War is futile. War pits friends against each other for foolish reasons. War may begin for good reasons, but it will leave only evil in the end.... Yup, it's Gundam -- everyone's favorite anti-war space opera!
Gundam SEED Special Edition is a 3-part super compressed title that smashes down 50 episodes of TV shows (1000 minutes?) into about 270 minutes. I've never seen the TV show, so I feel like I can judge Special Edition on its own merits.
Special Edition is too compressed. Everything about it seems to progress far too quickly, from the action scenes, to the characters, to the plot. If you haven't seen the TV show and were hoping to skip it and sum it up quickly with Special Ed
ition, I recommend against that. Ignore Special Edition and watch the TV show. All 50 episodes. I'm sure it will be a much more satisfying experience.
Now, with that out of the way..
Gundam SEED is about a war between the two divisions of the human race: Coordinators and Naturals. Coordinators are genetically enhanced humans, and naturals are just standard issue humans. The show implies that some Coordinators feel superior in every way to Naturals, and thus look down upon Naturals. Meanwhile, other Coordinators may not feel this way, but regardless, some Naturals are jealous of Coordinator abilities. So the two groups have quite a bit of friction with each other, which eventually leads to war.
The moral of the story seems to be thus: some people may be better than others in strength or intelligence, but that doesn't mean they are superior in ways that really matter.. such as what their emotions are like, or how they value someone else's love, how they behave morally or ethically. Gundam SEED seems to be stating that the most important thing about a human is not how good they are at killing or making money or what not, but that they care about other humans.. their friends, loved ones, and even their enemies. Rich or poor, strong or weak, this is irrelevant. What matters, Gundam SEED seems to say, is that you care about others, and do not wish to hurt others for your own selfish reasons.
If this sounds "too preachy" to you, then you should probably avoid this show, as the massive space battles and cool mecha designs are just there to lure you into the story's message.
The animation for Gundam SEED is pretty nice, but my first Gundam was Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory, which I felt had much better animation and art to it.
There's a huge cast of characters in the show, but 90% of them are not fleshed out in any meaningful way. (Perhaps they were fleshed out in the show?) In SE, they're paper thin, and the things that occur to them in SE is far less important to you when you don't know anything about them besides what kind of robot they control..
Anime: Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED: Kokuu no Senjou
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* The first in a trilogy of re-edited specials to the Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED television series, loosely covering episodes 1 to 21.
In the year 71 of the Cosmic Era, Kira Yamato accidentally becomes a mecha pilot when he stumbles onto the top secret Strike Gundam during an attack on his home satellite-colony, Heliopolis. Although the war is technically between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, it is really a conflict between the human Naturals and the genetically enhanced Coordinators. Left without much choice, Kira, a Coordinator himself, is dragged into this conflict when he tries to protect the colony and his friends on it, subsequently enlisting on the EA prototype battleship Archangel. It is on this empty battlefield between the stars, that he once again meets his best friend Athrun Zala, the son of ZAFT's leader, and the enemy's songstress of hope, Lacus Clyne. Meetings that will change his life forever.
Note: This special was aired in two parts on Japanese TV on March 22, 2004 and March 23, 2004 and received a DVD release on August 27, 2004. It was followed by The Far-Away Dawn. While the story is overall the same, there are some changes to it; it was re-edited, leaving out scenes from the original series but also adding some newly produced cuts, and featuring a new dub.
In the year 71 of the Cosmic Era, Kira Yamato accidentally becomes a mecha pilot when he stumbles onto the top secret Strike Gundam during an attack on his home satellite-colony, Heliopolis. Although the war is technically between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, it is really a conflict between the human Naturals and the genetically enhanced Coordinators. Left without much choice, Kira, a Coordinator himself, is dragged into this conflict when he tries to protect the colony and his friends on it, subsequently enlisting on the EA prototype battleship Archangel. It is on this empty battlefield between the stars, that he once again meets his best friend Athrun Zala, the son of ZAFT's leader, and the enemy's songstress of hope, Lacus Clyne. Meetings that will change his life forever.
Note: This special was aired in two parts on Japanese TV on March 22, 2004 and March 23, 2004 and received a DVD release on August 27, 2004. It was followed by The Far-Away Dawn. While the story is overall the same, there are some changes to it; it was re-edited, leaving out scenes from the original series but also adding some newly produced cuts, and featuring a new dub.
