Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow

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Synonyms: Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen, Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 2

Japanese: 機動戦士ガンダムⅡ　哀・戦士編

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Type: Movie

Episodes: 1

Status: Finished Airing

Aired: Jul 11, 1981

Producers: Sotsu

Licensors: Nozomi Entertainment, Bandai Entertainment

Studios: Sunrise

Source: Original

Genres: Action, Military, Sci-Fi, Space, Drama, Mecha

Duration: 2 hr. 15 min.

Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

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As the War continues, Amuro and the White Base crew must make their way toward the Earth Federation Headquarters, Jaburo. On their way they meet several new enemies and face off against impossible odds. They fight in Operation Odessa to relieve the Earth from the clutches of the Zeon forces.

Lives are lost, new friendships are made, and discoveries at every corner. Amuro soon learns that he possesses the powers of the mysterious Newtypes.

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Full story:	Mobile Suit Gundam
Prequel:	Mobile Suit Gundam I
Sequel:	Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

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Ray, Amuro

Main

Furuya, Toru
Japanese

Aznable, Char

Supporting

Ikeda, Shuuichi
Japanese

Noa, Bright

Supporting

Suzuoki, Hirotaka
Japanese

Haro

Supporting

Takagi, Sanae
Japanese

Ral, Ramba

Supporting

Hirose, Masashi
Japanese

Mass, Sayla

Supporting

Inoue, You
Japanese

Zabi, Mineva Lao

Supporting

Shiden, Kai

Supporting

Furukawa, Toshio
Japanese

Bow, Fraw

Supporting

Ukai, Rumiko
Japanese

Yashima, Mirai

Supporting

Shiraishi, Fuyumi
Japanese

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Yatate, Hajime

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Maseba, Yutaka

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Tomino, Yoshiyuki

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Matsuzaki, Kenichi

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"Ai Senshi (Soldiers of Sorrow)" by Daisuke Inoue

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Jul 13, 2008

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 9

Chag (All reviews)

15 people found this review helpful

Mobile Suit Gundam: the Movie Trilogy is the definitive incarnation of the massively influential Mobile Suit Gundam TV series. It may not be perfect, but it definitely deserves its lofty status in the history of anime as a proven classic. As one cannot have one part of the trilogy without the others, this review will cover all three of the compilation movies.

The first question on any new viewer's mind regarding the story of Mobile Suit Gundam: the Movie Trilogy (MSG) would be: "Do the films condense too much story from the TV series to fit into its limited run time?" The answer to that is "no". MSG takes the liberty to cut some of the flab from the original series and manages very well in terms of preserving the integrity of the story. The pacing may strike as a little faster than usual, but there are no glaring problems pertaining to the question above.

The story of MSG follows the crew of White Base, a secret earth federation battleship housing the RX-78-2 Gundam. The protagonist, Amuro Ray, makes the difficult transition from an ordinary civilian to the ace pilot of the federation military, along with a number of other civilians who were also pulled into the conflict against the Principality of Zeon when their space colony was destroyed by a Zeon attack, the purpose of which was to destroy the White Base, along with the experimental mobile suits being developed in secrecy. The long journey aboard the White Base exposes Amuro to many ugly facets of war far beyond the destruction of his home and the loss of life. In the midst of it all, Amuro is burdened with the responsibility of risking life and limb to protect his friends and comrades aboard the White Base, a target of constant Zeon attack, with the gundam. All this weaves an engrossing tale of struggle and growth, rife with challenges on and off the battlefield, making MSG a very interesting war story. There is an epic feel to the films, because though the adventure of the White Base stretches over many destinations, it is but a small part of the vast web of war and politics that makes up the interstellar conflict, and the characters' struggle for survival in the monstrous web makes them seem all the more vulnerable and the story that much more gripping.

The characters of MSG are some of the most iconic in the history of anime. Amuro, as mentioned above, is a very well-developed character. His teenage angst may strike as a little too much in the beginning, but his clear maturation throughout the story makes him an endearing character. The antagonists of MSG also also equally memorable, as they are some of the best antagonists one will come across in anime: the cunning and skillful Char Aznable and Ramba Ral, the bold and courageous Dozle Zabi, and even the cold and calculated Ghiren Zabi -- all of them have plenty of admirable traits that really makes the viewer respect the nazi-inspired Zeon. Even when these antagonists bite the dust, the viewer would still feel for them.

