The one episode rule I think doesn't work on older anime. The original Gundam was actually canceled before it's planned ending and only became the huge success it is now almost a year later
One episode rule doesn't work with any anime in general. Especially considering the longer running manga adaptations where the writing improves with time. And there are complete opposites where the first episode is a banger but the series become meh over time. The only true way to judge is to completely watch the anime to form a coherent opinion.
I also don't like his excuse of comparing it to one piece, naruto, etc. like bruh gundam was made in 1979 it doesn't hold the same standards as anime from the late 90's and early 2000's. Gundam walked so every other anime after it could run, and so that attack on titan could sprint to the finish line since lets face it attack on titan is essentially a mecha anime about war with a peace message much like gundam.
There were 72 Gundams because they were made based on the 72 demons of Ars Goetia. And Gjallarhorn is a name from Norse Mythology. That's why Mobile Suits from Gjallarhorn are called Valkyries. Also, to make it clear, the other Gundam series does not take place in the same war mentioned in Iron Blooded Orphans. They take place is separate timelines. Also, you might want to know that there's an Iron Blooded Orphans movie upcoming.
my first encounter with gundam was a psp game call gundam vs gundam next plus. I then fell in love with the Exia design and decided to check the anime out. That first episode have put me through 16 years of gundam addiction.
If you think that the OG Gundam was a glorified kids show, that’s cause it basically was one. You see, the series had a rough development, Yoshiyuki Tomino, wanted to create a Mecha anime that was different than the others he had created, he wanted to move into a more realism focused genre geared towards adults, however the higher-ups at Sunrise would not allow that and made him shift it towards a kids tv show but he didn’t do that exactly and therefore it did not stick well initially and got cancelled just after 3 episodes, but after adults took notice of it with reruns of the show, it allowed it to get back in development and finish albeit with a much lower budget and shortened from 50 to 43 episodes. But it managed to get a lot of people into the genre and became one of the biggest franchises
If you want to understand or appreciate something, you need to commit your time to it. There's really no other way. And that's the problem with the younger generation. They lack the ability to COMMIT. The best time to start something is NOW!
"I thought mechs are for weak people who couldn't fight on their own" Boi, you need to see G Gundam. The pilots in the show are ridiculously strong with or without their robots.
IBO (Iron Blood Orphans) has 2 seasons, each with 25 ep. if you enjoyed the first season, check out the second. Shit hits the fan in epic proportion. Mika pushes himself to the point where he looses control of half his body outside of Barbados. im a long time mecka fan. And have watched a lot of Gundam. IBO is defiantly among my foveate. Their is also a follow up, from what i know: that takes place years later involves Mika`s kid who pilots another gundam. but no anime for it.
wtF you talking about, there is no follow up to the anime only a side story taking place in venus and no Mika's kid does not become a gundam pilot the mc for the side story is blonde doesn't mean its Mika's child, mars is already in peace especially after the restructuring of Gjallarhorn. If you're talking about the urdur hunt it actually takes place in between the time of season 1 and season 2 which is why the game features prototypes of the gundam vidar and such and it references tekkadan, its a side story not a sequel, sadly there will be no sequel to IBO let alone a prequel taking place in the calamity war era.
@@calamorroiii250 not really, Mikas kid is too young not to mention like I said the side story aka "Urdr hunt" it takes place between season 1 and 2 which is to say it takes place in the same time as the rise of Tekkadan, except it takes place in the Venus colony, Mika's child couldn't have been born before that time he would have been a sperm cell if that was the case, like bruh did you even read anything that I just said previously.
@@calamorroiii250urdr hunt takes place between Season 1 and 2, we see characters like Ride and ms like the ryusei -Go, and events from season 1 are referenced as happening fairly recently. As of now, there is no continuation to IBO
Gjalarhorn is name of a horn from Norse mythology. The 72 Gundams referring to 72 demons from ars of goetia. Gundams in ibo series are named after those demons such as Gundam barbatos and kimaris. Why named after demons? Because what they're fighting was giant machines called mobile armor named after angel. Those machines supposed to end the long lasting war, but because they driven by a.i they conclude they need to extinguish all the humans to make the world a better place. That's why the Gjalarhorn built the gundams to fight them. That's the story of the calamity war. The war between human using Gundams to fight mobile armors.
Not just that, the generator that's used by gundam is hard to produce, only 72 units that works, if you look at the high grade internal frame only gundam frame that has 2 cylinder thingy in the chest other frame only has 1 cylinder that 2 pair generator only exclusively belongs to gundam frames.
Great video, just one small correction tho. IBO isn't related to the other series, it is a standalone story set on it's own universe, which is very common for gundam, different series and other stories are each set in their own "timeline" as we fans call it, each has their name, IBO (plus urdr hunt and some manga) is set in the 'post disaster' time line, most gundam series are set in the Universal Century timeline (UC for short) which is basically the main one, so it has the most content, but there are plenty of other standalone ones like the new Ad Stella, Anno Domini, Correct century, etc. and each has their own stories that anyone can jump in as they see fit without the need for knowing or watching anything else. Just gotta point that out 'cause saying they're all connected like you did kinda makes the franchise look a lot more daunting then it really is.
I don’t get bias so many anime fans have against characters that fight using guns. Gunslingers are some of coolest fighters out there from the blatantly overpowered like Alucard to regular people like Spike Spiegel. Gunfights can be just as skilful as fistfights and just as visually entertaining. Especially when the guns are used by giant robots. See Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt. Although Zeta Gundam does have a lot fistfights for a show where mechs are the primary weapon of war. We need to stop anime gunfighter slander.
Lets not forget g gundam mainly throw hands or meele weapons and in build fighter and fighter try the main character just throw straight hands everyfight
Iron blooded orphans is in its own continuity, the only gundam shows that follow the same timeline are those in the Universal Century (Gundam, Zeta, double zeta, chars counter attack, stardust, 08 ms team, thunderbolt) also the original gundams animation is dated but it tells a gritty story about kids becoming soldiers and how war affects them
thunderbolt is not UC, its alternate UC. i know, makes no sense to me as well, but aparently, it has a few series that are not real UC, but set in an alternative timeline. the true series from the UC that you forgot are war in the pocket and MS IGLOO.
I got into gundam when i was 9. I walked into a toy store and saw this glass display case full of assembled models. It was love at first sight. I dont know how long i stood in front of that display but it was long enough for my aunt to pants me in the middle of the store. She bought me a kit as part of a deal not to snitch to my mom but i didnt need any kind of content to understand that these robots were so fucking cool like holy shit.
Good news, after you finish S2 there a new series, Gundam Urdr Hunt which takes between S1 and S2 which will be released soon. So you know, keep an eye out for it.
There's a ton of fans of Gunpla who havent seen an episode of the anime. The Witch from Mercury was my first Gundam series and it's pretty compelling right from the Prologue.
I'm also a new gundam fan in 2023. Someone suggested the Gundam 08th MS Team for more digestible gundam anime geared for an older audience and I ended up loving it!
For the One Episode rule, one thing you also need to consider is the technology and what works for/against you there. You might need to look at some of the movie/OVA versions of the older series. I've had some issues with some of the really old series' due to the animation being extremely dated. As a side note, the 72 Gundams thing is due to them basing the designs on the demon nobility from the Ars Goetia...
Thanks for making me like this hobby even more, it hasn't been a year since I started building gunpla (i made 12 gundams in 2023 and majority are bootlegs) and i really really enjoy building, collecting, and displaying them. The problem that i guess everyone will eventually face with this hobby is the financial part which always gives me doubt to even continue with this hobby. Watching your video and looking at things from a perspective of someone wanting to get in this hobby made me realize i like it because building a gundam is really for the experience. The feeling of wanting a kit and then having the opportunity to buy it, building it over an hour, seeing progress, showing expression through either customizing or just simply posing it. It really is just a fun hobby overall... (Sorry to bored you whoever is reading this)
Never heard of the 1 episode rule, maybe not with something like the gundam series but I think doing the 3 episode rule works much better compared to 1. Yes a good story should be able to hook you in right from the start but I wouldn't have finished a couple anime if I'd only did 1 episode. It allows you to get a better answer for yourself whether or not its something worth getting into
Gundam IBO is different from the other Gundam series aesthetically, because in the lore, special in armor has been developed to counter beam weapons. Therefore, all the weapons used are things like big-ass cannons, maces, physical swords, etc. that give all the battles a visceral physicality. I believe there’s a quote from some on the Sunrise team that it was a deliberate choice to distinguish IBO from “beam-spam” shows like Gundam SEED and Gundam 00.
