Comments on: Ballads of the Earth and the Moon: Turn A Gundam, UNIVERSE! http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/ A Blog Duet by Hisui and Narutaki Wed, 30 May 2012 02:04:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: After War Gundam X: A World Without Char « Reverse Thieves http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-4734 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:32:41 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-4734 [...] would actually be a biggest spoiler for the series possible. Since the whole purpose of the Ballads of the Earth and the Moon articles was to look at the two somewhat unappreciated Gundam series I felt like spoilers would [...]

]]> By: Guest post: Rocket Punching Straight to Your Heart – An Absolute Beginners Guide to Mecha // tim maughan books http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-495 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:16:48 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-495 [...] Turn A Gundam: Loran becomes torn between two worlds which pushes him to try to find a peaceful resolution to a war between the Earth and the Moon. While this is part of the Gundam franchise, there will sometimes be episodes without any robot fights at all. Turn A focuses more on complex and compelling character based political drama. Music by Yoko Kanno. Turn A Gundam is a unique mecha show whose protagonist is primarily a man of peace. (more information) (full review) [...]

]]> By: phatbhuda http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-494 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:38:34 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-494 Watched the first episode now, thanks Hisui! I’m just happy it’s a Gundam show that doesn’t start with a Colony falling on someone or getting blown up.

]]> By: IKnight http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-493 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:36:37 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-493 Turn-A is also my favorite Gundam series. Oh wait, Omo already said that. Well, I’ll add that I have a sneaking suspicion that it’s one of the best, too. It’s (how can I put this) a very amiable story.

I think you’re right to point out how the plot does actually become complex and plot-ridden. It’s one of the things that tells you it’s still a Tomino Gundam anime, just strangely and wonderfully transfigured.

]]> By: phatbhuda http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-492 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:50:54 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-492 You had me at “character development”.

Fine, force me to watch another giant robot show.

]]> By: schneider http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-491 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:38:59 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-491 >Gym is essential because all good mecha series need a psychotic god complex warmongering wannabe space samurai.

Yeah, THIS.

I liked Loran for being a good, brave man who takes matters into his own hands, but sometimes he is too nice.

Sochie is also by far my favorite character of the show, thanks to her awesome pilot suit.

]]> By: Brent P. Newhall http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-490 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:51:53 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-490 Ahhh yes. I actively avoid playing favorites, but Turn-A touched me deeply. I love that show on a human level that I don’t get to with other Gundam shows.

I personally believe that Turn-A’s more relaxed, smaller-scale structure is a deliberate statement to Gundam fans. Tomino’s major point throughout Gundam was, “War is bad.” And fans kept saying “Cool, show us more war.” So Turn-A deliberately does *not* include any cool, large-scale combat sequences. It’s just individuals fighting for peace.

With gorgeous Yoko Kanno music in the background. And occasional pointless nudity.

]]> By: omo http://reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-489 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:50:57 +0000 http://www.reversethieves.com/2009/09/28/ballads-of-the-earth-and-the-moon-turn-a-gundam-universe/#comment-489 Turn-A is also my favorite Gundam series. It’s just really too far off the beaten path for most fans of the franchise.

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