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male, adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., brown hairThe character has brown hair., driverno description set, guerrilla fighterA soldier engaged in asymmetric warfare, where a small group of combatants harasses a larger and less-mobile traditional army., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., naturalPeople who were born natural and not genetically altered in the Gundam SEED universe., soldierno description set
voiced by:
Numata Yuusuke
16-18, male, bloodtype: O, , adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., blue hairThe character has blue hair., coordinatorCoordinators are genetically enhanced human beings who possess a number of enhanced traits, including faster learning and stronger and faster bodies that are virtually immune to diseases. They are physically and mentally superior to baseline normal humans., green eyesThe character has green eyes., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., mecha pilotThis character pilots some sort of robot/mecha, be it a mobile suit or whatever else., scorpioScorpio (♏) is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
Duration: 23 October – 22 November, soldierno description set
voiced by:
Ishida Akira
16, female, bloodtype: A, , guerrilla fighterA soldier engaged in asymmetric warfare, where a small group of combatants harasses a larger and less-mobile traditional army., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., iron-willedSomeone is said to be iron-willed when they are very resolute and determined. Once an iron-willed person decides on a course of action, no amount of hardship is able to deter them., mecha pilotThis character pilots some sort of robot/mecha, be it a mobile suit or whatever else., medium breastsMedium breasts are breasts that have a moderate size but aren`t overly big like large breasts. Medium breasts are what would be considered normal size in real life, whereas below average sized breasts are called small breasts., military uniformA type of outfit worn by military personnel. May also cover armours as long as they are standardised among the troops (e.g. army of ancient Rome).
Military uniforms can be either ceremonial or practical (utilitarian)., princessno description set, tomboyA girl who acts and dresses like a boy and enjoys rough, noisy activities traditionally associated with boys.
voiced by:
Shindou Naomi
female, chairmanno description set, coordinatorCoordinators are genetically enhanced human beings who possess a number of enhanced traits, including faster learning and stronger and faster bodies that are virtually immune to diseases. They are physically and mentally superior to baseline normal humans., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., politicianno description set, yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Shindou Naomi
16-18, male, bloodtype: A, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., improbable aiming skillsCharacter is known for rarely, if ever, missing a target., introvertIntroverts are people whose energy tends to expand through reflection and dwindle during interaction. They tend to be more reserved and less outspoken in groups. Introverts generally enjoy time spent alone or with close friends, and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people.
Some of the typical solitary activities are reading, writing, using computers, hiking and fishing. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all considered highly introverted.
Not to be confused as being shy - introverts prefer solitary activities over social ones, where as shy people (who may be extraverts at heart) avoid social encounters out of fear. Like extroversion, introversion is not a black and white measurement, and these people may share some of the same traits than extroverts., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., optimisticAn optimistic person has a mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavour, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favourable, and desirable., passionatePassionate or sometimes hot-blooded describes people having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling. They give their all in absolutely everything they do, regardless of the task. Using the power of hard work and guts as well as their determination, they throw themselves headfirst into the worst situations imaginable and come out on top through sheer force of will, and often have a strong tendency to go beyond the impossible., persistentSomeone is persistent when they hold firmly or even obstinately to an opinion or course of action in spite of repeated difficulties or opposition. Some degree of persistence can be a quality and a useful asset, so as to not give up at the first difficulty; however, too much of it can be annoying to others at little or no actual advantage to oneself, as it leads one to continue in a doomed path despite better judgment., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor.
Some of the typical solitary activities are reading, writing, using computers, hiking and fishing. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all considered highly introverted.
Not to be confused as being shy - introverts prefer solitary activities over social ones, where as shy people (who may be extraverts at heart) avoid social encounters out of fear. Like extroversion, introversion is not a black and white measurement, and these people may share some of the same traits than extroverts., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., optimisticAn optimistic person has a mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavour, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favourable, and desirable., passionatePassionate or sometimes hot-blooded describes people having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling. They give their all in absolutely everything they do, regardless of the task. Using the power of hard work and guts as well as their determination, they throw themselves headfirst into the worst situations imaginable and come out on top through sheer force of will, and often have a strong tendency to go beyond the impossible., persistentSomeone is persistent when they hold firmly or even obstinately to an opinion or course of action in spite of repeated difficulties or opposition. Some degree of persistence can be a quality and a useful asset, so as to not give up at the first difficulty; however, too much of it can be annoying to others at little or no actual advantage to oneself, as it leads one to continue in a doomed path despite better judgment., studentA student or pupil is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. The may be understood to mean only those enrolled in some sort of educational institution, but, in its widest use, it applies to anyone who is learning, including mid-career adults who are taking vocational education or returning to university, or younger researchers or artists learning from a more experienced colleague and mentor.
