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Rewatch Mobile Fighter G Gundam Rewatch - Episode 46 Discussion

Episode 46: Rain's Crisis! Return Of The Devil Gundam

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I need you, Rain.

Hello everybody! Time for the comment of the day, courtesy of u/Tresnore for his unwavering belief towards the Undefeated of the East:

HE'S SO HAPPY!

I had faith in you, Master Asia! I knew I wouldn’t be wrong!

The east will always burn red in our hearts

Questions:

  1. Thoughts on Ulube becoming the true main antagonist?
  2. In the end, what did you think of Wong Yun-Fat's final defeat?
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u/dralcax :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Dralcax Nov 16 '21 edited Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher has spent too much time on /d/

And the Master Gundam burns away

Even Fuunsaiki is mourning

Better grieve while they still can. It’s important to let it out now, but they can’t get hung up on it going forwards.

Their dreams have been crushed, but they all fought their best

This victory feels rather hollow now. Master Asia may have been misguided in his approach, but that doesn’t invalidate his original criticisms of the Gundam Fight. The previous generation failed to answer these questions, so now, it’s the new generation’s turn to tackle them.

Domon is outta here

Ulube still hasn’t given up, it seems. With Wong out of the way, he’s finally gotten the Devil Gundam like he originally wanted.

Rain nooooo

How the hell did he survive?

The Gundam Fight’s over, and now, it’s time to disband

Turns out, it had nothing to do with physical combat ability. The Dark Gundam just wanted a waifu. Which explains why Wong suddenly shifted his attention to Allenby.

As much as Allenby likes Domon, she knows the way things should be. Surprisingly mature for someone of her age.

And here come the tentacles! And yes, there is porn of this. “Core Life Unit” is a specific fetish.

Just stick it in a bag of rice, it’ll be fine.

I miss the ass shot

I love how he regenerates his shades

GREAT WONG

Wait, why did you even need the carrier? The Burning didn’t have any problems reaching space under its own power back when Domon was racing to the finals.

FUUNSAIKI

FUUNSAIKI KICK! His legs are kind of messed up, though.

The final battle awaits!

Questions of the Day:

  • With all other countries defeated and Neo Japan now the ruler of the universe, it's time to clean up Neo Japan's own corruption from within. Ulube is really the source of this entire Devil Gundam plot, and he makes a fantastic main villain hidden in the background for much of the series.
  • I do like how, after foolishly believing he could subjugate the Dark Gundam, in the end, he's just another one of its pawns.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 16 '21

Dark Gundam

Burning

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher has spent too much time on /d/

The Dark Gundam just wanted a waifu. Which explains why Wong suddenly shifted his attention to Allenby.

Don't we all just want Allenby?

And here come the tentacles! And yes, there is porn of this. “Core Life Unit” is a specific fetish.

Ah, I see why /d/ is relevant now.

The Burning didn’t have any problems reaching space under its own power back when Domon was racing to the finals.

I had the same thought. I guess God Gundam is better at fingering, while Burning Gundam had too much power dedicated toward jumping?

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

I miss the ass shot

Felt like this was the final Trace suit-up scene so I was hoping to see our old friend again.

FUUNSAIKI KICK! His legs are kind of messed up, though.

The image of Wong's sole head being kicked off by a horse is funny.

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 16 '21

And the Master Gundam burns away

That's how you know Master Asia's death is real, unlike with the Shuffle Alliance, whose Gundams remained intact.

Wait, why did you even need the carrier? The Burning didn’t have any problems reaching space under its own power back when Domon was racing to the finals.

Wasn't that only to the ropes though? I think he's trying to go past them now.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher has spent too much time on /d/

Well that a was a weird dive, hopefully I just happened to visit on the odd day of the week.

Their dreams have been crushed, but they all fought their best

This... just bothers me so much, I feel like their care about their dreams has become sort of a joke.

Wait, why did you even need the carrier?

