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| Kill 'em all. Maybe this was a Victory Gundam remake of sorts after all This. Asking the real questions. I too, would like to ask... Where IS Almiria? What does she look like after all those years... will we ever know if McGillis's "investment" in marrying a nice loli pay off if she grew up to be hot? inb4 Almiria stars in a sequel movie where she somehow steals the repaired Gundam Bael to take revenge on her dear husband's killers... |
| 1/10 muh REALISM good job Okada |
Z4k said: Basically. Rustal is a piece of trash. He got away with everything. I still feel very much like the series ended with a lot of loose ends. Even Ride killing that PoS at the end wasn't satisfying enough. Rustal was the one orchestrating it all and honestly even if McGillis was off his rocker he was in the right to want to reform the corruption. In fact it was the sleazy shit that people in like Rustal was doing in Ghallajhorn that was his whole reason for wanting to over throw and take control of the force. I never got the sense that he was using Tekkadan... I mean he was, but he also sympathized with them when he saw them on Mars.... how he saw Ghallajhorn treat them and how they were used were all factors in his perception of them and a part of the reason to over throw. In the end it really felt like they brushed it all under the rug, and even played it up like Rustal in the end turned out to be a good guy cause you know, he ended up helping all the orphans of Mars with the treaties. Although it's highly hinted at that Kudelia and the surviving members of Takkedan are watching him and don't trust him, cause they remember ultimately that he is the reason their family was torn to shreds at the end. And meanwhile everything up until that point had painted him as a sleazy and manipulative man who was equally as terrible as McGillis if not worse. I mean between encouraging and even pardoning Iok's behavior and actions. He didn't care about Julietta (basically asking her to sacrifice herself for his will), she was just his ace in the whole to beat Mikazuki ... and he had no qualms about setting up the other force so he could use illegal weapons that they weren't using (something he had shamed Iok for, while pardoning I believe). And it was weird, cause for a guy who didn't mind holding off all other forces to see how the battle between McGillis and Gaelio turned out ... meanwhile on Earth he has no qualms about using overwhelming force to crush Mikazuki so that Julietta can claim defeat over him despite doing next to nothing to deserve the win. Overall the story is well done, but the conclusion is unsatisfying, and even now it feels like there is still more story to tell. I have no idea if they already have a sequel series in mind, but they left a lot of loose ends and I still don't like how Rustal was handled after everything unfolded. |
TheMaverickkApr 7, 2017 2:39 PM
hoopla123 said: Probably the most disappointed I've ever been for a Gundam series period... At least Iok died like a little cunt bag. Have you never watched Reconguista G? Anyway, for a few of those who bash about Iron-Blood being bad you really need to question your opinion because it's people like you who defer potential watchers from shows that are decent enough to watch. Don't get me wrong, IRO isn't a perfect or amazing show, but it was definitely not trash. It was slow but what other Gundam show was perfectly timed and had no 'slow' moments? All in all IRO had many unique attributes which really stands out. It was a show that wanted to show the power of togetherness - even form nothing, Tekkadan grew into an organisation with networks. The corruption and injustice of which the world grows with no retribution. Albeit, the show was lack luster and the ending may have not been the most satisfying - I still enjoyed it. Many people hated how Rustal got away with everything. But I want to re-iterate the theme of REALISM. These event happen all the time in the real world where crimes go unpunished due to status and power. It is unsatisfying not seeing Rustal getting punished but it is still somewhat understandable why he did not - who is there to go against him? Plus it the organisation became more 'democratic' which could be a good thing. But knowing Rustal, how democratic can it really be? Not much I reckon. At least, Tekkadan's goal was somewhat realised. They all belong somewhere now. |
| Lmao Mikasuki's son is named Akatsuki XD I'm getting some strong Naruto Vibes here lol Perhaps Ride will convince Akatsuki to form the "Barbatos" a group of revolutionaries willing to continue McGillis Fareed's coup by completely over throwing Ghjallarhorn and returning the true power of the world to those that made it happen, not Rustal Elion. Then Boom! A season 3. |
