ilkka85
Fukuda Mitsuo
Takada Masahiro
Like kouta said, this episode can be seen as a replacement for the last episode (episode 50) in the original Gundam SEED Destiny series. Though I`d rate it rather much higher that the origin... Home Twitter
- Unrated 39e3h
04.01.2006 08:36 - rs3319)
Rating
| Average |
7.66 |
| Animation |
8 |
| Sound |
8 |
| Story |
4 |
| Character |
9 |
| Value |
8 |
| Enjoyment |
9 |
Like kouta said, this episode can be seen as a replacement for the last episode (episode 50) in the original Gundam SEED Destiny series. Though I'd rate it rather much higher that the original ending. Why? Because this one managed to give us an ending in the first place.
Animation: 8 / 10
Let's face it, Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny have both wonderful animations, with smooth battles, impressive explosions and all that stuff. However, the flaw is that many scenes will be used over and over again, like Kira taking off with Strike / Freedom / Strike Freedom. Nevertheless, I don't think it cut's too much from the general value.
Sound: 8 / 10
It might be just me, or it might be my sound card, or it might be the file, but I could swear that Kira and Athrun's voices sounded different between this OVA and Gundam SEED Destiny episode 50. Other than that, the sounds and voice acting is the same level you've seen in Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny. You either love it or hate it. On the other hand, the opening for this OVA has to be a favourite.
Story: 4 / 10
This is a tough one. I am tempted to give this one a bad score, since it is only "an alternate version of the original final episode" and thus has not much story in it. Well, except that the war will come to an end and the story is made of the events that lead to that conclusion. Since I am not reviewing the original series, this one will be, well, a low score.
Character: 9 / 10
In my opinion, the characters have always been the best things in the Gundam universe, especially the SEED one. Kira and Lacus are two of my all-time favourite anime characters, so I might be a bit biased (I try not to). Of course, with a series that has so many characters, some of them are left to a minor role. Nevertheless, this OVA manages to keep up the characters at original detail, with a little bit more of information about a few.
Value: 8 / 10
This OVA manages to explain quite a few things, especially about some people and their objectives / motivations. There have been some changes done to the original ending, though, which is something that should not have been done. Especially the ending at Messiah has been remade. Compare if you don't believe me.
Enjoyment: 9 / 10
If you liked Gundam SEED and it's sequel, Gundam SEED Destiny, chances are high you will like this one too. After all, it brings an end to the long war, which hopefully translates into not having a sequel. Don't get me wrong, I love Gundam SEED and while Gundam SEED Destiny was great too, I just wish for the peace to finally last in that universe. I think the characters have done more that their share of fighting already. Nevertheless, I think this one is a good watch if you have seen the series, it's only 50 minutes and manages to give the Gundam SEED universe a good ending.
Total: 7.7 / 10
Gundam SEED is definately the best series. While many loved Gundam SEED Destiny and it's all-powerful GUNDAMs, the original Gundam SEED is still far better, in almost any aspect. The same goes for this OVA. Now excuse me, I must go enjoy Gundam SEED once more.
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