RAAAAGGGGGEEE

Simple: because it’s fucking AWESOME.

I’ve been craving for more Gundam anime ever since the last series, Gundam 00. When I heard of the existence of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, I was so overjoyed that I got overthrilled. While I love the design of the mecha itself, I have no idea what’s the story was going to be.

I’m not really a fan of light novels.

Why is it good?

Finally, I get to see a scene where the mad skillz of the pilot matters. Ever since SEED, they’ve been throwing a shit load of IMBA (imbalanced) Gundam just to prove that “overpowered Gundam” = WIN”. But Universal Century Gundams are all about skill and strategy, and I’m happy to know that they actually kept this in check. Phew.

Hmm… I’m not going to cover much about the story because I’m more impressed with the awesome fight scenes.

O Hai. Meet 'Kshatriya'

There was a scene where a protoype Kshatriya mobile suit went against a mass-produced Z Type Variable Fighter. The fight choreography was awesome, as they show both pilots trying their best to beat their opponent. Of course, the mass-produced mobile suit lost, but it wasn’t an easy fight. The pilot died battling with all his might, unlike the anon pilots in Gundam SEED that die cheap meaningless deaths while shouting “KISAMA!” (“Damn you!” – Ed.)

Oh, the Kshatriya pilot is a girl btw.

'I nearly jizzed in my pants' scene

Seriously, all the pilots have SKILLZ. MAD SKILLZ.

Face it: it’s supposed to be that way. Mobile suits aren’t exactly cheap to build, and only people with exceptional skills should be allowed to pilot them. Not everyone in the US military gets to fly the F-22, right?

There are a lot of good moments in the show. One of my favourite was mentioned moments before. Another good scene was one where a random soldier temporarily disabled Kshatriya with only a rocket launcher… which tells us that the Kshatriya is not that all IMBA now, although it has wrecked nearly every single mobile suit it encountered.

Also, I noticed that when Kshatriya met Gundam Unicorn for the first time, the pilot didn’t waste time gawking over the new machine. Instead, she tried to immediately disable it. That would be the realistic thing to do; it’s still the middle of battle. But of course, she was too shocked to do anything when Gundam Unicorn’s NewType Drive kicked in.

Yes. Do that. Don't wait. Yes.

Reminds me of the good ol’ Zeta, and I love Gundam Zeta.

AARGGH… I’m having a hard time trying to describe how much I LOVE this show. This… is a like a mecha porn for me. (Omigod, ew. – Ed.) Hard core mechas fighting in space with GOD-LIKE music in the background.

But of course, it’s not all apeshit-mental action scenes. There were some ‘inevitable and necessary’ boring moments too, but hey, that what gives it a good story line.

Presentation

I was nailed to my chair for the entire show and my jaws on the floor during the fighting scenes. The animation quality throughout the entire show is good, and at certain scenes, it was extremely fluid.

Epic background music really played a strong role to spice up the “atmosphere”. The powerful soundtrack composed by Hiroyuki Sawano made my hair stand. If you’re soft, it’s can induce tears… (honestly, I almost cried tears of joy!)

NewType Drive just kicked in yo!

Gundam Unicorn’s startup sequence was so epic that I actually looped to it over and over and over again. Call me lifeless, but damn, it was really good. Three thumbs up to Sunrise for that scene alone!

The Bad

I need to wait for months for the next episode. Damn you, Sunrise. Damn you.

Conclusion

If you’re a Gundam fanboy, you’re most probably roaming the internets looking for reviews and discussions of Episode 1 after watching it five times. If you haven’t watched it, then I suggest you to stop reading this rant and go get it.

Now.

I’m serious.

It’s fucking good.

Really.

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