Audience reviews
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deereiss
I admit I was too hasty in my judgment of Gundam ZZ before watching it, I was too influenced by other people’s opinion.
I followed the advice of several people, that said I could easily skip ZZ… so I did it after finishing Zeta and i was planning to watch it much later; however, I felt I was missing a crucial piece of the story and this thing was really bothering me, so I decided to give it a watch… it was definitely the right choice.
As you might have guessed, my expectations weren't particularly high, quite the opposite, in fact, yet I ended up loving ZZ!
Considering that ZZ is a direct sequel to Zeta, shifting from an open, tragic "ending" to a lighter, more comedic tone, can be jarring, especially when watching the two anime back-to-back.
However, the lighter narrative tone fits the s…
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Spoiler-free review: ZZ Gundam is completely deserving of a full review including spoiler content to analyse, but given it is the black sheep of Tomino's original trilogy it necessitates a spoiler free review to encourage people to watch it (full review potentially in a blogpost later). The common fan sentiment to "skip ZZ" or that "ZZ was a mistake" seems to be predicated by on a few disparaging opinions on what was already a difficult show to access legally for years and a show without an official high quality dub that was given to Mobile Suit Gundam and Zeta Gundam.
Gundam ZZ is a direct sequel continuing from Gundam Z - the Gryps War is over and the A..E.U.G. secured a pyrrhic tactical victory against the Titans, however, Neo Zeon under Haman Khan has secured the strategic victory. Th…
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Coming from Zeta, i think ZZ just hits right spot afterwards. After 0079 and Z, ZZ is just so much different that you'll forget it's the same universe and i rather found myself thinking about it as a "semi-canon", it's not a bad thing at all, in fact, i think it's really suit (haha get it?) it up
Yes, first half of it is not serious, but it's not a bad thing at all. It's set you up for something that you'll see after it. And may i say, i really enjoyed the beginning, especially after what Zeta made me feel. It's second half is in it true Gundam form: cruel and sad, ZZ takes you up by 5 foot tall ahead and just SMACK!!!!! you up.
Characters were adorable and really well written, they can just disappear for some time and i think it's just a good way for them to return at some point, giving…
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Gundam robotic stuff and intergalactic things are undoubtedly always cool to follow but unfortunately not at this one.
Good old days animation are somehow greatest one except the coloring grades part.
You can tell the how they draw frame to frame are awesome, I'd always wonder how many efforts they put on the works which is doesn't really deserve the adaptation.
My advice is just watch the action parts only doesn't matter how the story works it doesn't makes sense to keeping on attention. Really sucks story I hope never watched kind of this kind of story.
The main character is fucking sh*t, too dumb & ridiculously beyond delusionally optimist.
Side character too was ridiculously dumb asf, how in the world bunch of poor bad attitude orphans ended up in a war with humanity most advance…
Read at the sourceVinciNoMatterW
While it may not be objectively the best anime ever made after finishing it I can only agree with the people that say it's overhated, and while I can't really blame all the people suffering the tonal whiplash after coming from Zeta, it's easily a very watchable series as long as you set your expectations right at the start (like I did). There's some things you'll appreciate from this anime, above all how Haman gets fleshed out as a character, greatly appreciated after seeing how little screen time she gets in Zeta but yeah, you'll definitely find a bit of issues regardless with the constant tonal bunnyhopping comedy/drama the series seems to go through (like am i supposed to take the dorky characters seriouslly now?) a bit in the later stages of the show. The last episode is easily the bes…
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"Another addictive sequel "
Gundam ZZ is 3rd main installment in gundam U.C timeline which describes the struggle b/w axis zeon and AUEG in order to obtain power and ever lasting peace .The series evolves steadily, weaving humor, action, and drama into a cohesive experience that is both entertaining and emotionally impactful.
The characters are more mature in this part in comparison of prequels , this tonal shift might catch some off guard. You can see more varities in mechs too , i really liked designs .By blending humor and tragedy, the series creates a well-rounded journey that captures the complexity of war and recovery.
