Feb 28, 2024
Bande Dessinee - Episode:0 is a political thriller. Yes, there is mobile suit action, but the meat and potatoes of the plot relate to the trickery happening in the EF's backstage before Unicorn. The dialogue is quite exposition-heavy, which works for the most part but is definitely clunky at times. The characters are somewhat likable, but their backstories are cut and dry without much elaboration: I appreciate that this is in service of the plot, but it keeps them two-dimensional at most. Full Frontal is probably the best of the lot, and that's mostly because he questions everything around him in a somewhat charming way.
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art is incredibly sharp: the creases in jackets, angled faces, heavy eyebags, everything contributes to a weary-looking post-CCA world. The mobile suits look great too, especially the Geara Doga. Shadows cast over the arms and other parts give a realistic look to the suits, and the aforementioned detail-oriented art makes the visuals pop. Occasionally the story is delivered through TV screens and newspaper clippings, which is a nice stylistic touch. Overall the visuals are the strongest element of Episode:0, with the plot trailing not far behind. Whenever a Gundam story focuses on Anaheim Electronics it tends to be interesting, and that's certainly the case here. Without spoiling too much I can confidently recommend this, especially if you're a fan of Unicorn or CCA.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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