Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Complete Collection I (Anime Legends)
by Yoshiyuki Tomino
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Actor: Designs by Kunio OkawaraDirector: Yoshiyuki Tomino
Brand: Bandai
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Japanese (Original Language)
Format: Animated, Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 625 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-04-01
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Bandai
Movie Reviews of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Complete Collection I (Anime Legends)
Movie Review: A staple in the Sci-Fi Anime diet.
Summary: 5 Stars
For those of you that can't tell a Gundam between a Gosh Darn, this might not be for you. But if you love a gripping, dark storyline with insane giant mecha action; this is most certainly your cup of tea. Created in the land of Japan by a legendary writer known as Yoshiyuki Tomino, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is the second in the epic gundam Franchise, preceded by the original Mobile Suit Gundam. While Gundam is considered insanely popular in its mother country, it has a minimal following here in
America. Its a shame because many people who enjoy shows such as Star Trek and Battle Star Galactica would definitely enjoy the Gundam Series. If you are interested in one of the most celebrated series of all time, check this out. If enough people get into this, who knows maybe Bandai will get the rest of the Gundam series over here to America.
Summary of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Complete Collection I (Anime Legends)
MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM:COLL I - DVD MovieThe initial run of Mobile Suit Gundam flopped in 1979, but the success of the three Gundam features (1981-82) created an audience for Yoshiyuki Tomino?s sprawling mecha adventure. Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985) was the first broadcast sequel. The story takes place in year 79 of the Universal Century, not long after the One Year War. Like Amuro Ray, the hero of the initial series, Kamille Bidan is a Newtype, a human with exceptional mental powers, including the ability to pilot sophisticated robot suits with no formal training. But Amuro became a pilot by accident when his satellite-home was invaded; Kamille steals the prototype Gundam MK II, throwing his lot in with the rebels of the A.E.U.G. (Anti-Earth Union Group). Zeta Gundam occupies an interesting place in the history of this long-running continuity: In it, Tomino and his artists began to explore the conflicts between the Newtypes and ordinary humans in greater depth. But the filmmakers were still learning how to create sympathetic characters and a sustained narrative. Kamille isn't a particularly likable hero. He joins the A.E.U.G. struggle against the brutal military cadre the Titans, not because he opposes their plan to subjugate the Earth, but because he got into a fist fight with a Titan officer who made fun of his name. The story rambles as characters appear, disappear and reappear. Menacing new Titan officers arrive, get killed in battle and are replaced with new menacing officers. The Western-looking characters have small heads and misproportioned bodies. Despite these weaknesses, Zeta Gundam remains a significant series. (Rated 13 and older: violence, violence against women, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon
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