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I would recommend this show if you are a fan of war drama/politics in general. If you like UC Gundam, you might like this. The war/politics between two worlds is surprisingly good, but don't watch this if you want exciting Mecha battles as this is the show's main flaw. Though the action does get pretty decent in the last arc.

One can easily make comparisons to Gundam First, but they are totally different in regards to focus and execution. The action in Dougram is interesting as each battle is a little different with a clear objective in mind. It can be ... as simple as crossing a bridge or taking out an artillery battery. These scenarios keep things fresh. The problem is the execution. The battles feel rather wonky up until the last arc.

The show excels in drawing you into the conflict between two worlds. It feels like a real conflict with real people on both sides. The game of politics is surprising good and adds to conflict between worlds. The main characters aren't terrible, but do feel a little lacking in character development. The real stars of the show are the leaders of the conflict. They all have their own goals in mind and are either plagued with ideology, pride, ambition, ect which makes for a surprisingly good watch.

If you are more a fan of the war/politics side of UC Gundam than the action, then this is a must watch as this show definitely has more meat. Also, no newtype magic crap is present in this show. Some would consider this a plus.

Cheers.