How to Start Gundam - A Beginners Guide to Every Gundam Series!

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  • @corinhemphill5466
    @corinhemphill5466 8 місяців тому +15

    As a diehard Victory Gundam fan I completely agree. That show is for sick individuals.
    I really enjoyed this video, it's nice to see someone point out how the AUs make Gundam very accessible.
    Oddly enough, I have friends who watched Unicorn and Hathaway standalone and enjoyed. I can't imagine caring about either of those stories without knowing what came before.
    Once again, I really enjoyed this video.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!! Laughed pretty hard at the Victory Gundam comment! And yeah I think some of the AU's are really great places to start! Definitely wouldn't appreciate unicorn or hathaway as much if I didn't watch previous UC series.

  • @Rex_Cosmos
    @Rex_Cosmos 9 місяців тому +27

    You healed the 20 years of suffering and resentment I felt toward Gundam as a franchise. All I’ve seen was Wing and I just didn’t understand it. Now I know I’m not a moron (at least not because of this).

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  9 місяців тому +5

      Yeahhh I find Wing a bit obtuse. It's pretty complicated with all its moving parts, factions double crossing each other every 5 episodes and long monologue sections 😅 I don't blame anybody for being confused since I certainly was haha, and that was after watching a bunch of other series too

  • @Double_D__
    @Double_D__ 2 місяці тому +8

    I agreed with your assessment of 00 being a good starting point, but I think another selling point of starting with 00 is that it effectively takes place in our own world, in the Anno Domini timeline, and has direct references to real world history as part of both its world building and commentary.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      Mmmm! I agree, I think it being close to ours is a good reason especially if people want to start off with something a bit more familiar!

    • @TheRatedOniChannel
      @TheRatedOniChannel 2 місяці тому

      Eeyup, no previous knowledge of what the heck things happened in the past to understand what is going on, it is direct and to the point.

  • @chheinrich8486
    @chheinrich8486 4 дні тому +1

    My favorite besides the obvious Universal century is the cosmic era ( the SEED shows and movies)

  • @rikitikki3688
    @rikitikki3688 Місяць тому +4

    "War in the pocket is Christmas themed."
    Oh yeah! I almost forgot due to all the traumatized children! 😂

  • @Kerath
    @Kerath 10 днів тому +1

    Excellent video, thank you. Decided to start from the newest series and walk backwards, until I inevitably hit the Season that will be just too old for me to enjoy. So far so good.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  10 днів тому

      Awww glad I could help, enjoy!

  • @chrisphelps4552
    @chrisphelps4552 2 місяці тому +4

    For any fans of Shakespeare, you should know that Witch From Mercury is something of a loose adaptation of his play, The Tempest.

  • @johnprice6271
    @johnprice6271 10 днів тому +1

    My experience with Gundam went a little something like this:
    - Finish Armored Core 6
    - [New Intrest Aquired]
    - Microsoft Anime Month happens
    - "The Witch From Mercury? Only $10 and I can save it to my PC..."
    - Binge watch 25 eps in 2 days.
    - "Oh my god that was so much better than I was expecting!"
    - Discovers IBO
    - $20 later, que metaphorical 'Kick to the balls'
    - [New Intrest Aquired]
    And now I have a shelf of Gunpla and am going through UC at a somewhat reasonable pace, and I don't regret spending that $10.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  10 днів тому +1

      Awww awesome, I'm glad stuff like AC6 and WFM came out when they did since it increases interest in mecha s lot and drew me deeper too! Enjoy the rest of the UC!!

  • @itsdantaylor
    @itsdantaylor 2 місяці тому +1

    I think the important thing is, if a gundam series interests you, it's ok to immerse yourself in that series alone before branching out into others to see if they strike your fancy. I wasn't big on Gundam Wing when it first released, and didn't get THAT into G gundam, it was actually 0083 that i ended up liking and it caused me to go back and watch the original Mobile Suit gundam series. I then tapped out on Seed and came back again with IBO.

