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| Bright Punch! That was great, Amuro now is a man. Another great episode, Gundam started slowly but it improves every episode. |
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| Amuro's sexist comments still annoy me, but I can see where he is coming from. Though, refusing to fight in the middle of a deadly battle is, well, foolish. Am I the only one who thinks these so called "bright slaps" are kind of...counter intuitive? What if they only caused Amuro to further retreat into his shell? If he wasn't such a strong character, and believe me aside from some of his actions he is strong, these acts of psychical violence could do more harm than good. |
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insan3soldiern said: Amuro's sexist comments still annoy me, but I can see where he is coming from. Though, refusing to fight in the middle of a deadly battle is, well, foolish. Am I the only one who thinks these so called "bright slaps" are kind of...counter intuitive? What if they only caused Amuro to further retreat into his shell? If he wasn't such a strong character, and believe me aside from some of his actions he is strong, these acts of psychical violence could do more harm than good. I'm assuming that Amuro will keep on spewing his sexism throughout the series. Sigh. |
| I wonder that they spoke like Gundam could only be piloted by Amuro. Since it has learning computer maybe it is now locked to Amuro and they do not know how to reset it? They should add autopilot to Gundam just like Nerv did in case of whiny pilots not wanting to do their job in middle of battle. |
| Amuro played The Shinji Pussy for a while but it got boring fast so he decided to go kill some more Zeon mobile suits. "I'm a MAN now!!!!!" That line cracked me up Amuro is such an annoying character I can't take him seriously and that kinda makes him cool. |
cupcFeb 10, 2014 8:16 AM
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| So full of misplaced manliness and memorable quotes! Brighto slaps are kinda overrated, tho : it's not like Amuro got any better after being hit, lol. |
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| The strategy Amuro came up with was kinda stupid but well. I guess things worked like that back in 1979. I also can't believe they've been flying on the same continent for like 5 episodes now (several days). A normal plane nowdays does the job in 10 hours tops. |
| Another awesome episode :) I'm surprise Amuro is sulking like this. I was thinking he would have gotten over this a few episodes ago, but it keeps coming back. It seems Char is the main drive for him to pilot the Gundam :) That bright slap and punch!!! Definitely the highlight of the show! I even lol'd when he said "not even my father hit so many times like this" He's definitely spoiled as hell as a child! I think people are taking things for granted on why the jumping Gundam is amazing at that time. Nowadays, Gundams can go on full boost and can attack the enemy in mere seconds. This maybe a little thing, but i really appreciate how back then a jumping Gundam is already badass as it is. Char probably either wanted Garma to be dead or wants Amuro by himself. Such a cunning strategist he is :P Matilda san!! She's such a beauty!! "her lingering fragrance" Lol 1970s is such an interesting time! Even Amuro is amaze by her "fragrance"!! Frau seems to be jealous :P I can't wait for the next episode!!! |
| Guys, you are overdoing things about the "sexist" comments. Amuro telling Frau Bow that she couldn't use the Gundam was not sexist, just reality. Amuro has been the one using it since the first episode, and I am not even sure Frau Bow knows anything about robotic and all. Even Bright said he could not do it. Also, for those who hate Amuro for his whiny personality, remember he is just a normal boy that have to fight and risk his life everyday, and that there is a lot of pressure on him. Char really wants to see Garma dead, eh ? |
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| Lol, Char misplaced those cables. Punch No1 - It hurts! Punch No2- Congrats, now you are a man ^_^ |
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| Bright punching Amuro, unlike his dad. Kai being cooler than normal. Hayato and Ryu doing stuff too. Fraw Bow being cool and slightly jelly. Also she will never be able to pilot the gundam (lol) Char being evil. Garma possibly going to die next episode? (not a spoiler since I have no clue whether he will or not. The episode preview just makes it seem foreboding. Plus it says "Char's true intentions, Garma's fate" So who knows. Garma is kinda cool so far though, it will suck if he's gone already. |
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| Woa, they still use paper in the future? ... and print top-secret encoded messages on it. |
