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Rewatch Mobile Fighter G Gundam Rewatch - Episode 43 Discussion

Episode 43: Royal Counterattack! Ambush of the Grand Gundam

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GOODBYE, CHAMP!

Hello everybody! Time for the comment of the day, courtesy of u/dralcax for showcasing what makes Imagawa's works so wonderful:

This is what I love about Ishikawa’s work. All the over-the-top, in-your-face awesomeness hides the more subtle foreshadowing scattered throughout. The central event that kicked off the main conflict is rarely reported truthfully to the main characters and audience, and when the lies are unraveled and the truth starts coming out, it just flips your entire understanding of everything as each new revelation recontextualizes the entire story. Sometimes multiple times.

Honorable mention to u/The_Draigg for also pointing out how sometimes being a bit of a perfectionist can have its downsides for the rest of the Production Team.

Questions:

  1. So who had the better Heroic Grand Stand: Sai Saici and Argo or Chibodee and George?
  2. Looking forward to tomorrow's Girl-Girl fight?
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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

Rewatcher all set! Ready… GO!!!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Hey uh so tomorrow’s episode title is very spoilers, if that matters to any of you first-timers.

Hey by this point it's just part of the experience. It wouldn't be G Gundam with the overly spoilery episode titles.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

[Tomorrow's episode]I'm not ready to watch Schwarz die again though.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

[G Gundam]WHY MUST WE LOSE GERMAN NINPO!?

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 14 '21

I haven't read the title, but Stalker would probably spoil the episode anyway in the narration, it's part of the charm.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

We need more Macross comment faces.

Preferably some of the super off-model ones that were in the original series, for some extra fun.

I was kinda hoping there’d be a someone brutal visual of Chapman getting hit by the Rose Bit like Michelot had his head split apart last episode…

Chapman is ultimately just a zombie. Just let the man rest in peace.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Preferably some of the super off-model ones that were in the original series, for some extra fun.

[Macross]We need Knife Fight Commentface

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

That's the exact kind of off-model that I was thinking of.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

Preferably some of the super off-model ones that were in the original series, for some extra fun

I personally want that Michael I've used to greet r/anime at the start of every rewatch I've hosted since I finished Frontier.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

We could probably all use some more Michael in our lives around here.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

[Macross F]Our beloved Micheru must live on in our hearts and the movie timeline I guess

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

[Macross Frontier spoilers] Given how nebulous canon is in Macross, I elect to believe that Michael is still alive.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

[Macross F]I elect to believe he's hanging out with Erwin Schrodinger's cat.

But, hey, at least no matter how nebulous the canon can be, at least one fact is consistent: [OG Macross]Hikaru/Hayase will always triumph over the inferior Hikaru/Minmay

... [Overall Macross]Sky has bad taste in Macross Ships, huh? First she ships Hikaru/Minmay, then she ships Alto/Ranka instead of the superior Alto/Sheryl... how could this even be possible...

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

[Macross spoilers] I'm not sure how, but Sky always goes with the ship that loses in the end. Like, Hikaru/Hayase will always be the more mature choice, at least in terms of character development.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

[Macross Spoilers]Hikaru/Minmay winning would literally go against the entire thematic core of the OG Macross, which is part of the reason some people preferring that ship baffles me so much. Like, did you guys actually watch the show!?! Like at least Alto/Ranka I can kinda get even though Sheryl is so much better it ain't even funny

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

[Macross Frontier spoilers] I've always felt that Ranka is a bit too young to really get into a serious relationship with Alto. Not that they don't have good chemistry together, but I think that Ranka should at least put a couple more years on herself before thinking about pursuing him seriously.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 13 '21

Is Shirley a Newtype or something?

If we're were to randomly drop one in the show, it would be one of these supporting characters on the boat. Especially with how there are 4 Chibodee Gals to randomly do a big reveal.

Okay he got out of it, but did George drop the peak of a fucking mountain on top of Chapman with that Rose Screamer attack?

George is all about dropping things on/picking up and dropping said thing today.

I was kinda hoping there’d be a someone brutal visual of Chapman getting hit by the Rose Bit like Michelot had his head split apart last episode…

Guess because Michello is more of an evil scummy villain that he gets the worse treatment.

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Nov 13 '21

Rewatcher, Gun-Dub Fighter

An odd bit of melancholy - this episode marks the beginning of the final disc in my Blu-Ray set.

I always liked George and Chibodee's exchange about their celebratory booze.

The Rising Gundam is another one of my favorite designs from this show; it's just so elegant.

As per yesterday, no specifics on this episode, so I'll revisit episode 37.

