Why EVERYONE Needs to Watch Gundam 

I underestimated just how well the sci-fi worldbuilding of 70s Gundam would holdup. It still feels so unique and fresh to this day

Gundam is my city

Since people keep asking to provide a list on how to watch Gundams, I'll just re-post my guide list here: Below are Gundam series from Alternate Universes (AU) that you can jump right into without watching any past series. It's newbie-friendly: *Gundam 00* (2 seasons + 1 movie) *Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans* (2 seasons) *Gundam SEED + Destiny + Stargazer* (make sure to watch the Remaster version = the one in widescreen) *Gundam Age + Memory of Eden* (simpler story, kiddy design) *Gundam X* (set in post-apocalyptic world, a bit gloomy) *Gundam Wing + Endless Waltz* *G Gundam* (Gundams with flashy martial arts. Ridiculous but fun) Below are Gundam series from Universal Century (UC) which you have to watch chronologically in order to understand the story of the next installment. 1. *Mobile Suit Gundam* (just watch the Trilogy Movies) 2. *Zeta Gundam* (watch the series, but also has Trilogy Movies if you don’t have time) 3. *Gundam ZZ* (series) 4. *Char’s Counterrattack* (movie) 5. *Gundam Unicorn* 6. *Gundam: Twilight Axis* Below are UC sidestories that can be watched independently if you already watched the very first Mobile Suit Gundam (MSG): - *Gundam: The Origin* (even though I said it’s a side-story, this is kind important since it’s a prequel set before the first MSG) - *Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket* - *Gundam: 08th MS Team* - *Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory* - *Gundam Thunderbolt* - *MS IGLOO* (2 seasons of CG series) Below are UC series that’s set faaar in the future that it’s not really needed to watch previous UC series except for the first MSG: *Gundam F91* (movie) *Victory Gundam* (series) *Turn-A Gundam* (series) *Gundam: Reconguista in G* (series + 1 CG OVA) Below are lighthearted and fun Gundam toy series that you should watched after you’ve seen quite a number of series: *Gunpla Builders Beginning G* *Gundam Build Fighters* *Gundam Build Fighters Try* For kids *SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors*

I still think the original Gundam is one of the best pieces of pop culture media Japan has ever produced, and is a major, if not the major reason, Japanese pop culture is a major player in the world today. It was one of the first original anime to gain a large adult following. Countless creators were inspired to become creators by it. Countless people became engineers due to Gundam. Even to this day the story holds up wonderfully. There are so many themes touched upon and explored in sensible and realistic manner. Its characters to this day are iconic and Char is an absolute legend of a character. Even in a head-to-head comparision between Star Wars and Gundam Star Wars comes off as hopelessly simplistic and juvenile. Gundam shows scenes like competency not immediately translating into leadership ability with Mirai struggling to take over for Bright. Gundam shows what it feels like to become estranged from your parents due to growing up in completely different circumstances. It has interesting and unexpected character development like Amuro estranging himself from Fraw Bow due to his rising esteem and responsibilites. It has a tragic and interesting Romance in Lalah and Char. Kai and Miharu's story were excellently directed. Yeah, everybody knows that the original Gundam was not the first serious anime or the first one with mature themes, but it executed so many different ones so wonderfully, with good art, good direction, iconic voice acting, iconic art. To this day I still think Gundam is hopelessly underrated in the West and it's insane to see that for a long time even some of the mediocre OVAs like Stardust Memory were more popular here

I am a simple man. I see Char Aznable on the wallpaper and someone advertising the glory of Gundam. I click and subsequently like and comment before even watching. Also, Thunderbolt is the best choice barring 0079 for newcomers. Regardless, start with UC!

The payoff one gets when finally getting to Gundam Unicorn having started with 0079 is something I have yet to replicate.

They should really remake the original Gundam series. I would love to see show in today's animation!

Iron Blooded Orphans was my first Gundam. I am totally in love with this series.