  • @matteste
    @matteste 4 місяці тому +5

    Get a +1 from me for using Persona 2 music in the video.
    And I agree on the 3 stars for 00 given it was the series that introduced me to Gundam.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  4 місяці тому

      Awesome! I love sneaking the P2 Ost in! And yeah i think 00 is a great entry even now!

  • @jacobbrock6631
    @jacobbrock6631 4 місяці тому +3

    WFM was definitely a great start point for me. It left me wanting to see what else the franchise I’ve only vaguely heard of had to offer so I jumped into the original series and now I’m deep in the UC trenches.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  4 місяці тому +1

      Awesome!!! G Witch definitely hyped me up a bit before it came out! I'm glad it pushed you to check out the UC shows, hope you enjoy!

    • @carloschamorro2050
      @carloschamorro2050 15 днів тому

      Aye need a gundam game to play search up exvs if ya like fighting games still gets updated till this day has everything gundam in it literally and they add more every couple of months

  • @gundambassexe31
    @gundambassexe31 29 днів тому +1

    As a long time veteran of the Gundam franchise. I greatly appreciate this viewing guide . Fan favs are Seed , seed destiny, g Gundam, Gundam unicorn OVAs , 00 and Wing , Origin , build divers and witch from Mercury.
    Seen also , War in the pocket , 8th ms team, 0079 tv series, F91 and SD Gundam world heroes and chars counterattack movie , Hathaway movie , Narrative.
    Haven't seen zeta, x or Victory age but I do love the art style and level 5 games ( little battlers experience, yokai watch, megaton musashi wired)

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  28 днів тому

      Aww thank you! I just love Gundam and wanted to make something that could help friends or viewers of the channel get into it! Theres so much to love!

    • @REALMARCHINADER
      @REALMARCHINADER 2 години тому

      I certainly recommend you get to Zeta soon if you haven't already. Tbh you should've atleast watched Zeta before CCA.
      Gundam ZZ is also another show yoy should've watched before CCA, it was also important for Unicorn.
      If you loved Wing then make sure to watch Gundam X. It's one of the best Gundam show in my opinion. It's just so good and there's a reason those who've watched it swear by it.
      With Age I don't really recommend. It was built as a game first and a show second and it really shows in the final products lackluster writing and pacing. I'd honestly say Seed Destiny is better.
      Victory Gundam is... well it's up to you. I personally love the show but I get why others don't.

  • @projectmessiah
    @projectmessiah 9 місяців тому +10

    I never really got the hype on how "Confusing" the timeline/watch order is, UC has a pretty straight foward order and a lot of the other ones are self contained

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  9 місяців тому +7

      Well that doesn't mean others don't find it confusing. Also getting input with which series to start with is helpful too

    • @projectmessiah
      @projectmessiah 9 місяців тому +2

      @@TrentinArt Of course, im not down playing the potential usefullness of this video. My main issue is the people who make it seem more confusing then they have too which I believe puts off people from starting the series.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  9 місяців тому +2

      @@projectmessiah Potentially yeah but I also think some series are actually a bit confusing for people and while it isnt that hard to research everything yourself it does take some effort, so stuff like this can help simplify things. Plus people have directly asked me where to start so this might help 😅

    • @straypaper
      @straypaper Місяць тому +1

      I don't find it confusing per se, but more "what is the minimum I must watch and in what order" because most of the UC stuff are ANCIENT and my zoomer eyes can't stand watching animations like that

  • @gundambassexe31
    @gundambassexe31 29 днів тому +1

    20:36 loved metaverse tbh especially last year when I was fed up with the anime fandom and just couldn't get into anything else anymore. Short but good