As a long time Gundam fan, getting anyone into the series with older stuff is like pulling teeth. Having to explain there is different timelines of mostly one off stories when not dealing with the UC (Universal Century) timeline. I personally feel the shorter shows in the UC timeline, those focused on the One Year war is best, as those have the most basic units of the series in those being the Zaku II and GM and their numerus different form and sidegrades before seeing their full upgrades into Zaku III, GM II, Jeda, Gelgoog and countless other suits that serve as Grunt or Grunt Commander suits. The 08th MS Team and War in the Pocket are my go too for showing people the idea of the shows with overall shorter runs to the main shows. It also shows both sides of the One Year War to a point, while still showing neither side is whole evil or good. Gundam as a whole is a anti war story, reworked and molded to fit different settings and ideas, like with the most recent Witch from Mercury show having a big posthumanism view with how the Gundams of that show seem to line up with IBO Gundam in the extent that they harm the human should they not be strong enough to handle the feedback. Also OG Gundam was kid shows as it was more meant to sell the toys, and only after it blew up after being canceled at first did the show push a more adult view for it. Zeta Gundam, first mainline follow up to the OG Gundam, sure as hell was not meant to be a kids show and it's ending for the time was messed up given it was from the mid 80s. IBO does has a 2nd season, but you may also like the Gundam Thunderbolt movies, December Sky and Bandit Flower, as Thunderbolt is an Alt timeline of the One Year War focused on the last month of the war in Space, and BF being a year or few years after the end of the OYW. Most Grim Dark of the Gundam shows to date imho.
I recently got into Gundam because of some stuff going down in my life at the time. I needed something to get my mind off of things and somehow I got into model kits through my fascination with building and tearing apart electronics. I started with a $10 RX-78-2 kit I found on amazon. I knew nothing of the anime, I just got it cause they look cool. Couple months later and model kit building is now a form of therapy for me. Maybe one day I'll get into the anime, but for now I just enjoy the build.
if you want to get into gundam, my biggest advice is, DONT START WITH THE ORIGINAL SERIES. now dont get me wrong, i still defend the og, as having the best story in the franchise. but it did not age well. instead, i would advise on you starting with something like Thunderbolt, war in the pocket, or the more popular AU stuff like SEED, 00, Orphans or even Witch. depending on what you like in anime. if you enjoy more brutal and bloody stuff, go orphans, if you want something lighter, go 00, if you want personal drama, go SEED, and if you just want something that starts more lighthearted, go Witch. there are also the gunpla based series, you can start with either builders and builders try(builders is the better of the 2, but try is not bad).
Yeah buddy that happened to me too hard brake up work picking up needed something to take away the tension I have now watched 00, The Orgin of the Red comet, Seed, IBO, and the original gundam and it’s a chefs kiss
bruh i started gunpla hobby at 2019 and I only watch 2 anime until now which is the blood orphan and the witch from mercury series this lately so no one is too late or not knowledgeable enough about gunpla as long you like mech and building stuff then your all good
The original series got condensed into a film trilogy, and surprisingly they did a phenomenal job of it. So much of everything they made later calls back to it that you really should have at least a basic familiarity with the events/tropes that started it all. Or go in the total opposite direction with the recent Witch from Mercury series, it was like a sister series to IBO, standalone alternate setting outside of the UC timeline etc to draw you in a little more before going back.
You should try Gundam Unicorn, the first episode is 1 hsour long but that gives time for the characters and plot to unfold. Also thr prolog from Witch from mercury.
@@spruceanime i wouldnt watch unicorn becuase if you havnt watched the orginal series the ending would probably make no sense to you even tho its a huge reveal also the orgianl sereis has been turned into 3 movies i think the series is better but if you cant handle 43 episodes just watch it
gunpla is freedom, don't worry if you didn't whatch any anime, the point is being proud of your gunpla and enjoy both the process and the result. ghallarhorn in the greek mitology is a horn that Heimdal has, if he blows it marks the start of the Ragnarok. They made 72 gundams cause of the ars goetia, a book with the information of 72 demons sealed by Solomon, each gundam with a devil's name
I am a casual gundam fan because I like mecha in general, yet Gundam IBO is still my fav because Barbatos has a Mace! And Mika never stops using his mace. the iron weapons is what made this show amazing. Enjoy season 2 which is the last season.
For IBH, loved S1, hated S2, but love all the music. Don't missed the opening songs by MAN WITH A MISSION! may not agree every point you made, but you do bring me a new perspective for McGillis and rewatch IBH again with it, so thanks. always glad someone new on bard on Gundam, wish you have fun!😄
YO! Loved your video! Building a Master Grade as one your starters is craaazyyy. Just wanted to say for the new fans is that IBO is in a separate timeline than the other stories so it's very beginner friendly. Same for Witch from Mercury which is in the Ad Stella timeline. The more popular and longest timeline would be the Universal Century which you can kind of skip through some stories and still understand most of the lore.
i indulge myself in both fate & gundam series. if i have to say, to understand fate, you have to watch chronologically from the beginning. as for gundams, it's easier to start from alternate universe (anything other than the universal century universe) since every different gundam series have their own message .
Perused some of the comments, and very surprised seemingly no one told you to give Origin a try to get into the main timeline. Not gonna talk about the different timelines as others have gone over that, but I will say UC has the most in depth and rewarding content. It is worth getting into, but should be seen chronologically starting with the 1979 series (or compilation movies), then going through Zeta, ZZ, CCA, Unicorn, Hathaway and in between there are optional side stories that should NOT be slept on like 08th MS Team, War in the Pocket, Stardust Memory and so on. It is a big universe, but very simple to follow. Don’t believe any claiming the watch order is complicated
If you want to see the OG 0079 Gundam, go watch the movie version. It's pretty approachable that way, and you can watch some of the filler episodes later on if you want the full completion.
my advice is, never start with the original series, unless you are ready to handle the really old stuff. it did not age well. it does, however, have the best story in the entire franchise. its far better to start with the more popular AU series, like SEED, Orphans or 00. if you want to start in the UC, go with thunderbolt, or war in the pocket.
@@marcosdheleno Of course, not everyone would appreciate the super-outdated 70s-80s cartoon/anime aesthetics. The animations, the cheesy lines sprinkled in some scenes, etc. But for all the veteran anime watchers who wouldn't mind such old-school Boomer things, OG Gundam 0079 movie trilogy is a recommended series to watch, whether it be their first Gundam series or not.
@@alfianfahmi5430 but that's my point, i even mentioned that. the original series is amazing story wise, BUT, it did NOT age well on pretty much everything else.
For anyone wondering the dub of ibo is fantastic. Also stay away from the high grade or hg models they have some issues (unless you don't mind extra work)
Got through my 2nd perfect grade gundam, cant wait to see your reaction to your first one. Its overwhelming initially but my god once you get through it... There isnt many things that can be as equally satisfying
I really think that Gundam Build Divers re rise has a very good start and the gundam kit for it is FIRE its amazing and I also think the series was AMAZING, if u didnt see it i think u should!
Ibo and Barbados are hands down my favorite series and gundam. My second would be witch of mercury and Ariel, omg such a captivating story. Watch the prelude first
12:52 I think this is a common reason for most people not enjoying Mecha anime really. Though why I think it works when people give it the chance is that not only the plot drives the action forward, but also when you begin to see the mechs as an extension of the pilots themselves. The Gundams in IBO display this perfectly, given how most of Tekkadan quite literally hook their bodies up to the mechs, essentially making every action they take like that of their own human body. You begin to see it more as the norm of how they actually go “mano-e-mano” so to speak, rather than a crutch to actually fight.
I recommend you to watch Gundam war in the pocket. Gundam as a whole has the common theme of “war is bad,” and I think war in the pocket might be the best example in the franchise. Besides it’s six episodes long.
Glad to see someone is having a Mecha awakening😂 BUT Bro💀should've looked up more about IBO/Gundam in general more when calling out the gundam franchise takes place in either pre/during/post Calamity war for this video. Makes sense why he called FATE plotless lol. Also, the whole section about "72" went too long, unfunny, and confusing. Other than the bit of criticism, I hope you'll check out other Mecha anime. The genre is the widest and oldest in all anime , and you can always find something for you. As for Gundam recommendations, Witch from Mercury is the most recent and modern of the shows. The 08th MS Team has fantastic 90s OVA era animation. Finally, and absolutely NO CAP, Original Gundam Build Fighters from 2013, a show about people fighting using their customized gunpla in a tournament arc against each other, directed and scored by the guys who did Haikyuu and MHA s2, which you can just asume is PURE HYPE. This show can also ramp you off to other Gundam series since it's a love letter to all the fans of gundam and the hobby while also making it beginner friendly if you know nothing about it.
