Gundam 00 Season 2: Episode 16

Spoilers:


- Hercules takes over the Africa Tower.
- Sergei's back in that sweater and flashback to a time when he was hot, and we get to see his wife.
- LOL, the little robots!
- Louise and Andrei talk about Hercules, and then he has a flashback of his own.
- Sergei's been sent to tell Hercules to surrender.
- Hercules let's the civilians go, but the Federation edits the video to lie to the public.
- Meanwhile, Setsuna starts his fight with Graham Bushido.
- Then the Ptomely shows up and Bushido's like, "Bye!"
- Then, Gundam hug.
- A lot of people said that we got trolled with this episode, but honestly, I prefer more plot development instead of fighting.
- Epilogue: Like the Death Star, they built a new Momento Mori!
- Preview: is that Johann I see at the end? [/Monster reference]

Gundam 00 Season 2: Episode 14

Spoilers, as always.


- There was a new opening this week! While I liked Stereo Pony's Bleach ending, their music is more fitting for that series rather than Gundam, I'm afraid. The song's not as good as "Hitohira no Hanabira" either. Naked girls in the beginning of the sequence. Gundam SEED Destiny like, but everyone was naked. Sumeragi's missing and that worries me. There was no "bridge crew" shot either.
- Nena tells Setsuna that the Ptomely's descended to Earth.
- Meanwhile, Ian wakes up from the healing pod and finds that not only have they descended on to Earth, but in a really pretty forest by the mountains. But then he realizes that he noticed this through a giant hole in the side of the ship. ROFL!
- Sumeragi apologizes to Allelujah for having Marie help on the bridge. Allelujah wants to keep that girl in the kitchen!
-Lyle does secret spy things behind a rock. Anew finds him though. She asks him to call her by her first name, and he asks her to call him "Lyle" rather than "Lockon." Saji watches them from afar. The panning out in this episode is loltastic.
- Klaus and friends are having a meeting, when they hear children singing. Marina apparently wrote a song based off what that children told her. Well, she's no Lacus Clyne, that's for sure.
- Setsuna meets up with Ali, who introduces him to Ribbons. Ribbons tells him that he was the pilot of the 0 Gundam. And mmm, watcha say- Setsuna shoots at Ali, and Ali hits Setsuna.
- Tieria transforms and reveals Seraphim Gundam!
- Setsuna battles with Ali, and then he hears Marina and the children's song. The song serves at the ending. The credits list the name of the artist for it as "Marina Ismail and Children." It's kind of haunting, actually.
- The actual second ending's going to be by Yuna Ito, so I can't wait for that (she's awesome).
- In the epilogue, a new mobile armor and a new suit are revealed.
- Billy tears up a photo of Leesa (Sumeragi). Doesn't bode well for her. Eek.

Gundam 00 Season 2: Episode 4

SPOILERS.


Some is the one that gave Allelujah his name, so she's the one to blame for it's strangness. Ian's daughter (Millenia?) asks if Setsuna and Marina are lovers, and they're both like "no." In denial, I see, LOL. Feldt's spying on Lyle. Haro like "Feldt likes Lockon!" Lyle decides, hey I'll take you and kisses her, but Feldt slaps him. He's being cruel to her, but he tells Haro it's to make her realize he's not Neil. Lyle's tired of being compared to Neil, and I think that it also makes him a little sad. Meanwhile, Allelujah's like "Let's get drunk, Sumeragi!" If he didn't already have Soma, I'd think he liked her. MISTAA BUSHIDO. For realz. Other masked man had, you know, actual aliases, but Graham is MISTAA BUSHIDO. Also, I realized that Andrei is voiced by Sai from Gundam SEED. Shirin wants to join the troops to look for Marina, and Marina wants Setsuna to come back with her. Ian put Saji to work. Allelujah confides in Sumeragi that he wants to find Soma/Marie, but she reminds him that she is the enemy. Sumeragi tells Allelujah that she doesn't know what she's fighting for. Grr, I still want them to reveal what horrible thing she did in her past. So Hallelujah is gone, it seems. Sumeragi angsts with her CB photo again, and mentions an Emilio, who was according to some official source out there, was a former boyfriend of hers. I sense a rivalry forming between Sumeragi and Kati (Murrue and Natarle, anyone?) Although Sumeragi made it to the bridge and kicked ass. IT'S A GUNDAM! Dude, I think we all know that Mister Bushido is Graham. Marina and Shirin reunion! After the ED: Billy gets his revenge on Sumeragi by joining A-LAWS. Meanwhile, her uniform doesn't fit her, LOL (I will be cosplaying the uniform that does fit her, as seen in the OP, sorry guys). Billy's like REVENGE. Preview: Things get blown up.