  • @CJ-442
    @CJ-442 4 місяці тому +6

    2 disagreements:
    1. I’d argue that Thunderbolt should either be 0 stars or, at most, 1 star given how relatively contained the story is. I had a friend who started the UC with Thunderbolt when she got into the franchise after waiting WfM. Given how Io’s not your typical Gundam pilot, the XO’s constant attempts to undermine the captain, and the Feds using cadet pilots, she ended up thinking that Zeon was supposed the morally gray good guys who had to do questionable things to survive.
    And before anyone argues “Well, the Federation ISN’T all that great”, in the OG series Zeon was described as literal space Nazis by their own leaders.
    2. 0083 should probably be at least 2 stars. I say this because 0083 was my first experience with the UC. Yes, there are some major flaws with the series like the romance with Nina and annoying, one-note characters like Moncha (and Keith to a lesser extent), but I’d argue the story itself can perfectly understood and enjoyed without any prior knowledge of the UC. There’s basically no mention of Newtype shenanigans which can turn some people off if they dive into that aspect too quickly, and the One Year War is presented in such a way that you can figure out who the major players were, but also the lasting impact that the war had on both sides without feeling like you’re missing some crucial piece of the puzzle to fully appreciate the story you’re currently watching. In fact, it made me curious about it enough that I actually wanted to go back and watch the OG series so I could learn more about this all-consuming conflict. Best way to describe it to newer fans would be like hearing about the Calamity War in IBO.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  4 місяці тому +1

      I think Thunderbolt being so standalone is a big reason why id say its more newcomer friendly, if they like the idea and vibes its a good first entry plus its short. Someone being confused with the conflict and "who'se good and bad" can be rectified by watching more Gundam anyway so it's not really a problem. I also think that isnt really the point of the franchise or the UC anyway.
      0083 is cool! But its slap bang in the middle of OG and Zeta, I think its better to have watched 79 at least, tho im pretty sure I said if it appeals to you go for it for its own vibes. Sure you can probably understand the story without seeing anything else but I think you get more out of it having seen some gundam prior.
      Everyone's takes are going to be different though, these are just mine and likely will change overtime, thanks for your perspective on things!

  • @ultave
    @ultave 8 місяців тому +7

    I listened to people hype up Turn A as the last Gundam show you watch, but that left me kinda underwhelmed by the show, which I otherwise love. The phrase "everything ends with Turn A" is thrown around quite a bit by people who have never seen it, but it's only a thematic end to the first 20 years of Gundam, and ultimately standalone. I'd put it next to Build and X as something best enjoyed by fans, but still digestible for new viewers.
    To clarify with the manga stuff: The Origin anime is an adaptation of the manga, not the other way around, making it non-canon to the rest of UC Gundam. CDA has a sequel similar to The Origin titled Zeta Define, which retells Zeta Gundam.
    00 over SEED is crazy to me but that's largely because I am an insane SEED Destiny defender and an A wakening of the Trailblazer hater. Otherwise great video that will hopefully bring more people on board with the series!

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your insight into Turn A!!
      Oh I know the Origin manga came first, maybe I worded it weirdly in my script haha but wanted to bring it up as a lot of people watch the channel for manga related stuff.
      Definitley think Seed is a decent place to begin but 00 is a bit more digestible, and I'd be reversed on Destiny and trailblazer but everyone has different favourites since theres so many different gundam series!
      Since this script was written a while ago i might've moved Seed up to 3 stars now that its being chatted more about thanks to Freedom being released, but I hope the video gets some people interested and thanks for your comment!

  • @bryfunkenstein
    @bryfunkenstein 2 місяці тому +5

    Gundam X is basically what if the UC timeline went horribly wrong

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      I've since seen it and yeah!! It's quite different and I'd probably recommend it as a decent first gundam depending on people's tastes

  • @ArchieGamez
    @ArchieGamez 2 місяці тому +1

    I watched and finished IBO and wow its so freaking peak. Im currently starting 00

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому +1

      Awesome!! IBO was my first too, hope you enjoy 00!

    • @ArchieGamez
      @ArchieGamez Місяць тому +2

      @@TrentinArt Just finished 00! Its peak!!!