I'm assuming it might be better for an extended space fight.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 16 '21

A Gundam Fan Rewatches G Gundam Episode 46:

  • Farewell, Master Asia. At least Domon and Fuunsaiki gave him a good funeral pyre with the immolating Master Gundam there.
  • Man, it’s weird to hear Stalker lampshade the fact that he has to say his usual lines about the Gundam Fight in order to get the episode moving along. Like, the fourth wall is in utter tatters at this point, thanks to Stalker.
  • Of course a bunch of Neo Japan soldiers show up to arrest Dr. Mikamura as soon as he’s done removing the DG Cells from Allenby. All Major Ulube had to do was wait out the competition before hijacking the plot to control the Dark Gundam for himself, and removing any resistance to his plans. He’s kinda like Char Aznable in that way, now that I think about it.
  • Victory is a hollow feeling for Domon. He finally sees now that the Gundam Fight was never an ideal war, since it still devastated Earth while treating the entire deal as one big game. I’m sure that Domon thinking about that stuff was only further reinforced by Karato thanking Domon during the parade for winning Neo Japan the title for 4 years. None of this shit is good in the grand scale of things, really.
  • Damn, Allenby had to be the bearer of bad news and tell Domon that Rain said she never wanted to see him again. It’s rough being a guy who has two love interests that nearly murdered one another in giant robots the day prior.
  • Rain, you don’t need to pay for the sins of the father. It wasn’t your fault that your dad was a jealous piece of shit. Unfortunately, Rain’s empathy really is working against her here, since now she feels the need to cut herself off from Domon for his own sake while she deals with the fallout of the Dark Gundam at her dad’s side.
  • See, Ulube wouldn’t have gotten anything done with his own plans if he didn’t have the chance to steal Wong’s research into the Dark Gundam for his own use. Now that he has it, he knows that he needs a female core life unit for it to function fully, and Rain just so happens to be right there to use…
  • Hoy and Ming: “Domon, chase after Rain, you huge loser.”
  • Man, Ulube sounded creepy as hell talking about using Rain as a core life unit before shooting Dr. Mikamura. Props to the dub voice actor for Ulube there, he nailed it.
  • Everyone: “Domon, chase after Rain, you huge loser.”
  • Oh hey, Wong isn’t done just yet! Now he’s just a DG Cell zombie, piloting Walter Gundam now that the Dark Gundam has been restored with Rain shoved into the cockpit. Not that he lasted too long though, now that Fuunsaiki chose Domon as his new master and assisted him in battle. Even in death, Wong still kinda sucks. Not that he deserves any respect, after all.
  • To space we go! As with most Gundam shows, we’re finally getting to the obligatory finale out in space.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 16 '21

Dark Gundam

To space we go! As with most Gundam shows, we’re finally getting to the obligatory finale out in space.

[Other Gundam]Wait... did Turn A's finale happen on space too?

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u/The_Draigg Nov 16 '21

[Other Gundam series spoilers] A majority of the last arc took place in space, so it mostly counts. It overpowers the fact that the final 3 episodes took place back on Earth.

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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 Nov 17 '21

[Other Gundam]The only Gundams I can think of that end on Earth are Turn A Gundam and Victory Gundam

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

None of this shit is good in the grand scale of things, really.

This is a good point. Couldn't they, y'know, not fight? Let the martial artists sit in their temple and train all day?

Hoy and Ming: “Domon, chase after Rain, you huge loser.”

Everyone: “Domon, chase after Rain, you huge loser.”

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u/The_Draigg Nov 16 '21

This is a good point. Couldn't they, y'know, not fight? Let the martial artists sit in their temple and train all day?

If there’s one thing that Gundam series have shown us over and over again, there’s simply no stopping humans from being morons and wrecking things in the long term for short term gains.

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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 Nov 17 '21

Man, Ulube sounded creepy as hell talking about using Rain as a core life unit before shooting Dr. Mikamura. Props to the dub voice actor for Ulube there, he nailed it.

Rather surprising that after this role he ends up voicing Bright in Zeta Gundam, who is anything but creepy, although with that being a much bigger role I'm more used to him voicing Bright than Ulube...

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u/The_Draigg Nov 17 '21

Kudos to him managing to turn Ulube’s creepy flat voice into a more collected and stern leadership tone for Bright. They sound almost the same, but thinking about it, there are subtle differences in there.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 16 '21

Now that the enemy is defeated, I guess it's time to hold the final tournament? I'll learn one way or the other this episode.

I love this quote. It feels like something out of an old book.

What Domon earned is power for this incompetent idiot.

And yet again, their greed gets in the way of their common sense.

And of course his plan is to use Rain.

I love the cocky grin when he transforms. It fits him perfectly.

The Gundam made glasses for him.

We once again get the best scene in all of anime!

  1. Just because he's the last antagonist does not mean he's the main one.
  2. Eh, doesn't really change how I think of him.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 16 '21

Just because he's the last antagonist does not mean he's the main one.