Gundam 00 Season 2: Episode 2

CAUTION: THERE ARE SPOILERS!

Gundam 00 Season 2, Episode 2

Lyle calls Neil his "nii-san." Lyle didn't know Neil's dead. :( Kati is surprised to see Soma, and that she's joined A-LAWS. There is a "red" Haro now. Sumeragi's pouring herself another one, but Billy takes it from her and complains about having to care for her. Then she saids, "See you, Billy. Thanks for the last two years, good-bye." He tells her to wait, calling her "Kujou," that he didn't mean it that way, and then Setsuna rings the doorbell. Billy is surprised that she told someone about this place. Billy seems to think that Setsuna will cheer her up, and wants to invite him to dinner. Setsuna uses her codename, and spills CB secrets. Good one, Setsuna. He does it so that she has nowhere to hide. Saji learns that it was the Thrones that attacked Louise's family. Sumeragi doesn't want to go back to CB, so Setsuna holds her by the wrist to make sure that she does. They meet with Lyle, and Sumeragi's like WTF? Setsuna starts to introduce him as Lyle, but then Lyle interrupts and calls himself Lockon. At least she knows that he's Neil's brother. Marina gets arrested! Hong Rong! It's been a long time. Nena calls Wang "Ojou-sama." Meanwhile, Loran Regene and Amuro Libonze bring back 1960's and '70's fashion. Saji wears his ring on a necklace. Epic battle timez! We are Gundam! The ending sequence is depressing as all get out, but I love the song! ... but wait, there's more again - They welcome back Sumeragi. And then they all see Lockon (they includes orange Haro!) But Sumeragi tells them it's Neil's younger brother. Angry Billy is angry. And drunk. Preview: Time to rescue Allelujah... who is calling Soma's real name... Marie.

Gundam 00 Season 2: Episode 1

CAUTION: THERE ARE SPOILERS.

These are my thoughts as I watched it. Some will not make sense, sorry, LOL. I'm crazy like that.

It seems that most people are numbering back at one, so I will too. First people with lines - Shirin and Klaus. Klaus is a new character, and Shirin is now Lara Croft, Tomb Raider. Sergei lives in a pretty posh house. Nice sweater! He's on the phone with Kati, hmm. As for the answer that he's looking for from Soma, my guess is that he's asked her to join the military again. Let's not get any wild ideas. I wonder why Ian's letting his daughter be part of the crew. Yay, Tieria! :D Look, Louise! Yay, Setsuna! Saji gets attacked by a spider bot! Setsuna and Saji remember each other. Louise: MY BRAIN, IT BLEEDS. Tieria comes to save Setsuna! Yay, Feldt! Yay, Lasse! Saji wants to kill Setsuna, for revenge for his sister and Louise's hand family. Louise is a druggie. Amuro Livonze and Regene's outfits remind of a cult. The last four years have not been good to Wang, and why is she working with them? Sumeragi is in Billy's bed. Maked Man is definitely Graham. Andrei is hot. And is here to pick Soma up. It seems that he and Sergei are estranged. Allelujah is Hannibal Lecter, and now OP. The younger versions of the meisters, plus podchildren! Tieria is a clone, I say! Christina and Litchy are in the OP, plus Neil. STOP PLAYING WITH MY MIND. Are Shirin and Klaus going to be a pairing? Sumeragi in a very purple uniform! So she comes back. SARAH PALIN! Er, Kati. La la la, oh look, there's more! Setsuna finds Lyle, a smoker (ew) and totally says - YOU!! COME WITH ME!! Lyle actually says "HOMELAND SECURITY?!" ROFL. Preview: Sestuna comes to Sumeragi and Billy's house to kidnap Sumeragi. Er, ask Sumeragi to be a captain again.

