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Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy – Classic anime that changed anime forever
The Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy, based on Yoshiyuki Tomino 's 1979 TV series, is one of the most important works in anime history. It combines powerful space battles with emotional character stories. The trilogy condenses the 43-episode original into a shorter but intense story about war, identity, and sacrifice. For both new viewers and longtime fans, it offers an easier way to experience the heart of the Gundam universe. Mobile Suit Gundam Legacy: Amuro ray's fight for humanity This trilogy is more than just giant robots. It tells a very human story. The main character, Amuro Ray, is a young pilot caught in a war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. The films focus on how war affects people. It's not only about fighting—it's about fear, pain, and how those scars last even after the battles end. Amuro's broken relationship with his father and the love triangle between Amuro, Mirai, and Kai add emotional weight. Char Aznable's personal revenge adds more drama. These character-driven moments make the story more than just a sci-fi action series. Even though the films are shorter than the full series, they still show the emotional cost of war. Gundam's Legacy Over 40 years later, Mobile Suit Gundam still shapes the anime world. It introduced the 'real robot' genre, where mechs are treated as machines, not magical weapons. This realistic approach changed how future mecha anime were created. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Legendary Stars: Timeless Icons I Am Famous Undo The trilogy also helped start the Gunpla model kit craze, which remains a major part of anime fan culture today. Its influence can be seen in modern titles like Neon Genesis Evangelion, with many fans comparing Amuro Ray and Shinji Ikari for their emotional depth. For newcomers, this trilogy is a perfect starting point. It's shorter than the full series but still shows why Gundam became a global success. Where to watch Mobile Suit Gundam movie trilogy You can stream the Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy on Netflix, making it easy for new and returning fans to enjoy this classic. The 2019 Blu-ray is out of print and harder to find, but older DVD versions are still available online. For most viewers, streaming is the most convenient way to watch. Whether you choose the movie trilogy or the original TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam is a must-see for anime lovers. Its strong characters, deep storytelling, and powerful themes make it a timeless classic.
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The ‘Gundam GQuuuuuuX' Anime Series Gets Off To A Promising Start
'Gundam GQuuuuuuX' is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Following the Gundam GQuuuuuuX movie, Beginning, released earlier this year in Japan, the series has now started, and thus far it is rather promising. The problem with the movie was that it went hard on the background of the series being a 'what if' switch up from the original Mobile Suit Gundam. Where Char finds the Gundam first, rather than Amuro. This made the whole thing feel like cheap fanfiction, not least because the Gihren's Greed games had already explored this scenario and created the red Casval Gundam as a result. Now that the GQuuuuuuX series is here, it sensibly starts much later and deals with current events. Yes, the Red Gundam is present, but its whole backstory is still to be laid out. Not to mention it all works better having Challia Bull on the bridge of the White Base talking about Char in the past tense, it all fits a lot better in terms of basic narrative construction. So, now that we are getting into the world of GQuuuuuuX the right way around, it feels more considered and that the pieces fit. I'm still not really digging Ikuto Yamashita's new mecha designs, as they just look messy and lack any real semblance of form-follows-function for a real robot show. Admittedly, Gundam originally sat across super robot and real robot design sensibilities, as Kunio Okawara knowingly incorporated samurai elements into the designs, but even then, the GQuuuuuuX mecha seem off, even for their own setting. I love the characters, though, and it's nice to have some solid FLCL and Diebuster vibes with those. Talking of Gunbuster, I am pretty sure that the launching 'lights' you see inside the White Base are from the first Gunbuster used when the RX-7s were launched from the Exelion. Obviously, after the first episode, we still have lots of questions that need answering, such as what's up with the Omega Psychommu and what's a 'Mav,' but thus far, I am enjoying the series a lot more than the movie. Gundam GQuuuuuuX is now streaming worldwide via Amazon Prime Video. Follow me on X, Facebook and YouTube. I also manage Mecha Damashii and am currently featured in the Giant Robots exhibition currently touring Japan.