Gundam isn't for everyone but this is definitely a video the anime community needs.

I came here to agree with you

So I know this video is from 2017, but I just wanted to say thank you. Ever since I started watching anime, I had an innate hate for mecha anime. Not sure why but I detested the sight of mecha, if someone recommended an anime with mecha, I'd instantly reject it. This was knocked slightly by Code Geass, but I put it down to being a one off. This video made me try the original Gundam, albeit after watching it twice. After about 2 hours agonising over whether I should watch the movies or the t.v. series, I decided I only had one 'first time watching' experience and watched the entire t.v. series and absolutely loved it. It wasn't perfect, the animation could be terrible but it did so much for me, it reminded me why I love anime. it also reminded me how amazing anime nowadays looks. I'm now watching Gundam Zeta and plan to watch all of the U.S. Gundam is fun, it is painful, it makes you hate how terrible people can be and it makes you see how amazing people can be. Mecha wasn't the problem, I was. Thank you.

"It's relatively slow, which denies the story the sense of urgency that war dramas benefit from." Personally, I love that Gundam portrays a different side of war- the slow drudgery of a war that just seems to go on and on. It's why I adore it so much, and it's why I'm glad I watched the whole original series. However, I know it's not for everyone, so I don't disagree that the recap films might be better for some people. But I wouldn't say that the original shows pacing takes away from the "war"ness of it universally- I think it gives a unique and vital perspective.

NOT EVEN MY OWN FATHER HIT ME BEFORE!

First Gundam series I legitimately watched to completion was Iron Blooded Orphans. Currently marathoning the entire franchise in chronological order, and right now I'm on Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.

If you don't think the ending of 0079 isn't one of the best endings of any anime ever, I just don't know what to tell you. For the record, I firmly sit on the TV show side of the fence, thinking that what some call "bad pacing" is actually "time to breathe". That, and not enough shows recognize the significance of grandparent rebellions in warfare.

It's nice to see the younger generation take an interest in my personal favorite franchise, even several years past its inception. I hope each of you can find something to enjoy about this franchise because I believe that, no matter where you are now, or where you are going, Gundam has something of importance to say to each of you. What that message will be will depend on you, but it is my hope that you will all have something to say about its subject matter and perhaps the philosophical ideas at play, but most importantly, I want you to try and see things from a different perspective, just as I did as I watched these shows and thought about them from childhood to adulthood. You don't have to outright change the perspective you have, or even agree with it at all, but I ask that you at least try and see things differently because that understanding is the first step to a more prosperous future that we should all strive for.

As a fan of not only Gundam but the sci-fi genre in general, this video put a huge silly yet happy smile on my face. Also, Char Aznable was on the thumbnail. I am simple. I see this man and suddenly want to comment and like the video. And if I may make a suggestion, an underrated series in the UC timeline, Gundam 0080 War in the Pocket is just a great war story for any newcomer to enjoy!

I see Char Aznable in the thumbnail, I press like regardless on content lol that said I advice to anyone new to the franchisw to simply start with Universal Century

IT'S A GUNDAM! Video. Plus, Char's Counterattack will always be my favorite in Gundam.

Having been introduced to Gundam at a young age with Gundam Wing and going back recently and watching a bunch of series up until now, I have to say it's a beautiful franchise.

UC time line for life

This is my favorite anime of all time. It's such a beautiful story and stands the test of time.