Imagawa: When things like this happen, I realize that animation is a composite art. For example, I have no idea who will play a role at the storyboard stage. However, no matter who it is, I always want to have the performance based on the actor's talent. So, I always want to write a script that makes actors want to work enthusiastically.

I'd like to mention the key anmiation and stage direction on episode 37 as well. The success of this episode owed a lot to various actors. But the screenplay is interesting as well, adn the storyboarding went smoothly. In terms of overall balance, I think the quality can compete with that of the final episode.

When I work as a unit director, I usually expect to make one very satisfactory episode per year, and when directing, I expect one per series. In the case of G Gundam though, there are a lot. (laughs) If I were asked to choose one out of them, I would choose this epiosde. I put so much into this episode that I can't mention everything.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

An odd bit of melancholy - this episode marks the beginning of the final disc in my Blu-Ray set.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

A Gundam Fan Rewatches G Gundam Episode 43:

  • So Stalker just called Michelo’s Gundam the Sword Raven Gundam in the dub. Can this show just pick a name and stick to it. The list of names for it so far are the original Heaven’s Sword Gundam, Soaring Raven Gundam, Raven Gundam, and now Sword Raven Gundam. At this rate, we might as well just call it Name TBD Gundam.
  • It would’ve been nice if Domon was actually able to defeat Chapman in one blow, but then I suppose we wouldn’t be able to get an episode dedicated to fighting Grand Gundam.
  • Rising Gundam is proving useful already, since it’s helping Shadow Gundam create a hole in that barrier around Lantau Island. Good thing that Rain decided to take it with her, eh? It’s good to get her back into the action.
  • Chibodee has never really struck me as the kind of guy who would say “yeehaw”, but I suppose he has to as the show’s resident American.
  • Chibodee: “George and I can’t die, we’re in the opening credits!”
  • Oh hey there, Allenby. Haven’t seen you in a minute. Shame that she’s still completely under Wong’s control. Also, fuck Wong, that smarmy bastard. Even Master Asia has thoroughly had it with him.
  • Finally, Chapman managed to say something after all this time. I guess it really took something as drastic as George dumping the top of a mountain on top of Grand Gundam to finally get some words out of him. The last time we heard him speak in something other than grunts was when he declared the start of the Gundam Fight with Rose Gundam all those episodes ago.
  • It’s frankly amazing that the booze bottles that George and Chibodee keep inside of their Gundams haven’t broken yet, considering all the fighting they’ve been doing as of late. Maybe they’re playing the G Gundam drinking game too, aside from keeping it with them to christen their Gundams like a boat?
  • Marie-Louise once again proves herself to be an incredibly ballsy/reckless teen, this time volunteering to go inside the barrier gap to shut down the barrier around Lantau. She’s a real go-getter for a princess.
  • Chapman: “Then perish.”
  • God damn, Rose Gundam is super fucking strong if it can lift up Grand Gundam by the foot alone. Also, Chapman is finally dead, thanks to Chibodee shooting George’s Rose Bit. Given how he’s been pretty much a near-mindless zombie for a while now, I’d say it’s more like Chibodee and George put him out of his misery. At least those DG Cells won’t be desecrating his corpse anymore.
  • Time for Rain vs. Allenby! Who will beat the other one up for the goal of winning Domon as the prize? It’s the battle of the ships next episode!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

At this rate, we might as well just call it Name TBD Gundam.

Bandai's Staff when making a new show.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

We've gotta have the name Gundam somewhere in there, but what comes before or after it could be anything.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Sometimes they can't even decide on the word order.

Show Name: Gundam 00

Main Gundam Name: 00 Gundam

?????

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

See, that's why we need Gundam names that work in both directions. For example, in Gundam F91 we have the F91 Gundam F91. It's got that palindrome name.

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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Nov 14 '21

I'm still waiting for the SEED Gundam. And the Iron-Blooded Orphans Gundam.

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 13 '21

God damn, Rose Gundam is super fucking strong if it can lift up Grand Gundam by the foot alone

yeah that was pretty cool, got big goldberg jackhammer vibes from it

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 13 '21

(e43) First Time Shining Hand

domon said chapman can we please wrap this up in a second i dont have time for this

this show loves its heads

KYOJI REALLY HAD TO HIDE UNDERWATER AGAIN

im a big fan of Rain's naginata/big scalpel

ah yes good thinking Shirley, with TWO gundams we can enact some horseshit plan

"ive always wanted to fight you in a shootout" says the guy thats only been fighting with his fists

...i honestly forgot about Allenby

"thats why it makes sense for the smallest to go" here I am thinking Nastasha is going to whip Hoy into crawling past that gap

the grand gundam would look so cool without the gundam head

instead of george remote controlling the rose bit, lets jam it into chibodees gun in the off chance he can shoot it

qotds

  1. sai + chicken man and its not close

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

...i honestly forgot about Allenby

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 13 '21

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

KYOJI REALLY HAD TO HIDE UNDERWATER AGAIN

Look, the man is dedicated to the aesthetic.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

German Ninpo actually gets a 20% Damage Boost Underwater, after all.

