Kidô Butôden Jî Gandamu

If you like rock and roll,street-fighting action, then this is the Gundam series for you. It's colorful,quick paced,and full of gundam battling that would satisfy any mech fan. Gundam purists don't like this series because they prefer slow,dramatic soap operas occupying their shows with few robot battles. I prefer it the other way around,and G-Gundam satisfies my need for gundam suit clashes with a thrilling battle every episode...sometimes even two or three a show!! The story of Domon Kashu looking for his long lost brother while competing with other gundams from different countries for the ultimate title of Gundam Fight World Champion is thrilling and keeps you coming back each and every episode to find out what happens. If you like action,watch Mobile Fighter G-Gundam...if you like to watch characters blab all day about their problems and hardly battle, try another older gundam series.

This series is obviously the commercial wing of the Gundam saga. Though it does have some character development and such, it pales in comparison to the other Gundam series. Besides, this show betrays the idea of a united humanity that is present in all the other series (no country is mentioned by name in any of the series except for geographical reference). The gundam for every country idea is easily marketed, easily seen at the local toy store, where G Gundam action figures heavily outnumber other Gundam models or figures. In short, mainly a trailer for the toy, like so many other cartoon shows these days. See Gundam Wing, 0080, 0083, Mobile Suit Gundam, or 08th MS Team for a much better taste of the Gundam saga.

Mobile Fighter G Gundam is a standout in the Gundam franchise for its bold departure from the more serious, political tones of other entries. Instead, it combines fast-paced, over-the-top mecha battles with a dramatic storyline infused with martial arts and international flair. The premise is simple yet engaging: nations settle disputes through a global Gundam tournament, with fighters representing their countries using unique mechs inspired by their culture. This results in a series filled with exciting action and unforgettable character designs.

The main character, Domon Kasshu, is the typical hot-headed hero with a deeper emotional journey. His growth throughout the series-from a lone, brash fighter to a more self-aware individual-adds depth to the show. While the character development is strong for Domon, other supporting characters can feel underdeveloped, and their arcs sometimes take a backseat to the action.

The action is undoubtedly the highlight. The mecha battles are thrilling, with each Gundam fight offering something new and engaging. The series is visually dynamic, and its fight choreography blends martial arts with the spectacle of giant robots, making each battle unique and exhilarating. The colorful and exaggerated designs of the Gundams also help distinguish the series, making it visually distinctive in the Gundam universe.

However, G Gundam does have its flaws. The pacing can drag in the middle episodes, and some subplots are resolved too quickly or without sufficient development. The tone, while fun, can be too over-the-top for some viewers, especially fans of the more grounded, political themes seen in other Gundam series. Despite this, G Gundam remains a fun, action-packed ride with plenty of heart and spectacle.

Ultimately, Mobile Fighter G Gundam is a unique and entertaining entry in the Gundam franchise, perfect for fans of high-energy mecha action and character-driven storytelling. Its bold approach to the genre and its memorable battles make it a must-watch, earning it a solid 8/10.

Personally I find that G Gundam is the best of the Gundam Saga. My reasons are as follows:

The Message: All gundam shows were designed to portray the image that "war is heck" however they do so with a war. So much that it almost blocks out the mesage. G Gundam shows us a different way of keeping order: a tournament. It also shows us how war is bad throughthe idea of the Chaos war that took place before the show began in FC 02. (This is something only a true fan knows)

The plot: Okay, I must admit that the breakup of time is shaky, Ep 1=January Ep 6=June Ep 12=October Ep 18-24= November then the last episodes take place in December or so I figure it. Other than that it takes you through building friedshps, relationships, tough desicions, awesome mech battles, and a few shot of women's unmentionables or women bathing in episode 19 (Thank you for that moment of perversion, Sai Saici)

The Mech design: Alot more thought goes into these mechs, the researchers found out the history and present of each nation and put one important aspect into the Gundam. e.x. the reason the Nobel Gundam looks like a woman is bcause there are more females than males in swedens current populaton

The characters: Where else are you going to see an American boxer, a perverted Chinese midget teenage martial artist, A Russian convict, a French nobleman and a Japanese dude with major tude problems working together to save the world with giant robots? Included in the cast are several Japanese officials (Or rather Neo-Japanese as the story goes). A Neo-Japanese doctor, a crazy Neo Hong Kong martial artist with a bad cough, 4 annoying Neo-American women, A really creepy Neo-Italian MAFIA boss, a Neo-Swedish orphan and more!

If you have seen this in its original Japanese version or in English on channels like Cartoon Network, then you know what I'm talking about.

The premise for G-Gundam is "warriors around the world fight in the name of their Country and the final one standing rules the universe" or something like that.

It starts out great. Domoun Kashu is the protagonist and he kicks ass in his Shining Gundam. But after the first encounter with one of the chief villains, things get ridiculous.

People who were defeated come back. Gundams that were destroyed are new again. Gundams throw huge blasts of energy like Ken and Ryu from street fighter. Any unimaginable plot twist you can think of is in here.

That doesn't mean it's bad, but if you like more realistic action, watch any of the other gundam series.

The best thing about G-gundam is the way the gundams are piloted- every action that the Gundam does comes directly from the pilot's movements. That piloting system makes a lot more sense than pressing buttons and pulling levers.

I give G-gundam 6.5/10