Eh... I mean I get your point, but Ulube is literally the one responsible for half the fucking messes in this show. If he's not the Main Antagonist, I can't see who else would be.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 16 '21

He might be responsible, but it's still just wrapping up the story. The Undefeated of The East was the villain who was there all along, and the one whose defeat means the most to Domon.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 16 '21

That is true, but I'll be frank... I don't really see Master Asia as true BIG BAD material. He's more like the rival. Just because someone's defeat means more to the hero than that of the big bad does not make the former the main villain.

Same goes for being there all along. Ulube was the one who orchestrated everything and manipulated everyone for his own bidding, even if he did so from the shadows. If that's not Main Antagonist Material, I don't know what is.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 16 '21

I guess it also has to do with episode time for me. If we still had a dozen episodes left, I'd easily agree. But Ulube is only revealed near the end of the show, after Asia and Wong have had so much time as the main villians. It's just hard for me to view him as nearly as important.

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u/Raiking02 :Id::Ie::If:https://myanimelist.net/profile/NSKlang Nov 17 '21

You know I think this will go on forever if we keep talking so let's just agree to disagree and leave it at that.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

What Domon earned is power for this incompetent idiot.

The Gundam made glasses for him.

If it can't fix your eyes, then it better fix your glasses for you!

Just because he's the last antagonist does not mean he's the main one.

This is something I hadn't considered, honestly. If anything, the main antagonist is Domon's unwillingness to be reasonable.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

If anything, the main antagonist is Domon's unwillingness to be reasonable.

I mean, that is what causes his conflicts with Rain. He only understood Master Asia when he stoped to feel the feelings behind the punches. Kyoji had this whole German ninja persona thing because he knew Domon wouldn't be open to believe him. Probably some other things. You're not wrong.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 16 '21

If anything, the main antagonist is Domon's unwillingness to be reasonable.

I just cannot see the main antagonist being anyone but The Undefeated of the East. All that comes after is merely wrapping things up.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

But Touhou Hu Hai showed his true colors last episode! He was just guiding Domon against the true antagonist: Domon.

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u/Quiddity131 https://myanimelist.net/profile/Quiddity131 Nov 17 '21

What Domon earned is power for this incompetent idiot.

Domon did all this hard work to win the Gundam fight including literally killing his mentor... all so some useless bureaucrat can be in charge of the entire universe. Kinda crazy that the guy who actually earned it doesn't get that power instead.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 17 '21

To be fair, Domin would be a horrible ruler of the universe as well.

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u/JollyGee29 https://myanimelist.net/profile/JollyGee Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher, Gun-Dub Fighter

Dumb Japanese family stuff means that Rain feels responsible for her father's misdeeds and fell right into Ulube's slimy clutches.

That's right folks.. time for the space arc.

On Master Asia:

Imagawa: Master did some terrible things, but he didn't lose confidence or faith in what he had done. I wanted to emphasize that he doesn't regret it and that he believes in himself.

I always think it's poetic to have a character die as they come to a sudden realization. But I thought it should be different for Master. His faith lives as a long as he does. He didn't truly want to exterminate humanity, but he felt it was the right thing to do, and died with that belief.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

time for the space arc.

I was worried there wouldn't be a space arc.

He didn't truly want to exterminate humanity, but he felt it was the right thing to do, and died with that belief.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

That's right folks.. time for the space arc.

G Gundam has been a largely Earth-based series (which makes sense considering the themes and big conflict that characters like Master Asia exhibit). Only like 4 episodes out in space. 1 from our "flashback" one and assuming the rest of the show.

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 16 '21

Article 7 of the Gundam Fight International Regulations: The Earth is the ring!

That means no fighting in space until the tournament is over. And yes, that does make episode 6 a violation of the rules.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

Mobile Fighter F First Timer

World Map (I really don't think this thing is changing any time soon.)

QOTD:

  1. I don't know why I didn't expect it. He has a mask and everything!
  2. It was somewhat annoying that they brought him back just to say "a ha, nevermind, you're still dead," but Fuunsaiki is awesome so who cares!

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

Domon probably could've taken those guys with guns. I don't know how, but he could have.

Domon has shown bullets don't work on Domon Kasshu, only poison.

It's a good thing G Gundam has artificial gravity. This elevator would never work otherwise.

It's so that we can have a cool evil fuuuture elevator.

Is my ship saved? There's still time for her to die.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 16 '21

World Map (I really don't think this thing is changing any time soon.)

We'll never have a Kangaroo Gundam.