One episode rule really just sounds like impatience tbh. Especially with shows as dense as gundam you really think you’re going to understand the nuance of a show after 23 minutes? My guy. IBO was alright, but thematically there’s a lot of other gundams that do it better. If you watch more pay special attention to which shows are from the UC timeline (bc the further down the line they are they might require more previous knowledge of the prior seasons) and which are just AU shows. Unicorn is fantastic but it also is so dense with references to previous UC shows that it expects you to know that a newbie would simply just miss it entirely
Tldr: you enjoyed IBO since episode 1 so I have to rant. Theres people I know who didnt like episode 1 and decided to just move along. You cant force people to change theur own criteria. Plus all gundam shows have different cons and pros, none is the "best" beyong subjective opinions. Edit: Also as someone from Mexico who has seen more of the world, Unicorn just seems glorified bs expecting miracles to happen.
@@ParagonGoetia sure I can’t make people do anything but I can call out an impatient practice when it’s there. Like he specifically set out to “find out the hype about Gundam” and you just can’t do that with a single episode approach bc so much of what make Gundam great is steeped in nuance and dialogue and wordless exchanges throughout the show, not just shoved into a single episode bc the show expects the audience to be mature enough to be able to sit through just 23 minutes of film.
@@crimsonpoodle7144 Well would you guess what, I know people from 13 years old, to 27, to 34, to 47, to 54, etc. That follow the same rule, some people dont like slow burns and that isnt objectively bad. An impatient individual can be someone who has no patience for the way others evaluate audio visual media. Guess what, then you would also enter in that bracket. I have showed other people Gundam and plenty of the older titles, yet depending on the person, they normally dont stick with it, even after 5 or more episodes. That doesnt mean someone is impatient, that just means that they value their time differently and thus will judge how to spend it differently from you.
@@ParagonGoetia that’s all fine and good and people are perfectly well within their prerogative to do whatever they want with how they approach a show, but it’s also Still antithetical to the point of the video if the purpose of said video is to “understand what makes gundam good” bc then you’re saying “I want to understand what other people like in this show” which, as I’ve said, falls apart when all you give a series that thrives on its nuance and thematic storytelling such an insignificant amount of time to do that. For example you wouldn’t watch a romcom and complain about there being a lack of fight scenes right? So you don’t go into a space epic or a action drama and complain enough action didn’t happen in 23 minutes to warrant continuing, When Again, The Point of your venture into This Franchise is to find out what makes it good yea? This isn’t a criticism about how unrelated people go about watching their tv, they can do whatever the hell they want (so idk why you brought other people into this), this is a criticism of how a specific person Who Specifically Wanted to Find Out What Makes a Dense Show Good gave it so little to leave and make its impression. And wouldn’t ya know it I watched all of IBO too.
I gotta agree, the one episode rule sounds like a terrible practice as it promotes a more shallow and adhd form of story telling. Seems like all good shows that are actually thought provoking usually are slow burns that take at least 5-10 episodes to actually be hooked. People can have whatever preference they want and I'm sure there are a few actually deep shows that you can get hooked in an episode but saying it as a rule seems to be show a poor attention span that probably can't sit down to read a book either.
From what i understand the alaya-vijana system was seen as a horrific act seeing as it requires a child to undergo a super dangerous operation that runs the risk of permanently disabling the child
Technically, all the Gundams in IBO belong to Gjallarhorn so the ones that Tekkadan and other forces own are stolen property. However, Gjallarhorn doesn't really care anyway because they don't consider the Gundams as anything of high importance plus the dangerous surgery besides being a symbolic gesture. This is why Iok for example despite owning a Gundam from his family doesn't use one along with some other Gjallarhorn pilots.
Essentially the Gundams had most of their unique armaments and tech removed alongside AV, making itblook like tabboo, so they wouldnt be misused due to their huge destructive capabilities.
kinda, then again gjallarhorn was corrupt at the time, which is why only specific family clans have gundams maintained and kept operable and at the same specs as they were back in the calamity war era, while the rest remain spread around the universe either buried next to the mobile armors they fought or being smuggled around as a stand in ahab reactor to power facilities since most of them were decommissioned which is why in the first episode they had to fit in the cockpit of a mobile worker to the Barbatos because for a long time it was only used as a generator other than that they also retrofit the frames to their liking which is why Gusion in its first appearance looks like a beefed up rhodi frame meaning they were hiding the fact that it was a gundam. Also they only banned the alaya vijnana system within their military kinda like how they banned the use of dainsleifs since the alaya vijnana system was deemed unnecessary with there no longer a threat of mobile armors as well as the advancements with the graze being very easy to pilot without the system, soyou still can have alaya vijnana they simply won't allow you in gjallarhorn and you'll be seen in the same light as a filthy alien which is why Gaelio Badouin vomits when he found out about Mika and his implants, and its not enforced either so you really can just get an implant if you wanna risk your body, a lot of grey areas in general but the use of dainsleifs is straight up a declaration of all out nuclear war but with dainsleifs.
Definitely recommend Mobile Suit Gundam Witch from Mercury. It's set in another universe so you don't need to know the complete lore. Plus the animation and sound design is a great. Defo a great show to watch
Yo@ Amazing to see people getting into Gundam through IBO - amazing series, despite everything. Also: here's to another sad guardian ^^ Gjallarhorn was actually the name of the horn that would be sound when Ragnarok came knocking
Gjalarhorn is based off norse myth and the federation has norse based ms while the 72 gundams are Ars Goetia demons made to pummel the true enemy of humanity which are mobile armors
The one episode rule and the hype factor of anime doesnt really apply to really ancient anime. Iron Blooded Orphans, is a newer age series. In 1980s that type of story structure didnt exist yet.
The Gundam Original It's best to watch Gundam Movie Compilation if you like If you check the Original has Linked Series after its first Airing. the one I liked from the original that is Later on is Gundam Unicorn but you need like to finish basic Original, Second Series [Zeta], Movie [CCA], then you get Gundam Unicorn Also the recent Gundam which is Witch From Mercury is also good if you like to try However honestly if you like IBO it's also cool because there's a lot who liked it as well and recently there is 1 more IBO Related Anime soon
I recommend watching the 90s ova (war in a pocket for it’s plot, 08th Ms team for its fights, and stardust memory for its crisp 90s animation) plus the thunderbolt the movie version cool fights and a nice plot
The point of every Gundam show, including those that look like kids shows (except for Gundam Build Fighters) is that 'war is hell'. Watch almost any Gundam show long enough and it will deliver that message, sometimes in very disturbing ways. But if you can't wait for a slow start and need the horrors of war right out the gate, I would recommend the movie versions of Gundam Thunderbolt and Gundam Hathaway, both set in the Universal Century Timeline. Personally, Hathway was confusing and weird, but the action was good. Thunderbolt is almost all action, but damn it also gets depressing. I have heard that it might be the second saddest Gundam story, with first place going to Gundam 0083 War in the Pocket and its child tramatizing line about hamburger. Other shows with good action include 8th MS Team, which is basically the Vietnam war but with mechs. Outside the Universal Century you also have Gundam Wing and Gundam 00.
Just a heads up. Iron Blooded Orphans is not connected to any other gundam show. Only a hand full are connected to each other and they tend to boil down to Gundam UC timeline
Idk if youre serious about the 72 gundam joke its funny but incase anyone wondering there are 72 gundams because all of the gundams in ibo are based on ars goetia demons which there are 72 of them
Nice vid and build! If you want to build more gunpla, I highly suggest building the MG Red Frame Astray Kai! It has a great build process and a ton of weapons. Just be careful with the hands, they’re dated.
The old Gundam series are the best. In particular the original 1979 one (I prefer the actual series to the movies), it's sequel Zeta Gundam, and it's sequel Double Zeta, then Unicorn which happens after all of that then Turn A Gundam which is incredibly underrated. 1 or 3 episode rules I think are terrible ideas and prevent people from getting into great series. I have a friend that kept trying to drop one piece because he kept trying to follow those rule. I fed him the, "It gets really good in around 50 episodes, trust me bro" and he's been thanking me ever since because it's one of his new favorite series. Doesn't mean people NEED to keep watching things if they aren't enjoying it, guess it just that trying to understand and sticking it out can lead to it clicking for them eventually.
