Story & Characters
Story Introduction
Kasshu Domon , the pilot of Shining Gundam ( and later , the iconic God Gundam ) and the disciple of Master Asia , the
Undefeatable of the East , takes part in the thirteenth Gundam Fight which is taken part by representatives around the
world to gain the right to be the top of the world.
Domon was also searching for his lost brother and the missing Devil Gundam.
Main Character
Introduction
Kasshu Domon
Kasshu Domon is , as usual with Gundam protaginists , fairly hot-blooded and firm on the concept of what he believes is
right.
He pilots the Shining Gundam in the tourney and later on , he pilots the God Gundam ( Or known to some as Burning Gundam
) in the later part of the storyline.
Domon had trained many years under the renowned Master Asia and have developed extreme combat skills as a
result.
Story Overview
In contrast to all the other Gundam series , G Gundam is perhaps the most downright ridiculous.
Perhaps as a breather from all the intense plotlines?
Storyline-wise , it is extremely "Shonen-style" , minimal storyline and a heck load of action.
Watching this means you use your eyes and ears more than using your brains compared to the other Gundam series where you
have to dwell deeply into the meaning of the war that had taken place and on occasions , whether a certain character is
just or misled.
G Gundam is simply a straight forward punch in the face for unexpecting Gundam fans , whom may be thoroughly thrown off
by the unexpected turn of genre and concept of the series.
There is absolutely nothing deep to this series.
Rating: 3
Art
Artwork Review
I'd try to review it as accordingly to the Anime's age.
As usual , Gundam artwork is impressive in comparison to most of the other Anime of it's time , however , it does
not seem to take into account the usual "effects" the other Gundam series used to have.
Explosions are accounted in a more realistic manner in previous installments , the fluttering of the clothes , every
detail which was brought about to their fullest in , for example , Gundam Zeta , does not exist in G Gundam.
To put it bluntly , everything was "Shonenized" , massive explosions , exaggerated combat scenarios... you get
the idea.
It's not just the concept itself which is cheesy , the artwork flows along with it.
The battles are also displayed in a very "Shonen" manner and I believe the words "Dragonball" would
come in handy at such a time.
Just imagine Gundam + Dragonball , it can't be that difficult.
Rating: 8
Sound
Music Review
Hmm... How do I put it.
The music tends to bring about the impression of "manliness with an indefinite amount of cheesiness" ... or
something along those lines.
It's hard to understand why the developers want to coat G Gundam completely with cheese , but I daresay some of the
music , particularly the Opening of G Gundam was exceptionally memorable.
It's not the typical 80s or 90s Gundam music you would hear so in a way G Gundam makes itself stands out with
it's unique choices in music.
Seiyu Review
I wouldn't say that the voices are actually good. In fact , some of them are actually pretty much just a weeny bit
above average.
However , the choices of voices are unique.
Like Amuro , Kami and Char , some of the characters have voices of which you could rarely hear anywhere else.
Like Master Asia ( I've only heard his voice just as it is in Utawarerumono ) and some of the other casts in the
Anime.
Undeniably , it is unique and perhaps one could call distinct and memorable.
Rating: 7
Presentation
This is a Review of Mobile Fighter G
Gundam
The embodiment of cheesiness , the embodiment of frightening amount of cheesiness , the very concentration which can
make your hair stand on it's ends in utter manly embarrassment is none other than G Gundam!
Well , G Gundam is perhaps off the list of most Gundam fans owing to it's incredibly cheesy storyline and concept (
It's literally coated with cheese... and the fillings are cheese , too ) .
The more I look at this Anime , I seriously wonder what BANDAI was up to.
Gundam was filled with epic storylines , deep warfares , undeniable rivalries , sacrifices and pain.... and there we
have it , something that sticks out like a sore thumb,
But in some ways , it is a very enjoyable "sore thumb" we'r talking about here.
Overall : Others
Comedy
Comedy...Comedy...Comedy...
Wait , was there any humor in the Anime...?
Wait , let me thi-
OF COURSE THERE IS!
This entire Anime is literally a joke! A pun on the Gundam series! It's blasphemy to Gundam fans!
... But funnily so.
Everything is taken to a super-serious level in a super-exaggerated way , so much so that it's difficult not to
laugh at this Anime as a whole.
Why , even the ending of the Anime have to be cheesy.
"These hands of..." ... I shouldn't give out spoilers now , can I?
Enjoyability?
This Anime is only meant for people with a wider mindset and a good sense of humor.
Hardcore Gundam fans would be thoroughly put off by such a plotline - particularly those whom only dig into the series
for it's deep warfares.
G Gundam offers nothing but action and well , lots of exaggerated scenarios brought to the levels of which would bring a
Magical Girl Anime to a more realistic level in comparison.
That's just how cheesy it was.
Still , personally , I've enjoyed it. It was whacky , funny and the whole series felt as though it was a joke of
the Gundam universe with all it's exaggerated battles , emotions and characters.
Not to mention lines spoken by the characters which you would remember for years to come owing to the incredible amount
of originality and.... well , cheesiness it bears.
As an add-on , G Gundam does not exist on rationale , nothing about G Gundam is logically explained like in other Gundam
series.
Humans that somehow become all superhuman with Kung Fu alone is a mystery indeed.
Trivia
- G Gundam made a lot of appearances outside it's premises and in Doujin works
- G Gundam can be seen in works like Super Robot Wars
- In Battle Moon Wars , Shirou and Sakura can be seen performing an all too familiar move as a combination attack
Rating: 8
Final Verdict
6.1667 (average)
Reviewed by z827, Jul 21, 2011