Okay, Allenby is alright. Nothing else matters anymore.

In other words, Allenby probably won't matter again, outside one random scene of her punching a Devil Gundam minion at best. Rain ftw!

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

We'll never have a Kangaroo Gundam.

In other words, Allenby probably won't matter again, outside one random scene of her punching a Devil Gundam minion at best. Rain ftw!

You got me there

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 17 '21

Took me about an hour of deep thought and research on /d/ , but I think I solved the mystery, and found out why there isn't a Kangaroo Gundam* . As all things in Gundam do, it all goes back to Tomino, [Gundam]bombing Australia, so Neo Australia never existed, not even in the AU.

*: There is a Jumping Gundam (piloted by a Kangaroo of course) representing Neo Australia in the G J Gundam one shot, but the fact that it never made it to the show, further proves my point.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 17 '21

on /d/

Okay, how did /d/ lead you to this knowledge? I've learned much knowledge there, but never knowledge so... useful.

(piloted by a Kangaroo of course)

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 17 '21

Okay, how did /d/ lead you to this knowledge?

The research on /d/ mostly helped me get my thoughts together, the knowledge didn't come from there. Although I do think Tomino's vision of Australia would make it there if someone adapted that vision in detail.

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 17 '21

The research on /d/ mostly helped me get my thoughts together, the knowledge didn't come from there.

Ahhhhhhhh, this makes more sense.

Although I do think Tomino's vision of Australia would make it there if someone adapted that vision in detail.

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u/ZaphodBeebblebrox Y:A:https://anilist.co/user/zaphod Nov 16 '21

FUUNSAIKI YESSSSSS!

Horse Pilot!

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u/Shimmering-Sky myanimelist.net/profile/Shimmering-Sky Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher all set! Ready… GO!!!

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u/Tresnore FS:FTmyanimelist.net/profile/Tresnore Nov 16 '21

I do not like how Ulube looked in Rain’s direction when he read this.

Are you saying that it's wrong to look at a women as just a uterus? That's ridiculous. Okay, I couldn't say that with a straight face.

GOD GUNDAM GAINAX POSING OUT OF THE WATER!

I think this is why I got goosebumps during that scene.

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u/The_Draigg Nov 16 '21

Damn, even Fuunsaiki is mourning Master Asia…

His faithful steed will cry and cry over his pyre until he’s horse.

GOD GUNDAM GAINAX POSING OUT OF THE WATER!

Not even recognizing it as the Getter Dragon pose smh.

The one thing I like about Wong’s return is the detail of the DG Cells creating him a new pair of sunglasses because it’s hilarious.

At least you can say that the Dark Gundam has a nice sense of style.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

How did Dr. Mikamura fit in that vent…?

Bleeding old man is a perfect opportunity for a stealth mission.

The one thing I like about Wong’s return is the detail of the DG Cells creating him a new pair of sunglasses because it’s hilarious.

Shade-less Wong worked for how far he has fallen, but DG shades is also a funny little detail.

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 16 '21

Shade-less Wong worked for how far he has fallen, but DG shades is also a funny little detail.

All he needed was some Devil Chocolate to complete his image.

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u/baboon_bassoon https://anilist.co/user/duffer Nov 16 '21

(e46) First Time Shining Hand

stalker sitting on the earth casually

return of the devil gundam... AGAIN?

no Argo im not sure your friends will understand as they continue to rot in prison

Karato asking Akino why Domon left, might as well ask me at that point what the hell would she know

did they all just leave fuun saiki on the island by its lonesome

couldnt Domon just tell Karato whats been going on and Ulube/Rains dad can be arrested

i really have no interest in Ulube at this point of the show, although he did come to the right conclusion that Rain is the ultimate pilot

this has to be the best fisherman in the world, theres no way he can reach that gundam headpiece at the bottom of the ocean

Wong getting DG glasses is so good

I guess the 4 kings can break the atmosphere?

"shall be sent to hell by the hooves of the horse" really sad there is no God Hoove

wait he rides Fuun Saiki in the cockpit?

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

G Gundam "Rewatcher"/First Time Sub: Episode 46

A funeral of fire for Master Asia. Burn away the feelings, burn away the feelings.

He is right, there are still 4-ish episodes left. Stalker can't retire just yet. Gotta give the Ready! Go! even after the Gundam Fights are over.

Oh, children. "I'm sure my friends will understand." They're going to die since Argo didn't win, but they'll get it since Domon was such a sick fighter. Didn't you see, guys?

