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by Mafty
Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:00 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 157
Views: 37864

Re: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I

So Gundam News has released new character information. For the new Characters There's Agnes Giebenrath voiced by series regular Houko Kuwashima, who appears to be a new pilot. Toyah Mashima - A young Orb member , who may be a figurehead Alexei Konoe - a ZAFT Captain Albert Heinlein - Its not clear f...
by Mafty
Tue Aug 08, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Games
Topic: Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE
Replies: 4
Views: 4245

Re: Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. ENGAGE

As of October , Bandai will release Engage on various apps in English and Chinese internationally.

Honestly the game looks so cool, and it's rarer for Gundam games to get international releases.
by Mafty
Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 157
Views: 37864

Re: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I

So as of 4 hours ago the newest trailer for SEED FREEDOM is up - We start off with possibly another Al Da Flaga Clone in a Med Tank - Then it moves on to battles in a city, with some rather obvious CGI - Then we see Kira, Lacus, Murrue, Mu, Shinn and Luna, with everyone in ZAFT uniforms, some of whi...
by Mafty
Mon Aug 07, 2023 12:49 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: Bisidan MS
Replies: 4
Views: 1432

Re: Bisidan MS

Thanks. It makes sense that Bisidan would start off with modified units, then ultimately make their own, sort of like how the AEUG started with painted GM's and moved on to the Rick Dias and Nemo.
by Mafty
Sun Aug 06, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: Bisidan MS
Replies: 4
Views: 1432

Bisidan MS

So are there any differences between the Shaldoll Rogue and the G-Exes Jackedge? They both appear to be mass produced, and both have the same Rollout year. Is one used more by commanders? It just seems strange a small force would have two mass produced units that both seem to have the same purpose.
by Mafty
Sat Aug 05, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Gundam NT and Phoenix Hunting
Replies: 0
Views: 8527

Gundam NT and Phoenix Hunting

So how much difference is there between the Phoenix Hunting Novel and Gundam Narrative? There were more than a few plot issues in Narrative(Units whose existence didn't make sense like the II Neo Zeong and the overt power of the very small Zeon remnant force for an example, as well as Luio and Co. n...
by Mafty
Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:12 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 157
Views: 37864

Re: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I

The Motion Comic thing is a bit weird, and I can see it not working for everyone (especially because there's no print or digital alternatives for some reason). As for the story itself, I find it quite enjoyable, especially because it avoids some of the issues that plagued Seed Destiny (though TBF a ...
by Mafty
Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 157
Views: 37864

Re: The Official Gundam SEED FREEDOM Anime Thread Mk I

Not to change the subject (though earlier on the manga was discussed) , but has anyone else been reading Eclipse lately? Its been a long break between chapters, but a lot has happened in this new, longer chapter. We find out Ken's backstory. To escape hostility over his half Coordinator status. Ken ...
by Mafty
Thu Aug 03, 2023 12:22 am
Forum: Modeling and Merchandise
Topic: Upcoming Models, Merch, & Rumors XII
Replies: 280
Views: 228306

Re: Upcoming Models, Merch, & Rumors XII

This probably doesn't count as news because its from May; but to those following SEED Eclipse, the Eclipse Gundam Reactor 2 from P-Bandai is due to be released in September. Its an interesting design that beings up some Blitz Gundam Vibes.
by Mafty
Wed Aug 02, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: Metal Siren
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Re: Metal Siren

Thanks, that explains a lot. Macross 2 was the first new animated series after Flashback 2012, so it makes sense they would initially try to tie it in to previous anime and video games. Kind of like the vague comment Sylvie made about her grandmother, which many people think is a refence to Milia fr...
by Mafty
Wed Aug 02, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Mecha and Technology
Topic: Metal Siren
Replies: 5
Views: 1137

Metal Siren

So in Macross 2, is the Metal Siren supposed to be part of the Valkyrie Line, or is it an independent unit with similar technology?
by Mafty
Tue Aug 01, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Reactions to Digimon Adventure films Tri. and Kizuna?
Replies: 6
Views: 1584

Re: Reactions to Digimon Adventure films Tri. and Kizuna?

Looking on Facebook its August 1st , matching up with the start of the series timeline. Anyway, I was a fan of both Pokemon and Digimon growing up, and roughly simultaneously. Both were on different channels, but both mostly aired new episodes on Saturday and reruns during the week. I liked the firs...
by Mafty
Mon Jul 31, 2023 7:53 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The state of the Noa Family after Hathaway's Flash?
Replies: 17
Views: 4651

Re: The state of the Noa Family after Hathaway's Flash?

Depending on the series Gundam itself doesn't seem to focus on the characters individual ranks and the duties they entail. For example Kamille is generally a pilot, but in once instance is shown going undercover as a spy (something Jerid comments on), as does Reccoa.
by Mafty
Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:35 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Akito the Exiled response?
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Re: Akito the Exiled response?

Thanks, I'd forgotten some OVA'S see theatrical releases (I think Broken Blade was another). On its own it has neat enough story, but it still seems rather removed from the overall Geass Universe Despite having Lelouch ,C.C and Suzaku , so maybe that's why it had more of a middling reception. On ano...
by Mafty
Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:53 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Akito the Exiled response?
Replies: 2
Views: 708

Akito the Exiled response?

So how exactly did Akito the Exiled doing sales/ratings wise? I've heard there were production delays, but they did actually go one episode further than they planned. So it seems like it was at least profitable to keep going, however the reviews seem to be mostly mixed.
by Mafty
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:59 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: Fafner Manga?
Replies: 0
Views: 7952

Fafner Manga?

So has anyone read the Manga version of Fafner? How is it? There are only 2 volumes so do they skip parts of the story? Or do they fill in other parts of the story from the Anime?
by Mafty
Fri Jul 28, 2023 11:19 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: New Macross anime from Studio SUNRISE
Replies: 40
Views: 6795

Re: New Macross anime from Studio SUNRISE

Kaiba Wrote: Southern Cross was the show that probably never should have gotten made. It went through several genre changes during development, its staff really didn't have the talent pool to do a mecha series, and for those and other reasons so many details of its story, setting, designs, and even...
by Mafty
Fri Jul 28, 2023 10:18 pm
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: New Macross anime from Studio SUNRISE
Replies: 40
Views: 6795

Re: New Macross anime from Studio SUNRISE

Makes sense really the units would eventually be retired (unlike Gundam AGE where the Genoace II remains in service for 50 years, even after new units are available). As for the merchandising: aside from Macross being the most popular of the three by a wide margin, I 've heard that due to numerous b...
by Mafty
Thu Jul 27, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: IBO Gekko Manga House Nadira/Ollerus lore question?
Replies: 1
Views: 464

Re: IBO Gekko Manga House Nadira/Ollerus lore question?

There's not a lot of additional information out there aside from the manga, however House Nadria did side with Rustal over McGillis to begin with, however this was only under the previous leaders schemes. With Deira taking over the house and Jizil Jizin getting killed in his attempt to uncover the t...
by Mafty
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Anime and Manga
Topic: The Official Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime Thread Mk I
Replies: 660
Views: 77857

Re: The Official Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Anime Thread Mk I

Totally AGE was sort of a bests hits of Gundam (mainly focusing on the UC), that at least tried to add more to its backstory, however for the most part it dosen't really add anything new to the setting that isn't borrowed from earlier works : Rostroulan is basically Jabrou, there aren't really any f...