Is the original Gundam worth watching?

Yes. Why: A side-story with a lot of heart, 08th MS shares the story of ordinary soldiers. While Mobile Suit Gundam outlines what the top brass and aces are doing, 08th MS shows how other people got on during the war.
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Do I need to watch the original Gundam?

The series was novelized by series creator Yoshiyuki Tomino but it's not recommended for new fans since it's a dramatic re-imagining of the original story with many plot details and characters changed. It's more if you've already seen the show and want even more Gundam.
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Which Gundam should I watch first?

It's recommended to start with the first show, Mobile Suit Gundam, in the Universal Century timeline, which was the first one created in the franchise. There are many different routes to take when it comes to watching Gundam anime, so it's ultimately up to you and what flavor of Gundam you like.
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Where should I start with Gundam?

The Universal Century is a perfect place to start with Gundam as it holds the most history and lore, providing anyone who wants to become a fan of the franchise with more than enough to sink your teeth into.
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What is the longest Gundam series?

Mobile Suit Gundam is one of the longest-running anime franchises of all time.
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Here are 10 Gundam series that show how the franchise has withstood the test of time.
  1. 1 Mobile Suit Gundam.
  2. 2 Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans. ...
  3. 3 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. ...
  4. 4 Mobile Suit Gundam 00. ...
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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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What is the most popular Gundam?

Anime: Gundam's Most Over the Top Mobile Suits
  • Gundam Wing Zero. One of the most famous and iconic of the mobile suits, Gundam Wing Zero is piloted by Gunam Wing protagonist Heero Yuy. ...
  • Freedom Gundam. ...
  • Zeta Gundam. ...
  • God Gumdan. ...
  • Gundam Deathscyth Hell.
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Is Gundam The Origin a remake?

- In adapting “MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE ORIGIN” (hereafter referred to as “THE ORIGIN”) to anime, what kind of work is being created? Taniguchi: It's not a remake of “MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM” -- what people now call “First Gundam.” Our position is that it's an anime adaptation of the “THE ORIGIN” manga, which Mr.
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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.
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What is the best Gundam timeline?

The Universal Century in Mobile Suit Gundam is the original timeline. Some other timelines might be better...
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Mobile Suit Gundam: 5 Reasons Why The Universal Century Is The Best Timeline (& 5 Better Alternatives)
  1. 1 Better Alternative: Gundam 00.
  2. 2 Universal Century: Other Series Shout It Out. ...
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Are the 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.
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What comes after Gundam origin?

Chronologically, the next primary follow-up to "Char's Counterattack" is "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" and its direct sequel film, "Gundam Narrative." Released in 2010, "Gundam Unicorn" marked a return to the UC timeline after the franchise had spent two decades with alternative timeline-based series.
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What Gundam should I watch before Hathaway?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (UC 0093)

This movie is the most important piece of Gundam media that viewers must make sure to watch, as it has the most relevance to Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway. Hathaway Noa himself is fully introduced in this movie (after an inconsequential appearance in Zeta Gundam).
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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.
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Can I watch Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway first?

Though newcomers to the Gundam franchise can hop in and watch Hathaway for the first time, they might miss out on some important details in the movie that would help them appreciate the lore of the franchise.
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Will Gundam origin continue?

Illustrator and anime director Yoshikazu Yasuhiko revealed in an interview in the June issue of Kadokawa 's Gundam Ace magazine on Thursday that the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin anime will be his last anime "whatever happens."
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Is Gundam The origin on Netflix?

Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin | Netflix.
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What is the strongest Gundam ever?

1 Turn A Gundam Is the Most Powerful Suit Ever Designed

Intended to be a story that was all-encompassing for every Gundam timeline, the Turn A is the most powerful mobile suit ever designed. Even though it is reminiscent of Tomino's much older series Ideon, the Turn A sounded more absurd with its increased description.
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Is Gundam still popular?

The giant robot anime franchise Gundam is a popular culture icon in Japan. In 40 years, the franchise had grossed more than $20 billion in retail sales by 2019.
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Which Gundam has the best fights?

Mobile Suit Gundam: 10 Best Fights In The Entire Franchise,...
  • 10 Mobile Fighter G Gundam: Burning Gundam vs Shadow Gundam. ...
  • 9 Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory: Kou vs Gato. ...
  • 8 Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin: Char vs the Federation. ...
  • 7 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz: Gundams vs Dekim's Forces.
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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.
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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.
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What Gundam is on Netflix?

Gundam rising.

It appears to be faithful to the design of the original Gundam, which was designed by Kunio Okawara for the classic 1979 anime. The image, which is said in unconfirmed reports to be concept art, was released by Netflix earlier today.
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