I'm Not Dead

Yeah, I didn't update when I was in Japan. I was lazy.

And don't ask me about Japan. You don't want to know.

Let us take time to mourn the loss of Gunota. They say that there is other places for Gundam news. What other place? I don't understand.... *sniff*

Anyway, this blog will once again become active when the second season of Gundam 00 starts up again on October 5th. I could blog about the trailers, but I'm a lazy bum with unpopular opinions. And besides, you all seem to like my episode summaries/commentaries best anyway.

Peace out,
Kristen

Fanime 2008 Pic Spam

For Fanime 2008, I cosplayed as Murrue Ramius from Gundam SEED. I met a bunch of new friends at the Gundam gathering. As my blog entries have been slow lately, here's a few photos to tide you over until I go to Japan!

Ani and I did a mini shoot outside.



And now I'll be vain and post the photos of me that she took.







After the gathering, some of us did a mini shoot with winterwish (Found these photos on Flickr)





At the Gundam Gathering:



Strange crossover with a Zeon flag...

Tieria and Lockon (Gundam 00)



Tieria and Lockon (Gundam 00)



We played tossing the Haro while we waited.

YouTube is embedded now!





Lockon and Allelujah (Gundam 00); Gato, Kou (Gundam 0083); Setsuna (Gundam 00); Lacus (Gundam SEED)



Lockon, Allelujah (Gundam 00); Gato, Kou (Gundam 0083)



Lockon, Allelujah (Gundam 00); Gato, Kou (Gundam 0083)



Allelujah (Gundam 00); Gato and Kou (Gundam 0083); Lacus (Gundam SEED)



Lockon, Feldt, Allelujah, Lockon, Setsuna, Tieria (Gundam 00)



Lockon, Feldt, Allelujah, Lockon, Setsuna, Tieria (Gundam 00)



Kou (Gundam 0083); Amuro (Mobile Suit Gundam); Maureen (Blue Destiny); Sayla (Mobile Suit Gundam)



Me as Murrue, Lacus (Gundam SEED) and yeah, Chibi actually took this picture. But no my camera.



Me as Murrue, Lacus (Gundam SEED)



Tieria mirror!



Gato (Gundam 0083); Garma (Mobile Suit Gundam)



Garma (Mobile Suit Gundam); Maureen (Blue Destiny); Amuro and Sayla (Mobile Suit Gundam); Kou and Gato (Gundam 0083)



Stupid Sexy Lockon!

Heero (Gundam Wing); Feldt, Lockon, Allelujah, Tieria, Lockon, Setsuna (Gundam 00)



Gilbert, Stellar, Lacus, Cagalli (Gundam SEED Destiny)



Tieria, Lockon, Feldt, Louise (Gundam 00)



Kou takes on Gato with a Yoko's (Gurren Lagann) gun (Gundam 0083)



Cutting Setsuna's hair (Gundam 00)

These are the photos that my friend took of the Gundam group on her camera. I'm too lazy to label everyone in these photos, LOL.







My stupid belt rode up underneath my boobs... oops.

















(Last one found on twfeline's account)





And holy crap, it's the 82 dollar Gundam I bought!

Gundam 00 Has Been Licensed for North America

Source: Gunota Headlines, Gundam Official

The title says it all.

Personally, I like that it's been licensed. Because it means that I can own the official DVDs. Say what you will, but that's how I roll.

Meanwhile, there is wank on one of the Gundam 00 LJ comms. You know which one.

Gundam 00: Episode 25 (Season Finale)

Oops, meant to have this up sooner!

SPOILERS!

