The 5 greatest gundam series are gundamsan, gundamsan, gundamsan, gundamsan, and gundamsan. It was how the west was introduced to gundamfive prettyboy pilots, some of the most unique mecha designs at the time anyone had ever seen, and catchy music provided by twomix. It was tough actually as gundam has a lot going for it and some classics. The best animated series of alltime, ranked cartoons. Nhk revealed the results of its mega all gundam poll on saturday during a program on the bs premium television channel voting took place between march 2. Their best hope of making it through the conflict is the gundam, a giant humanoid robot, and its gifted teenage pilot. Gundam wing enjoys a hefty helping of popularity in the eyes of western otaku alongside with its brother, gundam seed whether this is a pro or not, is up to the viewer. How about top 5 favorite and most disliked gundam series.
Gundam jamsx retro msx1 msx2 computer games in your. Its success is a similar story to that of starwars. Over in japan, anime fans were recently polled nationwide by anime. Transformers was a topgrossing movie and hit cartoon in the u. Every game in the franchise debuted in the arcades, but nearly all of them have received console releases. These series often present vastly different settings, but often have the same common themes that makes you want to watch a gundam series in the first place. Mankind has moved to space, living in colony clusters. Ranked in first was mobile suit gundam seed, and supporting rate was about 12%.
Now, in the year after colony 195, bitter colonial rebels have launched operation meteor, sending five powerful mobile suits to earth for vengeance. These three gundam series all were run on the popular cartoon network block, toonami, insuring their popularity ranking here. But there are countless gundam anime series, and who knows where to. Zeon was first released in arcades in 2001, and established many mechanics that would define the vs series, such as 2on2 gameplay, a. Keep scrolling to see the 20 most popular tv shows of the year so far. Heres a list of our top 10 best gundam anime series of all time. Fans rank the best mobile suit gundam anime of alltime. On a serious note though my personal favorites are, 0079, zeta, gundam x, 08th ms team, and unicorn.
Jun 26, 2017 these universes only have one series in them, and from modern gundam anime series trends, it seems like the oneshot universe is the new way to go with the exception of unicorn. Ironblooded orphans, with an approval rating of approximately 8%. The 5 greatest gundam series are gundam san, gundam san, gundam san, gundam san, and gundam san. Equal first gundam ms08 and gundam 0080 gundam ms08 team to me gundam was never completely about cool mecha fight. Once upon a time i wrote about gundams best, the cream of the crop. Hikaru midorikawa, akiko yajima, toshihiko seki, shigeru nakahara. One of these sides declares itself the principality of zeon and declares war on the earth federation, the governmental. Each of the three movies is largely composed of old footage from the tv series, however tomino felt that some things could be changed for the better. The only reason why mobile suit zeta gundam doesnt rank any higher. Mobile suit gundam ironblooded orphans kido senshi gandamu tekketsu no orufenzu is a 2015 anime television series created by sunrise. I didnt complete the series when i was a kid because at the time period gundam wing was slowly. Since mobile suit gundams popularity exploded in the 1980s, the series has spun out a slew of aside anime series and manga.
Thanks to more exposure through reruns and the success of merchandising sales, gundam began to gain more popularity. Find out more with myanimelist, the worlds most active online anime and manga community and database. These are not just bad, no these are the worst, so sit back and enjoy as we look back at the worst examples this storied franchise has to offer. The 2nd place goes to orga itsuka from mobile suit gundam. Turna is generally regarded as the better of two, and one of the best series over all, but carries over a lot of themes best witnessed through other programs first. Academics in japan have also viewed the series as inspiration, with the international gundam society being the first academic institution based on an animated tv series. Since mobile suit gundam s popularity exploded in the 1980s, the series has spun out a slew of aside anime series and manga.
Every game in the franchise debuted in the arcades, but nearly all of them have. Oct 21, 2015 mobile suit gundam uc 0079 what it is. The first gunpla i made was the zeta gundam, a kit that appeared as the first transforming machine in the rg. Gundam build fighters is unique among most gundam anime because it takes place in a world very similar to our own. Aired 1995, gundam wing sets in after colony 195 with the start of operation meteor, the scientists tactical plan for revenge against the oz military organization. Im not even sure why they decided to make it a gundam series, when it is as far away from being gundam as anything. Nozomi entertainment ranked the most popular gundam anime series with gundam wing being first, gundam ms 08th team coming in second. Gundam has appeared in postage stamps and is often used to promote advancements in advance personal combat systems in japan there are gundam museums in japan dedicated to. Japan is sending gundams to space for the 2020 olympics.