0083 Stardust Memories because Top Gun is best done in Gundam form. I GOT A BURNIN LOOOOVE

I did some intense research about Gundam earlier this year and found out the order. (Seriously it took me hours upon hours). Some newer titles might be missing if so let me know so that I can update the list. Or if I got something wrong. GUNDAM: Gundam Universal Century [Chronologically]: -[The Origin] OVA (UC 0068-0079) (6 eps) (2015-) -[Thunderbolt s1] ONA (0079) (4eps) (2015) -[Thunderbolt s2] ONA (0079) (??Eps) (2017) -[Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy] Movies (0079) (3 Movies) (1981) -[8th MS team] OVA/Movie (0079) (12 eps + 10st 3min specials + 1 compilation movie with diferences) (1996/1998) -[MS Igloo] OVA (0079) (9eps) (2004/06/09) -[0080 War in the Pocket] OVA (0079-0080) (6eps) (1989) -[0083 Stardust Memory] OVA (0083) (13eps) (1991) -[Zeta Gundam] TV series (0087-0088) (50eps) (1985) -[Gundam Evolve episode 9] (0087) (15st 7min eps = 4eps not all eps are UC) (2006) -[Gundam ZZ] TV series (0088-0089) (47eps) (1986) -[Charfs Counterattack] Movie (0093) (1 Movie) (1988) -[Mission to Rise] Short Film (0093?) (Might be in an alternate UC) (1 3min ep) (1998) -[Gundam Unicorn] OVA (0096) (7st 1hr eps = 21eps) (2010-2014) -[Twilight Axis] ONA (0096) (ONA episodes ???) (2017) -[Gundam F91] Movie + manga (123) (1 movie + 27 chapters/6 volumes) (1991) -[Victory Gundam] TV series (153) (51 eps) (1993) -[Gaia Gear] Radio Drama (203) (26eps not cannon, but suposedly interesting) (1987-1991) -[G-Saviour] Live-Action Movie (223) (1 movie) (Alternate UC) (2000) -[Gundam Reconguista in G] TV series (RC. 1014) (26eps) (2014) -[Turn A] TV series (C.C. 2345) (50eps) (1999) -[Reconguista in G - From the Past to the Future] Short Film (??) (1short 10min) (2009) -[Ring of Gundam] short film (??) (Short 5min) TOTAL: Episodes: 300st Movies: 7st Alternate Universes -[Mobile Fighter G Gundam] TV Series (Future Century) (49eps) (1994) -[Wing] TV Series (After Colony) (49eps) (1995) -[Wing: Endless Waltz Movie] Movie (After Colony) (1 Movie) (1998) -[After War Gundam X] TV Series (After War) (39eps) (1996) -[After war Gundam X: Under the Moonlight] Manga (After War) (22ch/4vol) -[Seed] TV Series (Cosmic Era) (50eps HD Remastered: 48eps) (2002) -[Seed MSV Astray] OVA (Cosmic Era) (2st 7min eps = 0.5eps) (2004) -[Seed Destiny] TV Series (Cosmic Era) (50eps) (2004) -[Seed C.E 73 Stargazer] ONA (Cosmic Era) (3st 15min eps = 1.5eps) (2006) -[00 s1] TV Series (Anno Domini) (25eps) (2007) -[00 s2] TV Series (Anno Domini) (25eps) (2008) -[00 The Movie: A Wakening of the Trailblazer] Movie (Anno Domini) (1 Movie) (2010) -[AGE] TV Series (Advanced Generation) (49eps) (2011) -[AGE: Memory of Eden] Summary OVA (Advanced Generation) (2st 1hr & 15min eps = 8eps) (2013) -[Iron-Blooded Orphans s1] Tv Series (Post Disaster) (25eps) (2015) -[Iron-Blooded Orphans s2] Tv Series (Post Disaster) (25eps) (2016) Total: Episodes: 394st Movies: 2st Spin-off Shows -[SD Gundam Mk1, Mk2 ,CCA, Musha Gundam, Mk3, Mk4, Mk5, Gaiden] Shorts (UC timeline parody) -[Gundam Evolve Episode 14] -[SD Gundam Force] TV Series (52eps) (2004) -[SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors] TV Series (51eps) (2010) -[Gunpla Builders Beginning G] Special (3st 13min eps) (2010) -[Build Fighters] TV Series (25eps) (2013) -[Build Fighters Try] TV Series (25eps) (2014) -[Mobile Suit Gundam-san] TV Series (13st 2min eps) (2014) (original Gundam parody) -[Mobile Suit Gundam-san (ONA)] ONA (15st 2min eps) (2014) (original Gundam parody) -[Kotowaza Gundam-san] ONA (17st 1min eps) (2015) Total: 153 + shorts All OF GUNDAM: Episodes: 847 Movies: 9

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The original Gundam has such amazing characters. Each one is so distinct and has so much depth if you go looking for it.