In order of the episode:

Allelujah and Hallelujah merge - very interesting. Soma gets her Newtype on and fights H/Allelujah. And damn, she got him good. What is is with having characters have their right eye injured? Soma sure cares about Sergei... a little too much. And I think he agrees. H/Allelujah recognizes Soma as Mari. SEXY BEAAAAM. Okay, it's probably "Marie", not Mari Yaguchi from Morning Musume (famous for her "Sexy Beam" dance move in "Koi no Dance Site"). OH MY GOD, Alejandro's MA has a MS hidden in the center. But Setsuna owned him. And Libonze owned him too. A new challenger has arrived! GRAHAM. With his obsessions and loves, LOL. AND THEN THEY PWNED EACH OTHER. dfhssdf Angst timez now. Setsuna sends Marina a letter. I really wish that they had built up a relationship between the two of them before this. Poor Marina really didn't play as major a role as she should. AND NOW A TIME JUMP. Four years later... I HATE TIME JUMPS. I REALLY DO. Okay, I'm fine with the other time gaps in between other Gundam series (i.e. between Mobile Suit Gundam and Zeta Gundam and Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny) but I'm totally not digging this four year time jump at all. It's what ruined Gurren Lagann for me. Well, that and something I don't mention in order not to spoil that series. I don't like that Louise and Saji haven't spoken in two years. Marina's adviser, Shirin, has longer hair and is leaving. And then creepy Amuro Libonze, which his creepy Libonze clones. And Graham, with the by far, ugliest Gundam Mask I have ever seen. And I have seen them all. I'M AM PISSED. IT SEEMS THAT ALI IS ALIVE. HOW UNFAIR. Talk about ruining sacrifices. THIS BETTER MEAN THAT LOCKON'S ALIVE TOO. And now fembot Tieria, with his new Lockon haircut. And Louise. That snort didn't sound like Romi Paku, like everyone seems to think, and I can tell her voice from her grunts. So I don't think that was the female version of Tieria. But I might be wrong. And if he is being voiced by Romi Paku, well then, hello Laura Rolla. The Supreme Trap. Now Ian and Wong. And the O Gundam. AM I the only one who is reminded of "The O" (Paptimus' mobile suit from Zeta). I mean in terms of name only, not looks, but the name is similar (well, so is The Big O. But that's not a Gundam series). Look, it's Nena. 00 Gundam! Wee. That set up at the very end wasn't too bad. But I still hate time jumps.

Overall opinion on season 1: It had it's ups and downs. I particularly didn't like the beginning, nor the end. The middle was good. I felt that too many characters were introduced and then not properly dealt with. I'm hoping that there will not be an onslaught of new characters in the second season. I also didn't like the time jump (duh) and I don't think that it's necessary, based off of the preview we saw (I'm not counting that as a denouement, but more as a preview). I could be wrong, though. And I obviously think that Lockon should be brought back, but I unfortunately doubt that. I hope that the other meisters are back for sure, at least.

A rumor: Other people have pointed out that maybe it's not that Neil is dead, but that he will never be "Lockon" (i.e. a pilot, probably, or doesn't use his code name) again, and that while they are pounding into our heads that Lockon is dead, he might be alive, as Neil. I like this theory. :)

Gundam 00: Episode 24

SPOILERS.


And well, Gundam 00 tries to become Zeta Gundam with this one. Except that in Zeta everyone got killed off at the END. NOT THE MIDDLE. I wonder if this means that we will have a new cast in the second season. I hope not. Because then they should just make it a different series. Like Zeta. And meanwhile, thousands of miles away: Tieria and Setsuna reenact the "IT'S ALL MY FAULT RYU DIED" scene from Mobile Suit Gundam. The part of Bright will be played by Sumeragi - slap! And now Feldt writes a letter to her parents... and Lockon. And now some flashbacks for Christina and Lichty, BECAUSE THEY ARE GOING TO DIE. Alejandro thinks that he's pimping in that golden mobile armor. Hey dude, even though it's gold, it's a MOBILE ARMOR. You're screwed. Of course, when you are the one shooting the GIANT LASER BEAMS, then it guess you'll last a little longer. This would be a good time for one of the Meisters to have a golden mobile suit. I wonder if Patrick is really dead. Because he got the White Flash of Death (TM). Did Christina just lie to Feldt to get her off the bridge? Why? Yup, she lied... for some reason. Impending doom? At least Lichty tired to protect Christina. We find out that he is part robot, like Will Smith in I, Robot, only more so. And then Christina (and the audience) founds other that he was in love with her. :( At least Sumeragi got a hold of Christina before they died. Christina tells Feldt to live for Lockon, and then, guess what, the ship EXPLODES. Well, next week is the last episode of the season. I wonder how it's going to play out.

