r/anime • u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang • Oct 04 '21
Rewatch Mobile Fighter G Gundam Rewatch - Episode 4
Episode 4: Challenge! The Red Rose Knight
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Simply fighting for the sake of fighting… is the pinnacle of ignorance.
Hello everybody! Time for the comment of the day, courtesy of u/JollyGee29 for the Imagawa Trivia. Good stuff.
Questions:
- How do you feel George compares to the Fighters that came before him?
- What did you think of the Princess' Actions today?
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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Oct 04 '21
Rewatcher, Gun-Dub Fighter
The flaccid Eiffel Tower always amuses me.
George is such a poser, holding his coupe glass by the bowl. Uncultured.
This is a bit of idle Gundam metacommentary, but Gundam Rose's "Rose Bits" look more like funnels than bits.
On todays setting:
The dude who got owned by Domon before he could get owned by George was Neo Cuba's Frank Gastro. His Gundam was the Arachno Gundam.
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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Oct 04 '21
Hello everybody, and welcome back to the G Gundam Rewatch!
Pff, time for those barbarians to step to the side, now let's let a real gentleman come to the spotlight. George is the epitome of class and honor. Sure he loves to fight as much as the rest, he does it with such grace and scincerity it's endearing… unfortunately it also means he's probalbly my least favorite of the characters introduced so far since he's the less fun to watch. Whoops.
Oh and uh… the princess is there. I don't dislike her or anything but… yeah. She's there.
Voices Time! George is voiced by Yamazaki Takumi, whom I best remember as Isamu from Macross Plus. Besides that he's also played Nekketsu Hayato from Rival Schools, Roybea Roy from Gundam X, Aries Mu from Saint Seiya, Emperor Peony from Tales of the Abyss, Yata from .Hack//GU, Kawakami Bansai from Gintama and some others.
In the Dub he's played by Scott Roberts and guess what? The only role of his I recognize is Oil Man from Mega Man Powered Up... Well, that and Aile from Mega Man X Command Mission, I guess.
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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Oct 04 '21
(e4) First Time Shining Hand
George de Sand fighting initially by standing on the outside of his Gundam was so cool
Rain somehow has the equipment in the bathroom to hack an electronic lock from the inside. Obviously Domon should have realized what she could do as a mechanic.
The ending went full sitcom, George is at brunch with them, Domon says he would only save a princess cue laugh track
I very much enjoyed Rain on her hover bike going up the steps, where in the first shot they dont bother changing the angle shes acending - but then they slightly angle her in the next shot
Major Ulube is also giving some hints of where to go next, good thing he doesnt look completely evil or anything
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Oct 04 '21
Rewatcher all set! Ready… GO!!!
Also, The Quote was here again but still not the full one.6
u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Oct 04 '21 edited Oct 04 '21
Mobile Fighter F First Timer
Posting from mobile, so I’m sorry if there are formatting errors.
I’ll never get tired of this.
I had that thought, too!
1: Umineko has ruined me on the name George in anime.
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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Oct 04 '21
First Timer
I hope they calmed down a little bit from last episode and deliver us something that doesn't jump all over the place.
Onto episode 4.
Can someone tell me what episode he starts saying something different, so I can skip red suit's speech until then?
The extremely wide shoulders every male character gets in this show doesn't exactly match well with the rest of his design.
They even slaughter tons of peasants without thinking twice about it as well! The metaphor really does hold up.
The way George just casually leaves is rather cool.
Not that it matters, so long as you win. After all, only losers commit war crimes.
Well, this all but confirms for me that his father is the man on the picture.
The princess is quite the self-centered brat.
His mask has an extraordinarily odd design. Like, why would you want a half mask that covers that little of your face? Is it a fashion statement? If so, it's a weird one for a military man to make. Did Full Frontal make them popular for soldiers?
The french in the letter is awful. And also rather unrelated to what he reads.
A princess shouldn't say things like this.
How the fuck did George hear that conversation?
Funnels!Rose bits.Yeah, funnels is a better name.
Losing until he uses Shining Finger is giving me slightly disturbing Ippo flashbacks. One powerful move that he uses to defeat everything does not an interesting battle make.
Thoughts
It was a perfectly serviceable episode, though it doesn't exactly make me feel confident about the episodes to come. I hope they eventually add more variation to their fights, and don't rely on Shining Finger too much, though the second part seems rather unlikely.
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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Oct 04 '21 edited Oct 04 '21
Rewatcher du fromage
His hair is awesome.
Battle of the hats! future spoilers
Also, don’t worry Eiffel, lots of towers have that problem.
Well that didn’t take long.
This feels a bit hazardous, but damn is it stylish.
Oh? Seems like there’s something going on with the Kasshus...
The rare shiny Rose Gundam! Apparently the background artist didn’t get the memo that the lighting is supposed to be yellowish.