Tbh the older gundam shows are a slow burn. It's hard to get into but once it starts going you are in for a wild ride. The Universal Centurey timeline (the orginal show + the sequels and spin offs) have a ton of world building that kept me captivated.
Not gonna lie, there's a weird satisfaction to watching a new builder posing their first mg for me. Is like sitting at a bike trail or something and seeing a kid get comfortable on their wheels for the first time. Even with no involvement in the process myself, I get to sort of feel a little bit of that first time joy again as a bystander. Welcome to the hobby :P Also, fun thing to consider, it's basically standard that all MG kits will have opening cockpits. Very VERY few of them do not.
You started with an MG Barbatos? What a kit to kick off the hobby with! Hell yeah my dude. Welcome to the gunpla life…it gets expensive but it’s great! Also check out Witch From Mercury. It’s the newer series and it’s excellent…and all the gunpla kits are top tier.
IBO is it’s own timeline. It’s self contained and does not connect to any other Gundam series. The only bit of the Calamity war we ever see is a 30 second clip of from a mobile game of Gundam Marchosias kicking the ass of two gigantic mobile armors. Shame cause I WANT MOAR. Also, it’s a 50 episode series. You’ve only seen the first season. Definitely watch the rest, and have a box of tissues ready when you do. Also 72 Gundams was a thematic thing. Each Gundam is named after a demon in the lesser key of Solomon, which there are 72 of. In lore however, it’s because the Gundams dual Ahab reactors were difficult to sync as opposed to the single reactors of other frame designs, so the Gundam frame was made a limited production design. Check out Gundam 00 and Witch From Mercury too. And definitely give the original series another go if you’re willing to go past your 1 episode rule. That classic show gets dark af real quick. And if you do give Witch From Mercury a shot, watch the Prologue episode. It’s the true episode 1 of the series and you’ll have plenty of questions if you skip it.
My hype is the model kits, I have not watched any gundam series fully. I built Aerial Rebuild, Heindree, Calibarn and I am building an RG Exia now, and have other 2 RG models on the way. I started this month, Help.
I'm not surprised you choose IBO first, it's the most easy to watch for the average anime consumer, it has a lot of things the average anime fan likes, also is an alternative universe gundam(AU), unique and separated from others, the original gundam is in Universal Century timeline (UC). Once you watch the first anime you'll notice there's a lot of tropes that exist in every gundam anime, also is very influential in anime as a whole
A few things I noticed as I watched the video so first things first. We have a saying in the gunpla (gundam plastic) hobby, gunpla is freedom. You can like wat you like and want, build however you wish and its perfectly fine enjoying the hobby without knowing a damn thing about the shows the gunplas are from, thats the beauty of it. From the way you described not enjoying gun fights and just want character to punch, hack and slash out of each other, I wouldv thought of you as a shounen enjoyer so imagine my surprise when you said you dont like Dragon Ball. As the video went on, I had a sneaking suspicion that you only watched the first half and I was right cuz your review of the show wouldv been massively different from the praises you sang of it if had you finished the rest of it. No spoilers but most gundam fans enjoyed the firsy half but when the second half, it split the fans of this AU (alternate universe) becuz of how the second part played out. All I have to say is, watch the rest of it, come back and tell us how you feel about the show then cuz I guarantee, it will have you conflicted about the show as a whole. When you are finally done with the ending, search up and enjoy a bit of the Orga memes. Note that you should only do this AFTER you finish it.
I would recommend: Original Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Stardust Memory, 08th MS Team, and Gundam Unicorn. IBO was ok, I don't think it's as great as most people say.
How about this, Violet focuses on the future paradoxes, we people DREAMED about the FUTURE... Scarlet focuses on the PAST PARADOXES, we travel to the past by memories, like photos etc. That's my thought, I don't know if you get my point, I can't also explain my self wahahah
Watching the anime is optional and just a nice to have. Most gunpla builders like me and others don't watch many gundam shows. Probably the only gundam anime that I've watch is Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Build Fighters. The end goal of it is to just sell Gunpla Model kits anyway.
It's actually pretty normal for builders to have kits of gundam shows they have never watched, if anything, liking a kit it's a good reason to watch the show/movie/manga/game it's from.
that's the thing, there are alot of people who hate SEED, but love Destiny(the MS) design. Astray stuff is also pretty popular even among the "hater" crowd. its also pretty common to have people love a series but hate its designs. for example, lots of people love X, but hate the design of the leopard and airmaster. or Turn A. people love how strong(in lore) it is, but hate the mustache.
A lot of people build gunpla without knowing anything about it's origin so there's no shame about it. You can just get the model you like the particular design off. Some people start researching and watching/reading where it came from if they got interested. Just know that there are 2 universes, the Universal Century timeline and the Alternative timelines. The UC timeline is the main and longest timeline with continuous story going on since 1979. While the series in the Alternative universe (Wing, Turn A, X, Seed, Age, 00, IBO, Build, etc) are all unrelated separate shows with it's own story and atmosphere which you can watch in any order without knowing anything else about gundam. Most gundam series (especially those in Alternative timeline) are written and directed by different people so it's basically like bunch of separate unrelated mecha series who share "gundam" in their title and some narrative similarities here and there. It's fine if you like one and don't like the other. Just how it is with final fantasy games. The UC gundam is mostly adapted from Tomino's (the originall creator) light novels. The Alternative universe series are original anime for the most part which sometimes later get a manga adaptation. For example Wing later got a manga adaptation that fixes some story plot points and condenses it into 14 volumes instead of 49 episodes, making it the definitive version between the two. With gunpla it's best to research the models before buying them. The newer released models are way better than what we had 10 years ago for example since the technology improves so the model engineering improves a lot too. Before buying a model it's best to look up if there's a better version of what you liked (for example MGEX Unicorn over MG Unicorn, or HG Sinanju over RG Sinanju, or EG Nu over HG Nu, etc). Dalong net is a well known website int he community which has a catalog on most models with many photos of contents of the box and build reviews (it's in korean but there's english menu, or use the browser's translation function). There are tons of model reviews on youtube like ZakuAurelius or Mecha Gaikotsu which go over strong and weak points of each model. Also there's gunpla subreddit too
The one episode rule I think doesn't work on older anime. The original Gundam was actually canceled before it's planned ending and only became the huge success it is now almost a year later
Also he probably should have started with the compilation movie for the original Gundam
One episode rule doesn't work with any anime in general. Especially considering the longer running manga adaptations where the writing improves with time. And there are complete opposites where the first episode is a banger but the series become meh over time. The only true way to judge is to completely watch the anime to form a coherent opinion.
Yeah, gundam failed even by yesteryear standards. You'd have to start just before tominos depression 😅
I also don't like his excuse of comparing it to one piece, naruto, etc. like bruh gundam was made in 1979 it doesn't hold the same standards as anime from the late 90's and early 2000's. Gundam walked so every other anime after it could run, and so that attack on titan could sprint to the finish line since lets face it attack on titan is essentially a mecha anime about war with a peace message much like gundam.
@@traphimawari7760 bruh I am just surprised the one episode trick worked with One piece
There were 72 Gundams because they were made based on the 72 demons of Ars Goetia.
And Gjallarhorn is a name from Norse Mythology. That's why Mobile Suits from Gjallarhorn are called Valkyries.
Also, to make it clear, the other Gundam series does not take place in the same war mentioned in Iron Blooded Orphans. They take place is separate timelines.
Also, you might want to know that there's an Iron Blooded Orphans movie upcoming.
If its true.... Hell yeah
00 Has a solid first episode, and it's a good series
I second that. It's personally my favorite
my first encounter with gundam was a psp game call gundam vs gundam next plus. I then fell in love with the Exia design and decided to check the anime out.
That first episode have put me through 16 years of gundam addiction.
@@W4DETt I've played GvG next plus recently(emulated), still awesome!!! :D
Carry the motion
I love 00 It's by far my favorite second being the witch from mercury
the one episode rule is shit a rule especially in old anime's like gundam
If you think that the OG Gundam was a glorified kids show, that’s cause it basically was one. You see, the series had a rough development, Yoshiyuki Tomino, wanted to create a Mecha anime that was different than the others he had created, he wanted to move into a more realism focused genre geared towards adults, however the higher-ups at Sunrise would not allow that and made him shift it towards a kids tv show but he didn’t do that exactly and therefore it did not stick well initially and got cancelled just after 3 episodes, but after adults took notice of it with reruns of the show, it allowed it to get back in development and finish albeit with a much lower budget and shortened from 50 to 43 episodes. But it managed to get a lot of people into the genre and became one of the biggest franchises
If you want to understand or appreciate something, you need to commit your time to it. There's really no other way. And that's the problem with the younger generation. They lack the ability to COMMIT.