Unlike other gundam series, this gundam was designed by camille himself. Gundam seed was a modern attempt to take everything that worked from the popular gundam wing and the classic gundam series and turn it. Gundam was a tv series aired on a local television channel back in the late 70s. However this, this is easier as when gundam is bad gundam is bad. Sep 05, 2017 since mobile suit gundams popularity exploded in the 1980s, the series has spun out a slew of aside anime series and manga. Gandamu, also referred to as the gundam series, gandamu shirizu, is a science fiction media franchise. Aug 30, 2016 though this gundam is the titled mech, it did not make its first appearance until episode 21. The giant robot anime franchise gundam is a popular culture icon in japan. Gundam jamsx retro msx1 msx2 computer games in your web. It was about youth struggle to comes to terms with their. Parrot assigned each series an expressions total that reflects average daily audience demand from all countries from january 1 to march 31, 2018 adjusted for each countrys population.
Outside of nostalgia and two mixs music it doesnt have much going for it story or character wise. For me, the best gundam series are some of the older ones, especially. Mobile suit gundam ironblooded orphans the gundam wiki. With that said, it still holds a special place to me. Developed by capcom and published by bandai, mobile suit gundam. And with a show this old, it can sometimes be challenging to find. As part of the precelebrations for this huge milestone, nhk held. Top 6 best gundam series of all time recommendations. The vs series offers arenastyle, 2on2 battles between mobile suits. Looking for information on the anime mobile suit gundam. Where to start getting into gundam 2020 edition otaku. May 09, 2018 popular mecha franchise mobile suit gundam has almost reached its 40th year since the broadcast of its first iconic entry in 1979. Mobile suit gundam favorites chosen in 40th anniversary.
What are the reasons why gundam is so popular in japan. As of 2018, gundam is one of the top 15 highestgrossing media franchises of all time. Century by adapting gundam unicorn, one of the more popular light. The 17 most significant anime in the united states. Jul 26, 2019 since mobile suit gundams popularity grew in the 1980s, the series has spun out many side story series and manga. With a new gundam series announced and just around the corner i thought id write a little bit about one of the biggest and most popular franchises in anime.
Most popular gundam titles in america ranked comic book. Focuses on the rivalry between amuro and char, the respective ace mobile suit fighters for the federation. One of the most legendary and enduring anime franchises of all time is the quintessential mechafranchise mobile suit gundam. May 15, 2019 these three gundam series all were run on the popular cartoon network block, toonami, insuring their popularity ranking here. The gundam vs series, as the name implies, is based on the massive mobile suit gundam anime franchise. Featured in the original gundam series, the big zam is a departure from most gundam suits in that its massive oblong body shape is supported purely by two mechanical legs, and no arms whatsoever. Considered a flop during its initial run, mobile suit gundam saw its popularity surge after bandai released models based on the shows mech suits, cementing the shows place in the canon.
Ever since first launching decades ago, the gundam series has become the. The 17 most significant anime in the united states reelrundown. Online retailers, such as amazon, are an excellent place to start when searching for this great anime. The following is a list of gundam series to date organized into the universes that they take place in, as well as in chronological order according.
Thanks to multiple streaming services, anime continues to grow in popularity, meaning there was no shortage of new series to enjoy. Gunpla rg zeta gundam rg zeta gundam main image zeta gundam, a popular mobile suit that will always be ranked higher in the popularity vote of the mobile suit of the gundam series. The official portal site for gundam news and information. I agree with wing, seeing that it was the first gundam series in the statesenglish, its easy to say why its so popular.
The first gunpla i made was the zeta gundam, a kit that appeared as the first. While the original mobile suit gundam aired from 1979 to 1980 with disappointing ratings, the show saw its popularity skyrocket when japanese toy maker bandai acquired the rights to produce. Also, mobile suit gundam wing ranked 18th and mobile suit gundam zz ranked 20th. It has since grown to progress the original story line as well as created alternate universes and characters. I think in the us, gundam is popular because america makes many loud, boomy action flicks, and this is a loud, boomy anime franchise. The design allows less resistance for it to move with much swifter speeds. The series took in new fans, with the story of the battles between new human made by genetic manipulation called coordinator, and ordinary human, called natural. Gundam is a multiple timeline spanning metaseries that can often be intimidating and confusing from the outside but one of the most worthwhile investments if you decide to take the plunge.
Its incredible abilities were developed to supersede that of his previous suit, the shining gundam, and even in base form it surpasses shining gundams poweredup super mode. Poll reveals fans top ranking gundam series soranews24 japan. Although he was not able to remain at the top for two consecutive years, his popularity still remain. The 10 best villains in the principality of zeon, ranked. Popular mecha franchise mobile suit gundam has almost reached its 40th. May 16, 2019 while the original mobile suit gundam aired from 1979 to 1980 with disappointing ratings, the show saw its popularity skyrocket when japanese toy maker bandai acquired the rights to produce. Zeta being ranked 1st followed by original mobile suit gundam, then 08th ms team. The chaotic assault signals the dawn of a new age of combat and the ultimate instrument of warfare is born, the mobile suit. Though this gundam is the titled mech, it did not make its first appearance until episode 21.