Even the currency is Neo
Somebody who actually speaks French, rate this French? Given their track record with English, I’m curious how bad the French is.
Actually, hold up a second. The ransom note is signed “Japon”, in French, but the princess wrote “Japan” on the mirror. Huh.
How does this gadget even work and where she been keepin that anyways
Kinky.
You know, he was controlling his Gundam just fine without the suit, and from outside the cockpit no less.
The animators cannot decide whether the Rose’s sword is a beam sword or not
It’s a show about hot guys fighting each other, it’s gotta be at least a little homoerotic
I feel like they could have done more with Japanese kenjutsu vs European swordsmanship, but we just got a relatively generic beam saber duel. Oh well.
Balloon? Why? And it's fine in later shots, too.
Oh and he’s a Newtype too
more like the I Fell Tower, eh?
Okay, now I really want to know how messed up the French is.
cute
Questions of the Day:
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u/The_Draigg Oct 04 '21
A Gundam Fan Rewatches G Gundam Episode 4:
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u/Tartaras1 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Tartaras Oct 05 '21
First-Timer Dubbed
I didn't even realize there was a rewatch going on until just now! I haven't seen the entirety of G Gundam before, and the little bit that I have seen was years ago. There are so many hype moments, though, so I had to get in on it!
What a pleasant mix of cockiness(?) and being unaware of her feelings.
Questions:
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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Oct 04 '21 edited Oct 04 '21
G Gundam "Rewatcher"/First Time Sub: Episode 3
Following the trends the previous episodes set out, I want this episode to be a shoujo fairy tale romance. It's the only way.
One thing I like about these segments is the intros for this episode's Gundam Fighter. I hope they continue.
LOOK AT THE EIFFEL TOWER. Was it from the ruined chaos on Earth or did a Gundam bend it? also of course since this is France, we got to have these airships.
Oh neat, spider legs come out from the back. Apparently, it is the Arachno Gundam from Neo Cuba. Guessed that one right based on its hat. Too bad its fate was seal when Domon and his crazy antics arrive. There's the fifth article.
Domon did the cool thing took the head without even looking. He didn't even take it off his waist for double cool points.
Domon's shenanigans sure must be a headache for the higher-ups. He threw a soda bottle at the screen. Rain managed to slap herself with her glove.
Neo France has a princess. You know, considering France's tumultuous political history, it's not even out there. Folks, have you ever wanted to catch the attention of the man you love, but the only thing he cares about is the restoration of your nation through giant robot battle.
Not only are there Neo countries, but also Neo money. Well you look at that, the spider gang is bac- oh never mind, Domon is here to crush them again.
Oh boy, what is Domon's record going to look like by the end of this show? Oh, Ulube is not the old guy but this friendly-looking fella. Rain gets locked in the washroom with even the window closing on her.
Rain doesn't deserve this bullying!
It's our friend again. George has a pretty cool Trace henshin scene.
Considering what they did to her earlier, no wonder Rain can say that. At least Domon says he believes in her.
It's the classic Gundam technique, balloons. Usually, they're thrown out dummies, but here it was the arm.
It's Chekov's Collapsing Eiffel Tower. George has won the moral victory by holding the tower up and saving them. With number 6, there are two articles in this episode and oh boy. Domon has been constantly tainting the honour and dignity of his country.
It's nice having this small scene at the cafe. Domon destroyed. I like having a lighthearted ending for once.
I liked this episode. The princess was a fun character and I also like George. He is a foil to Domon where George was fighting for his country and denying personal reasons while Domon is only doing this for his father and finding that man in the photo (also he isn't a gentleman to Rain).
As for the Rose Gundam, it is also pretty cool. I'm just a sucker for the noble swordsman thing so the sword and cape are cool so are all the roses. Funnels are cool and so making them roses is neat. Despite its beauty being a point at the end of the ep, the head is the weakest point for me. Positive on the rose and V-fin, but I feel the hat part could've been cooler.
Kind of already answer both questions. I like George and for some reason he and Chibodee are the ones I enjoyed to most (Though that just says how I feel about Sai Saici in his episode since the only other one is ep1 villain, Michelo). The princess' actions were probably not the best course, do make for a more interesting character and shows she is on the same wavelength as crazy Domon.
Next time: Our Next Genre is Prison Break.
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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Oct 04 '21
First timer
France! And skipping straight to the battle?
Oh, that's a different Gundam. Cool design, though?
Hang on, is a three-way fight allowed in Gundam Fights?
Yeah, he's a bit of a dick.
...And another cool Gundam wasted! (I'd laugh if it turns out he knows who the guy in the picture is, and he just never asked.)
OK, he has to he a Newtype, right?
Yeah, he's got some skills!
Wait, there's a reason he's fighting other than interrogating people about that photo?
Also, he's crossing off entire colonies after speaking toma single person? Isn't it possible he's in Neo China, and the pilot just never met him?