I've been watching mobile suit gundam wing, and I love it! I've also built two gundam kits so far, and I'm so sad that I missed out on this hobby for my entire life.

Everyone knows that UC Gundam is best Gundam.

Man, Gundam predated the MCU by about thirty years...

"Hey Orga .........what should I do next?"

I loved Unicorn, that was my first Gundam series, I finished it today and it was definitely worth the binge.

Had never watched any Gundam anime but had always seen the mecha everywhere then finally a Gundam showed up in Ready Player One film, and it blew my mind.

THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT GUNDAM ARKADA!

gundam is actually why mecha is my favorite genre of anime, and I loved IBO's ending, its showed real consequences of war and who it doesn't always end well for either side

For those who are put off by the old animation style (though you shouldn't) i would recommend the Gundam the Origin manga. It is absolutely the best manga I've ever read and the English publication by vertical is absolutely gorgeous! It retells the original gundam anime storyline alongside flashbacks to the events s later adapted to the Gundam the Origin OVAs.

One of the reasons prefer the series over the movie trilogy is because there are more scenes with Lalah, so you feel the larger weight her character has on other characters when you get to Char's Counterattack. Plus, I always love seeing more scenes involving White Base, my favorite ship in the series.

Even if it was slow, I still appreciated all of the dialogue and at times, the mental struggles Amuro and the others have. Enjoyed almost every second of it.

I'm Liking the changes to your content! Love how you're stirring off from anime reviews and heading more into a ''do what ever you want'' style of videos!

I've been rocking with Mobile Suit Gundam ever since the Wing series and I have never regretted it nor looked back ever since. There are so many great war stories from this franchise, I can't even keep count. By far, my favorite shows are 0080, 0083, G Gundam, Wing, Zeta, Double Zeta, 08th MS Team, After War X, Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Unicorn.

We even got a little bit of Hitler, because why not.

it had always been in my periphery but i finally started watching iron blooded orphans and i just cant stop now. its only been a month and i own several model kits. imported games and have started reading all the small stories that never made their way to animation.

I am Japanese and never watched ANY of Gundam series because as you said, it looks overwhelmingly complicated and inaccessible to a complete novice. That said, I now understand much better about the franchise and got a much clear idea about where to begin with. It's all thanks to you and I highly appreciate your video. I also enjoyed how you described and explained about Gundam. Your script portrayed the franchise so vividly that I am excited about watching the original 43 episodes or the trilogy or following series. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

Thanks for this! I've been meaning to tackle the dense blob of Historically Significant Anime that is Gundam, without a clue where to really start. As someone who's TRIED to get through a few 70s anime before, a movie series seems a lot less intimidating!

Great video! I've been a Gundam fan all my life and you've really done the franchise justice I felt.

Gundam.

Being a 90's kid, I watched the original and spinoffs on Toonami, and have been a fanatic since. I thought the PS2 game "Journey to Jaburo" really got me into the original even further, and made me curious about the other shows being as you can unlock all sorts of crazy mobile suits in that game. 08th MS Team is still my favorite, but Thunderbolt was really, really, good.

The year is Universal Century 0079... Gah, just thinking about the original Gundam makes me so happy.

Not a single mention of Gundam SEED. All's right with the world.

Enjoyed this very much have been looking into getting the trilogy recently and now I want it even more

Great video, I agree 100%. Let us move forward together, GUNDAM community!!

Great video! loved the little bits of Gekiganger 3 on it too!

I need to start a Gundam series, thanks for this video Arkada, now I know where I can start, besides, THERE IS SO MUCH--so a video like this one is EXTREMELY helpful.