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| "Fraw Bow, there's no way you can pilot the Gundam." I didn't like how overdone Bright's talk with Amuro was, what with the hitting, but after that I could only think, "Amuro, you're so full of crap." He has an inflated sense of self-worth; he's letting his position get to his ego, and the tantrums he's throwing are indeed very immature. But to follow that up with insisting that he's so special... ugh. It's really annoying. I do think Amuro needed a few more spankings growing up; punching, on the other hand, is too far. Char has progressed from being unhelpful to deliberately sabotaging operations. He put dirt on that connector, which is why Garma's transmissions didn't come through. Given that, at this point I think Garma's doomed to fail. |
| Cheeky fucker, Char. I was wondering what he was doing with the plug. Fraw Bow is one naggy bitch. |
Beatnik said: But the highlight of the episode was this: "You hit me twice! Even my father didnt hit me!" "That's why you're soft! Growing up without getting hit will never make you a man!" naikou said: "Frau Bow, you'll never be able to pilot the Gundam." Arcanus said: The sexist comments are comedy gold.It's hilarious how sexist this show is. xD That aside it's is interesting to see Amuro abilities evolve so much with every fight. Edit: As for the fragrance thing,I'm guessing Amuro hit puberty xD |
VanishingKiraNov 3, 2015 2:20 PM
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| Wow! Amuro that comes out with some jokes effect, his good crescita.Bella battle, Char is to watch, his "underground war" for more involvement in the story, the girl red? Good episode! |
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| Ah finally, the famous BRIGHTSLAP!!!! And Char you dirty scoundrel, you're up to something. |
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| I just love these kind of "older" anime, they had so much more atmosphere compared to "newer" anime. That said this sure was a very awesome episode, let's find out what happens next! |
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| Garma was lucky in that battle. Amuro Ray Kill Count: 0 Mobile Suit kills this episode 14 kills total. |
| Very good episode again, and Yes, Amuro was annoying as hell but i could understand to an extent. |
Mashima said: Guys, you are overdoing things about the "sexist" comments. Amuro telling Frau Bow that she couldn't use the Gundam was not sexist, just reality. Amuro has been the one using it since the first episode, and I am not even sure Frau Bow knows anything about robotic and all. Even Bright said he could not do it. Also, for those who hate Amuro for his whiny personality, remember he is just a normal boy that have to fight and risk his life everyday, and that there is a lot of pressure on him. Char really wants to see Garma dead, eh ? I was thinking this as well, Some of his other comments i can see as being sexist but this one sounded to me like she was inexperienced and he was worried about her, and people please do remember that even though Amuro might be slightly sexist but that doesn't mean that the entire show is. |
| @SakurasouBusters Idem. If it was sexist, less female would have followed 0079. Strangely enough, I still can't figure exactly what Tomino wanted to express about women through the first Gundam and Zeta (there might be some elements in ZZ and the finale movie too). You get "War is the business of a man", "A woman's fate is to be used by men", etc, some female characters parked in a certain depiction of the women (Fraw Bow and her later variants) and the opposite with "Only a woman could..." (memory blank) or characters able to stand for themselves (Sayla, Kycilia Zabi, Emma...) |
Rei_IIIOct 2, 2016 2:45 PM
| Char is almost carrying it too far regarding Garma..seems like next episode this is going to reach it's climax. |
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| So, this is the episode where Bright smacks Amuro upside the head. It's no surprise either, as Amuro wasn't taking war seriously at that point. He seems to be back on the right track now though. Also, Matilda is certainly attractive, and Amuro definitely likes her. |
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| GET IN THE FUCKING ROBOT, AMURO! |
eski514Mar 6, 2019 2:43 PM
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| Some harsh realities and growing up in this one |
| Very good development of Amuro as character. I really enjoyed how realistic he is. On the other hand, Garma almost died and since I already watch The Origin I know why Char is doing that lol. |
