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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: Shiro Amada, inexperienced in ground combat, is recently transferred from the zero-g's of space to become commander of the 08th MS Team. It's short (only 11 half-hour episodes, plus an epilogue), but things don't need to be long and politically complicated (more like confusing) to seem terribly realistic. A side story during the One Year War (basic setting for most of the orginal Gundam series), 08th MS Team is the story of the not-so-elite. Straying from the main focus of shows like Gundam Wing - giant Mobile Suits destroying each other in the name of honor and peace - 08th MS Team is a quieter version of a large-scale war. Shiro isn't the heroic, I don't care if I kill you, I'll blast you for peace, war is the only way to solve anything, type presented in most previous Gundam stories (the Gundam universe sagas ran for over twenty years in Japan). Instead Shiro is sensitive, and protective of his teamates. But things change when he meets a Zeon pilot named Aina. The 'evil' Zeon, enemy of the Federation, contains decent people. She's no more horrible and evil than Shiro. Things began to twist and turn for this young man, and he's not sure whether this is the right approach to the war at all. But his commanding officers aren't too hot about his connection with the Zeon pilot. Formerlly scorned by his teamates, he had earned their trust. Now...will things change? The first episodes are a great introduction. You meet everybody, get the idea, begin to understand the characters. But it's not all talk. Watch out for some exciting jungle battles, and few plot twists that'll leave you wondering. The first ep is my only peeve about the series so far, being rather mushy and slow - but don't let that turn you off! Technically speaking, the animation is wonderful. Since its an OAV, its a bit above standard when it comes to Gundam. Beautifully detailed jungle battles backed with colorful greens and browns makes this intruiging to look at. The animation can get rather comical at times, but everything is bearable. If your familiar with some anime, you'll reconize the looks of the animation from Outlaw Star, which premiered on Cartoon Network before 08th MS Team. Actually, despite complaints, the dubbed voices aren't bad. Yeah, the dialouge can get cheesy, and the acting isn't perfect. But I've seen worse. In conclusion, fans of spectacular battles and stoic, cute pilots may be a little turned off. But if you're looking for a more realistic side of the war, 08th MS Team is for you. The story of the cast outs and common soldiers, there's something in this for every anime fan. Simple, easy, real, no polotics - really. What more could you want?
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Summary: The war gets tougher
Review: After being in combat a bunch of times, the 08th Team comes under attack by the most powerful suit made since the Big Zam. The Obsolis. Piloted by Shiro's fate-brought-us-together love, Zeon pilot, Aina Sahalene. When the 08th Team is called into action, Sanders starts getting cold feet about the mission. Ever since he joined the Federation, hes had bad luck on the third mission of any assignment. Fortunetly, Shiro has confidence in him and they prevail while Aina escapes. In the next episode, Eledore and Michael are captured by the Zeons. However, they escape using the old punch-each-other-out method. However, after some extreme battles, Eledore ends up going to the hospital. In the last episode, Shiro and his squad are called out for a long term dessert mission. Since Michael has to run the hovertruck all by himself now, he starts having doubts about his own abilities. Fortunetly, Kiki arrives and starts taking a liking to Michael. Then the worst happens. The Obsolis shows up. THis time it means bussiness. Shiro goes in for a suicide move which ends the episode in a cliffhanger. Overall, a pretty cool tape with the killer debut of the Obsolis. More fun to come.
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Summary: you all, Dragonball Z, Gundam Wing Lovers!
Review: Gundam MS 08th Team shows what really mobile suit's about! Screw Dragonball and Gundam Wing! But too bad 08th team episodes are too short..and it gets little cheesy at the end..
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Summary: One of the greatest Anime Saga's of all time
Review: Gundam wing was nice, sure, if your into that kinda kiddie stuff. This is what is in store for american gundam fans that want serious gundam shows. Its a war through the eyes off the feds and the zeon. there is no wrong or right. both sides are equally to blame. When i first watched this i was blown away. It wasn't "my mech is is better then yours" or "I'm a wimpy newtype (see Mobile Suit Gundam and Chars Counter Attack)who goes bezerk." no it was waht really goes on in war on any kind of military base. The mix between the characters of the 08th Team is wonderfully done. and the part about Sanders the reaper was an excellent touch. Most kids would hurl if htey saw this anime ucase they wouldn't know what to think. mostly cuase there too defensive of gundam wing *shudder* I think that one of hte greatest anime sagas of all time is here to stay.
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Summary: Oh, what a SERIES!
Review: I know 08th Team is a short OVA series, but greatness can indeed be found in small packages :-) For once, we have a Gundam pilot in Shiro who isn't coldhearted, win at any cost, I don't care about what you or anyone else thinks type--and the gang of misfits he's assigned to makes it all more real. Even the zeon look god, from the classic Zaku looking meaner, more stomp the earht and make everyone scared brute force, to Aina and Norris--probably the only 2 sensible Zeon you'll find. (Her broter is agenius, but watch out later on) MOst Gundam series have focused on those oh so poweful mobile suits like Epyon and Wing Zero, so having Zakus and GMs again is great. Check this out :-)
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Summary: Real war drama, unlike Gundam Wing
Review: I don't usually write reviews of the anime I watch, but I believe this series deserves one. After watching the series, let me say that this blows Gundam Wing out of the water. It is a real drama about front-line troops that have to use Gundams in platoons to achieve victory. The Gundams aren't invincible either; they can't just run into battle and decimate the enemy as the pilots did in GW. This disk introduces the characters and gives us a sneak peek of the coming action with a few jungle conflicts. If you are looking for a gritty war story with realistic characters, this is it. If you are looking for practically invincible robots fighting entire armies, then Gundam Wing might be more for you. All in all, a great series worth viewing. Deserving of five stars.
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Summary: Gundam OVA at its highest quality.
Review: In the early 90's Gundam OVA were relaeased at a much higher quality then the episodic gundam wing. While GW is a good series (I have all the currently released domestiv DVD vols.) These early OVA series were excellent. As far as these OVA seies go this is only second to my all time favorite 0083 Stradust Memories OVA. The quality of this series is excellent. And wait until you grt to the final eposide "Last Resort"..longtime Gundam fands will know exactly who the Flannaghan Agency reprsents. An awsome cash cow for Bandai but also a winner for us fans.
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Summary: This is to Gundam what Macross Plus is to Robotech.
Review: Yeah, its that good. The characters have depth, and focus. I was seriously impressed with everything: high quality animation, extremely engaging plot, and great action. While I don't think it will be as well received by the kids as Gundam Wing was, it should be a good intro to Gundam for people who like their anime a little deeper, darker, and hard edged.
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Summary: An Action Packed Gundam Episodes
Review: This is the best Gundam saga of all time.Because it has action,fighting,major Gundam war,its funny,good drama,a well written adult-oriented story line.Plus its better than the Cartoon Network version because its uncut!This volune of Gundam is the best I thank any Gundam fan should get this one!I loved this DVD volume of Mobile Suit Gundam the 08th Ms Team.
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Summary: Mobile Suit Gundam 08th Ms team volume.1
Review: This is one of the best Gundam sagas of all time.Because its funny,action-packed,adult-oriented story line.Its better than the Cartoon Network version.I thank any Gundam fan should get it. I loved volume.1 I can't wait to volume.2 comes out in September. This Volume is well worth the [money].
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