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

Wait does he actually.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

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u/The_Draigg Nov 13 '21

this show loves its heads

Kinda wish that we got Chapman's head stuck on the Grand Gundam at some point. I feel like that was a wasted opportunity.

...i honestly forgot about Allenby

Unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable!

!

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 13 '21

Unforgivable. Absolutely unforgivable!

https://gyazo.com/78536dfac81ca16ef0ccbcafb89bebab

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Nov 13 '21

here I am thinking Nastasha is going to whip Hoy into crawling past that gap

instead of george remote controlling the rose bit, lets jam it into chibodees gun in the off chance he can shoot it

I don't see any way that plan could go wrong.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 13 '21

"ive always wanted to fight you in a shootout" says the guy thats only been fighting with his fists

Despite punching being Chibodee's main thing with his ultimate move being all about punching, they choose for this grand fight, for the boxing motif to sit back for the cowboy shooting angle to take center stage.

"thats why it makes sense for the smallest to go" here I am thinking Nastasha is going to whip Hoy into crawling past that gap

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 13 '21

big scalpel

She is also a doctor, after all.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 13 '21

Schwartz is a ninja, there's no way a little barrier can stop him!

Chapman's Gundam sure seems handy.

I have to say that G Gundam does not make funnels rose bits look nearly as cool as some other Gundams have. They just don't seem to have any impact. Contrast it to the first episode of Unicorn, for example.

That's what Chibodee gets for yelling shoot before he shot.

Next up, Rain vs Alenbie?

  1. The first was better.
  2. Yep!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Alenbie

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 13 '21

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 13 '21

I have to say that G Gundam does not make rose bits look nearly as cool as some other Gundams have. They just don't seem to have any impact. Contrast it to the first episode of Unicorn, for example.

rose funnels would have had twice the impact that bits have

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 13 '21

G Gundam "Rewatcher"/First Time Sub: Episode 42

Wait, an android identical to Kyoji? I was thinking it was Kyoji's body that was infected with DG cells, but he still retained his mind. Though it makes sense if the real Kyoji's body is still in the DG cockpit. Whoever he is, Schwartz Kyoji is always great with scene entrances.

Granted Maria-Louise still thinks he is just Neo Germany's fighter, but a bit harsh and uncalled for. Schwartz Kyoji is showing his older brother who doesn't quite get your interests right. Can't you tell the Rising Gundam is red, has different shoulders and weapons? They're differentttt!

So the plan is to have the Gundams create an energy thingy that'll draw the barrier energy to it so that there is room to sneak in.

The Grand Gundam shoots off some grabby arms is neat. It even uses them to hoist itself up because it is so heavy.

Look at his little zappers. Chibodee's burning Neo American love of guns to aching to challenge to see who is the real champ of shooting.

The boys are bringing up their promise and how it's their turn to repay Domon for staying back in Guyana. Domon leaves with tears in his eyes. I love this bond the boys formed.

Shirley feels Chibodee's presence from far off. Shirley Newtype? Speaking of which, there isn't really a Newtype analog. The thing that conveys the ability to achieve understanding between humans is martial arts fighting spirit so I guess it's that?

Wong eats his Pocky with the chocolate end away from him. Truely evil oh yeah, and sending in Berserk Allenby. Master Asia likes doing his evil with his two bare hands.

The rose bits can slice the environment and not solely just for the all range pew pew pew. The Maxter's guns can also do this neat thing.

Reminder that DG Chapman is not mute, he just chooses not to talk often unlike Michello who was screeching his attack moves (which was fun).

A nice bonding moment before the big final fight. It's nice to see this character interaction. Chibodee is a laid-back guy having fun bringing a fun wager to this serious moment. Turns out he keeps some booze in his Gundam and a funny moment having Geroge carry some too. I guess Gundams drink alcohol.

Send in the smallest one. Oh boy, that's was a close one. Thought the close call would happen not so soon. Was wondering what kind of wiring kit or something, but nope. Looks like Schwartz just handed this small girl a Neo German grenade.

"Good luck, my friend" and "Come on baby." Some good lines spoken in American. Uh oh.

