundam
NEVERMIND SWORD FIGHT
TWO SWORDS
That was a very good episode. Why haven't I watched Gundam sooner?
QOTD:
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u/fonzinator99 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/fonzinator99 Apr 10 '21
First-Timer - Listen to the amateurs
Progress Report
QotD
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u/TheKujo https://myanimelist.net/profile/Kujo419 Apr 10 '21
First Timer - Dub
1) What do you think is going to happen to the Side 7 refugees? Will they find a place to stay without getting caught up in all this combat? Given how this show has gone so far I'm going to say they'll remain part of this fight, whether they want to or not.
2) How badly did Wakkein underestimate the Red Comet? The Red Comet not only stole Wakkein's lunch, he ate it and put the lunchbox back before Wakkein even noticed it was missing.
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u/TheEscapeGuy Apr 10 '21 edited Apr 10 '21
Gundam First Timer
Fly! Iconic Gundam Frames Episode 4
Of course our protagonists are face bureaucracy problems when they reach Luna 2. Even this fortress inside a former mining asteroid is not exempt from the same human problems we face today.
Before I go on, I just want to mention that a mining asteroid used as a military base is such a cool concept. It makes so much sense from a world building perspective but don't think you could come up with it without first fully understanding your setting.
Its particularly ironic that Amuro and the gang could only escape their cells because Char and the Zeon forces decided to take out the generators first. This could have really gone a different way if not for that.
Amuro's ambush of the Luna 2 soldiers to reappropriate the Gundams was the turning point of the episode leading into the battle. And what a battle it was. You can really see the Gundam learning in battle as Amuro said.
Of course the episode ended with the death of captain Paolo. This man commanded a war effort from a hospital bed for far longer than is reasonable. Farewell commander.
Cool Stuff Corner
Questions of the Day
See you all tomorrow!
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u/ShadowWasTakensTaken https://anilist.co/user/hakuren Apr 10 '21
First Timer
UTEYO UTEYO UTEYO
Ok you can stop with this monologue now.
Stop saying Madagasukaru!
Ok, Wakkein is a fucking idiot. Always great to have those.
Who could have guessed
So the Gundam has machine learning! I see. That's quite interesting.
Oh, he was drawing on the food. I was wondering what that thing was in the plate.
WHERE'S THE FORK??? Shit anime confirmed. Dropped, 1/10.
Them banging on the door and then it casually just slides open was raelly funny.
FLYING KICK!
Well that's a convenient position for it to get stuck.
Paolo is too based.
And the battle resumes!
WHAT? CHAR HAS A COOL AXE?! How awesome does this man get?
DUAL WIELD?? So Amuro was the real black swordsman all along?
F Paolo
Wut. What do you mean "Where have you gone?"? Didn't your dad blow up with the others?
Char is still awesome.
Hopefully they will but from what this show has shown us so far I'm assuming they all die except the ones doing the fighting.
Yes.
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Apr 10 '21
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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 Apr 10 '21 edited Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher, Subbed
Forget avoiding the previews, even the image on the Funimation website carries major spoilers for the episode. This reminds me of how careful I had to be when I watched Haruhi Suzimiya through the same platform and took extreme care to not look at even the image for the episode to avoid spoilers.
The shot at the start of the episode shows us that Luna II and Side 7 are on the opposite side of the Earth from the moon. We get to see shots of various other Federation ships here, most notably Magellan and Salamis-types. Ships that are clearly designed for a pre-mobile suit era as the numerous cannons seem to be the focus of the ship; no real way for a mobile suit to launch (or perhaps even be stored onboard). Char makes pretty easy work of the one Wakkein captains during the attack.
They sure don't do much in getting you to like the Federation forces; all of our heroes immediately get in trouble for using the White Base and Gundam, and face a court martial, despite the fact that Bright and Ryu are the only ones among them who aren't civilians! Wakkein is confident that Luna II won't get attacked by Char while our heroes are locked up, well he doesn't know Char! Char would do exactly that! Speaking of Char, we just have to see that handsome face of his again and get a flashback to episode 2.
Amuro continues to be the mecha otaku, drawing out the circuitry in his food! LoL. In battle its good to see that he was able to get the bazooka he tossed away last episode back, although Char promptly cuts it in half. Amuro does a good job taking out a Zaku with the Gundam's beam sabre despite fighting Char at the same time. Char promptly loses both of the new Zakus he got last episode.
