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Summary: Finally, something I've always wanted to see on DVD..
Review: Eventhough I've heard of Gundam all these years, I've never actually watched an episode till this first dvd came out. I must say, it's a great story. It starts from the begining with good action so we aren't left waiting for it to start. The pilots for these Gundams are so unusual and startling that you feel as if the roles of good guys vs bad guys are reversed sometimes. Other reviewers are right in that there is good balance in both the dramatic aspect and the action sequences so it should appeal to a wide variety of audiences. As for the dvd itself, great job. Not too many bells and whistles, but it does have the standard dvd options such as credits, bios, previews, language/subtitle, and chapter search. Picture appearance is pretty clear. I'd say comparable to the Ranma OAV set, and a little better than the Evangelion disc. If there's one fault to this disc, I'd say again as with most of the discs I'v watched is the shimmering that seems to occur on the yellow subtitles although this disc wasn't as bad as the Ranma ones, IMHO. It's better, but you still notice some flickering to the subtitles if you really get annoyed by such things. Anyways, despite that, I'd highly recommend this disc to anyone who's a fan of Macross or Space Cruiser Yamato cause it has the "epic" quality to it that'll make you mad when you reach the end of the disc and have to wait another month for the next.
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Summary: Gundam it, Gundam rocks
Review: I actually just recently became obssesed with Gundam Wing...after that Cartoon network Toonami Marathon destroyed my brain. Anyway, this is some great stuff. Giant fighting robots, the good guys kick major booty, the bad guys aren't such bad guys...or are they? Really its great. And to those of you griping about how they pronouce Quatre's name as Katra...that is how you pronouce Quatre...at least in french (it means forty if I haven't completly forgotten my french numbers)
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Summary: Overall Great, But The Japanese Version.....
Review: I've got to admit, this is one of the great animes if I ever seen one. Gundam Wing is so fresh and new(I mean no one got sick of the reruns)it delivers a punch to you. But I noticed something with the Japanese Version. If you look very closely you can see the genius at Bandai or Sunrise didn't put the subtitles when the charecters were speaking. You hear words first that the charecter speaks, then you see the subtitles. That annoyed me. But hey, no one's perfect. It was nice to hear the original voice for Heero, but before I got the DVD, people said in the Japanese version Quatre's voice sounded a bit like a child's. When the voice came on I was shocked. In the dub they have it so manly. And you finally get the lyrics to "Total Communication". Note: After The Shooting Star She Saw, the ending theme song looked like Relena was abusing animals. She pulled on a rhino's tail!
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Summary: Gundam Wing - Shooting Stars
Review: The Shooting Stars DVD/VHS contains the first four episodes of the series, all of wich have been aired on Cartoon network's Toonami. Each episode is the unedited version. Shooting Stars also includes the opening credits that include the song "Just Communication" preformed by "Two Mix". The episodes also include a special ending theme featuring Relena Peacecraft (of the series). The previews before the feature presentation are of later Gundam series like Gundam 0083 and 0079. You could end up buying it for 14.98 in comic book stores, but its a steal here. This is the first release better get it now!
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Summary: The best mecha anime series ever!
Review: Generally, I tend to hate anime that has to do with giant robots, but occassionally a few animes will break through my bias and really amaze me. Gundam Wing is one of those anime series that does this. The reason behind this is that the story is well written, the characters all have some sort of appeal, the space battles are nicely done, and I thought the dub was pretty true to the Japanese version of Gundam Wing.My gripe is the same as another reviewers, the pilot of Sandrock's name is Quatre not Katra like they call him in the English version. What's up with that?
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Summary: Great anime
Review: This is a must own for any anime fan. A few things went censored in the dubbed version (even the midnight run!), so you might want to pick this DVD up for a better dubbed version as well as a Japanese subtitled version (I hear the Japanese track is top-notch!) Note: I also agree with the reviewer that said Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory is better than this.
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Summary: New to Gundum, But Amazed
Review: Coming off of DBZ in search for another anime adrenaline rush, I happened upon Gundum Wing. Immediately, I was intrigued by the beautiful animation, detail, and extremely deep characters. While many epic sagas pit an overwhelming evil force against an underdog good force, Gundum actually gives the most powerful weapons to the "good guys". Simple? If only that were so. A trademark of this unique series is that the destruction always comes from within. Not only do the colonies abandon the Gundum Pilots, but the creation of Zero System threatens to destroy its pilot's sanity. While winning wars comes to them easily, dealing with their emotions does not, and gives rise to countless internal struggles often ending with anger. Perhaps the most appealing aspect, however, is the complexity of the story. While DBZ makes it childlishly clear whats going on, Gundum Wing actually requires quite a bit of attention and consideration. Many paths are taken, many doors unlocked, and numerous mysterious unravel slowly and skillfully to allow for true universal chaos. You will not find mindless action here, nor will you find multi-alien races warring as DBZ dwells on. What is guaranteed is simply the very definition of epic and a most bewildering character study told in a complex environment that is as realistic as anything in this world. Perhaps thats Gundum's edge on other anime. Its believable (assuming we had the same technology). I can easily picture a future of this nature.
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Summary: I do belive this is quite good
Review: This is quite good. In my eyes, this is this best series out of all of them. I mus say, everything is gorgous. I was hooked immedtially. (the cool one is Trowa)If you can't decide to get it or not, you might as well get it. I am quite sure you won't be sorry.
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Summary: Gundam Wing for Anime Dummies
Review: The Gundam timeline covers over 400 episodes in 14 series: 4 covering the One Year War, 5 covering the Universal Century, and 5 covering alternate universes. The portion we are receiving here in the US is the 49-episode Gundam Wing series, one of the alternate universes, aired in Japan from November 1996 through early 1998. The story is set in the year A.C. (After Colony) 195. Five colonies have been set up in deep space at the Lagrange Points. Something about gravitational flux holding them in position above Earth. Anyways, they had lived in peace until a secret organization in the United Earth Sphere Alliance named Oz started infiltrating the ranks of the Alliance military. They proceeded to take the colonies by force, so five scientists (each from a different colony) sent special mobile suits, each piloted by a teenaged boy, down to Earth to destroy Oz. The suits are called Gundams because they are made of gundanium, a special alloy that can only be refined in microgravity. The pilots are Heero Yuy (Japanese), Duo Maxwell (American), Trowa Barton (Unknown, European?), Quartre Reberba Winner (Arabic), and Chang Wufei (Called Wufei Chang in the US dub, but he's Chinese, so family name comes first). Each has his own Gundam, his own cover, and his own adventure, though they often cross paths as the mission gradually changes from revenge on Oz to defending the planet and the colonies from total chaos. Gundam Wing is the best of the entire Gundam saga, but don't take my word for it. You're gonna have to see for yourself.
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Summary: Anime At It's Best
Review: I am a major fan of Gundam, Macross, Evangelion you name it. I would have to say that Gundam Wing is one of the best animes I havve layed eyes on. Only Macross Plus The Movie (VHS Sub. Only) 5 stars and Macross Plus parts 1-4 4 stars) can even compete with this masterpeice. Although I would have to say that this show is EXTREMLY VIOLENT do not let the TVY7 rating fool you. If your kid is not over 13 he should not be watching this show.
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