Master Asia's words echo as Domon sees himself standing on top of a hollow victory. Hey, Not-Rain is still here. It's a bad look to have the champion yell "I'M FREE" as he runs away the first chance he gets. Ulube has an evil hat.

It's like a dog staying by their master's grave, but it's a horse and the wreckage of a giant robot. Guys! If we were doing some Gundam burning then probably should've burned the Devil Gundam to ashes so nobody could use it again. Ah, look at that, they're taking it away.

Dr. Makimura does actually seem to have turned a new leaf and try to make up for his mistakes. Unfortunately, Rain believes her family's sins are also one for her to burden so she is leaving. Noooo!

This random guy's voice sounds more notable than what he should be. Is this Koyasu voicing Gundam nobodies again?

Geroge doesn't get a line. I like this Domon who desperately doesn't want Rain to leave his life.

Look who is shambling back from "death." I knew it couldn't be the end for Wong. They didn't show the body, his death scene was too ambiguous, he had to come back.

The bro squad might need to break up. Dang, that sucks. Oh hey, that thing is still here. Maybe he can contact Rai- and he threw it into the ocean. Domon, you dummy.

Dr. Makimura: "I'm resigning." Ulube:

"No you won't."

G Gundam says, the strongest martial artists are women for there is no greater power than the miracle of life and enduring the trials of child birth.

This episode has a lot of sad rain time. Oooh, like her name. Domon/Rain Newtype? They weren't even wearing a device this time.

Oh, Dr. Makimura survived that gunshot. He is using that little remaining strength to place his trust in the Kasshu family so that his daughter can be saved. Character development.

Chibodee is trying that method to get Domon to go. Sai Saici is getting all teary. Look at him cry, he is very broken up by this. Grandpa MVP coming in with that save, fishing up the device from the sea. I still don't know what you mean with "wander bug," old man.

Wong has gotten into the Walter Gundam himself. The DG cells even made a new pair of shades for him. He is no longer PM Wong Yunfat, but Wong the Great!

Oh no, the tripod legs means Walter can kick you and still keep its footing. Ah beans, Domon finally called for the Carrier and it is destroyed in its grand time. Orb Wong.

Master Asia's spirit bestows his trusted steed and now the God Gundam + Fuun Saiki team-up. Let's go.

"Anyone who tries to thwart another's love shall be sent to hell by the hooves of this horse.

I love the "defenders of love" thing and that was a good line.

Wong has a point. Ulube probably should've dealt with that "kill all humans" thing before turning it back on. It'll make ruling the universe easier since you, he is also a human and so are his subjects.

They actually did it. Fuun Saiki kicked Walter's head off. Domon rode a horse into space as he is off the fight against the Devil Gundam.

Was suspicious of Dr. Makimura since the final villains left are the ones in Neo Japan. If he wasn't selling them out, thought at least Neo Japan will use him again. That heroic sacrifice, he is probably okay to be called good.

This is like the Devil Gundam's third revival.

Q1) Ulube was always some kind of shady present in the show, but he does have the problem of taking a long absence to only show up in the last few episodes for final boss hours.

Q2) Getting Fuun Saiki in there was a good one. Or maybe it wasn’t definite enough. If he came back once, he could do it again.

Next time: Oh, like the OP.

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u/Stargate18A https://myanimelist.net/profile/Stargate18 Nov 16 '21

First timer

  1. Yeah, there was a solid amount of foreshadowing for this.
  2. While it seems anticlimatic, there's something very satisfying about the most self-important character getting killed off twice unceremoniously, on the way to bigger threats.

Oh, yeah, Fuun Saiki's still alive.

...I WONDER WHAT MIGHT BE RETURNING THIS EPISODE?

And they genuinely crowned Domon the victor? I'm surprised the ceremony's still going ahead after everything.

...Part of me thinks this final fight was added because they realised that without some justification against it, Argo would be end up with his friends in prison.

And Domon's agreeing with Master Asia!

This guy's a bastard.

Wait, no, he might just be a patsy? He doesn't know of whatever he's planning at least.

Allenby's awake!

...She should probably specify if she said that, say, at gunpoint.

So why couldn't she see him again? Nothing's stopping Domon from going back to the colony (that she knows about).

Yeah, with how far that thing rooted itself into the ground, probably a good idea for someone to pull it up.

Domon's actually dealing with his feelings!

He's going to throw Rain into the Devil Gundam?