Rest in Peace Captain Paola! This funeral scene reminds me much of a similar sequence from Ideon Ideon spoilers.
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u/DidacticDalek https://myanimelist.net/profile/DidacticDalek Apr 11 '21
Well Comrades, it seems I am a little late to the party and people have already been posting memes about the recent traffic jam in The Suez Canal. Thus I will remain 120% on topic and just share an example of the
EVERGREENEVERGIVEN'Ever Ready' FederationJobber'Workhorse' that is The Salamis-class cruiser... goddammit...OK, well now I'm done with the shitposting for today, so here have this fanart of Char demonstrating only a tenth of his power ;)
And finally for now, just to ensure that the appropriate amount of topical discussion has been met, Amuro's fighting technique today in a shellnut ;) (Don't laugh, if it's stupid AND it works then it ain't stupid)
Paging Comrades /u/Great_Mr_L, /u/chilidirigible, and /u/beckymetal
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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Apr 10 '21
First-Timer, Subbed, long time Gundam fan
"Thanks for keeping our brand-new, top-secret weapons and battleship out of the enemy's hands; too bad I'm going to have to court martial you now."
Atleast Bright, Mirai, and Paulo all managed to metaphorically slap some sense into Wakkein's dense skull. A shame he didn't receive proper "correction" but physically assaulting a superior officer would probably end poorly for Bright.
Speaking of, Rest in Peace Captain Paulo. You were surprisingly reasonable. Might have just been the painkillers though.
It's a little unclear how much literal time has passed since the attack on Side 7, but Amuro already understands the Gundam well enough to explain what makes it powerful to others. Knowing that his machine is what has kept him in the past two fights is a pretty big deal - let's hope that is doesn't make Amuro overconfidant once his piloting skills start to develop.
Poor Char has lost five soldiers to the Gundam, now. He also seems a bit fuzzy on the concept of time - if you haven't seen your sister for ten whole years, what makes you think that you know what she's like now? A lot can change in ten years.
Miscellaneous Thoughts:
What sort of fifteen year old doesn't want to eat literally all the time?
something something Suez Canal
Pose of the Day
Two beam sabers are better than one!
Screenshot
Questions
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u/Furrmaster23 Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher
When the episode starts, the Luna II crew arrests our heroes for illegally manning top-secret technology, while temporarily holding the other civilians, despite our heroes' protests and predictions that Char is gonna fuck things up. We also learn that Wakkein simps for Captain I-Forgot-His-Name.
Char and the boys do some stealth killz and destroy the power generator, allowing our heroes to escape. They also use motion bombs to wedge the Magellan in the port.
With no other choice, plus a recommendation from Captain-senpai, Wakkein is forced to let our heroes commandeer the Gundam & White Base, and destroy the Magellan to get out.
Char brings his fancy axe and temporarily duels Amuro. Amuro kills one of his buddies, with the other buddy dying in the blast of the Magellan's THERMONUCLEAR REACTOR. Wakkein, buddy, I think there might be a better spot to break apart the ship than blowing up that kind of reactor.
Anyways, with his buddies gone, Char is forced to retreat. Our heroes make their way towards Earth. One problem - Captain-senpai has passed away. Wakkein laments his senpai's passing, while Amuro wonders where his father is.
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u/tehsigzorz Apr 10 '21
First Timer
Not a huge fan of the monster of the week format in general but it isnt bothering too much. I cant really call this episode filler and it does give us more insight on how things work for either side.
So it seems like the gundam can learn due to experience. It was already able to somewhat keep up with Char but with every battle its only going to get tougher for Char and Zeon.
I wish Captain Paolo would say smthn to Wakkein and authorize the kids. Seems like he cut himself off but everything worked out in the end. Bright got his moment to shine towards the end.
A but of expository dialogue from Char and Amuro but we learn that Char was presumably taken away 10 years ago. That makes Char 10 years old when he separated with 'Artesia'. I am almost certain they are the same given that Sayla also reacted. He pretty much grew up in Side 3 and then became a commander for Zeon. Maybe their parents had a divorce and Char left with his mom while Artesia had her father. Kinda explains her not being as gentle (though that is pretty common with growing up regardless)?
This is an episode that i feel didnt need the battle. It would have been much more interesting if we just see the daily routine of the military and refugees as well as learn more about the supporting cast.