The highlight of this series is rivalvary b/w our mc judau and villian hamman . Mc aged like a wine , at first he was just a street rag but later he turned into so…
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I tried my best to give Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ a test-run, but this was one of the toughest Gundams for me to make it through. Coming off of Zeta Gundam, I was expecting the show to just keep building in the dark, dramatic way that it had begun, but instead, it does a complete flip. The tone changes from serious to goofy overnight, basically, and in all honesty, I had a hard time adjusting. There are some points where you can tell where there could be a reasonable continuation, but for the most part, it feels like the show has no conception of what it is. And I suppose, to be kind, the animation isn't awful for its time period. It's not movie-quality or anything, but it's of a quality such that the fights aren't absolutely unwatchable. The voice acting and music do their job, nothing specia…
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This is not nearly as bad as everyone says it is. Yes, the comedy does throw you off, especially after the kick to the balls that was the zeta ending, but the life the comedy gives to the main cast (especially bright, who works best in comedy!) is crucial for establishing the new crew after zeta. Best overall cast out of the first four gundam stories.
Judau and his relationship with his sister(s) is the core of the series and is very very good. He's such a likeable protag, I can't help but root for him. Haman Karn is also so fucking good. Queen of a kingdom of ashes. Shes so good. Fa and Kamille's stuff was also very good, very cathartic. The dublin arc is great. I'm not too happy with Bright seemingly getting a lobotomy between the ending of zeta and zz, but i cant be too mad at him sin…
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If a series combining comedy with the traditional gundam themes of the horrors of war sounds weird, that's because it is - but that's okay! The main issue I believe people have with this show is the tonal whiplash between it and Zeta, which is especially present in the beginning. The unseriousness of Zeta gradually grew into an amazing war drama, and the similarly silly ZZ feels jarring in comparison, even if it follows a similar trajectory. The character writing and worldbuilding present in Zeta and 0079 are still here as well, you just have to look harder than usual for them. The difficulty in parsing them in Zeta came from how understated and subtle they were, but the difficulty here is because the show keeps sticking out its tongue and making funny faces at you to distract you from the…
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UPDATE: 2/7/24 AFTER BECOMING A COMEDY/SHOUNEN PATRICIAN MY OPINION OF THIS GUNDAM INSTALLMENT PUTS IT NECK AND NECK WITH ZETA AS MY FAV GUNDAM. That being said I have otherwise kept this review the exact same as when I originally wrote it, which was long before I posted it to MAL, and the rating of 10 I originally gave it, remains! Enjoy~
Saying I was left aghast after the ending of Zeta is an understatement. I thought what a tragic, and non-glamorous way to depict war. Murdering the innocent, using the lives of family as blackmail, backstabbing, making brash decisions in the heat of the moment. It was like watching a car crash in front of you, and you just couldn’t turn the other cheek. Zeta was unpredictable, heartbreaking, and over before you knew it. I still hold my initial viewing i…
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An underrated rollercoaster that many have rated poorly and left the ride, before even reaching the apex. At its core, this series is a true gundam series with similar themes to its predecessors and successors. However, the creators have tried to be creative and throw in new elements not common to the Gundam series at the time that appears to have disgruntled long-time fans of Gundam, namely comedy, slapstick, zaniness, and lighthearted fun.
As such, the series was bombarded with undeserving negative reviews for straying from the typical Gundam atmosphere which has historically carried serious tones and a heavier focus on war themes.
Looking past all that, Gundam ZZ is a good anime that I would encpurage all fans of the series to stick out and watch at the very least the first 20 episo…
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ZZ gundam is a sequel/spinoff of zeta gundam. Originally it was supposed to resolve Kamille, Haman, and the Char/Amuro conflict. Midway through production CCA was greenlit and the plot was restructured, the result is a generally disconcerted and unfocussed narrative with some high-highs and terrible lows. The SoL is not executed masterfully but watching the Gundam team slowly (SLOWLY) mature and come together is nice. If you are a gundam fan you will probably be fine with this. Honestly what happens is inconsequential and you could honestly skip this and go right to Char's Counterattack. Fa deserved better, Kamille deserved better, Haman deserved better, and Bright deserved to see his family.
Anime Ja Nai.
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This one is the best entry so far. Gundam gets better as it goes along. Given how this one isn’t looked upon as highly as Zeta is, I thought it was gonna be boring but I had the most fun watching this. Judau and his friends have a chemistry that feels realistic, like they’re actually friends. That’s my favourite sort of dynamic too, so maybe I’m a little biased.
This one also has the best villains so far. Haman Karn and Glemy Toto are truly evil but they’re not without depth. They have clear goals and ideals that make sense.
It also has the most overall good quality. I probably like some stuff better in Zeta but overall I think it’s just a little bit too long and the middle of it kinda drags. ZZ is the perfect length for what it’s trying to do.
It’s not flawless, but I just love these…
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"worst ever Gundam" they said, "not even worth giving it a try" they said. So naturally, I was expecting the worst when I decided to watch this. And I could not have been more wrong.