GUNDAM IS LIFE TY FOR WAKING PEOPLES EYES TO IT! :))))

I got into Gundam (more specifically the models) thanks to Gundam Wing and I was really debating opening up the original series to watch. Thanks to you I think I might just do that.

Personally the Gundam franchise is my absolute favorite anime franchise it's one of the first anime franchises I really got into and let's face it if you like giant robots along with some interesting storytelling then you will love the Gundam franchise in any interation the universal century or different series like wing G Gundam iron blooded orphans and 00 (known as Double O for those who don't know) seriously the fights are cool as hell weather on Earth or in space and the best part about the seasons I just mentioned is that they are their own separate universe but if you are like me and you want a pilot these things then there are games like Gundam versus and Dynasty Warriors Gundam which I recommend specifically Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 (available for xbox 360) which has all the way up to 00 and every Gundam in Mobile Suit prior to that series Gundam versus has all the mobile suits in the franchise because it's the most recent game although unlike Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 it's only available on the PlayStation 4 And if you're wondering my recommendations for Gundam series to watch my personal favorites are Gundam Wing and Gundam 00 I also recommend checking out Gundam build Fighters series because it's really interesting and not like any other Gundam series it's people who built their own gundam model kits and those machines belt from the model kits get to fight while being controlled by the people who create them it's super interesting super cool and there's different creative versions of previous legendary Gundams featured

Didn't see the original Gundam, saw Gundam origin. It was still amazing. Got so attached to the characters.

I've never really been interested in Gundam though as an anime fan I have a general idea of the UC story just from osmosis. I recently watched Gundam Unicorn and was hooked by the first episode just based on the execution of the show alone. I sometimes had difficulty understanding story references but the direction, pacing and overall production value of the animation and design was intriguing enough. Then, as the story progressed I got a sense of the history and lore that was being referenced and started to delve in to the wikis to read about the previous UC stories. Despite some annoying character moments, overall the writing was good enough to emotionally hook me and to really give a great deal of weight to the universe. For me, it was like watching Captain America 2. That was the movie that made the MCU "click" for me. It opened up the lore of that world in a fairly relatable way for a newcomer and had a realistic feeling gravitas to it, and same with Unicorn. From what I've read, some think even the original Gundam didn't convey the expansiveness of the history of UC's lore as well as Unicorn's 7 episodes did. So- I would say if you're curious about the UC story, watch Gundam Unicorn. At the very least, you'll have a damn good time watching some incredibly well animated and well put together mecha battles. Of course, seeing as the show is pretty much the conclusion to the UC/Zeon story, I can see why people would feel you need to watch everything before it to get its full effect. I do wish that I had all that knowledge and emotional investment beforehand, because I'm sure it would've made the experience of watching it so much better. However, for me personally I never would've taken an interest in checking out the original UC stuff if not for Unicorn.

To anyone: UC timeline is your friend. All other timelines do not matter. Zeta Gundam and War in the Pocket are my recommendations to you all.

Thank you so much for this summery! I was thinking already for a while how I could share Gunadam with my friends without forcing them to see multiple series!

Thanks for this. This is a series I have always wanted to get deeper into but have never been able to do so. I'm a fan of Wing, OO, and 8th MS Team. But I'd never gotten to dive into the original. So again, thanks.

Mobile Suit Gundam needs a remake. Some may not like it, but seeing the One Year War in new animation would be quite a treat.

Is it really okay to just watch the movies for the original? im on the third movie and i saw some removed scenes of the movie and theres character development in them, isn't that important? in the movie it's battle after battle and characters are killed easier than in urobutcher's animes

I've seen all of _MSG_ , _MSZG_ , _MSGZZ_ , _Char's Counterattack_ , and _0080_ . Given that I'm in the process of trying to catch up on almost 2 decades of missed anime, I have no illusions of being able to get caught up on _Gundam_ .