qberr said: big if true.not sure if this was already posted http://matomame.jp/user/bohetiku/59bb033f32a5ddabeafb Almiria went insane Gaelio got paralized at the end of s1, he could only walk due to the AV system, now that he removed it he lost use of his legs again Atra and Kudelia got married Mika's son's full name is "Akatsuki Augus Mixta Bernstein" (yes, really) the writer went insane while finishing the anime. |
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| Finally some action! Mika going berserk like that was great. Mika was never really confirmed to be dead. It doesn't matter though. 5/10 (disappointingly average) Low score because everything but the action was pretty bad, and there wasn't enough action to earn it a better score. This anime suffered from not having any good villains. Rustal Elion? He's scum, but not some evil mastermind or anything. McGillis, nope. He had potential, but his entire existence was about class envy. The other and biggest problem is lack of characterization. Julietta was basically a side-character the entire time. What do we know about her? Nothing. Why should I care about her? No reason so I have no interest in wanting her to win. On the positives: Iok finally really died... or so we are lead to believe. |
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| This Julietta... with her obsession for cause and service and being a tool for X purpose... Should have died in the previous battle when she faced Mika in space and be done and over with her annoying persona In the end noone important dies on Gjallarhorn side, while most if not all of the cool Tekkadan charanters got killed. Damn I so wished for Shinos dainsleif spear to pierce Rustal's ass in the earlier episode.(wait that brings me back to my Julietta hate... that *****) Oh well... Overall a bitter ending, with a tiny bit of sweeteners in the form of some of the crew surviving. Thats all we get. :/ |
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| Iok died sure but Rustal got away after everything he has done! shit man wtf!! |
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| For the love of mother! Who wrote this bullshit? I can't began to believe they even dare to accept this shit into gundam franchise.... why not made up some robot, name it new! i mean c'mon who would ever thought that julietta's rambling in space battle was actually a foreshadowing to killing mikazuki... and she did not die in that space battle..... magically.... story-wise, it's a tragedy... duh... I mean yes, usually to deliver a cathartic expirience... but wait! i can't seems to find any piece of didactic information in this series! i mean seriously? what? Don't be stupid and control your emotion? Be smart? War is shit, whoever wins? this one maybe.... and then how they delivered it? by making the villain won! How trully idiotic.... Viewers became angry and crave for more war! |
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Axelucard said: True! I blame Trump for this!Iok died sure but Rustal got away after everything he has done! shit man wtf!! |
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Lelouch0202 said: So that's our ending. As a finale to the events that have transpired thus far it was surprisingly really good but my issue is with the direction the story took in this second season and not the finale itself. I guess I'll start off by saying everything I liked about the finale. -The action was awesome, Mika and Akihiro finally together till the very end was awesome. -IOK DIED, That was seriously the best part. So satisfying watching him getting crushed. XD -For the direction the story took, they gave it an acceptable and rather bittersweet ending. At least the world came out a better place, so yeah well done for that. -Atra's become quite the beauty. XD Akatsuki is nice. :P That aside, as I stated above the writing and plot development for this 2nd cour of the season hasn't been all that good. A lot of events such as the mobile armor arc and the initial arc with focus on the Earth branch became kinda pointless given the direction the story was ultimately heading in these final episodes. What was the point of all that happening? they were more like distractions to fill the episodes. Tekkadan teamed up with Fareed to revolutionize the corrupt Gjallarhorn and change the structure of the world for the better, I didn't like it when they revealed that they were just gonna abandon that objective. I suppose Tekkadan after all these years and growing as a big organization lost the flair they had in the first season to charge head on and make a difference. It just doesn't feel right to end a story with the protagonists abandoning their goal and choosing to escape, it kinda defeats the