Gundam 00: Episode 23

SPOILERS. SPOILERS. SPOILERS.



Well, I saw the spoiler pics for this episode. I.... can only hope that Lockon can pull a Mwu. That's all that there is to it. Words fail me. I thought that he was safe because of his earlier injuries. But then again, look at Ryu. Suffice it to say, I'm already heartbroken, and I will be watched this episode through my fingers. See, Lockon, they were trying to protect you, you idiot. A bit off topic, but I'd like to point out that I don't like that they introduced almost all the characters (major and minor) within the first few episodes. Trinity and Kati were pretty much the only characters introduced later, and it's kind of a pain. Okay, Lockon's stuck out somehow, and has found Ali now... this does not bode well.... especially because you are purposefully leaving your mobile suit, WTF. At least Haro didn't get blow to smithereens. HE PROMISES HARO THAT HE WILL COME BACK. OH SHIT. And then he lovingly pets Haro. :( :( Okay, then he does something stupid, my hands were in front of my eyes, I didn't really see it. Now he flashbacks to his family... his sister's name was Amy. And his twin doesn't really look like him. It's Christmas dinner. And he's monologuing. sdhglsduhgiusdhyk If his brother's name is Lyle, I'm expecting Mr. Muggles to make an appearance. But seriously, if his brother replaces him, I am going to be more upset than I already am. Lockon does not equal his brother. You just can't replace people. There's more to him that his good looks. SETSUNA, YOU HAVE TO SAVE HIM. NOW. What explodes? WHAT EXPLODES? soghsodhfousdhyfpousdyh Haro returns to the ship. And keeps repeating his name...

In all seriousness, the only reason I like this show was because of Lockon. So all I can hope is that he pulls a Mwu. I know it's impossible - he is NOT Mwu. But I was in denial over Mwu's "death", so I'll try not to give up hope. And I think that majority of the fans hope that he is still alive - he's the only thing keeping this show together for me.

Gundam 00: Episode 20

SPOILERS.

Apparently in the future they can regrow limbs, but not Louise's. It seems that Louise wants Saji to go to space for their dreams. Aww. So Kati has long hair. Interesting. She was just wearing it up earlier in order to look like Natarle. And I guess that Patrick really likes her. It's cute, but Patrick's kind of a goof ball. Now that Ali's shaved, it's hard to tell him about from Alejandro. Until he starts talking, of course. And then Kinue gets herself into some deep troublewith Ali. Saji waits for her at home, and laments the lost of Louise's hand. Meanwhile Kinie lays in a puddle of her own blood. So I was right about Kinue. Is Wang Liu Min a traitor? I can never kept up with this girl.

Gundam 00: Episode 18

Definitely some spoilers here. Consider yourself warned.

So, I take back all that Saji and Louise hate. I take it all back. I hate Nena now.

I unfortunately already saw the spoiler pics for this episode before I watched they episode, so I knew that the wedding was bombed and Louise lost her left hand. Louise, I am sorry that I hated you. Now I hate Nena. I was trying not to hate Nena when she was first introduced, because a lot of people compared her to Puru, who I like. Kinue paid for some information, so it looks like Saji might be having more problems soon. I have to give Saji made props for going to Spain when he found out that Louise was in the hospital. And oh my God, Saji's running in the hospital. I am sorry for all that smack, guys. :( And he was totally going to propose to her... she she cuts him off because she apparently doesn't remember that she has another hand. Just because you lost the one that most people wear their wedding rings on doesn't mean that you cannot put it on your right hand and marry Saji. Poor poor Saji. :( Luckily, Setsuna has decided that the Trinity siblings are an enemy. But next week Lockon finds something out and decides that Setsuna is an enemy. Hmm.

