Mobile Suit Gundam 00 First Season
Gundam 00
Kidō Senshi Gundam Double O (Japanese)
機動戦士ガンダム00 <ダブルオー> (Japanese)
機動戰士鋼彈00 (Chinese (Taiwan))
기동전사 건담 00 (Korean)
기동전사 건담 더블오 (Korean)
Older Children (May contain mild bad language, bloodless violence)
Vintage:
October 6, 2007
Status:
Completed
Summary:
It is the year A.D. 2307. Fossil fuels on Earth have been depleted entirely, with mankind turning to the next available power source: solar energy. During this time, 3 orbital elevators with solar power generation systems are built, each under control by the Union of Solar Energy and Free Nations (formerly United States of America), the Human Reform League (Russia, China and India) and the Advanced European Union. However, not all countries are able to enjoy the benefits of this system, leading to widespread resentment and war. Arising out of the conflict, a mysterious military organization known as Celestial Being appears, dedicated to end all warfare using Mobile Suits called Gundam. This begins the stories of Gundam Meisters (pilots) Setsuna F. Seiei, Lockon Stratos, Allelujah Haptism and Tiera Erde as they are thrown into conflict between the 3 superpowers and the various other factions.
I watched this anime about 2 years ago and I still remember that name. That's when you know a show is a masterpiece, when you can remember a name at a second's notice.
Haven't watched it in a while so I can't say the specifics, but this is a masterpiece for the mecha genre, and like Code Geass, I feel it surpasses the whole idea of labeling a show by the genre alone, because it really focuses on its story. It's all about the characters too.
I was fortunate enough for this to be my first Gundam show, and I really don't recall how I stumbled onto it, so I had no hype nor preconceptions to mar my watching experience, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Produced in 2 thrilling seasons, it's definitely worth the watch.
As a side recommendation, I say watch Code Geass as well if you haven't watched it. The two shows complement eachother and bring eachother out.