I would highly recommend watching ZZ, its a really good anime and in my opinion it doesn't deserve the hate it gets.
it starts off pretty bad, there was way too much comedy in the beginning and the whole thing just felt like a bad and childish joke. But don't be fooled, just because the first few episodes are bad doesn't make it a bad anime. Id say it starts getting pretty good when they leave the colony and go into space. and from that point it just gets better and better.
and this is coming from someone who loves Zeta Gundam, I still like Zeta more but I feel that ZZ comes pretty close to it. sure its dif…
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The creator of Unicorn (Mr. Fukui) said “We cannot pretend ZZ never happened”.
Though I am not a fan of Unicorn, I completely agree with him.
ZZ, being a sequel to Zeta and the Original Gundam, had a lot to live up to. It is in no ways anything close to the flawed but nonetheless “masterpieces” that are Zeta and the Original Gundam, but in the grand Gundam series, is still better than most.
Story: 7
The first 12 episodes are boring and you might as well skip them. Things get more interesting at Moon-Moon (the setting for Moon Gundam) and when Mashmar gets replaced for Chara Soon, one of the most memorable villains of the show. The story gets even more enjoyable once Puru, a fan favorite character, is introduced and the crew go down to earth. Overall, the story is not as good as Zeta o…
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Before starting ZZ I noticed online that this series gets a lot of negative feedback. Fans who were outraged to see their favorite characters turned into parodies of themselves. The viewers wanted something more brutal and darker than Zeta and were horrified to see Bright chasing chickens around like a maniac and Gundam fights involving boxing and goofy, bonking sound effects. The serious tone went out the window, and at many times felt like the looney tunes writers were advising Tomino.
Despite all that, I was able to appreciate this new, bold, and risky approach. It wasn't supposed to be taken so seriously, and yet people got angry because Gundam had been very serious up to this point. The first part of ZZ is comedic, until it decides to crush you later on when it starts to get serious.…
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Despite a jarring change in tone to a more goofy series for the first 20-ish episodes, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ manages to comeback from that and become a worthwhile Gundam entry.
The initial focus on being a more lighthearted goofy show may have been there to emphasize how war changes people's lives once things get more serious later in the series, but it's still hard to defend this part. I think there's a good amount of energy, but it just drags on for way too long.
Once the show gets more serious it starts to come into it's own, but it still feels just a little too silly for its own good at times. The characters become much more interesting and the shows improvements over Zeta become more apparent. The things I think ZZ did better than Zeta mainly come down to the energy and pacing; the…
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to me all of the other aspects of the series are irrelevant in the face of his atrocious plot, the first half of the show has comedy as its main focus and if i were to rate based alone on that i would give an 8 out of 10, but from that point onwards, with exception of a few episodes, the plot is shit, its a unending stream of plot convenience after plot convenience to hand victory to the imbecile main character, with his constants speeches that can be summarized in "war bad", that fucker is so generic that it hurst, also theres a great number of moments that doesnt make any sense, that make look the characters as some king of mentally deficient individuals, example:
BEGIN SPOLERS
the main character, this fucker could have killed haman multiple times at tigerbaum also when glemy finally la…
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Despite picking up right after the end of Zeta, the first 20-or-so episodes of ZZ feel like a very different show. The comedy is cartoony with a lot of slapstick humour and villains who come across as goofy weirdos. It's a jarring transition if you come to it straight from Zeta, but it kind of works internally because these early episodes have relatively low stakes and small-scale conflicts. The comedy feels like part of an odd attempt to strip Gundam of its (at the time) unique selling points of 'real' robots and politics, and retool it into something closer to a traditional super-robot show. This comes across strongest in the ZZ itself, which is formed by three aircraft transforming and doing a full-on combination sequence. It even gets a Gundam-sized jetbike to ride around on in the sho…
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After many months I was finally able to finish this anime. Keeps up with the gundam timeline very well. Again we have the same method to get boys to fight the war because they have special abilities. By necessity and by the plot. Taking this out seems to me a wonderful work because at the end of the day we see how the protagonist goes from not wanting to fight to fighting so that there is peace. Always trying to find a method of not killing, killing being his last option. At the beginning it is kind of boring because as I mentioned the protagonists are boys and they have that conflict of what to do if they are having a good or not. But the last chapter is still very good, it seems to me a perfect closure for the anime. The animation aged very well with the time, the soundtrack very good no…
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