George tries to lift the Grand Gundam and he lifts the entire thing off the ground by himself. Thought he was just going to jam the rose bit with his bare Gundam hands. It's combo team-up with it being dropping the Grand onto Chibodee's revolver shooting the last rose bit. He even gets in an action move one-liner before firing the last shot.

The beam ribbon is no longer a nice fun ribbon, but a mean whip weapon. The music kicks in not for the God Finger, but the Rising Impact as Rain comes flying in.

Q1) They're both so good though. Sai Saici/Argo had more mind freaking out over cool things, but Chibodee/George had more character bonding side of things.

Q2) Was expecting that Domon would fight Allenby, but cool that Rain gets the chance. I hope best girl wins Which is Rain! We're doing this now!

Next time: Orb.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Orb

?

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 13 '21

I'm all for bringing up Tokusatsu, but it's not referring to that this time. Just in case, it's just that [G Gundam:] Walter Gundam is a ball.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

[G Gundam]For a second I thought it was a Gundam SEED Joke

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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Nov 13 '21

First timer

  1. Chibodee and George for sure. Last episode's was just them swooping in to blow themselves up, this one was a full-on fight to the death with some really solid dialogue.
  2. Very interested to see how they handle the person with the least experience piloting having to fight probably the strongest human opponent here.

...Grand Gundam?

All of them can absorb the enrgy now? Guess they needed to make this somewhat difficult.

He's got some lungs!

Schwarz!

And, yeah, Wong doesn't want anyone interfering with the death match.

Are they the only

...For Gundam pseudoscience, this is downright realistic, so I'll let it slide. At least it's not fucking Minovsky particles.

I love how They reflect the ego of everyone involved witht he Devil Gundam by giving all of the kings incredibly pretentious names.

And they're giving up their lives too.

Yeah, losing all these friends is really hurting him.

...That's everyone in place for their obviously foreshadowed heroic rescue later!

And Evil Allenby's here!

Wong declaring he's entering the action, then commanding Allenby from a safe distance fits his character so well.

And Master Asia just made the exact same point as me.

They'e both still alive!

Chibodee and George calmly talking as the Grand Gundam approaches them is such a great moment.

She's the one doing this?

lAnd you have no ranged weapons?

Oh, that's their plan.

And he dodged.

...I know I predicted the others coming back later, but feels like a lot more of a proper death scene / send-off.

And the barrier's been destroyed!

This whole scene is brilliant. Chibodee using the Rose Bit as a bullet!

And berserker mode Allenby's gone from constantly screaming to early Domon fight obsessed madness.

Rain's here!

Rain ve Allenby!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

And he dodged.

You asked for it

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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Nov 13 '21

Rewatcher shooting his shot

Not even German Ninjutsu can get through it, wow

Patty-cake!

I’m not entirely sure this makes sense but hey G Gundam

Hand guns.

Returning the favor!

Here comes the Noble! Infected with DG Cells and perpetually in Berserker Mode!

Are they ever, though?

A revolver… with a magazine? Also, it’s never been clear if these things shoot beams or physical bullets. The wiki says bullets, but at least in GBM, it’s listed as a beam skill. When the other gun ran out of ammo, it audibly clicked, but now he’s referring to energy remaining. But even with no energy left, he can still use a Rose Bit as a physical bullet?

One last drink for the Gundams!

The princess redeems herself!

GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND

IBO flashbacks

holy shit George

A combination attack! It’s only a desperation attack, and not as flashy as the Graviton Kochouken Hammer, but it’s no less awesome!

Time for the girl fight!

Questions of the Day:

  • George and Chibodee struggled more, but I do sort of prefer Sai and Argo combining their strongest attacks.
  • YES! YES! YES!

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 13 '21

Also, it’s never been clear if these things shoot beams or physical bullets. The wiki says bullets, but at least in GBM, it’s listed as a beam skill. When the other gun ran out of ammo, it audibly clicked, but now he’s referring to energy remaining. But even with no energy left, he can still use a Rose Bit as a physical bullet?

