Kidô Butôden Jî Gandamu

At first glance, G Gundam looks like a completely generic, skippable title, turning a military drama series into a Saturday morning super robot cartoon. The premise is ridiculous, emotion is a power source, and every nationality expresses the country's stereotypes. But upon closer inspection, G Gundam is not as bad as it looks. There's backstories, multidimensional characters, plot twists, and a vaguer evil than it may appear. Sure, Neo Mexico's Gundam may be Tequila Gundam, donning a sombrero, but its pilot actually doesn't want to fight, and is trying to flee the country with his sick sister! I'd say G Gundam's writing and character are better than most animes. Not the best, but enough to add weight to the fights.

Now, whenever or not you'll like G Gundam depends on your love of super robot animes. G Gundam has a good deal of fun along the way, but I know not everyone's going to love robot wrestling, super modes, cheesy Gundam designs, martial arts philosophy, and the power of love! There's also a large number of vignette episodes. None of them are boring or bad, but they do slow the anime down a bit.

Bonus points for a pretty kickass soundtrack. The first opening, "Shining Finger", and "Erupting Burning Finger" are among the most awesome in anime.

G Gundam doesn't deserve Shakespearean analysis. But its well-balanced; Rifftrax-worthy elements with enough plot to keep you hooked. Its not for everyone, but it'll always be a (not-so) guilty pleasure for me.

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.

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

Mobile Fighter G Gundam. One of my personal favorites (and believe me, I have seen every Gundam series around. Blarg to Victory Gundam! Blarg, I say!) Anyway. This anime is often overlooked for it's rather flashy, and cheesy setting and mechs. And I agree, it has it's bad points, often in a little bit of plot inconsistancy. (Neo England's fighter goes evil? What?) However, it's other features save it. The Gundams and the fighters themselves are incredibly diverse and interesting. You've got a boxer wanting to live out the American Dream, a Russian space pirate fighting for his comrades, a French knight... not to mention a German ninja! Other than the few holes, the plot is very interesting, and can get rather emotional at times. Mecha designs are so diverse, you never get the same thing twice, save when the Shining becomes the God Gundam. You've got a bit of symbolism, in God Gundam vs. Devil Gundam, and it's interesting to note that the Shuffle Alliance is almost exactly the UN Security Council. I must say, though, the worst thing about this anime is it's dub. It makes me want to cry. They rename things for no reason. Some I can understand, but still think should be unchanged. (God Gundam, Devil Gundam, possibly Tequila Gundam) Others are changed for absolutely no reason. Lumber Gundam, based around a lumberjack, uses axes for weapons, etc., changed to the Grizzly Gundam. Gundam Spiegel, Neo-Germany's Gundam, is changed to the Shadow Gundam. Oh no! They might not understand that the German Gundam's name is in German! Better change it! The voice actors themselves seem un-emotional, and speak halting-ly. If you have the option, never watch it. Watch it subbed instead. Though I do admit the ending is uber-cheesy. LOVE LOVE TENKYOKEN!

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.