Gundam Build Fighters

[vejita613]

I thought about making a thread for this in the Gundam forums, but I failed to update with Gundam Age so I figured I better not try. Then again, this is far more interesting than AGE.

GBF is just a treat for anyone who's seen every other Gundam series. Most episodes I crack up just on all the difference references being made. Also this is one of the few chances that we will ever see mobile suits from other series going at each other. And who thought we would ever see G-Savior in animated form?

Last episode was pretty good. I wonder if we will see new improvements to the Fenice and SB Strike.

[Kraco]

Last episode was pretty good. I wonder if we will see new improvements to the Fenice and SB Strike.

If Iori indeed is as talented as Moustache-san says, then he ought to seize the opportunity to include something new, considering he's almost rebuilding the thing from scratch. That would be logical, even if he can't very well have the time to revolutionize it anymore, nor test and finetune whatever he does. On the other hand, the mecha's capabilities have been finally shown through and through, so it might be more interesting to watch them to put it to perfect use when the audience already knows the technical limits, instead of just pulling new stuff out of nowhere.

One thing bothering me is how nobody's paying any attention to Aila's fighting style, which is utterly different from everybody else. I reckon nobody knows what's really happening when her opponents are immediately obliterated. You'd think people would strive to find out what's going on so that they could defend themselves against it, especially if she's a one-technique wonder, despite the lance the mecha is carrying as well. All the others are fighting remarkably traditionally compared to her.

[vejita613]

One thing bothering me is how nobody's paying any attention to Aila's fighting style, which is utterly different from everybody else. I reckon nobody knows what's really happening when her opponents are immediately obliterated. You'd think people would strive to find out what's going on so that they could defend themselves against it, especially if she's a one-technique wonder, despite the lance the mecha is carrying as well. All the others are fighting remarkably traditionally compared to her.

Agreed. It kind of feels like she's being ignored. Maybe because she's a girl? I wouldn't think so since she's taking out all her opponents in a matter of seconds. She even took out last years world champion. In real sports, how many hours to players and coaching staff usually take to watch videos of the opposing teams? I figure the same would be true for this as well. I would expect we would see groups of people gathering before each match trying to figure out some sort of defense against her. She's obviously using some sort of funnel/bit system, but there aren't even any beams. Possibly extremely fast, melee version? She had that lance thing with her the last match but she doesn't even really need it.

Also, was I the only one that was surprised to see Iori's Dad? For some reason, I had this impression since the start of the series that he was dead.

[Kraco]

Also, was I the only one that was surprised to see Iori's Dad? For some reason, I had this impression since the start of the series that he was dead.

Nah, I'm quite sure they mentioned he's merely travelling abroad. At the very least I never thought he would be gone for good. If he was, I think it would have affected Sei and Rinko a bit more. The old man returning is bad news for Ral-san, though, since he might not be able to hang out at the shop ogling Rinko so much anymore.

[FelixZeroAlastor]

One thing bothering me is how nobody's paying any attention to Aila's fighting style, which is utterly different from everybody else. I reckon nobody knows what's really happening when her opponents are immediately obliterated. You'd think people would strive to find out what's going on so that they could defend themselves against it, especially if she's a one-technique wonder, despite the lance the mecha is carrying as well. All the others are fighting remarkably traditionally compared to her.

Considering that the plot progresses similar to say, Beyblade, etc., I doubt it would be an issue until the actual fight against any of the real competitors (because, let's face it, everyone else is just there to be blown up.). Everyone in the tournament practically have the mindset of "no one is a threat" save for Sei and Reiji. In fact, their Gundam has been the only one that has been analyzed by their competitors. So far, the biggest threats should be Aila (Invisible/Mirrored Funnels), Nils (some sort of plavsky particle power up with the secondary arms), and Tatsuya (Lots of guns).

So far, the show has been great. I do appreciate that all suits are basically equal and can be destroyed with a well placed shot. This makes it so no one suit is the end all be all. Can't wait to see the Exia Dark Matter (last silhouetted gundam in the opening). If I had to guess, the last enemy will either be that or Tatsuya.

Edit: This show reminds me alot of Angelic Layer, just with Gundams.

[Kraco]

She's obviously using some sort of funnel/bit system, but there aren't even any beams. Possibly extremely fast, melee version?.

So far, the biggest threats should be Aila (Invisible/Mirrored Funnels),

After a couple of her wins, I began to think maybe it's some kind of monofilament whip, naturally powered by the plavsky particles.

[FelixZeroAlastor]

After a couple of her wins, I began to think maybe it's some kind of monofilament whip, naturally powered by the plavsky particles.

Probably more like fangs from 00 since we can't be sure she is even firing. Maybe she is firing condensed plavsky particles.

I kinda hate that bandai has toys since it ruins the surprise of what some of the suits in the opening will look like. I won't post them here, but for those interested, scans have poped up of what Miss Sazabi and Exia Dark Matter look like.

[DarthEnderX]

I thought about making a thread for this in the Gundam forums, but I failed to update with Gundam Age so I figured I better not try.

Does there even still need to BE a Gundam subforum then?

[vejita613]

Does there even still need to BE a Gundam subforum then?

Unless this thread gets moved there, I would say probably not. The only other Gundam related thing to talk about these days is Gunpla and the supposed new series that they are supposed to be announcing in the future (which is probably going to be Gundam Origin, but who knows? ).