It’s not anime!
GundamInfois a great YouTube channel for fans of theGundamfranchise. Lately, it’s been uploading full seasons of shows, such asMobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansandMobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096,as well as online exclusives, such asTwilight Axis. Recently however, the channel has finished uploading the entirety of the classicMobile Suit Zeta Gundam.It’s now moved onto the follow up series,Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ.
Oh boy, what a show they chose to upload.
Gundam ZZis quite different from its predecessor. Following a mostly brand new cast of characters, it takes place shortly after the finale ofZeta Gundam. What sets it apart from its predecessor however, is the overall tone of the show, which is much lighter and goofier than what one would expect. In addition, it is notorious for its first opening song, “Anime Ja Nai”, which when translated is, and I kid you not, “It’s Not Anime”. Even if you don’t want to watch the show for any reason, watch the opening as it is something magical.
Overall, the show is a decently fun time. It didn’t quite reach the heights of its predecessor for me, but I enjoyed it for what it was. Although I’d put it in the lower rankings out of theGundamshows I’ve seen so far. That being said, if you’re able to’t handle the earlier episodes, then bang out, because it won’t change in tone until roughly the halfway mark. Gundaminfo appears to be only uploading them at 480p as well, meaning if you absolutely need it in HD you’ll have to fork out for the home release from Right Stuf.
The mobile suits fromMobile Suit Gundam ZZ, as well as characters from the show, will appear in the upcomingGundam Versus, which releases internationally September 29
