Kidô senshi Gundam ZZ

Takes place after the Original Gundam with Amoro and Zeta Gundam, this series is pretty good. The animation is not as outdated as original Gundam, and its pretty the same storyline, however with eacn new Gundam series, the characters are alot more mature, and success of the series has given Bandai ability to show more violence and special effects to epic.

Good series, and its fansubbed too!!!

So get it.

So Gundam ZZ was the most poorly received Gundam after Zeta Gundam and in the whole entire series. But really really you have to try it. You'll laugh and you'll cry.

STORY GUNDAM ZZ is about a young teenage boy who lives on a one of the oldest colonies in the solar system. Shangra Lai . His name? Judah Ashtau. Judah is a smart allacy teen with a loving family and friends. YEARS after Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam war against the Titans Yazan tries to resurrect Neo Zeon. He is murderous and torturous and relentless. To fight off Neo Zeon and the Titans, Judau gets into a morphing combining Mobile Suit Gundam Double Zeta a long with his friends and the AEUG.

There are a lot of comedy elements to MSG ZZ. Funny characters like Judah, Puru who is a plucky little hyper girl, Lady Chara with her big breasts and 80's rocker hair, amongst other things. Glemmy who always carries a Rose and Riox a funny girl.

And then those who are vengeful. Haman Kahn who wants to take over the Earth and destroy the Feddies .She is an absolutely beautiful evil Vixen. Kamille has been turned into a vegetable with his girlfriend taking care of him ,Fa.

Be prepared for a ton of death though but not as much as last time.

You have a very lively cast of characters and yet the pacing of ZZ is very slow. It doesn't pick up until after the Moon Moon arc. Which really ruined the world building of Gundam that made it feel so real. How can a group of people live like Mayans in space? I do not understand.

ANIMATION The art style is very exaggerated here on character designs. They are more anime than the last with bigger eyes and chins that jut. Somewhat dirty backdrops. The animations is a lot more cartoony than it was in Zeta or the original MSG. But still I love these mecha designs. Everything here is decidedly 80's and won't get fluid until the final act.

SOUND Decidedly 80's. With lots of canned crashing noises and swinging noises. Lots of Funk, classical, fusion, Rock and synth. Not as good as ZZ though. Much more lighthearted and modern.

Overall if you have the patients

Please ignore the naysayers; 'Gundam ZZ' stands out as one of the best entries in the entire saga. Following the intense and dark conclusion of 'Gundam Zeta,' 'ZZ' takes a surprisingly lighthearted approach at first, offering a refreshing change of pace. This tonal shift might catch some off guard, but it's an enjoyable transition that eventually gives way to one of the most gripping and dramatic narratives in the Gundam series.

The new characters introduced are compelling and quickly become central to the story. Their development is handled so well that you'll hardly miss the absence of iconic figures like Amuro and Char. The series evolves steadily, weaving humor, action, and drama into a cohesive experience that is both entertaining and emotionally impactful. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the saga, 'Gundam ZZ' is a must-watch that delivers on all fronts.

Last but not least, 'ZZ' offers a proper ending to the plot previously started by 'Z'. It was much needed.

When the introductory episode sees a summary re-hash of Gundam and Gundam Z with some kids explaining how gundams are cool whoa they're awesome etc. you know you're going to experience some REALLY bad moments. Not gonna waste the time of 47 episodes for this, I'll go directly to Char's counterattack instead.

This series takes up where Zeta leaves off, and has some big shoes to fill. Unfortunately, that never happens. Apparently the idea was to make a Gundam series that didn't take itself too seriously. Unlike say, G Gundam, this never really works since ZZ is picking up after one of the most serious Gundam series ever.

The first half is generally regarded as a failure, and is not considered to be worth watching. Suffice it to say, the characters are unlikeable and one-dimensional, particularly the antagonists. The action and writing also feel extremely forced, for example, the first five or six battles are fought with both side's mobile suit chests open, exposing the pilots. This is explained by malfunctions and pilot ineptitude, but comes across as a bizarre way of making the suits more personal.

As far as the one-dimensionality of the characters goes, the bad guys - even the ones from Zeta such as Yazan and Haman - are turned into morons. Captain Bright seems to be fine with allowing a kid to steal his mobile suit. The main opponent of Judau's at the beginning of the series is a campy sort of Zeonic tuxedo mask, obsessed with flowers.

But that's the first half...the second half becomes darker, but has to work with what was served in the first half. If the entire series had been written this way, it would be worth watching. Unfortunately, the damage is done and the characters are unlikeable and the overall plot is convoluted and forced. It doesn't feel like anything in this series really matters in the end, and that may actually be the case: The new Zeta movie, by leaving Kamille alive and well at the end, essentially retcons all of Double Zeta.

If you value your time, don't watch ZZ. If you can handle a really campy, horribly written series, go for it. It is a Gundam show, after all. If you think you have to watch ZZ before watching Char's Counterattack, don't worry. There isn't much to miss.