The best time to start something is NOW!
"I thought mechs are for weak people who couldn't fight on their own"
Boi, you need to see G Gundam. The pilots in the show are ridiculously strong with or without their robots.
Master Asia's Gundam was LITERALLY a fucking handicap for everyone. xDD
Yeah master asia was KO suits with his fist.
IBO (Iron Blood Orphans) has 2 seasons, each with 25 ep. if you enjoyed the first season, check out the second. Shit hits the fan in epic proportion. Mika pushes himself to the point where he looses control of half his body outside of Barbados. im a long time mecka fan. And have watched a lot of Gundam. IBO is defiantly among my foveate. Their is also a follow up, from what i know: that takes place years later involves Mika`s kid who pilots another gundam. but no anime for it.
00 is also a great one to watch
wtF you talking about, there is no follow up to the anime only a side story taking place in venus and no Mika's kid does not become a gundam pilot the mc for the side story is blonde doesn't mean its Mika's child, mars is already in peace especially after the restructuring of Gjallarhorn. If you're talking about the urdur hunt it actually takes place in between the time of season 1 and season 2 which is why the game features prototypes of the gundam vidar and such and it references tekkadan, its a side story not a sequel, sadly there will be no sequel to IBO let alone a prequel taking place in the calamity war era.
@@traphimawari7760 What? The blonde boy is exactly like Mika's son in the ending of IBO. Does Urdr Hunt really take place between S1 and S2?
@@calamorroiii250 not really, Mikas kid is too young not to mention like I said the side story aka "Urdr hunt" it takes place between season 1 and 2 which is to say it takes place in the same time as the rise of Tekkadan, except it takes place in the Venus colony, Mika's child couldn't have been born before that time he would have been a sperm cell if that was the case, like bruh did you even read anything that I just said previously.
@@calamorroiii250urdr hunt takes place between Season 1 and 2, we see characters like Ride and ms like the ryusei -Go, and events from season 1 are referenced as happening fairly recently.
As of now, there is no continuation to IBO
Bro u don’t have to worry I never watch any Gundam anime and I still love it model kits
Love how you built a entry grade kit, loved it and went fuck i am skipping high grade strait to master grade
S2 is definitely worth a watch if you get the time for it. A direct inspiration for 86th and possibly some other like edgerunners.
Gjalarhorn is name of a horn from Norse mythology. The 72 Gundams referring to 72 demons from ars of goetia. Gundams in ibo series are named after those demons such as Gundam barbatos and kimaris. Why named after demons? Because what they're fighting was giant machines called mobile armor named after angel. Those machines supposed to end the long lasting war, but because they driven by a.i they conclude they need to extinguish all the humans to make the world a better place. That's why the Gjalarhorn built the gundams to fight them. That's the story of the calamity war. The war between human using Gundams to fight mobile armors.
Not just that, the generator that's used by gundam is hard to produce, only 72 units that works, if you look at the high grade internal frame only gundam frame that has 2 cylinder thingy in the chest other frame only has 1 cylinder that 2 pair generator only exclusively belongs to gundam frames.
Great video, just one small correction tho. IBO isn't related to the other series, it is a standalone story set on it's own universe, which is very common for gundam, different series and other stories are each set in their own "timeline" as we fans call it, each has their name, IBO (plus urdr hunt and some manga) is set in the 'post disaster' time line, most gundam series are set in the Universal Century timeline (UC for short) which is basically the main one, so it has the most content, but there are plenty of other standalone ones like the new Ad Stella, Anno Domini, Correct century, etc. and each has their own stories that anyone can jump in as they see fit without the need for knowing or watching anything else. Just gotta point that out 'cause saying they're all connected like you did kinda makes the franchise look a lot more daunting then it really is.
So this guy didn't get anything right? Because that is basic.
@@FredMaverikwym by basic?
I think Recon in G and Turn A is also canon to UC just set far in the future
@@FredMaverik thats like saying someone should know what fate anime to watch before getting into it 😅
I don’t get bias so many anime fans have against characters that fight using guns. Gunslingers are some of coolest fighters out there from the blatantly overpowered like Alucard to regular people like Spike Spiegel.
Gunfights can be just as skilful as fistfights and just as visually entertaining. Especially when the guns are used by giant robots. See Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt.
Although Zeta Gundam does have a lot fistfights for a show where mechs are the primary weapon of war.
We need to stop anime gunfighter slander.
Lets not forget g gundam mainly throw hands or meele weapons and in build fighter and fighter try the main character just throw straight hands everyfight
Iron blooded orphans is in its own continuity, the only gundam shows that follow the same timeline are those in the Universal Century (Gundam, Zeta, double zeta, chars counter attack, stardust, 08 ms team, thunderbolt) also the original gundams animation is dated but it tells a gritty story about kids becoming soldiers and how war affects them
thunderbolt is not UC, its alternate UC. i know, makes no sense to me as well, but aparently, it has a few series that are not real UC, but set in an alternative timeline.
the true series from the UC that you forgot are war in the pocket and MS IGLOO.
Give 00 and Witch from Mercury a try.
00 sure but g-witch is truly awful
Ngl witch from Mercury is kinda mid tbh just watch 00 ibo and 8th ms team
I recommend you gundam thunderbolt, seriously good one
I got into gundam when i was 9. I walked into a toy store and saw this glass display case full of assembled models. It was love at first sight. I dont know how long i stood in front of that display but it was long enough for my aunt to pants me in the middle of the store. She bought me a kit as part of a deal not to snitch to my mom but i didnt need any kind of content to understand that these robots were so fucking cool like holy shit.
Good news, after you finish S2 there a new series, Gundam Urdr Hunt which takes between S1 and S2 which will be released soon.
So you know, keep an eye out for it.
There's a ton of fans of Gunpla who havent seen an episode of the anime. The Witch from Mercury was my first Gundam series and it's pretty compelling right from the Prologue.
I'm also a new gundam fan in 2023. Someone suggested the Gundam 08th MS Team for more digestible gundam anime geared for an older audience and I ended up loving it!
For the One Episode rule, one thing you also need to consider is the technology and what works for/against you there. You might need to look at some of the movie/OVA versions of the older series.
I've had some issues with some of the really old series' due to the animation being extremely dated.
As a side note, the 72 Gundams thing is due to them basing the designs on the demon nobility from the Ars Goetia...
Thanks for making me like this hobby even more, it hasn't been a year since I started building gunpla (i made 12 gundams in 2023 and majority are bootlegs) and i really really enjoy building, collecting, and displaying them.
The problem that i guess everyone will eventually face with this hobby is the financial part which always gives me doubt to even continue with this hobby.
Watching your video and looking at things from a perspective of someone wanting to get in this hobby made me realize i like it because building a gundam is really for the experience. The feeling of wanting a kit and then having the opportunity to buy it, building it over an hour, seeing progress, showing expression through either customizing or just simply posing it.
It really is just a fun hobby overall...
(Sorry to bored you whoever is reading this)
I got just over 50 kits and I haven't watched a single Gundam episode
Never heard of the 1 episode rule, maybe not with something like the gundam series but I think doing the 3 episode rule works much better compared to 1. Yes a good story should be able to hook you in right from the start but I wouldn't have finished a couple anime if I'd only did 1 episode. It allows you to get a better answer for yourself whether or not its something worth getting into
IBO is a good place to start
Gundam IBO is different from the other Gundam series aesthetically, because in the lore, special in armor has been developed to counter beam weapons. Therefore, all the weapons used are things like big-ass cannons, maces, physical swords, etc. that give all the battles a visceral physicality. I believe there’s a quote from some on the Sunrise team that it was a deliberate choice to distinguish IBO from “beam-spam” shows like Gundam SEED and Gundam 00.
funny enough this MG barbatos was my first gunpla and after that i was hooked lol
As a long time Gundam fan, getting anyone into the series with older stuff is like pulling teeth. Having to explain there is different timelines of mostly one off stories when not dealing with the UC (Universal Century) timeline. I personally feel the shorter shows in the UC timeline, those focused on the One Year war is best, as those have the most basic units of the series in those being the Zaku II and GM and their numerus different form and sidegrades before seeing their full upgrades into Zaku III, GM II, Jeda, Gelgoog and countless other suits that serve as Grunt or Grunt Commander suits.