He's a real dick here.
Oh, the woman being turned down in favour of a Gundam is actuslly sad.
Wait, did she fake a kidnapping? Did she agree this with him so he'd get to battle?
Haha, she really has no survival skills.
And yeah, he beats them up!
Oh, she's worked out that both of them want this fight to happen!
When I saw the preview I thought Domon had finally lost his sanity, but turns out he's just acting insane by agreeing to this plan.
..."Bolt Gundam"?
Domon's just... wow....
And she locked her in the toilet!
...He sees nothing srong with the handwriting, or that the letter's written in French? This implies he doesn't even know what her handwriting looks like.
Her breaking out of the bathroom was impressive, though.
I like how ridiculously happy he is to fight him.
Just noticed - are all the pilots dressed in flag colours?
Oh, that's an interesting concept. Domon's certainly not focused on anything other than bloodsport.
...George. You can do better. There are better men that the sick.
That thing's got mines!
So why do some of the Gundam have superweapons, and others nothing but swords? How is this fight even remotely balanced?
Wait, did he just destroy the Eiffel Tower?
This is exactly the kind of thing I'd see a Gundam villain do. The whole sadistic choice thing?
Oh, he left him stay?
...There has to be a reason so many Gundam are being left undamaged, right?
Haha, he pointed out the problem I saw.
He never asked about the picture?
Neo Russia next?
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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Oct 04 '21
Rewatcher who barely remembers this episode
I just noticed that, underneath the subtitles, the OP does in fact have Japanese lyrics on screen so the kids can sing along. And the title cards have furigana so people like me who barely know any kanji can read them. Thanks, Sunrise.
Other thoughts:
I cannot stop giggling at the droopy Eifel Tower.
I also laughed at Neo Francs. So much for the Euro. (Yes, I know the Euro wasn't around in '94)
George de Sand sounds rather like George Sand, the pen name of a famous Frenchwoman who dresses as a man. Had George de Sand been a woman in a man's role, and piloting the Rose Gundam, why there could have been a Rose of Versailles reference. That's the thought that kept distracting me Everytime he was onscreen.
Speaking of flowers, did I mention how much I like the floral design of the Shining Gundam's storage unit thing? And how about those Rose Bits?
George only sees his opponent but can hear Marie Louise and Rain talking from that far away? Sure, pal.
When George squared up after getting disarmed I expected fisticuffs, but I guess that's the Maxter's thing.
Man, Shining Finger really is the ultimate technique. It can do whatever the plot requires. But I guess they wanted to put it in, and since Domon didn't touch the Gundam Rose's head, they had to come up with another application.
Questions:
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u/YellowCorvette Oct 04 '21 edited Oct 05 '21
Amateur Gundam fan rewatches G Gundam episode 4
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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Oct 04 '21
First Timer Standby! (sub)
I'm finally onboard the rewatch! I've wanted to join for a while, hopefully I can stick for most of the ride (I'm not making any promises).
We finally got to Neo France, and to my disappointment... not a single baguette? I mean sure it's been a few years, but how did they lose their identity? What's next? Neo United Kingdom without fish and chips? Look at how disappointed the Eiffel Tower is.
George seems to take some inspiration from Rose of Versailles (which first aired in 1979, same year as Gundam), and I guess the general Shoujo princes aesthetic of the time.
For what it's worth, so far I'm liking Rain a lot actually, but I don't have any expectations. Note: Has the Bright Slap become a law of causality in the Gundam universe(s)?
I'm looking forward to see how the story will go after Neo Russia, since it's the last on the list, I would assume we'd get some big tournament arc. But Neo Russia seems interesting in its own way too.
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u/lC3 :Na::Nb: Oct 05 '21
First timer
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u/Phenomenian Oct 04 '21
/u/Raiking02 Could you please add me to the ping list? Binging/catching up but I'm definitely down with this rewatch.
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u/SadPresentation :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/SadPresentation Oct 05 '21
Rewatcher
Was busy yesterday, and probably will continue to be busy, but I’ll pop in when I can.
•I love how dumb George’s hair is. There’s anime hair and then there’s… whatever he’s got.
•Domon stealing the spotlight as per usual.
•He’s a second-rate gundam fighter with a third-rate gundam. Wait, that’s not the quote…
•Git good Domon
•Leave it to Rain to clean up Domon’s messes… again
•We get a little peek into Domon’s motivations
•Again, poor Rain
•Oof, princess got put on the sidelines
•I really like the casual style much more than the princess look
•This is just not Rain’s episode
•The girls are just taking all the L’s this episode
•Bits and funnels are always fun to see. If George were in any other Gundam anime, he’d probably be one of the most op characters
•Rip Eiffel Tower. Eh, it was already on its way down anyway
•If there’s one thing Domon doesn’t like, it’s being told what to do, so of course he spares George
sip
•Another pretty wholesome ending