Hailing from the early 80's, MSG's visuals and sounds are quite aged. Though the animation has definitely improved from the sometimes laughable quality of the original TV series, it will not win over any new anime fans by itself. The frame rate is low, the proportion are sometimes warped, and the details are always shallow. Yet despite all this, MSG still manages to produce a number of memorable battle scenes, which is something to applaud for. The mecha designs, especially that of the gundam and zaku II, influenced mecha designs for decades to come. Even to this day, these old-school robots are sights to behold. The sound effects of MSG are almost as iconic as the mobile suits themselves. Fans will recognize the buzzing sound of the beam saber as well as blast of the beam rifle from miles away. Granted, the quality of these sound effects aren't anything amazing objectively, but they serve their functions well, and their nostalgia value is beyond measure. There are also a couple of very catchy battles tunes to be heard, as well as great sound acting, though Amuro's voice may be a little over-the-top at times.

In the end, Mobile Suit Gundam: the Movie Trilogy should be a must-watch for anyone interested in mecha anime or the history of anime in general. Its influence, popularity, and historic value is simply through the roof. There is a reason why even almost three decades later, model kits of the old RX-78-2 are still selling like hotcakes and the name "Char Aznable" remains recognized almost everywhere in japan. MSG is the very definition of a classic, and this fact cannot be denied. What lies in question is the modern viewer's enjoyment of the aged classic. But with a stellar story and memorable characters, MSG still has the quality to win over its viewers, a quality that will most likely remain as long as there exists people who watch anime.

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Mar 2, 2010

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 7

PCS1881 (All reviews)

7 people found this review helpful

Story: The story got a lot better from the first film. It was easier to understand what was going on. Moreover it had better drama. That was better because it didn't seem too forceful compared to the first movie.

Art: The animation was still as good. However I found it odd that some characters especially the female ones looked practically the same except for hairstyles (Hamon and Matilda). Not really a flaw but worth noticing.

Sound: Nothing much to say here, the sound effects and the battle themes were well done. I think the voice acting was great too except for the kids. In my opinion it read more

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Dec 13, 2018

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 7

Aiaigasa (All reviews)

2 people found this review helpful

As an upcoming Gundam fan of the highest degree, I decided to go back to where it began but was given the choice of the television run or the 3 summary films. I bought the film trilogy off of rightstuf and started my journey. Keep in mind I am familiar with anime on the older side especially 70s such as Versailles no bara/Lupin the third. The 1st movie was condensed admirably from the show and did not have too much of a jarring plot progression and pace. Coming to the second film though I was surprised how packed and frankly divided it was. The first read more

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Nov 19, 2016

1 of 1 episodes seen

Overall Rating: 8

Paraturtle (All reviews)

3 people found this review helpful

Story:
A thrilling military drama. With superb pacing, each scene flows right into the next with incredible finesse. Nothing feels rushed and nothing feels overly done. There's a strong amount of respect for the characters and the events taking place. I have to say that the 0079 series is impressing me in every way. From the complex and realistic drama between the characters and Char's absolutely captivating character in general, I cannot wait to learn more and more about these characters and the world they live in.

I'm starting to wonder if Gundam is the "Starship Troopers" of the eastern world, in that it's an excellent science-fiction narrative that is respectable piece of military literature. From the first film being a soldier's growth, then the second getting in deeper with the complexity of war itself, I'm nothing short of floored in what the third film may hold for me.

Art:
Although dated in regards to technology, the film itself is tastefully crafted. While it's hard to get into at first since the animation is so different in comparison to the digital age, you'll find it's quick and easy to keep focused during any and every scene in this film. The animation flows much better than the previous work, and action sequences feel tighter and riskier than any other. The climax will definitely be a memorable combat sequence for me in anime, as well as the confrontation that the whole film has viewers waiting for.

And not just the animation but the background's look stunning and each region looks significantly different. This made the world feel more real in that not everywhere was the same, boring background.

Sound:
Really freaking great. The OST is fantastic, and the combat sequences sound fresh and intimate. Slower sections of the film have really good ambient sounds to bring the scene to life.

Character:
Holy cow, this film handled everyone's characters a lot better than the first. Not that the first didn't do a great job, but this one in particular really stood out. The whole film had a great balance of action and drama, and even at times paired the two so seamlessly. Really brilliant, and makes you realize this film is more than an action film but really a space opera unfolding at the perfect pace.

Enjoyment:
A whole lot of fun. I'm excited just at the prospect of REWATCHING this film. This series is great, and I can't wait to jump right into the last film. I'm so glad this franchise grew to what it is today. It just means I get to watch so much more of this series.

((If you liked this review, check out my other reviews by going to my profile and clicking the 'reviews' tab. I review virtually all anime and manga I find!))

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