  • @johntomson5049
    @johntomson5049 3 місяці тому +2

    Damn I started with the Origin, thought it was a great start for its animation and character setup. But now I’m on MS Gundam and the animation is a stark contrast

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  3 місяці тому

      Since I watched it last it could be a decent start in some ways, the jump in animation might be kinda wild though yeah, though I do love how the OG looks

  • @drongodyle3156
    @drongodyle3156 7 місяців тому +3

    Just wanna say, though turn A technically connects to other series, it doesn't hold any direct bearing on its story. Turn A explores how it's world ended up the way it is, but doesn't really elaborate on what came prior
    It's basically just Easter eggs, like some "ancient" mobile suits that get excavated being grunt suits from prior series.
    Personally I think it's not only a perfectly fine jumping on point, but probably one of the best stand-alone experiences the franchise has to offer. It's written by the same guy as G-Witch and it really shows in how it blends cute slice-of-life elements into its more serious war-drama arcs.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  6 місяців тому

      I have since seen Turn A (and EVERYTHING besides G reco now)
      And yeah you don't really need to watch any previous series but I think you get a lot more out of it from the suit cameos and it's overall themes and udeas if your familiar with other Gundam shows.
      I still wouldn't recommend it as a first show in general though unless you know someone who would really like some of its more unique elements (which could be said for almost any of them). So maybe I'd give it 1 star or something
      I thought Turn A was way more of Tominos baby and had multiple writers? Though it's cool there's some connecting tissue with Ichirō Ōkouchi

  • @jagerzaku9160
    @jagerzaku9160 Місяць тому +2

    Easy. Watch them all. If you can watch all of One Piece you can watch all of Gundam. It’s about the same number of episodes. (One piece is still increasing though lol)

  • @TheLVJ
    @TheLVJ 8 місяців тому +3

    The Origin anime is a direct adaptation of select chapters from the manga of the same name. As such they are a stand-alone reimagining of Mobile Suit Gundam and not in the same continuity.
    There are far too many incongruences and irreconcilable continuity issues.

  • @seanbigay1042
    @seanbigay1042 2 місяці тому +1

    Might I suggest starting out with "Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise?" As part of the Build Fighters/Build Divers sub-franchise it's much more light-hearted than most things Gundam, which makes Episode 12's plot twist that much more of a gut punch, which in turn makes the series as a whole that much more interesting.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      I think Re:Rise could be a good place to start yeah! Especially for people who like or are used to more modern anime, it has a bit of everything!

  • @vacuumcarexpo
    @vacuumcarexpo 4 місяці тому +2

    G Gundam is to the Gundam world what a California roll is to the sushi world. If you watch G Gundam first, you might probably misunderstand what Gundam truly is.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  4 місяці тому +1

      I think it depends, like I say in the video since I talk about Shounen manga a lot it might be an appealing first entry to people who watch my videos.
      I also think G Gundam actually has strong thematic ties to the series overall, its not as distant as most people think to the other series

  • @SuperAaron55555
    @SuperAaron55555 3 місяці тому +1

    I want to go back to the 00 universe so bad

  • @zeonicgamer4329
    @zeonicgamer4329 3 місяці тому +1

    At least the timeline is easier to follow then nauverse/fate series.. regardless the Universal century gets complicated especially when you add Manga and games into the mix.
    Gundam is a hard thing to jump into if you weren’t young and started off in toonami where you just see giant robots fighting as a kid, and then you get the games making you forget its politics, war and drama. To me I always watched the stuff outside of uc before I jumped into the uc and I started with The Original series of course I liked watching it in the movie format but they did skip a few things in the movies that I liked.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  3 місяці тому

      The UC can be daunting yeah, but theres definitely a few good places to start which was more where I was going with this video rather than full on explaining the timelines

    • @zeonicgamer4329
      @zeonicgamer4329 3 місяці тому

      @@TrentinArt Completely understandable. I do agree with your rankings to especially with Builders because builders you can jump into and from Reiji perspective he doesn’t knows what Gundam is being from where he was. So you also learn things about Gundam through it. I think no matter what though most content that comes from the one year war is what usually catches me. I mean even games that take place during one year war is great Zeonic Front and Code Fairy are great. I think surprisingly SD Gundam Genesis breaks the mangas down pretty well and places them on a good timeline in game

  • @ramaluminus
    @ramaluminus 25 днів тому +1

    Everybody know they should starts with G-unit manga and G-Saviour as their first entry into Gundam series!
    This is a joke, please, uh, don't colony drop me. :(

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  25 днів тому +1

      G Saviour is the secret perfect start to Gundam but that info is far too powerful for the public to know 😏

  • @argy7526
    @argy7526 9 місяців тому +6

    gundam, fate and bakemonogatari 3 shows that have nothing in common exept a confusing watch order

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  9 місяців тому +2

      Ahahaha mainly down to their number of entries, but yep!

