Do I need to watch Gundam in order?

You do absolutely have to go in chronological order with these four, but we strongly recommend for the original Mobile Suit Gundam series to go the compilation movie route over the original TV cut, as it'll save you time and is considered canon. We can't say the same for the Zeta Movies.

What order should I watch Gundam?

Does Gundam watch order matter?

The one we recommend most is chronological. This prevents the viewer from bouncing back and forth in time in-universe and is the best way to absorb the story. However, for those studying the production and art of Gundam, watching in release order is the best way to see its evolution.

Are all Gundam series connected?

Nope, there is no connection between them. It basically means that you can watch each one indepent from the others, you basically won't miss out in relevant information to the given selection.

How long would it take to watch all of Gundam?

The combined running time for watching the entire gundam franchise (TV, OVAs, Movies) is roughly 500 hours.

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Is all of Gundam on Netflix?

Whether you've never seen a mecha series or consider yourself a mecha-veteran looking to go back to where it all began, there's never been a better time to enter the world of Gundam. Mobile Suit Gundam is now streaming on Netflix.

Can I watch Gundam Wing first?

The title may include “after” but the colonies are alive and well—it refers to after the colonies' creation. What to watch first: Gundam Wing , if you must.

Do I need to watch anything before Gundam Wing?

No. Wing falls under the AC (After Colony) Gundam universe. Which includes just the anime and the Endless Waltz movie. The main Gundam universe considered by most fans is the UC (Universal Century) universe, which started with the original Gundam anime.

Is Gundam Wing a sequel?

A three-part OVA titled Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz was produced in 1997 as a sequel to the TV series; plot-wise, it brought the "After Colony" timeline to a close. The OVA was also notable for its massive redesigns of all the Gundams by Hajime Katoki, such as the Wing Gundam Zero's new "angel-winged" appearance.

What is the difference between Gundam and mobile suit?

A Mobile suit or ms, is a humanoid mech. A Gundam is a special type of Mobile suit, typically with advanced weaponry and special features. Gundams are usually piloted by the main character, although sometimes they're piloted by the antagonist or side character of the anime.

Are the Gundam movies the same as the series?

For those not in the know, these three films are compilation movies mostly made up of footage from the original Japanese Gundam series (which also aired on Cartoon Network in America) with some new animation thrown in. They condense the series down from 42 episodes to three fairly lengthy films (each over two hours).

Which Gundam is canon?

within Mobile Suit Gundam (the original TV series) are all canon. The Gundam Unicorn novels, and all that happens within, are not canon. However, once it became a series of animated features, Gundam Unicorn entered into the realm of canon.

What is the best Gundam?

Is Gundam The origin on Netflix?

Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin | Netflix.

Is Gundam Wing a remake?

Gundam Wing: Complete Remastered Edition is a DVD boxset containing ten discs of all episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. The visual and audio has been remastered from the originals. The boxset also includes a concept art book with drawings of the main characters, mobile suits, and machines, with text in Japanese.

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How many Gundam series are there?

The popularity of the series and its merchandise spawned a franchise that includes 50 TV series, films and OVAs as well as manga, novels and video games, along with a whole industry of plastic model kits known as Gunpla which makes up 90 percent of the Japanese character plastic-model market.

Where do I start with Gundam on Netflix?

While the best recommended entry point for viewers new to the series is a common topic of debate, most longtime fans would recommend that newcomers start with the original 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam anime, set in the “Universal Century” continuity.

Is Gundam a Shonen?

Monthly Gundam Ace (月刊ガンダムエース, Gekkan Gandamu Eesu^?, also known as Monthly Gundam A) is a monthly Japanese shōnen manga magazine published by Kadokawa, largely focusing on the Gundam franchise.

What should I watch before Gundam Hathaway?

Though Gundam Unicorn was never referenced in Gundam Hathaway (since the Unicorn novel was released in 2007 while the Hathaway novel was in 1989), it's a great recommendation to watch to see the evolution of the mobile suits and some deeper understanding in the lore of the Universal Century as it still has a direct ...

What is the darkest Gundam?

Zeta Gundam is easily one of the darkest Gundam series ever created. If the franchise was into showing the effects of war in the original series, Zeta shows the toll war takes on the youth. Zeta Gundam had characters dying left and right, especially towards the end of the series.

What is Japan's favorite Gundam?

The RX-93 Nu Gundam is now the most popular Gundam in Japan according to a new poll from NHK.

What's the fastest Gundam?

The Gouf and Gundam likely being the fastest of those in the OYW, possibly the Gelgoog, but as we never see it running too much, from what I recall. The Gouf is probably the one that really runs the most, whereas the Dom, Dowadge, and Xamel, hover at much greater speeds, exceeding 150 mph.

Is Gundam Unicorn before or after Hathaway?

Instead the anime tells you very early on that Gundam Hathaway takes place after the events of Unicorn, roughly about 10 years.

How important is Gundam ZZ?

Overall, Gundam ZZ is necessary viewing if you want to understand the initial Universal Century narrative arc, with both Char's Counterattack and Gundam Unicorn being notable in this regard. Unicorn especially, as that series is very much the Valhalla for many of Gundam ZZ's ships, mobile suits and characters.