The 08th MS Team and War in the Pocket are my go too for showing people the idea of the shows with overall shorter runs to the main shows. It also shows both sides of the One Year War to a point, while still showing neither side is whole evil or good. Gundam as a whole is a anti war story, reworked and molded to fit different settings and ideas, like with the most recent Witch from Mercury show having a big posthumanism view with how the Gundams of that show seem to line up with IBO Gundam in the extent that they harm the human should they not be strong enough to handle the feedback.
Also OG Gundam was kid shows as it was more meant to sell the toys, and only after it blew up after being canceled at first did the show push a more adult view for it. Zeta Gundam, first mainline follow up to the OG Gundam, sure as hell was not meant to be a kids show and it's ending for the time was messed up given it was from the mid 80s.
IBO does has a 2nd season, but you may also like the Gundam Thunderbolt movies, December Sky and Bandit Flower, as Thunderbolt is an Alt timeline of the One Year War focused on the last month of the war in Space, and BF being a year or few years after the end of the OYW. Most Grim Dark of the Gundam shows to date imho.
IBO is what got me into gundam, and also got me into buying the model kits
OGs may hate IBO but this series brought in more fans on newer gen
I recently got into Gundam because of some stuff going down in my life at the time. I needed something to get my mind off of things and somehow I got into model kits through my fascination with building and tearing apart electronics. I started with a $10 RX-78-2 kit I found on amazon. I knew nothing of the anime, I just got it cause they look cool. Couple months later and model kit building is now a form of therapy for me. Maybe one day I'll get into the anime, but for now I just enjoy the build.
if you want to get into gundam, my biggest advice is, DONT START WITH THE ORIGINAL SERIES.
now dont get me wrong, i still defend the og, as having the best story in the franchise.
but it did not age well. instead, i would advise on you starting with something like Thunderbolt, war in the pocket, or the more popular AU stuff like SEED, 00, Orphans or even Witch. depending on what you like in anime. if you enjoy more brutal and bloody stuff, go orphans, if you want something lighter, go 00, if you want personal drama, go SEED, and if you just want something that starts more lighthearted, go Witch.
there are also the gunpla based series, you can start with either builders and builders try(builders is the better of the 2, but try is not bad).
@@marcosdheleno Oh ok, thanks for the suggestions! I’ll definitely look into the series you suggested and go from there.
Yeah buddy that happened to me too hard brake up work picking up needed something to take away the tension I have now watched 00, The Orgin of the Red comet, Seed, IBO, and the original gundam and it’s a chefs kiss
bruh i started gunpla hobby at 2019 and I only watch 2 anime until now which is the blood orphan and the witch from mercury series this lately so no one is too late or not knowledgeable enough about gunpla as long you like mech and building stuff then your all good
Congrats you’re a gundam TH-camr now. Obey the algorithm.
The original series got condensed into a film trilogy, and surprisingly they did a phenomenal job of it. So much of everything they made later calls back to it that you really should have at least a basic familiarity with the events/tropes that started it all. Or go in the total opposite direction with the recent Witch from Mercury series, it was like a sister series to IBO, standalone alternate setting outside of the UC timeline etc to draw you in a little more before going back.
You should try Gundam Unicorn, the first episode is 1 hsour long but that gives time for the characters and plot to unfold.
Also thr prolog from Witch from mercury.
Was going to but now I want to make the gundam kit for unicorn and it’s going to be a big project.
My first real intro to gundam
the ovas are better than the series and if you watch any other UC shows before unicorn takes place its gonna be much better
both of these got me in to the series 2 months ago. got 6 model kits since.
@@spruceanime i wouldnt watch unicorn becuase if you havnt watched the orginal series the ending would probably make no sense to you even tho its a huge reveal also the orgianl sereis has been turned into 3 movies i think the series is better but if you cant handle 43 episodes just watch it
Iron blood orphans abslute must
Subscribed cz I’m about to start getting into building Gundams too! Got my kits and tools ready! Really excited to share this journey with ya, bud!
gunpla is freedom, don't worry if you didn't whatch any anime, the point is being proud of your gunpla and enjoy both the process and the result.
ghallarhorn in the greek mitology is a horn that Heimdal has, if he blows it marks the start of the Ragnarok.
They made 72 gundams cause of the ars goetia, a book with the information of 72 demons sealed by Solomon, each gundam with a devil's name
I am a casual gundam fan because I like mecha in general, yet Gundam IBO is still my fav because Barbatos has a Mace! And Mika never stops using his mace. the iron weapons is what made this show amazing. Enjoy season 2 which is the last season.
For IBH, loved S1, hated S2, but love all the music. Don't missed the opening songs by MAN WITH A MISSION!
may not agree every point you made, but you do bring me a new perspective for McGillis and rewatch IBH again with it, so thanks.
always glad someone new on bard on Gundam, wish you have fun!😄
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YO! Loved your video! Building a Master Grade as one your starters is craaazyyy.
Just wanted to say for the new fans is that IBO is in a separate timeline than the other stories so it's very beginner friendly. Same for Witch from Mercury which is in the Ad Stella timeline. The more popular and longest timeline would be the Universal Century which you can kind of skip through some stories and still understand most of the lore.
i indulge myself in both fate & gundam series. if i have to say, to understand fate, you have to watch chronologically from the beginning. as for gundams, it's easier to start from alternate universe (anything other than the universal century universe) since every different gundam series have their own message .
I love UC
Perused some of the comments, and very surprised seemingly no one told you to give Origin a try to get into the main timeline. Not gonna talk about the different timelines as others have gone over that, but I will say UC has the most in depth and rewarding content. It is worth getting into, but should be seen chronologically starting with the 1979 series (or compilation movies), then going through Zeta, ZZ, CCA, Unicorn, Hathaway and in between there are optional side stories that should NOT be slept on like 08th MS Team, War in the Pocket, Stardust Memory and so on. It is a big universe, but very simple to follow. Don’t believe any claiming the watch order is complicated
If you want to see the OG 0079 Gundam, go watch the movie version. It's pretty approachable that way, and you can watch some of the filler episodes later on if you want the full completion.
my advice is, never start with the original series, unless you are ready to handle the really old stuff. it did not age well. it does, however, have the best story in the entire franchise.
its far better to start with the more popular AU series, like SEED, Orphans or 00. if you want to start in the UC, go with thunderbolt, or war in the pocket.
@@marcosdheleno Of course, not everyone would appreciate the super-outdated 70s-80s cartoon/anime aesthetics. The animations, the cheesy lines sprinkled in some scenes, etc. But for all the veteran anime watchers who wouldn't mind such old-school Boomer things, OG Gundam 0079 movie trilogy is a recommended series to watch, whether it be their first Gundam series or not.
@@alfianfahmi5430 but that's my point, i even mentioned that.
the original series is amazing story wise, BUT, it did NOT age well on pretty much everything else.
@@marcosdheleno Just to emphasize your point ✌️
Old niche things would always be old niche things, but that's the beauty of them.
For anyone wondering the dub of ibo is fantastic. Also stay away from the high grade or hg models they have some issues (unless you don't mind extra work)
Got through my 2nd perfect grade gundam, cant wait to see your reaction to your first one. Its overwhelming initially but my god once you get through it... There isnt many things that can be as equally satisfying
I really think that Gundam Build Divers re rise has a very good start and the gundam kit for it is FIRE its amazing and I also think the series was AMAZING, if u didnt see it i think u should!
Ibo and Barbados are hands down my favorite series and gundam. My second would be witch of mercury and Ariel, omg such a captivating story. Watch the prelude first
12:52 I think this is a common reason for most people not enjoying Mecha anime really. Though why I think it works when people give it the chance is that not only the plot drives the action forward, but also when you begin to see the mechs as an extension of the pilots themselves. The Gundams in IBO display this perfectly, given how most of Tekkadan quite literally hook their bodies up to the mechs, essentially making every action they take like that of their own human body.
You begin to see it more as the norm of how they actually go “mano-e-mano” so to speak, rather than a crutch to actually fight.
They made the spinoff for this reason. Though the more you interest grows you'll get past that 1 episode rule.
it's soo funny because this is exactly how I got into gunpla (after watching ibo I bought all the ibo kits :'D)
I've never watched the show till now, nor do I particularly care about any anime or lore. But for some reason I love building the kits
I recommend you to watch Gundam war in the pocket. Gundam as a whole has the common theme of “war is bad,” and I think war in the pocket might be the best example in the franchise. Besides it’s six episodes long.