    • @cernunnos8344
      @cernunnos8344 2 місяці тому

      Gundam is way more confusing than fate. Fate just has a lot of disconnected shows

  • @Randomguy-ox7sb
    @Randomguy-ox7sb 3 місяці тому +1

    i watch ibo because i was depressed and sad

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  3 місяці тому

      Awww hope it provided some comfort to you!

  • @masonmorgan9742
    @masonmorgan9742 4 місяці тому +1

    UC Watch Order video when ? 👀

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  4 місяці тому +1

      Probbably not since idk if I have much of worth to say! But I'd love to talk about more Gundam!

  • @VincentLeeWS2481
    @VincentLeeWS2481 2 місяці тому +2

    nah man I disagree with gundam unicorn man
    reason: even though it connected to the OG, It could be a stand alone too, you could know nothing about the original and still watch gundam Unicorn, I argue it actually batter to watch it first. lastly for the og time line, Unicorn is the best

    • @VincentLeeWS2481
      @VincentLeeWS2481 2 місяці тому

      and because of this, I'm gonna give you a dislike.
      BUT great video tho 9/10

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      Im pretty adamant on Unicorn at least for me since I think it gets infinitely more valuable the more Gundam and the more UC you watch. It's an incredibly comforting and profound destination to hundreds of episodes of war and conflict. You get a lot out of it seeing the parallel's between kamille, amuro and Banagher, all the clone stuff with Marida and Full Frontal, and just in general it is an answer for the franchise, at least too me

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, tho dislikes can really hurt the cannel and id maintain that disagree =/ disliking , ty for your honesty though

  • @dragoonseye76
    @dragoonseye76 3 місяці тому +1

    Gundam seed and Wing

  • @imandanish6182
    @imandanish6182 6 місяців тому +1

    34:20

  • @abcksidu1453
    @abcksidu1453 2 місяці тому

    What if i start with sd Gundam instead?

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому

      If you enjoy it the heck go straight ahead. I've personally never seen it, but I'd imagine you might miss some references potentially

    • @REALMARCHINADER
      @REALMARCHINADER 2 години тому

      absolute madlad.

  • @VN1X
    @VN1X 11 днів тому

    Lgbt good, half naked women problematic. Riiiiiiight.

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  10 днів тому

      huh did i say women naked was problematic here? ... idk i think more people should be naked tbh

  • @jjj8317
    @jjj8317 3 місяці тому +1

    I found Witch of Mercury unbearable. I want big robots do boom boom, not high school girls

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  3 місяці тому +4

      Well maybe Gundam isnt for you since its not always big robots do boom boom, arguably even G Gundam which is the most of that is also one of the most character driven and romantic stories

    • @cernunnos8344
      @cernunnos8344 2 місяці тому +3

      WfM was big robot boom boom in a school idk why you disliked it. Also gundam has a lot more to offer than "big robot boom boom".

  • @marcomarques6502
    @marcomarques6502 3 місяці тому +3

    Whitch of mercury SUCKS.... GAY PROPAGANDA!

    • @TrentinArt
      @TrentinArt  2 місяці тому +3

      Cope and seethe I will now go kiss some boys to spite you

    • @cernunnos8344
      @cernunnos8344 2 місяці тому +4

      As if Yuri and yaoi never existed in Japan. Not everything is woke propaganda and if you can't enjoy a show just because two characters are gay you're pretty insecure

    • @lawnylawnington
      @lawnylawnington 5 днів тому

      you don't like seeing girls kiss and touch each other? Someone's projecting

  • @Randomguy-ox7sb
    @Randomguy-ox7sb 3 місяці тому

    i watch ibo because i was depressed and sad

    • @tylermccollum309
      @tylermccollum309 2 місяці тому

      I watched ibo because it was bad ass AF . It was just a coincidence I'm also depressed and sad lol 😆