Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Episode 11 Discussion

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Nov 26, 2021 11:40 AM

#51

bmw830

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Well, I enjoyed this series (except the episode when Eledore and Michel got captured by Zeons, that was idiotic). The fights were mostly interesting (Norris what a badass) and they actually put some thought into showing battle tactics, using their surroundings, things like that. Seems like fights on Earth in Gundam are in general better than in space. In space they're just flying around and there's little sense of distance.

The characters were likeable. It was actually interesting to see Shiro's idealism crash against the reality (especially ep 8). The romance with Aina was also enjoyable, as both sides of it were developed and she actually has a good personality. So I was cheering them on.

This episode was good too, both sides are terrible and commit war crimes. Shiro and Aina are right to get out of there. Federation sniper was the MVP lol. At least the good characters survived for once.

Apr 26, 2022 12:14 PM

#52

Androidraptor

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MadManMad said:
Well, that was dogshit.
"This is war!"
"AMMM AKCHUALLY THIS IS ABOUT MUH FEELING!"
You know the main cast is retarded when the only sane man here is the mad scientist guy.
Everything I heard about this anime was a lie.

I stan Ghinius because I legit think he's the best character in 08th. He is relatable and as a fellow BPD bitch I find him the most sympathetic, definitely more than Shiro and Aina lol

Though I feel like if Shiro and Aina were honestly portrayed as dumb, horny, impulsive 20-somethings who were shitty to ditch their comrades in the middle of battle ala Reccoa and suffer consequences accordingly, they'd be fine as characters. 08th would've been a much darker series, but ultimately I think it would've been a better one because as it is most of the writing in the 2nd half, especially w/Shiro and Aina, breaks down if you think about it for more than 5 seconds.

Unfortunately due to the massive production issues the series had, I think writing problems were probably inevitable.

Jun 6, 2022 2:08 PM

#53

FMmatron

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6,5/10 it was the good kind of alright. Still disappointing how half-assed and rushed it was on top. I thought I wouldn't mind since I prepared myself, but the lack of satisfaction is noticeable :S Welp, at least it was enjoyable and I warmed up to Shiro x Aina. Thankfully they survived.

P.S. This anime didn't lack nice music.

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Jun 28, 2022 11:51 PM

#54

cam_eleon

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It's too bad that the production of this OVA was so complicated. There are definite hints of a good show, especially in the second half, but the guy who took over for the original creator just wasn't able to tie it all together in time for the finale. Like, the Aina + Shiro romance is the obvious story thread to pick up on, but there wasn't enough episodes left to make their relationship not feel rushed. I appreciate the unique, Vietnam-inspired look into the Gundam universe, but the characters were unremarkable and the storylines were basic.

Oct 5, 2022 9:38 PM

#55

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This episode hit me with more emotion than I've felt in a long time for an anime. Seeing Shiro without his leg . . . Oh man.

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Nov 19, 2022 12:44 PM

#56

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Currently available legally on GundamInfo

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Aug 7, 2023 5:05 AM

#57

Neemesis_2

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I absolutely loved this ending, and the anime.

''Touch the darkness inside me''

Nov 14, 2023 12:39 AM

#58

skatensleep

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Wow I hope they survived.

Apr 3, 8:44 PM

#59

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This reaaaally brings this series down for me. like ok I understand the idea of in war shoot first ask questions later, the love story was so-so up til now & I even can buy both the crazed soldier who loves fight & the brother's selfishness to cover up any possibility of deactivating the new super weapon by poisioning all the doctors, which is still dumb, but this was the point that they made Ain's brother go from being cruel to: over the top cartoony supervillian & it honestly didnt even make killing him be a satifying end

Oct 30, 11:51 PM

#60

Spirelord

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What a way to end the series, with the climactic battle that destroyed Jaburo and partially led to Earth Federation declaring a truce with, whether than completely wiping out, Zeon in space. The mad scientist did change history in a way by evening the playing field on Earth, especially after Zeon gave up on any Earth front.

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