Glad to see someone is having a Mecha awakening😂
BUT
Bro💀should've looked up more about IBO/Gundam in general more when calling out the gundam franchise takes place in either pre/during/post Calamity war for this video. Makes sense why he called FATE plotless lol.
Also, the whole section about "72" went too long, unfunny, and confusing.
Other than the bit of criticism, I hope you'll check out other Mecha anime. The genre is the widest and oldest in all anime , and you can always find something for you. As for Gundam recommendations, Witch from Mercury is the most recent and modern of the shows. The 08th MS Team has fantastic 90s OVA era animation.
Finally, and absolutely NO CAP, Original Gundam Build Fighters from 2013, a show about people fighting using their customized gunpla in a tournament arc against each other, directed and scored by the guys who did Haikyuu and MHA s2, which you can just asume is PURE HYPE. This show can also ramp you off to other Gundam series since it's a love letter to all the fans of gundam and the hobby while also making it beginner friendly if you know nothing about it.
Yes finally
Upload more gundam content like this brother. Watching this was refreshing. +1 sub
One episode rule really just sounds like impatience tbh. Especially with shows as dense as gundam you really think you’re going to understand the nuance of a show after 23 minutes? My guy.
IBO was alright, but thematically there’s a lot of other gundams that do it better. If you watch more pay special attention to which shows are from the UC timeline (bc the further down the line they are they might require more previous knowledge of the prior seasons) and which are just AU shows. Unicorn is fantastic but it also is so dense with references to previous UC shows that it expects you to know that a newbie would simply just miss it entirely
Tldr: you enjoyed IBO since episode 1 so I have to rant.
Theres people I know who didnt like episode 1 and decided to just move along. You cant force people to change theur own criteria.
Plus all gundam shows have different cons and pros, none is the "best" beyong subjective opinions.
Edit: Also as someone from Mexico who has seen more of the world, Unicorn just seems glorified bs expecting miracles to happen.
@@ParagonGoetia sure I can’t make people do anything but I can call out an impatient practice when it’s there. Like he specifically set out to “find out the hype about Gundam” and you just can’t do that with a single episode approach bc so much of what make Gundam great is steeped in nuance and dialogue and wordless exchanges throughout the show, not just shoved into a single episode bc the show expects the audience to be mature enough to be able to sit through just 23 minutes of film.
@@crimsonpoodle7144 Well would you guess what, I know people from 13 years old, to 27, to 34, to 47, to 54, etc. That follow the same rule, some people dont like slow burns and that isnt objectively bad.
An impatient individual can be someone who has no patience for the way others evaluate audio visual media. Guess what, then you would also enter in that bracket.
I have showed other people Gundam and plenty of the older titles, yet depending on the person, they normally dont stick with it, even after 5 or more episodes.
That doesnt mean someone is impatient, that just means that they value their time differently and thus will judge how to spend it differently from you.
@@ParagonGoetia that’s all fine and good and people are perfectly well within their prerogative to do whatever they want with how they approach a show, but it’s also Still antithetical to the point of the video if the purpose of said video is to “understand what makes gundam good” bc then you’re saying “I want to understand what other people like in this show” which, as I’ve said, falls apart when all you give a series that thrives on its nuance and thematic storytelling such an insignificant amount of time to do that.
For example you wouldn’t watch a romcom and complain about there being a lack of fight scenes right? So you don’t go into a space epic or a action drama and complain enough action didn’t happen in 23 minutes to warrant continuing, When Again, The Point of your venture into This Franchise is to find out what makes it good yea?
This isn’t a criticism about how unrelated people go about watching their tv, they can do whatever the hell they want (so idk why you brought other people into this), this is a criticism of how a specific person Who Specifically Wanted to Find Out What Makes a Dense Show Good gave it so little to leave and make its impression.
And wouldn’t ya know it I watched all of IBO too.
I gotta agree, the one episode rule sounds like a terrible practice as it promotes a more shallow and adhd form of story telling. Seems like all good shows that are actually thought provoking usually are slow burns that take at least 5-10 episodes to actually be hooked. People can have whatever preference they want and I'm sure there are a few actually deep shows that you can get hooked in an episode but saying it as a rule seems to be show a poor attention span that probably can't sit down to read a book either.
Did they outlaw the gundams in ibo? I think they really just didn't like the alaya vijnana system and other bodily modifications
I believe they left the gundams to only be piloted by the heads of the org
From what i understand the alaya-vijana system was seen as a horrific act seeing as it requires a child to undergo a super dangerous operation that runs the risk of permanently disabling the child
Technically, all the Gundams in IBO belong to Gjallarhorn so the ones that Tekkadan and other forces own are stolen property.
However, Gjallarhorn doesn't really care anyway because they don't consider the Gundams as anything of high importance plus the dangerous surgery besides being a symbolic gesture. This is why Iok for example despite owning a Gundam from his family doesn't use one along with some other Gjallarhorn pilots.
Essentially the Gundams had most of their unique armaments and tech removed alongside AV, making itblook like tabboo, so they wouldnt be misused due to their huge destructive capabilities.
kinda, then again gjallarhorn was corrupt at the time, which is why only specific family clans have gundams maintained and kept operable and at the same specs as they were back in the calamity war era, while the rest remain spread around the universe either buried next to the mobile armors they fought or being smuggled around as a stand in ahab reactor to power facilities since most of them were decommissioned which is why in the first episode they had to fit in the cockpit of a mobile worker to the Barbatos because for a long time it was only used as a generator other than that they also retrofit the frames to their liking which is why Gusion in its first appearance looks like a beefed up rhodi frame meaning they were hiding the fact that it was a gundam. Also they only banned the alaya vijnana system within their military kinda like how they banned the use of dainsleifs since the alaya vijnana system was deemed unnecessary with there no longer a threat of mobile armors as well as the advancements with the graze being very easy to pilot without the system, soyou still can have alaya vijnana they simply won't allow you in gjallarhorn and you'll be seen in the same light as a filthy alien which is why Gaelio Badouin vomits when he found out about Mika and his implants, and its not enforced either so you really can just get an implant if you wanna risk your body, a lot of grey areas in general but the use of dainsleifs is straight up a declaration of all out nuclear war but with dainsleifs.
Definitely recommend Mobile Suit Gundam Witch from Mercury. It's set in another universe so you don't need to know the complete lore. Plus the animation and sound design is a great. Defo a great show to watch
Turn A gundam brother, you'll be hooked first episode
Yo@ Amazing to see people getting into Gundam through IBO - amazing series, despite everything. Also: here's to another sad guardian ^^ Gjallarhorn was actually the name of the horn that would be sound when Ragnarok came knocking
Gjalarhorn is based off norse myth and the federation has norse based ms while the 72 gundams are Ars Goetia demons made to pummel the true enemy of humanity which are mobile armors
The one episode rule and the hype factor of anime doesnt really apply to really ancient anime. Iron Blooded Orphans, is a newer age series. In 1980s that type of story structure didnt exist yet.
The Gundam Original It's best to watch Gundam Movie Compilation if you like
If you check the Original has Linked Series after its first Airing. the one I liked from the original that is Later on is Gundam Unicorn but you need like to finish basic Original, Second Series [Zeta], Movie [CCA], then you get Gundam Unicorn
Also the recent Gundam which is Witch From Mercury is also good if you like to try
However honestly if you like IBO it's also cool because there's a lot who liked it as well and recently there is 1 more IBO Related Anime soon
I recommend watching the 90s ova (war in a pocket for it’s plot, 08th Ms team for its fights, and stardust memory for its crisp 90s animation) plus the thunderbolt the movie version cool fights and a nice plot
One episode rule is literally the best thing I do that shit to and my friends hate it but if a show does not captivate me I ain’t watching it.
The point of every Gundam show, including those that look like kids shows (except for Gundam Build Fighters) is that 'war is hell'. Watch almost any Gundam show long enough and it will deliver that message, sometimes in very disturbing ways.
But if you can't wait for a slow start and need the horrors of war right out the gate, I would recommend the movie versions of Gundam Thunderbolt and Gundam Hathaway, both set in the Universal Century Timeline. Personally, Hathway was confusing and weird, but the action was good. Thunderbolt is almost all action, but damn it also gets depressing. I have heard that it might be the second saddest Gundam story, with first place going to Gundam 0083 War in the Pocket and its child tramatizing line about hamburger.
Other shows with good action include 8th MS Team, which is basically the Vietnam war but with mechs. Outside the Universal Century you also have Gundam Wing and Gundam 00.