This list of top 100 anime series of all time will feature what i consider to be the 100 greatest anime series ever made. Sep 21, 2015 for me, the best gundam series are some of the older ones, especially. Gundams hugeness in popularity cannot be understated. The gundam series, created in 1979 by yoshiyuki tomino, is one of the highestgrossing media franchises of all time. Gundam covers a large array of series, that is continuing to grow since the release of the first series in 1979 called mobile suit gundam. Kido senshi gandamu, also known as first gundam, gundam 0079 or simply gundam 79 is a televised anime series, produced and animated by nippon sunrise. The bulk of gundam series take place in the universal century timeline. Some of the qualifying factors taken into consideration for a series being deemed great are, entertainment value, popularity, lasting appeal, quality of writing, originality and significance to the medium of anime. Nozomi entertainment ranked the most popular gundam anime series with gundam wing being first, gundam ms 08th team coming in second, and g gundam rounding out the list in third place. Info simulcasted the anime for southeast asia and daisuki simulcasted the anime for the rest of the. Nov 20, 2018 considered a flop during its initial run, mobile suit gundam saw its popularity surge after bandai released models based on the shows mech suits, cementing the shows place in the canon.
Gundam wing was the first gundam series aired on the anime block, even. This years releases made us sob uncontrollably, yell at our tv in anger, believe in love again, and so much more. Since mobile suit gundams popularity grew in the 1980s, the series has spun out many side story series and manga. Xbox 360, playstation 2, playstation 3 in the future, rebel space colonies launch a brutal war of independence with a series of coordinated orbital strikes against earth. From shows to merchandise, books to live events, get all of your gundam info here. Mankind has moved to space, living in colony clusters known as sides. A towering mobile suit, the big zam is 60 meters tall and weighs nearly 2000 tons when fullyloaded. As a series that changed the way the world looked at giant robots, gundam has become a cultural icon, expanding its reach beyond the traditional tv shows, movies, video games, and manga collection. The first two movies, mobile suit gundam and mobile suit gundam. Best character combined works char aznable quattro bajeena casval rem deikun mobile suit gundam, mobile suit zeta gundam. Dont get me wrong, im not saying its a bad show its bad but it just is not a real gundam show and so i have ranked it low. Top 10 gundam series since 1979 best recommendations. Created and directed by yoshiyuki tomino, it premiered in japan on nagoya broadcasting network and its affiliated ann stations on april 7, 1979, and lasted until january 26, 1980. In 2006, the magazine was reprinted in a six volume box set.
A lot like the star trek franchise, mobile suit gundam was not instantly a hit, but still managed to capture a strong cult following. Down on the earth, the nations have come together to form. The franchise began on april 7, 1979 with mobile suit gundam, a tv series that defined the. While the previous gundams were blockier in their design, the zeta is more sharp and sleek. The 1980s saw the release of additional gundam tv shows and movies, but it wasnt until the mid 1990s, with the release of mobile suit gundam wing, that the series exploded in popularity worldwide. Top 10 gundam series since 1979 best recommendations a lot like the star trek franchise, mobile suit gundam was not instantly a hit, but still managed to capture a strong cult following. Known as the burning gundam in the g gundam dubs, god gundam was the second mobile suit given to domon kasshu, series lead and gundam fighter for neo japan. Not only has it spawned numerous tv series, movies, manga, and video games, but also an entire industry of plastic gundam models known as gunpla. In the early 1980s, the tv series was retold through a new movie trilogy which became the official canon which then further expanded its. Mobile suit gundam favorites chosen in 40th anniversary poll. Gandamu, also referred to as the gundam series, gandamu shirizu, is a science fiction media franchise created by sunrise that feature giant robots or. Select 10 masterpiece 9 great 8 very good 7 good 6 fine 5 average 4 bad 3 very bad 2 horrible 1 appalling. Moreover, the series is among the highestgrossing media franchises of all time, joining star wars, pokemon, mickey mouse, hello kitty, and disney princess.
Gundam wing is the most notable if not the most favored series in the world despite low ratings in japan. The 20 most popular tv shows of 2018 so far insider. Rg zeta gundam main image zeta gundam, a popular mobile suit that will always be ranked higher in the popularity vote of the mobile suit of the gundam series. The united earth sphere alliance is a powerful military organization that has ruled over earth and space colonies with an iron fist for several decades. Once again, ign s readers voted in a poll to pick what the next top 25 list we would tackle is, and this time around the best anime series won. I also have a soft spot for zz since judau, haman, and roux are some of my favorite characters. Nhk reveals full results of ultimate gundam poll interest anime. Gundam wing this was the first gundam series i ever saw but as i grew up and watched other gundam series wing just kept falling down the list until it winded up here. Popular mecha franchise mobile suit gundam has almost reached its 40th year since the broadcast of its first iconic entry in 1979. Gunpla gundam plastic model holds 90% of the japan character plastic model market. Top 10 gundam mobile suit in gundam anime series best list. Gundam x and turna gundam are two other stand alone series which both borrow the key franchise themes but add enough originality to be their own thing.
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