purpose of all the hardships they've faced. Nonetheless I did like how Mika realized they had already reached the place that Orga was trying to take them too. I guess as a whole you could say the theme of this season is to Appreciate the things you already have and never lose sight of them over the greed of getting more. As referenced by Mika they had already reached the place they wanted to be, they were already family. The longing for more is what eventually resulted in the death of Tekkadan and I guess this is what this story tries to convey. The time skip summary was good enough for me, at least the Fareed events brought about change in the Gjallarhorn's governing structure. I suppose it feels sad to see Rustal and co get away with all the corruption but hey it's not like our irl governments are pure so what the hell? At least here we can see there's change for the better, while it's a little unbelievable to see that everything turned out positively after those events, I'll take what I get. It's better than showing a corrupt Gjallharorn still ruling. It's been quite the run, I have to admit that I didn't like the direction of the story in this 2nd season but it was still entertaining and enjoyable enough with an ending that I find acceptable but the deaths of all the characters were complete bullshit and could have been done better. XD 8/10, First season was definitely the better one though but I can't bring myself to give this one a lower rating. :P R.I.P Tekkadan, you will be remembered. JizzyHitler said: I loved this ending, its going to divide people no doubt but this is a very ballsy shot at idealism and self sacrifice being portrayed as a greater good and the crushing realities of war that contradict them. Its nihilistic and depressing but I can only applaud this decision more than anything even if I am sure some people are just going to feel the show is weaker because of it. Rustal nor tekkadan were evil, they were both routes to corruption or a negative impact on the world, they have both done messed up things and killed but it was a fight for existences. I do wish things in the finale were handled better, it was kind of rushed and should of been spread out across an entire cour, but I am still gonna give this a 8/10, probably up there are one of my favorite au gundams, it went from a generic row row fight the power action show to something much more critiquing and criticizing the glorification of violence in media with this depressing finale. I'm somewhere in between you two. I really liked the direction they went with for the finale, but I agree some arcs like the mobile armor arc makes me wonder why that was ever included (it had some cool action scenes though!). I liked the main characters didn't accomplish their goals in the end, like Lelouch0202 said, they had already accomplished their original goal and wanting more caused their demise. In the end, both parties had problems, but Rustal in the end came around and created the very world Fareed wanted. Tekkadan and Rustal both lost things, but got what they wanted. I really liked how the reality of the situation caught up with Tekkadan and the characters realized they didn't need any more but it came at a price. I thought that was meaningful ending, it would have been boring if Tekkadan somehow won, there was no way they could have won in the end. They're were blinded by greed and wanted more than their original goal. And ironically in the end, Rustal and Kudelia brought upon a better future that I think even Orga and Farreed imagined. Also looks like Kudelia and Atra married! Ride got his revenge. Iok died. Galeio became more humble. It all worked out! |
| That's right, Julieta. Tekkaden fought to live. Not as debris or demons, but as humans. They struggled to hold onto their humanity more than anyone else in the series. The epilogue certainly does give a sense of satisfaction & closure after all of the tragedy that unfolded. While it's nice to see how most of the survivors were able to find a way of life that didn't involve flirting with death, I'm more than overjoyed to see Nobliss get his dues. A blissful irony that he was killed with Orga's gun by the person Orga gave his life to protect. I still feel somewhat sad for Ride though, as he's likely going to continue to live in the shadows of revolution. Man, that ending though. Atra really grew. From loli to lovely in no time. Kudelia and Atra...hmm. They've always had a very bizarre relationship, but I'm gonna call no homo here. Both of them are mothering the son of the man they loved. Seeing Akatsuki wearing all three of their bracelets was a really nice touch. They're now all closer than ever before. 9/10, an excellent sequel that brought it all home. I'd been hoping to see something on par with Gundam 00's maturity and Iron-Blooded Orphans delivered remarkably. I can only hope it'll happen again. |
