Mobile Suit Gundam-san
Mobile Suit Gundam-san

Mobile Suit Gundam-san

2014TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

An anime short adaptation of the 4-koma manga of the same name, putting the Gundam characters in mundane, yet comical, situations.

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Director: Minoru AshinaGenres: Anime, Comedy, Parody

Plot Summary

Mobile Suit Gundam-san is a comedic parody series that humorously reimagines iconic characters and situations from the original Mobile Suit Gundam. It focuses on exaggerated personalities and absurd scenarios, offering a lighthearted take on the classic mecha anime. The series follows Amuro, Char, Lalah, and others as they navigate their intergalactic conflicts with a significant dose of silliness and slapstick.

Critical Reception

As a parody series, Mobile Suit Gundam-san was generally received by fans as a fun, if sometimes niche, diversion from the more serious themes of the original Gundam franchise. Its humor and character parodies were often highlighted as its strengths, though some viewers found its comedic style too repetitive or simple.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted and often absurd humor.
  • Appreciated by fans of the original Gundam for its playful parodies of beloved characters.
  • Some found the humor to be repetitive or too simplistic for their taste.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Mobile Suit Gundam-san often point to its effectiveness as a gag-based comedy that playfully mocks the original series. Viewers enjoy the exaggerated characterizations and unexpected punchlines, finding it a refreshing and amusing watch for those familiar with the Gundam universe.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the manga of the same name by Hideki Owada, which has been serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's 'Newtype Ace' magazine since 2009.

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