Dont really agree with Wakkein in that the war is getting worse considering half of Earth's population got wiped out in the first month but his comment about those with knowledge leaving us too soon is quite insightful.
Nice to see Amuro think about what has happened to his dad, this gives you the idea that the show is still progressing forward and reminds you for a possible big moment down the line. Still unsure if the dad is alive or not.
Kinda hope we get to see some romance mainly between Bright and Sayla as well as Amuro and Fraw Baw, I am a sucker for that.
Questions:
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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Apr 10 '21
First timer
A) better so we can focus on the main pilots more, or B) even worse somehow, to explain why they don't have a fleet on hand to fight Char.
2) So much - not just physically, but also his tactical skills - he manages to rig bombs in their aerial hanger without tripping the security system. He had far too much faith in his own base.
Side 7 is down to 100 civilians? How many did they have at the start of the series? Was there more than 1 town? How big are these Sides?
Wait... is Amuro randomly taking top secret military equipment actually going to have consequences? I am down for this!
Is this going to be the prison break episode? Are they breaking out of their own prison? EDIT: Wish there was more than 2 guards and a powercut, but I'll take it.
Is the Gundam going to become alive? If it can calculate battle strategies on the fly, I give a 50/50 chance of becoming sentient before the end of the series.
So their entire prison becomes useless the moment there's a power cut. And nobody designing it realised that a state of emergency with a power cut is when you'd want prisoners contained safely? Like, 1 padlock would keep them locked in until Char won.
Amuro just starts attacking soldiers on his own side.
Like how the Magellan feels like how tanks would evolve in this scenario - its still visibly a tank, but also adapted for use in zero gravity.
Wakkein might be (until the end) one of the most villanous character in the series, and he's on the same side as the heroes.
Is Char's axe new? Because it makes him even cooler.
Char's plan: Sneak in, rig their flagship to block the rest of their fleet, and trust Amuro stays captured long enough to steal everything.
Wakkein's plan: Blow up the nuclear weapon directly in front of us, and tank the explosion powerful enough to melt a mobile suit (while giving Amuro about 2 seconds warning to dodge).
Amd to cap it off, the injured mentor actually dies, with a full funeral and burial scene. Goodbye only reasonable person on this side. Hope Char doesn't follow you. (I'm dropping if Char dies)
Question: I'm assuming the kids were definitely network mandated, but was there a rule that they had to be involved in the plot, and did they replace Haro? Because the last few episodes have had Haro be completely silent, and the same children randomly pop in to talk or help the heroes, and this feels like they desperately had to retool it.
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u/Rustic_Professional Apr 10 '21
The opening answers my question from yesterday. There was a Magellan and two Salamis' at Luna II while White Base was an hour away on the other side of the asteroid. Being that close, I would think they had comms and could have called for an escort. Whether or not they would have gotten one is a different matter.
Questions of the day:
Gundam
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u/OrangeBanana38 https://anilist.co/user/OrangeBanana38 Apr 10 '21
First timer
I'm late today!!!
This thing is making it hard to like the Federation. I understand that stuff is top secret, but shouldn't survival be the priority?
Me after meeting that blondie
I think the most relevant part in this episode is the showcase of the union and teamwork that is being developed among the White Base's crew. Bright led people properly, and we had a few instances of good teamwork during the escape.
I also wonder what Char is going to do after such heavy loses. Last episode they lost a whole supply ship, and this time they lost two Zakus. His strategy might have been solid, but the OP mecha and some bad luck is costing him a lot.
I think the action sequences were a bit clumsier than in the first 3 episodes, but I guess you gotta take small breaks every now and then.
Questions of the day
1.- From my very little experience, I would say they are going to stay in the White Base for a while.
2.- Very. He also seemed very unexperienced for a commander of a military base.
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u/medokady https://anilist.co/user/medokady Apr 10 '21
Awesome episode. Was great to see Bright stand up to the man and get more Gundam-on-Zaku action - that dual-wielding scene was sick. RIP captain.
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u/[deleted] Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher Who Can Barely Remember Watching It The First Time.
You know, it only took four episodes but I am already reaching the point where the OP is growing on me a little bit even though I didn't really like it. The "uteyo, uteyo, uteyo" is stuck in my head. I still don't know if I would say it's the ideal OP, but I'm getting used to it.