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| I have just finished this anime and at least Tekkaden goal is achieved but I didnt realise how good this 2nd season compared 1st. I was a bit shocked as I thought Kudelia would have a child with Mika but guess it didnt go the way I thought it be |
Koolman511Apr 16, 2017 2:18 PM
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| Worst fucking ending ever. Ruined the ENTIRE show (50 fucking episodes) over the course of only 5 episodes. Wasted my time watching this shit. That ending was an absolute train wreck. |
Itachi_0893 said: That was really bad, I can accept the fact that the corrupt guys wins at the end, but they had to portrait as if everything was fine, with all survivors having happy endings, who cares. Since the episode in which McGillis and the tekkadan lost in the big space battle this series went to sh*t. I wouldn't have minded if everyone died fighting, but not, they were convinced that they would find their place by running, throwing away all the little development and the ambitions they had as a group. Overall the first season was way better, the mecha animation was amazing, but the 2 main characters were badly written, finally, the ending of the series just taught us that, if you are corrupt you will win in life. 6/10 That's exactly what I thought. 25 episodes with Hush for what? He just dies off in a pathetic way. Every bad guy had INSANE plot armor too it was disgusting. Wish someone had warned me to not watch the last 5 episodes before the anime became complete TRASH. Wasted my fucking time on this stupid shit. |
| That was a bloody battle for sure and very sad to watch. In the end the princess got to live and Mika,akihiro and Orgas never made it hell even Barbatos got shit up. That anime was messed up and very cruel and thats the stuff that i like cuz it shows that life is not always on the good side, i wish i could watch anime like these or movies. Rest in peace Mika, Biscuit, Akihiro, Orgas and Aston may their legacies continue on Mika's child and Ride. |
How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb --- Dr Strangelove  |
qberr said: not sure if this was already posted http://matomame.jp/user/bohetiku/59bb033f32a5ddabeafb Almiria went insane Gaelio got paralized at the end of s1, he could only walk due to the AV system, now that he removed it he lost use of his legs again Atra and Kudelia got married Mika's son's full name is "Akatsuki Augus Mixta Bernstein" (yes, really) Is it true that Atra and Kudelia got married? I thought it was just people's wishful thinking. Is it already officially confirmed? I actually find it strange. Yes, they both loved Mikazuki but did they have to get married just to raise Mikazuki and Atra's child? Kudelia did promise Mikazuki she'll protect Atra and the child but I think that could have been possible without the marriage thing. |
| Arguably one of the best pilots in the history of Gundam series dies without defeating any notable enemies in the entire second cour. Lets give all the shitty antagonists second or third lives and kill off all the great protagonists with pathetic ends. What a waste. McGillis' final arc and death was about as poorly handled as they come. The first season had me thinking this might be my all time favorite Gundam. The second season completely destroyed that sentiment. |
| Damn it. This season is a mess! My favorite main character died! I wish this is the end of this series, or else I won't be watching anymore! Because of that I'll rate this anime a 6 (or 7) out of 10 score overall. |
RayzerApr 30, 2017 8:43 AM
| Haters always gonna hate. |
| Iok being crushed to death was good and satisfying to see a hypocrite put out and that goon fatty riddled with bullets on a toilet seat is a fitting end to that piece of garbage. I dunno if the men that killed Orga was taken out by Ride's men but I hope so. But what irks me is that bitch Julieta or w/e her name is is still alive..... I am aghast to read how people are commenting she is innocent like are they delusional as hell? She is with one of those shady men, Rustalh, the one she idolized and followed like a dumb dog and kept continuing with him then not only that but also to say she fights far and square? What?! Did they not see her fight against Mika in his state and that's fair? Then this bitch takes off Barabatoss head like she did all of the work when just a few episodes she got her ass handed to her by Mika further even when she is told about her overcoming "the devil" she doesn't stop that kind of talk at all but baths in it. Three big time hypocrites and only 1 of them dies..... ugh! I hope there's some after story or something so we can see this bitch dead along with Rustal. This Rustahl guy reminds of me every single corrupt politician there is today and I'm glad to know they all will be judged when that day comes for all their evil. I am incredibly disheartened that Kudelia didn't get a chance to get with Mika and have his child. They could of done it during that threesome hug scene.... Also, what happened to the loli wife of McGillis? She did say she would also bare the sins with him so....but why omit this? The only good people in here would probably be the twins who attend the school at Mars. And damn is Atra hot grown up. |