Gundam 00: Episode 17

This episode was much better than the last episode.

Nena stealing Setsuna's first kiss was very.... interesting. Evil Haro think's the Orange-kun (like Pink-chan, get it?) is her brother. Apparently Orange-kun is missing memories. Who knows, maybe Lockon had to reset Haro. People have been saying that Nena is like Puru, and I can see it a bit. She's genki, but has a mean streak. Michael pushes some of Allelujah's buttons by calling him an "altered human." At least he didn't switch with Hallelujah. Sumeragi's afraid that they're getting "fired." Tieria is mad that Nena's in his secret computer room thing. I have a feeling that Louise's cousin's wedding is going to be bombed. >_< Well, at least Louise will get some characterization.

Gundam 00: Episode 16

I forgot to say this last time - I like how Setsuna actually says "Gundam" as opposed to "gandamu." It's cute. Not that I don't like the Japanese way. Also, as much as I like Tommy, the OP is too much Tommy and don't very Gundam. But maybe I'll change my mind. And then Setsuna said "Gundamu". Hee. I guess that he practiced that for that other line and said screw it for the rest. Trinity is introduced. Nena (Al's voice from from Fullmetal Alchemist), Michael (Al from Gundam 0080 and Ulquiorra from Bleach), and Johann (Kamina from Gurren Lagann. Patrick almost died back there. Nena's Haro scares me. It's gotnon-Haro eyes. But this episode was mainly flashback. Just as long it doesn't have as many flashbacks as Gundam SEED Destiny.

Gundam 00: Episode 12

Yay, this was subtitled early this week! :D

Some spoilers~

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Wow, Ryumin is working with Alejandro? Interesting... which side is she on? Which side is he on? I'm still wondering if Saji and Louise will be playing a part in the series... No much to say about this episode... Man, we've got to wait for two weeks for the next episode! Poo. I want to see Lockon in that tight shirt! :D

Gundam 00: Episode 11

As always, some spoilers.

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Tieria is a jerk. Again. We learn that Sumeragi really does have a drinking problem. Louise and Saji, along with Louise's mother, do not play any important part in the story thus far. Saji's sister on the other hand, is actually doing something. Tieria apparently goes into that "room" and can sync with it (Veda?) and spy on peoples (Sumeragi and Allelujah). Does Allelujah have a "Newtype" connection with other Super Soldiers? Happy birthday to Allelujah! :D

It is a little sad that main character gets such little development in this series. Lockon and Allelujah are much more interesting, and heck, so is Tieria, even though he is a jerk. At least it looks like we get some Setsuna and Marina scenes next episode.

Gundam 00: Episode 10

Light spoilers~~~~

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I still think that Tieria is a jerk. At least his Gundam got a new form. With "hair". I feel really sorry for Allelujah. As for Sumeragi... we have to keep in mind that she's not Bright nor Murrue - she's not actually a captain, and therefore more than likely doesn't have any military training. This episode needed more Lockon. Next episode's got some back story on Allelujah methinks. Good.

Gundam 00: Episode 9

As always some spoilers. I do not know how to do the Blogger version of an LJ-cut, so please bear with me.






So, either Lockon has a twin (or simply a brother). Or a clone. Which would be very SEED like (although Puru had a clone too in Gundam ZZ). Speaking of SEED, there are multiple Haro's like in SEED. They are mechanics?

Okay, I know that many people think that Lockon and Felt are going to be a couple. But I think that they will have more of a brother-sister relationship. Felt reveals that her parents were members of the Order of the Phoenix, I mean Celestial Being. Lockon's real name is apparently Neil, which means me think of... Neil Diamond. LOL. Allelujah is switching personalities again! What is his connection to Soma?

Gundam 00: Episode 8

A few spoilers~~~

We got a tiny Lockon flashback this week. Yup, looks like his parents was killed when he was a kid. :( Allelujah questions Sumeragi's choice of swimsuit. Aww, Felt likes Haro. Setsuna goes and reveals himself, but for what reason? (other than being stupid). Lockon's a in suit next episode.... delicious.