You picked a great kit to start with. The MG barbatos is top tier.
Gundam + destiny 2 = happy new sub
Just a heads up. Iron Blooded Orphans is not connected to any other gundam show. Only a hand full are connected to each other and they tend to boil down to Gundam UC timeline
Idk if youre serious about the 72 gundam joke its funny but incase anyone wondering there are 72 gundams because all of the gundams in ibo are based on ars goetia demons which there are 72 of them
Nice vid and build! If you want to build more gunpla, I highly suggest building the MG Red Frame Astray Kai! It has a great build process and a ton of weapons. Just be careful with the hands, they’re dated.
Yeah, would not recommend the Astray. If it uses the MS Joint system, skip that junk.
@@RezaQin MS joint system? Are you talking about the pre molded inner frames in RG kits?
Like everybody else mentioned - it's an alternative timeline.
Now go watch Thunderbolt!
The old Gundam series are the best. In particular the original 1979 one (I prefer the actual series to the movies), it's sequel Zeta Gundam, and it's sequel Double Zeta, then Unicorn which happens after all of that then Turn A Gundam which is incredibly underrated. 1 or 3 episode rules I think are terrible ideas and prevent people from getting into great series. I have a friend that kept trying to drop one piece because he kept trying to follow those rule. I fed him the, "It gets really good in around 50 episodes, trust me bro" and he's been thanking me ever since because it's one of his new favorite series. Doesn't mean people NEED to keep watching things if they aren't enjoying it, guess it just that trying to understand and sticking it out can lead to it clicking for them eventually.
Tbh the older gundam shows are a slow burn. It's hard to get into but once it starts going you are in for a wild ride. The Universal Centurey timeline (the orginal show + the sequels and spin offs) have a ton of world building that kept me captivated.
Not gonna lie, there's a weird satisfaction to watching a new builder posing their first mg for me. Is like sitting at a bike trail or something and seeing a kid get comfortable on their wheels for the first time. Even with no involvement in the process myself, I get to sort of feel a little bit of that first time joy again as a bystander. Welcome to the hobby :P Also, fun thing to consider, it's basically standard that all MG kits will have opening cockpits. Very VERY few of them do not.
Yeah I didn’t sand the pieces either but I will do it next time.
If your done with Gundam IBO then watch Gundam 00. That anime came out in 2007 yet it still looks very beautiful even by today's standards.
Nice build man!
You started with an MG Barbatos? What a kit to kick off the hobby with! Hell yeah my dude. Welcome to the gunpla life…it gets expensive but it’s great! Also check out Witch From Mercury. It’s the newer series and it’s excellent…and all the gunpla kits are top tier.
IBO is it’s own timeline. It’s self contained and does not connect to any other Gundam series. The only bit of the Calamity war we ever see is a 30 second clip of from a mobile game of Gundam Marchosias kicking the ass of two gigantic mobile armors. Shame cause I WANT MOAR.
Also, it’s a 50 episode series. You’ve only seen the first season. Definitely watch the rest, and have a box of tissues ready when you do.
Also 72 Gundams was a thematic thing. Each Gundam is named after a demon in the lesser key of Solomon, which there are 72 of. In lore however, it’s because the Gundams dual Ahab reactors were difficult to sync as opposed to the single reactors of other frame designs, so the Gundam frame was made a limited production design.
Check out Gundam 00 and Witch From Mercury too. And definitely give the original series another go if you’re willing to go past your 1 episode rule. That classic show gets dark af real quick. And if you do give Witch From Mercury a shot, watch the Prologue episode. It’s the true episode 1 of the series and you’ll have plenty of questions if you skip it.
If we're talking first episodes G Witch might have the strongest first episode in the entire franchise.
We cant save him now,he shall join us as gunpla addicts
My hype is the model kits, I have not watched any gundam series fully. I built Aerial Rebuild, Heindree, Calibarn and I am building an RG Exia now, and have other 2 RG models on the way. I started this month, Help.
how couldnt the stardust memory anime captivate you in the first episode?
I'm not surprised you choose IBO first, it's the most easy to watch for the average anime consumer, it has a lot of things the average anime fan likes, also is an alternative universe gundam(AU), unique and separated from others, the original gundam is in Universal Century timeline (UC). Once you watch the first anime you'll notice there's a lot of tropes that exist in every gundam anime, also is very influential in anime as a whole
A few things I noticed as I watched the video so first things first.
We have a saying in the gunpla (gundam plastic) hobby, gunpla is freedom. You can like wat you like and want, build however you wish and its perfectly fine enjoying the hobby without knowing a damn thing about the shows the gunplas are from, thats the beauty of it.
From the way you described not enjoying gun fights and just want character to punch, hack and slash out of each other, I wouldv thought of you as a shounen enjoyer so imagine my surprise when you said you dont like Dragon Ball.
As the video went on, I had a sneaking suspicion that you only watched the first half and I was right cuz your review of the show wouldv been massively different from the praises you sang of it if had you finished the rest of it. No spoilers but most gundam fans enjoyed the firsy half but when the second half, it split the fans of this AU (alternate universe) becuz of how the second part played out. All I have to say is, watch the rest of it, come back and tell us how you feel about the show then cuz I guarantee, it will have you conflicted about the show as a whole.
When you are finally done with the ending, search up and enjoy a bit of the Orga memes. Note that you should only do this AFTER you finish it.
I would recommend: Original Gundam, Zeta Gundam, Stardust Memory, 08th MS Team, and Gundam Unicorn. IBO was ok, I don't think it's as great as most people say.
id say give Gundam the origin and Unicorn a watch
How about this,
Violet focuses on the future paradoxes, we people DREAMED about the FUTURE...
Scarlet focuses on the PAST PARADOXES, we travel to the past by memories, like photos etc.
That's my thought, I don't know if you get my point, I can't also explain my self wahahah
all of my blue and yellow barbatos bits were clear for sone reason
dude, I don't know shit about Gundam but I still collect and build Gunpla
Watching the anime is optional and just a nice to have. Most gunpla builders like me and others don't watch many gundam shows. Probably the only gundam anime that I've watch is Gundam Wing, G Gundam, and Build Fighters. The end goal of it is to just sell Gunpla Model kits anyway.
It's actually pretty normal for builders to have kits of gundam shows they have never watched, if anything, liking a kit it's a good reason to watch the show/movie/manga/game it's from.
that's the thing, there are alot of people who hate SEED, but love Destiny(the MS) design. Astray stuff is also pretty popular even among the "hater" crowd.
its also pretty common to have people love a series but hate its designs. for example, lots of people love X, but hate the design of the leopard and airmaster. or Turn A. people love how strong(in lore) it is, but hate the mustache.
You should try the mg sd barbatos
Have you watched the gundam the witch from mercury?
That's such a great show
A lot of people build gunpla without knowing anything about it's origin so there's no shame about it. You can just get the model you like the particular design off. Some people start researching and watching/reading where it came from if they got interested.
Just know that there are 2 universes, the Universal Century timeline and the Alternative timelines. The UC timeline is the main and longest timeline with continuous story going on since 1979. While the series in the Alternative universe (Wing, Turn A, X, Seed, Age, 00, IBO, Build, etc) are all unrelated separate shows with it's own story and atmosphere which you can watch in any order without knowing anything else about gundam.
Most gundam series (especially those in Alternative timeline) are written and directed by different people so it's basically like bunch of separate unrelated mecha series who share "gundam" in their title and some narrative similarities here and there. It's fine if you like one and don't like the other. Just how it is with final fantasy games. The UC gundam is mostly adapted from Tomino's (the originall creator) light novels. The Alternative universe series are original anime for the most part which sometimes later get a manga adaptation. For example Wing later got a manga adaptation that fixes some story plot points and condenses it into 14 volumes instead of 49 episodes, making it the definitive version between the two.
With gunpla it's best to research the models before buying them. The newer released models are way better than what we had 10 years ago for example since the technology improves so the model engineering improves a lot too. Before buying a model it's best to look up if there's a better version of what you liked (for example MGEX Unicorn over MG Unicorn, or HG Sinanju over RG Sinanju, or EG Nu over HG Nu, etc).
Dalong net is a well known website int he community which has a catalog on most models with many photos of contents of the box and build reviews (it's in korean but there's english menu, or use the browser's translation function). There are tons of model reviews on youtube like ZakuAurelius or Mecha Gaikotsu which go over strong and weak points of each model. Also there's gunpla subreddit too
13:10 wait till he finds g gundam
you will love gundam 00