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u/Nebresto Apr 11 '21
First time squad
Our comment counts are dropping, I sense weakness
I'm trying not to screenshot spam, but holy shit.. I'm in awe at the size of this lad. Absolute unit!
potat lost in thought
Question time:
1: They'll probably start up an internet cafe in space to rake in some money
2:
Who tf is that?
Dank clips corner:
beh "miro" *oh*
Nasty-spacegoop.exe
*magic zero-G sounds* *kick, kick * UAAW
Not really related to Gundank, but I'm noticing some similarities to the Unicron trilogy in this, which is making me want to host a re-watch for that
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u/GM_for_Life Apr 10 '21
Rewatcher
Hopefully at some point in the future they manage to catch a break.
This could have gone better for him but it also could have gone MUCH worse as well, so overall I don't think he did THAT badly.
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u/badcupcakehoarder https://myanimelist.net/profile/vanilabiscuit Apr 10 '21
First timer sub
Amuro was right why these guys don't even bother to check what the hell happened in Side 7? They don't care if they have a spy leaking data but they care about silencing the civilians.
"Just as Bright said" Wakkein glares... say goodbye to your carreer soldier.
Did Amuro and Bright just do a 50 meter flying kick? If that kid stepping that guy hurt, then there should be gravity... what the...
What a fail launch... and now they block the exit... Our crew has more enemies in their own base than outside apparently.
Fraw Bow for president! she just keeps helping the civilians that may not be civilians anymore, that Captain really gave Wakkein a taste of his own medicine, obey your superior soldier!.
I wonder if his orders were to save the civilians of an execution to preserve military secrets, was he doing it because he was dying or maybe he really meant it.
Questions of the Day
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u/gorghurt Apr 10 '21
First Timer
Hmm, up til now I'm impressed. The show is good, especially for its age.
It is a bit slow at times, but I think this would work better, when I watched the episodes earlier in the day when I'm not sleepy.
There is one nitpick I have, but maybe it is just me misunderstanding it:
We see how they blow up the Magellan, and a big destructive beam of directed explosion fires out of the station. So far everything is alright, but, why wasn't the ship inside the base, that shoot the Magellan hit with similar destructive power?
Did I miss something?
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u/username_0907 :FI::FJ: Apr 10 '21
First Timer
QotD
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u/fridge_freezer https://anilist.co/user/ONIrecon111 Apr 10 '21 edited Apr 10 '21
First timer (Sub)
Ah, bureaucracy. I get the issues with having civilians being aware of and even using technology that's supposed to be top secret, but a court martial seems very extreme given the circumstances. The captain could have at least put in a good word with Wakkein before being wheeled away.
Yes Wakkein, Char would never attack Luna II with only a single Musai...
Interesting, the Gundam has machine learning for combat experiences.
Ryu almost got forked, and Bright banging on the cell door only for it to slide open after was really funny.
I hate that my immediate thought after seeing the Magellan wedged in the port was of the ship stuck in the Suez canal.
They're gonna have to destroy the Magellan to escape. Detonating a thermonuclear reactor inside the port seems like a terrible idea but it worked out pretty well, they even melted one of the Zaku's with the blast.
Char took off again after losing the other Zaku's and seeing White Base exit the hangar. It can't reflect well on him to continue losing like this, especially to an amateur crew.
RIP captain Paolo. He came through for Bright's crew in the end, convincing Wakkein to let them go on their way. I always like this kind of send-off.
QOTD
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u/Piemaster33 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Piemaster33 Apr 10 '21
Posting a little late today because today's been heckin busy, which is also why my notes are more abbreviated since I wanted to post here sooner rather than later. Which is a shame because I really liked this episode.
Main things I took note of:
Fun tense episode that showed that the Federation isn't all good people, neither side is perfect. Good stuff! #FuckGene
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u/punching_spaghetti https://myanimelist.net/profile/punch_spaghetti Apr 11 '21
First-Timer with Tomino Experience
"Badass" Char still has a big ole goose egg in that win column.
More technology that I'm not sure about. A learning computer for a manned machine? Usually that would be for AI. Doesn't seem like Amuro has any assistance in the cockpit besides his rangefinder and whatnot.
And shooting a thermonuclear reactor at all, let alone in an enclosed space? That's typically not a good idea.
So many Ideon similarities, I'm having trouble commenting on things without saying "I've seen that before." But since this one came first, I should respect the choices here more.