Longtime Gundam fan since the VHS days...Great video!

I always thought that if someone wants to get into anime, the Gundam series is as good a place to start as any, if not the ideal place to start.

Gundam Wings & Gundam Seed Are my favourite gundam series ❤️❤️ Thanks Mr Arkada for this video :)

The single eyed mobile suit from UC is fucking amazing. Commander ZAKU, Sazabi, and Sinanju.. all freaking beautiful. After the 1/60 sazabi resin kit, I just wish that one day a 1/60 sinanju comes out

This was an excellent presentation. I can see you're as much a fan of the classics as I am.

Now do Why EVERYONE needs to watch Legend Of The Galactic Heroes.

Alright, I've never been really interested in Gundam but this has me convinced, I'll give it a chance

Purchased the Gundam Trilogy because of your video.... oh, damn!!! I'm only about halfway through the first one and I'm really impressed by the story and character development! This is good stuff!! Great intro into the Gundam journey. Excited to see how this storyline develops. Thanks for such a great video recommendation!

I’m not into anime in the slightest, but I decided to watch your video and it was very cool. I’m intrigued enough to give this show a chance.

The genius of UC's timeline is that there is no right side. You can easily flip back and forth for who you root for.

You know many, many people's first introduction to Gundam was Gundam Wing on cartoon network. Why no mention of that Arkada? I'm literally 100% ignorant of Gundam aside from that nostalgia Gundam Wing show I saw as a kid. How does that show fit in with this whole universe? Should have at least mentioned it in passing.

awesome job man, i love gundam and you hit it right on the head!! Gundam is life

Loved the video, ill watch for sure :3

why EVERYONE needs watch kamen rider

Is there any anime about a grown up MAN or WOMAN drove the mobile suit instead of a bratty kid?

Great video Glass! I need to buy the Zeta Gundam collections soon and then watch Char's counter attack double ZZ I'll see in a synopsis video .

Thank you this amazing I love this video I'm gonna show all my friends :) thanks ♡

It has O'Neil cylinders, say no more I am sold.

im not usually interested in old anime from 80s and 70s, but one day i just ran across robotech on netflix and just decided to check it out, and it was incredibly dated with old animation and bad diaologue and voice acting, but i still loved it. not sure why, but it was very intriging and exciting despite the dated problems. ill prob check this gundum business out at some point, but to those saying they dont want to watch ancient anime, i say give it a shot, you might be very surprised. i was with robotech.

This video it's just too awesome! I will see it again and again.

thank you dude, that was incredibly helpful for getting into such a behemoth!

i know gundam build fighters isn't rly a gundam anime, but i think that's my favorite

For suggestions if people are into anime like Dragon Ball i would suggest to watch Mobile Fighter G Gundam but if you want to see something a little more up to date instead of watching the original UC era i would then suggest watching Gundam 00 and/or AGE Gundam.

This was magical, thanks for posting. Incredible work! Very much recommend Gundam to others.

Thank you for this video. How to approach this series has been nagging at the back of my mind for over a decade. I may or may not decide to watch Gundam, but I definitely appreciate the service you're providing to those of us who have no idea where to start.

now you're speaking my language arkada

GUNDAM 08th ms team is BEST GUNDAM! ... also the most REALISTIC

What a great way to sum up the franchise for those unfamiliar. You did an awesome job!

Love this video's background music mix.

Yo, send this video to ChibiReviews to open his ignorant eyes up.

Universal Century IS GUNDAM!!!

0083 Stardust Memory is still one of my favorites, that opening theme still sticks in my head.

Gotta love those 1st 00:30 of this video, Arkada you did amazing!

I prefer the OYW universal century the most. War in the pocket last episode makes me cry Everytime I watch it. Gundam seed pretty good too due to it's similar story to the original

My first Gundam was GundamSeed and GundamSeedDestiny- then Wing

Good summary/introduction. Well done sir.

You sir have impressed me, and nailed down what makes Gundam special.