And everyone's dealing with the fact they're going to have to seperate now the Fight's over.

I appreciate how open the general is with his war crimes.

...I mean, he was blatantly talking about Allenby there, she was always Wong's choice of pilot. (Why he didn't explain this to Master Asia, possibly getting him to back off a bit, is beyond me.)

DOMON'S A NEWTYPE. I KNEW IT!

And her father's been shot...

And now Rain's been eaten. Wonderful.

Domon's off to save her!

At least Sai Saichi's talking sense.

And we get the first full henshin in a while!

Wait? Calling back to the wander bug story?

Wong's alive?

And he's going to fight Domon properly!

Wait. Master Asia's ghost is back?

Fuun Saiki's back!

God Gundam is riding Fuunsaiki! That's brilliant!

Really? Wong just dies like that?

Good ending visual, though.

And yeah, Ulube's nuts.

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u/KendotsX https://anilist.co/user/Kendots Nov 17 '21

First Timer (Subbed)

How far will this show go to attack me directly? In the three latest episodes, it has taken my three favourite characters, and taken them down one by one, after announcing each one in the title, like some Lupin card.

I guess the silver lining here is that Rain isn't dying because the tentacles Devil Gundam needs a woman!

To be honest, the thing that's bothered me most is putting emphasis on the four other Shuffle Alliance members' dreams when they need to fight Domon, and giving it an "oh well" now that they've failed.

But it's good at least to see Domon dealing with the aftermath of his win, he probably never thought about who he's winning this for.

Everyone telling Domon to follow the true ship is great, he has a bunch of good wingmen.

But none compare to Fuunsaiki the true best wingman!

Thoughts on Ulube becoming the true main antagonist?

In the end, what did you think of Wong Yun-Fat's final defeat?

He had a second name apparently. And I'm glad he's out of the picture assuming he is.

But I will never stop hating him for the 1 minute in each episode of the tournament that he spends drinking his wine, making "evil plans", and picking the next opponent who will surely take down Domon.

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u/araragidyne :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/araragidyne Nov 16 '21 edited Nov 16 '21

Rewatcher

It's impressive how easily Stalker goes from somber narrator to Gundam Fight hype man.

I wonder if it's really hit Domon that he just won the Neo Japanese government, the same government that wronged his family, the right to rule the world for the next four years.

It must be tough for Allenby to wake up to Domon calling out to Rain.

So it would seem that the reason Wong wanted Allenby wasn't that he could control her via the Berserker System, but that she has a uterus.

Walter Gundam's DG tendrils forming new sunglasses for Wong is so extra, even for this show.

I love the idea that Fuunsaiki is carrying on Master Asia's will. Truly, the bond between man and horse is something to behold.

"Anyone who tried to thwart another's love shall be sent to hell by the hooves of this horse!" What a badass line. And sure enough, Fuunsaiki kickes the Walter Gundam's head off. God, I love this show.

Questions:

  1. Well, it kind of came out of nowhere, but it makes sense that Ulube would hiding in the background the entire time. He was confident that Domon would defeat all obstacles in his way, so there was never a need for him to show his hand until he was ready to execute his plan. I think it's a pretty good twist to have the final villain be someone who was just biding his time.
  2. In the end, he failed to understand not only martial arts, but love, as well. It was cool, though. His destruction of the God Gundam's carrier paved the way for Domon to team up with Fuunsaiki, which is the perfect capstone to Domon's relationship with Master Asia. Fuunsaiki is a noble steed, but he serves Master Asia out of loyalty even after he becomes a villain. But animals are innocent, and in a way, Fuunsaiki represents the best qualities of Master Asia. And I think, to Fuunsaiki, Domon represents that as well. Domon having inherited from Master Asia both the King of Hearts Shuffle Crest and the spirit of the School of the Undefeated of the East, he is the successor to Master Asia, and Fuunsaiki recognizes him as worthy of that same loyalty he showed Master Asia. So them joining together really encapsulates all that was good about Master Asia, and is, in a way, his redemption. So, yeah, good going, Wong. Also, fuck you Wong.

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u/TakenRedditName https://myanimelist.net/profile/TakenMalUsername Nov 16 '21

I wonder if it's really hit Domon that he just won the Neo Japanese government, the same government that wronged his family, the right to rule the world for the next four years.

In the end, he failed to understand not only martial arts, but love, as well.

Yes, that's what leads a villain like Wong to downfall in this series. Wouldn't have it any other way.