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Gundam AGE Episode 26 Review
Episode 26, "The Earth… is our Eden"
*****SPOILERS***** Synopsis: The Veigans target Nortrum, a Federation production base. Flit makes the Diva the flagship of the fleet defending it. Desil is outraged that he’s in the reserved forces. The Diva’s mobile suit team launches. Zeheart launches as well. Combat begins. Asemu uses his Double Bullet to great effectiveness. Desil appears and fights both Asemu and Woolf. The Federation fires a giant laser weapon that the main Veigan ship survives intact due to Zeheart’s warning. Desil activates his ability to control other mobile suits, but Woolf saves Asemu, only to be run through by Desil. After telling Asemu to become a super pilot, Woolf’s mobile suit explodes. In a rage, Asemu attacks Desil, destroying his mobile suit. Flit launches in AGE-1. Comments: This was an awesome episode. Killing off Woolf could prove to be a big mistake in the future, since he was such a good character and added something to the mix, but he went out like a champ, saving Asemu so he can live on to be a SUPAA PAIRUTO. What I liked was that the death was a little surprising, but not completely out of nowhere. There were a few death flags before this, but when he kept surviving, they were easy to ignore. But I guess I should’ve known by the speech he gave Asemu in the last episode that something would happen to him. The result is that this death actually has a bit of impact, both on the characters and the viewer. My only problem is that somehow nobody gave a shit about Grodek’s death (except Flit for about a moment), but Woolf’s death is mourned by all. Grodek probably can’t rest in piece because of that. The Federation has a big ol’ beam weapon that increases the effect of the Diva’s main cannon. I think it was pretty neat, even if it didn’t really do much. I want to see a similar to Zeta Gundam or 0083 fight to defend the laser parts so it can fire. I think the remaining members of the Losers Eight should attempt that. The loser Desil finally meets his end, not at Flit’s hands, but by his son’s. That was a great beatdown. Only unlike Flit, Asemu showed no mercy at all. For a moment I thought he might, but nope, Desil’s gone. It’s about time. That guy’s single-minded pursuit of Flit put himself and his comrades in danger. This is one less headache for Zeheart, who by the way, seems glad to be rid of him, despite them being family. I love how Desil’s mobile suit could control the others, though. He should have taken better advantage of that, but he was too obsessed and wasn’t thinking clearly. Speaking of losers and death flags, when is that obnoxious redheaded guy going to die? If I had any problem with this episode, it was my trouble caring for this guy or the glasses girl. I mean if there aren’t death flags waving everywhere on this guy, I don’t know what a death flag is. Forced romance with a non-character? Admitting his desire to marry her? Her agreeing to marry him just before he leaves for combat? I think maybe Sunrise is mocking the people who think his death is coming. It would be hilarious if this guy survives the entire generation only to be killed right away in the third one. The action in this episode was excellent. Especially when Asemu let loose. Overall Score:4.5 out of 5
Tiger & Bunny – Episodes 15 & 16 Reviewed
Tiger & Bunny is an anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise, it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue via product placement for a hero themed television program.
Synopsis
Episode 15 is a nice focus on the hero Sky High. Troubled by his tumble from the number one spot he struggles to regain focus and deal with pressure from his manager. Grocery shopping one evening his dog escapes, running through a park until he reaches a beautiful woman sitting alone. Taking some dating advice from the more feminine heroes he attempts to learn more about her. Unfortunately things aren’t what the seem when she begins to rampage and attack anything Hero TV related.
Tiger & Bunny – Episode 14 Review – Love is Blind
Tiger & Bunny is an anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise, it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue via product placement for a hero themed television program.
Synopsis
After the chaos and near disaster brought on by Jake life for our heroes begins to settle down. Blue Rose is set to release a new hit single with Tiger and Barnaby playing backup. While Rose takes time to teach the two how to dance she finds herself falling in love with the Tiger despite his weird ways. Barnaby points out to her that, while his actions may seem disrespectful, he’s always thinking of those around himself first.
Sacred Seven – Episode 1 Review – The Stone Awakens
Sacred Seven is a new mecha/fantasy series from Sunrise, directed by Yoshimitsu Ohashi (Galaxy Angel, Planetes, Bakumatsu Kikansetsu Irohanihoheto), scripted by Shin Yoshida (Naruto Shippūden, Speed Grapher, Karas) and featuring suit designs by Ippei Gyōbu. The series will be streaming on Crunchyroll and Hulu (starting July 8th).
Synopsis
Sacred Seven is the story of Tandouji Arma, a solitary high school student living in Japan. He keeps to himself as most of his classmates fear him after, in an episode several years back, he put a handful of students in the hospital. He is approached by Ruri Aiba, CEO of the very wealthy Aiba Foundation and her butler Sugata Kagami. They’re supported by a stone demon(?) named Hellbrick.
Tiger & Bunny – Episodes 12 & 13 Review
Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue via product placement for a hero themed television program.
Synopsis
It’s time for the final show down! Jake, the incredibly powerful NEXT, has challenged our heroes to one on one combat. The fate of Stern Bild’s residents rests on the outcome!
Tiger & Bunny – Episode 11 Review – The Die is Cast
Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue via product placement for a hero themed television program.
Synopsis
Following Ouroboros’ series of terrorist attacks and scheme to hold Stern Bild hostage our heroes have found themselves in a quagmire. Like the citizens of the city, tensions run high as they fret and worry about what is going to happen next. The city’s leadership, including the mayor, Yuri Petrov (Lunatic), and Albert Maverick debate their next move.
Tiger & Bunny – Episode 10 Review – The Calm Before the Storm
Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue and product placement for a hero themed television program.
Synopsis
Free time is bountiful for our heroes. Barnaby is off with his research, Tiger taking a reluctant but welcome vacation to visit his daughter, while the rest socialize and relax. As you might imagine, it’s just too good to be true. Over the course of an hour all hell breaks loose in Stern Build.
Tiger & Bunny – Episode 8 & 9 Review
Tiger & Bunny is a new anime program current airing weekly in Japan and simulcast on Hulu and Viz Anime. Produced by Sunrise it’s directed by Keiichi Satou (best known for his work on Big O). The series revolves around a couple of super heroes who fight crime while driving ad revenue and product placement for a hero themed television program.
Since I’m a week behind in my reviews (blame work and Fallout) I decided to combine reviews for 8 and 9 together into one. Coincidentally, it just so happens to be my poorest written review yet.