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| This episode really leaned into the burden of being a child soldier, or more generally being a soldier. Amuro has been exhausted, scared for his life, unable to sleep because all he sees is combat. And when he returns from combat, what does he see? The refugees he's trying to protect are demanding for more, or stealing food from the children. In other words, ungratefulness for all of his struggle. Last but not least, he views himself as nothing more than a decoy for the greater Federation. That is how you push a character into the corner. Feeling underappreciated, exhausted, and used. Therefore, it's a great time to zone in on the motivation for fighting. Two lines that stuck out to me were specifically one where Amuro stated, "What about me? I'm tired of being scared!", and the explicit, "What are you fighting for, Mr. Bright?!". Bright's answer was very hands on, and along with Fraw Bow, it was one of shame. Literally beating the boy and calling him a disappointment that will put everyone else in danger. Shame can be a strong motivator but it felt very harsh and I wasn't sure if it would work. Following shame however, a personal vendetta was brought up, Char the Red Comet. It was Char's name which struck Amuro especially hard and I think it reminded him of a personal reason to fight. Combining the two, Amuro wants to best his rival, and he probably wants to help his peers, but only one of those motivations may not be enough. It ended up being a good combo to get him moving, in my opinion. Last but not least in this train of thought, Amuro was thanked by a Federation representative, as if to say, no, you are not just a tool to be used and discarded by us. It helps that it was the first time Amuro felt womanly charms, hahahahahahahaha. I liked the episode for Amuro focus, but also for the Zeon focus. I've gotten more and more interested in Garma and Char. When the two were first introduced, I had questions about the foundation of their relationship. If it was a friendly rivalry, or if there was true animosity under the seems. As we have continued to proceed, it appears that Garma is a superior to Char which adds to the competitiveness or envy. A feeling that the captain should be superior to his subordinate, and from Char, a feeling that he should be where Garma is. To continue to fuel the sense of unfairness or animosity, there is the constant reference of the elder sister and Garma's spoiled upbringing. As if to say, Char worked to get here and Garma was handed his superior position. Perhaps the two were friends in their youth but they have grown apart and now, in my eyes, I am certain to view their niceties as nothing more than niceties, a mask to greet an old friend, even if they aren't a friend anymore. I don't know if this reading is correct, but Char willingly allowing Garma to go into danger is very fascinating and it has me curious to see his reaction if Garma is to die. If there is any form of fondness underneath, that is the moment we will see it away from niceties for appearances sake. |
| Some really strong Shinji-vibes from Amuro in this episode... And I mean that in a very positive way. It's probably way more realistic for a child to not just act like a badass and constantly fight without complaining or getting exhausted mentally. The jumping action from the Gundam was pretty cool too. Amuro really landed every shot in this episode, he seems to get better and better. Matilda also seemed interesting. And Char is pretty obviously trying to get rid of Garma. Pretty low of him tbh, but that makes a good villain, I suppose. And damn, the preview for the next episode seemed spoilerific af. |
| You're 15, your home city is attacked, your parents are MIA, you've been in a continuous state of combat readiness and in and out of combat without any proper military training, you're the only pilot of the Earth Federation's greatest weapon and showing potential signs of PTSD. But we'll just smack you around and tell you to man up and get out there. Ridiculous. |
| Ikari Shinji moment |
| I hate everyone equally |
| Amuro really feeling the pressure is so sad. Char sure has something sneaky up his sleeve for Garma. |
| damn char is fucking playing garma very well. and we get the amuro slap  hate to admit but amuro has got a point  even tho he is sexist, he has some valid points  lol the woman seducing amuro from frau bow  halo needs more love. |
 Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate. I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death. |