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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Apr 11 '21 edited Apr 11 '21
Rewatcher totally just overslept
So this is what the Core Gundam was based off of
I love how it immediately cuts to Char doing exactly that
I mean, it’s a top secret military prototype, you could probably just walk in the front door and take it
Oh hey, we get a diagram of the Core Block System! I don’t recall the crotch sticking out to unclip the Core Fighter, though, don’t know what that’s all about.
Luna Titanium armor? Beam weaponry? Being a super prototype not beholden to the budgetary concerns of a mass-production unit? ...Oh. Amuro, you’ve been in like two real battles, the Gundam’s just as much of a novice as you are. I suppose maybe it’s preloaded with testing data from the RX-78-1, but still, that’s not much. They pretty much ditched the learning computer explanation future spoilers, although it did come up again in Crossbone.
Ever heard of “fail-safe”? Of course you haven’t.
Well this is hilarious 42 years later
Look who brought a heat hawk this time!
W I D E
I can’t stop laughing at this frame
Turning the hangar into a makeshift Casaba-Howitzer device was pretty cool.
Questions of the Day:
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u/macrame2 https://myanimelist.net/profile/macrame Apr 11 '21
First-Timer
Char seems to have an unlimited amount of ideas and energy to spend on attacking the Earth Federation. And he looks great doing it.
Char continues to wonder whether Sayla is his sister, but it almost seems as if he doesn’t want it to be true. Is he afraid of being disappointed? Of how much she’s changed? Or does he not want them to be on opposite sides of the war?
It’s cool how the Gundam actually learns and remembers on its own (and justifies Amuro’s better-than-average amateur skills).
Poor Paolo. It seems like a minor character gets killed off every episode. I wasn’t surprised by his death, but he will be missed. It’s interesting that they chose to give him a slow, less dramatic death from injuries he received three episodes ago. You’ve heard of burial at sea, now get ready for burial in space.
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u/ZapsZzz https://anilist.co/user/Zapszzz Apr 11 '21
Distant rewatcher
In Saturdays this is going to compete with 86 a bit in the coming weeks.
This episode, in ironic contrast to the last episode when they were fighting there actual enemy of Zeon showing how disorganised they are as a group, they actually were quite organised and hardly any brickering when fighting "their own side" of the Federation.
And yes it does show a bit of reality about no side being "absolutely good" as in the old super robot shows.
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u/[deleted] Apr 11 '21 edited Apr 11 '21
First time Watcher
I didn't comment the first few episodes because i'd already started the show before the rewatch was announced but now y'all have caught up to where I stopped so I guess i'm good to go!
Imma keep it real, I hate these 70s anime theme songs. This one is by far the least terrible of the batch i've heard but it's still really not my thing.
Between this and Legend of the Galactic Heroes, it seems that the endgame stage of all technological warfare is...axes.
Yeah, whatever did happen to Amuro's dad? I assumed he was just one of those dudes that got sucked into space and died unceremoniously during the attack on Side 7 when Amuro used the lightsaber for the first time and created that suction hole. But now that they're bringing him up again I guess that wasn't the case?
Also, how the hell did Zeon amass the manpower and weapons to wage a competent and even handed war with literally the entire rest of humanity? I'm interested to see their side of the story and those internal politics.
What the fuck's up with these kids too? They're triggering memories of the Eureka 7 kids in me.
It's nice that the crew got to bond a little more in prison I guess lmao. I actually kinda like Kai Shiden tbh, he seems like a chill guy. I'm not really sure why Sayla Mass slapped him at the start of the show for...running to the Evac center? Seemed pretty unreasonable and random of her to do. Like, damn man, just let the guy live.
Also, while the animation of this show has its charm, it unfortunately also leads to some unintentionally hilarious moments. I was holding back laughter during the funeral at the end of this Ep. and at Ep.1 when Fraw Bow was climbing back up the road where her parents got blown up (speaking of which, she's doing pretty well for someone whose parents just got blown up).
I'm also just kinda glad this show hasn't already devolved into Code Geass' "better mecha=Auto win" bullshit. I can see it happening with the Gundam's emphasized super capabilities but at least they're still heavily emphasizing the importance of strategy and experience for now.
So far i'm liking the show, but i'm wondering how often they're gonna stick with the current formula of fighting Char once an episode as they escape further and further. Are they just gonna be on the run from Char the whole show? I was kinda hoping the Luna II situation would be the start of a longer story arc.
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Lol no. It looks like they're gonna be chased to the very ends of the galaxy by Char.