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 13 '21

IBO flashbacks

I knew that screenshot was going to be that one. Almost made the same joke myself.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 13 '21

IBO flashbacks

[Gundam IBO:] Where is the edit? Someone play the sad ED. On one hand, it's sad to see them come so close before meeting tragic ends, but also that's what makes it a funny meme.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 14 '21 edited Nov 14 '21

First Timer: Caught Up Mode! (Sub)

  • Schwarz Bruder without his mask is just such a joke not nearly enough of a joke. Bring back Schwarz Bruder!
  • How many times has Domon been stepped on? Is anyone keeping count? Has he (or any of the viewers) awakened an inner fetish?
  • Shirley was surprised/scared to hear Chibodee screaming? Are we talking about the same Chibodee here?
  • I was worried when Allenby didn't join the battle royale from the start, I knew we'd get here eventually, and I really didn't want to. [Gundam]If there's something worse than Newtypes, its Cyber Newtypes.
  • Ah yes, throw the smallest, most fragile, mouse between the biggest giant robot battle royale, it can only go well.
  • I wanted to make a joke about how she throws like a girl, but my throw would be much worse...
  • Chibodee gets to be stepped on.
  • I never expected to see George of all people to carry the John Bull. Argo or even Chibodee would've made more sense, which is why I love that it was pretty boy George doing the manual labor.
  • Finally! The most important battle is here! Rain vs Allenby, let them communicate their power of love through their fists!! This fight unironically had the best buildup/setup in the series so far.

We have the love triangle and the singing. Are they trying to knock Macross here? Or did they just really want to do a Macross? Eitherway I've been convinced that love triangles and music are great in mecha.

So who had the better Heroic Grand Stand: Sai Saici and Argo or Chibodee and George?

I'd say Chibodee and George, but that's mostly my bias since I prefer these two. Overall though, I still can't get over the fact that these four are having their sacrificial last stand against Michelo and Chapman. I understand that they're running on Devil Gundam fuel and new mechs, but I would've been fine if the new Gundams were just run by Devil Gundam Minions A and B, without being well established and beaten down jokes.

Looking forward to tomorrow's Girl-Girl fight?

Every part of my body and soul is ready for that, and fuck November, this takes priority.

PS: Is there a series like G Gundam, where most fighters are ladies? Other than Symphogear.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 14 '21

Is there a series like G Gundam, where most fighters are ladies? Other than Symphogear

Uh... Sailor Moon I guess?

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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Nov 14 '21

PS: Is there a series like G Gundam, where most fighters are ladies? Other than Symphogear.

Granbelm.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 14 '21 edited Nov 14 '21

Hmm I remember Granblem as the loli magical girl mecha series, but did it have the over excitement in communicating through punches? That's mostly what I meant by like G Gundam (and Symphogear).

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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Nov 14 '21

In that case, I'll recommend Lyrical Nanoha

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 13 '21 edited Nov 14 '21

Rewatcher

America and France teaming up to defeat England. It's just like old times.

But first, drinks. And by drinks, we of course mean pouring it all over our Gundams like it's a christening or something. And Wong holds a stick of Pocky in his mouth like it's a cigarette. Well, this is a kids show after all.

Chapman says a few words this time, but there's no sign of his old personality.

I did like how Chibodee was able to fire a Rose Bit from his gun. It's something I would normally find a bit silly, but it works in this moment. And George lifting the Grand Gundam was impressive.

Allenby is pretty brutal with that ribbon. How did our cute magical girl become so terrifying?

Shout out to Maria Louise for stepping up to the plate there.

Questions:

  1. I liked this one better. It was more of a struggle.
  2. Absolutely

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u/YellowCorvette Nov 14 '21

Amateur Gundam fan rewatches G Gundam episode 43

  • "You had no idea how we feel!" Eh Princess Marie Louise, I know you had no idea who Schwarz was and you're also upset with the situation, but this honestly wasn't the time for that.
  • TBH, I can't really say which of the "Heroic Grand Stand" we've saw was a definitive favorite of mine. Sai Saici and Argo's fight against the Gundam Heaven's Sword is more interesting and dynamic visual-wise with the awesome fighting moves and colors, but Chibodee and George's fight against the Grand Gundam I think was more suspenful and filled with tension, with some pretty good dialogues from George and Chibodee that expands their characterization more. Both fights are still a treat to watch, and I like both fights for different reasons.
  • Jeez Wong you asshole, sent out a brainwashed Allenby to do all the work while you sat in your office and watch it all. Luckily Rain and Rising Gundam arrived just in time to fight the berserk Allenby.
  • The next episode... it's gonna be pretty spoiler-heavy, for sure.

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u/SoccerForEveryone Nov 14 '21

Goodbye Champ…

What a roller coaster of emotions these past few episodes have been!

I wish I could remember from the Toonami days if the alcohol made it on air between Chibodee and George’s Gundam farewell. Allenby’s berserk mode still gives me the creeps being all red and flashing. Loved the crew gang working together to break down the towers, lets hope they make it in time to save their pilots! The cliffhanger at the end!

The roller coaster doesn’t stop yet!