radleJun 2, 2017 6:48 AM
| Feeling Down? Healing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXr0L4pOnV8 Soothing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT3o_BBH61c Interesting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UpZnSjMko4 Female? Gotcha covered https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8cOqzku9zA ...yeah |
| I hate this season But at least Iok died too 9/10 |
| I'm Bruneian and I like anime. And Manchester United. And fat cats. |
| This is the type of show that should've ended in 1 season, the sequel just ruining the first season, really anti climatic waste of time watching this. That Rustal is total sack of shit, suddenly came in the 2nd season and then he got away with everything he wants in the end, i mean really ? after all the built up from the first season and the authoer decided to add this new character named Rustal and let him have all the fun with Gjallarhorn make him a supreme leader of the organization also he's smug face really annoys me, focken author was drunk or just total jackass. AND WOW THAT JULIETA BITCH STILL ALIVE !!! i can't believe this shit, at least you know at least they killed Iok and Noblis Gordon but still that bitch had to die in the first place, i don't know what the author in favor of these irrelevant character like Rustal, Julieta, and Iok, like seriously they weren't even the main characters, you're dumb if you're trying to justify the ending by saying it's a good finale, for me nope the finale was a total crap. I bet the author tryna make the whole series dramatic and stuff by killing the main character with no solid reason, and let the bad guys becoming the good guys after killing them, i still can't blieve i've wasted my time watching the 2nd season. At least i enjoyed the first couple episodes. Overall score 3/10, i hope i can unsee the whole 2nd season of this shit |
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| This is the Gundam version of Akame ga Kill. 6/10 |
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| So after all this, Mobile Armor is just a fucking filler? What the fuck was that? They killed most interesting character of all, Hush. He's like a sidekick to Mikazuki, kinda like Genos to Saitama. Be damned dead yo.. unsatisfyi- But wait, we get Iok's death, should be in Top 10 Anime Deaths. For all this time, they make Gundam Frame like a barbie doll, nothing so powerful about it, just a bit powerful than most of the trash. Yet, I think as it's a "Gundam" name on it, should be OP as fuck, the pilot already had zero system in their brain yet the gundam never revamped into something greater, as if the show doesn't revolve around gundam. That's what it is. It doesn't revolve around gundam, more like slice of life of Tekkadan, trying to get shit done. OH BOY I'M STILL PISSED ABOUT MOBILE ARMOR. What the point of that shit anyway, doesn't make any sense. No back story of it existence. More like a reason to fight in a Gundam Frame. Totally imbecile kind of filler, not even a second coming after the first one damned. The character on the other hand, changed so drastically like they have mental issue. The character like to kick the bucket quite suddenly. Just kill everyone as expected but not the way Gundam franchise used to. Surprise surprise! Hush is just, the best character for me. Die without doing shit, he is the most LOVABLE character god dammit! McGillis is cool though, very observing but not realizing self weaknesses is dumb. Julieta is just there for... I don't know maybe Gaelio love interest, which doesn't even concern me a little bit. FOR WHAT??? Ride the man. Kill the corruption from within. Take the head of Barbatos for maximum disrespect VILLAIN WON GG 9/10 GIT GUD TEKKADAN LMAO I feel like wanna flip the 9 to 6. Oh the glory of watching it the second time in the future. Atra is bae. Barbatos howl \\[T ]// |
| oh man roller coaster of emotions through series. at least Iok and Nobliss Gordon's death is probably enough for me to accept this bittersweet ending. 6/10 pretty decent. |
| i think this is better than 00 (movie not included) |
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