gfsdfgsdgsdfgs said: This episode really leaned into the burden of being a child soldier, or more generally being a soldier. Amuro has been exhausted, scared for his life, unable to sleep because all he sees is combat. And when he returns from combat, what does he see? The refugees he's trying to protect are demanding for more, or stealing food from the children. In other words, ungratefulness for all of his struggle. Last but not least, he views himself as nothing more than a decoy for the greater Federation. That is how you push a character into the corner. Feeling underappreciated, exhausted, and used. Therefore, it's a great time to zone in on the motivation for fighting. Two lines that stuck out to me were specifically one where Amuro stated, "What about me? I'm tired of being scared!", and the explicit, "What are you fighting for, Mr. Bright?!". Bright's answer was very hands on, and along with Fraw Bow, it was one of shame. Literally beating the boy and calling him a disappointment that will put everyone else in danger. Shame can be a strong motivator but it felt very harsh and I wasn't sure if it would work. Following shame however, a personal vendetta was brought up, Char the Red Comet. It was Char's name which struck Amuro especially hard and I think it reminded him of a personal reason to fight. Combining the two, Amuro wants to best his rival, and he probably wants to help his peers, but only one of those motivations may not be enough. It ended up being a good combo to get him moving, in my opinion. Last but not least in this train of thought, Amuro was thanked by a Federation representative, as if to say, no, you are not just a tool to be used and discarded by us. It helps that it was the first time Amuro felt womanly charms, hahahahahahahaha. I liked the episode for Amuro focus, but also for the Zeon focus. I've gotten more and more interested in Garma and Char. When the two were first introduced, I had questions about the foundation of their relationship. If it was a friendly rivalry, or if there was true animosity under the seems. As we have continued to proceed, it appears that Garma is a superior to Char which adds to the competitiveness or envy. A feeling that the captain should be superior to his subordinate, and from Char, a feeling that he should be where Garma is. To continue to fuel the sense of unfairness or animosity, there is the constant reference of the elder sister and Garma's spoiled upbringing. As if to say, Char worked to get here and Garma was handed his superior position. Perhaps the two were friends in their youth but they have grown apart and now, in my eyes, I am certain to view their niceties as nothing more than niceties, a mask to greet an old friend, even if they aren't a friend anymore. I don't know if this reading is correct, but Char willingly allowing Garma to go into danger is very fascinating and it has me curious to see his reaction if Garma is to die. If there is any form of fondness underneath, that is the moment we will see it away from niceties for appearances sake. very excellent post. couldnt have said it better. It is sad that Amuro's father who created the gundam to stop child soldiers ends up being the instrument that forces amuro in same gundam as a child soldier. Even for me, seeing the refugees steal from their own was too shitty tbh. had it not been for bright saying char's name, it is pretty doubtful amuro would have blinked an eye at seeing frau bow pilot his gundam and risk her life. and i dont blame amuro. even tho he is sexist, he is still a teen who doesnt know much better and only entered the gundam to save his friends. but now, seeing how the military constantly exploits him for each and every fight, the ptsd of which is too much even for amuro, i highly sympathise with him. And even though Sayla is a medical officer who can function as a counselor of sorts to make him feel better, i doubt any guy in his situation will be willing to admit they want to talk the problem through. Amuro had been focusing his hate outside towards the same military and it is doubtful Sayla as a fellow military personel could make things better, about bright's slap, though it may have worked in this situation, it is not proper way to do so especially in a dire situation. rather than be authoritative, bright could have been more friendly and understood what amuro was going through rather than go always harsh. shouting and mistreating your soldiers when they make mistakes like a sargeant is not constructive. Especially as a teen who is addled with emotions, it can backfire really badly. (Like in fullmetaljacket) I am more interested in seeing how matilda will help amuro from here on out or whether her words ring hollow. too soon to tell. |
Without change,we end up becoming the very person we hate. I was dead until the moment I met you. I was a powerless corpse pretending to be alive. Living without power, without the ability to change my course, was bound to lead me to a slow death. |
| so Gundam was doing the Evangelion thing decades before Evangelion was even a thing, NGL Amuro was spitting some truths as for the sexism, Amuro is just a kid an as far we know he doesnt even know his own mother, he deserves some breathing room here |
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| this episode made me like amuro very much, he showed his human side, he is only a 15 years old boy i see a lot of amuro inside of the character of Shinji ikari |
| ''Touch the darkness inside me'' |
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