voiced by:
Hoshi Souichirou
16-18, female, bloodtype: B, , compassionateSomeone who understands the suffering of others and wants to do something about it; sympathetic., competentDoes his\her job well., coordinatorCoordinators are genetically enhanced human beings who possess a number of enhanced traits, including faster learning and stronger and faster bodies that are virtually immune to diseases. They are physically and mentally superior to baseline normal humans., devotedno description set, extrasensory perceptionExtrasensory perception (ESP), involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind., pink hairPink hair, not much to talk about., politeWell-mannered and civilised. Also used for characters whose normal form of speech frequently uses keigo (honourific speech), which is very polite and formal Japanese., seriousSomeone is said to be serious when they exercise at least moderately above-average seriousness, which is an attitude of gravity, solemnity, persistence, and earnestness toward something considered to be of importance. The sense of seriousness can be contrasted with the sense of humour.
voiced by:
Tanaka Rie
28-30, male, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., charismaticCharisma is a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others., commanderno description set, humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., mecha pilotThis character pilots some sort of robot/mecha, be it a mobile suit or whatever else., naturalPeople who were born natural and not genetically altered in the Gundam SEED universe., soldierno description set, young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Koyasu Takehito
26-28, female, bloodtype: O, , boilersuitA boilersuit is a loose-fitting, one-piece garment covering the whole body except for the head, hands and feet. Boilersuits are often used as protective work-wear, often in manual labour jobs. Its main feature is that it has no gap between jacket and trousers or between lapels, and no loose jacket tails. It is usually loose and saggy for ease of movement., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., fair skinFair skin is a naturally occurring range of skin colour that is lighter than the average for humans, but not light enough to be considered white. Ethnically speaking, a reasonable real life metric for fair skin is the skin colour of people normally said to be "white"., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., military uniformA type of outfit worn by military personnel. May also cover armours as long as they are standardised among the troops (e.g. army of ancient Rome).
Military uniforms can be either ceremonial or practical (utilitarian)., naturalPeople who were born natural and not genetically altered in the Gundam SEED universe., vessel captainA vessel captain is the officer in charge of commanding it. This applies to civilian vessels, such as merchant ships and airliners, and to military vessels. They may not necessarily be the seniormost officer aboard; for example, admirals are generally not the captains of their own flagships. Captains of military vessels do not necessarily hold the exact military rank of captain, when such a rank exists., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Mitsuishi Kotono
30, male, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., chairmanno description set, naturalPeople who were born natural and not genetically altered in the Gundam SEED universe., politicianno description set, psychoticPeople suffering from psychosis can be described as having lost their contact with reality and deteriorated their social functioning to the point of becoming deranged., terroristA person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further (usually) political goals.
source: wiktionary, yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Hiyama Nobuyuki
46, male, black eyesThis character has black eyes.
(This does not refer to the injury called a black eye), commanderno description set, coordinatorCoordinators are genetically enhanced human beings who possess a number of enhanced traits, including faster learning and stronger and faster bodies that are virtually immune to diseases. They are physically and mentally superior to baseline normal humans., genocidalUsually refers to a character that has the urge to kill off many people, usually an entire group., grey hairOf a color intermediate between black and white, as of ashes or an overcast sky.
Refers to hair that is this color., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., middle agedSomeone is generally considered middle aged if they are between 40 to 65 years old., politicianno description set
voiced by:
Arimoto Kinryuu
male, beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., guerrilla fighterA soldier engaged in asymmetric warfare, where a small group of combatants harasses a larger and less-mobile traditional army., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., middle agedSomeone is generally considered middle aged if they are between 40 to 65 years old., moustacheA moustache is facial hair grown on the upper lip., naturalPeople who were born natural and not genetically altered in the Gundam SEED universe., scarsA scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars are result of the biological process of wound repair in the skin and scarring is a natural part of the healing process., soldierno description set
voiced by:
Hirose Masashi
47, male, chairmanno description set, coordinatorCoordinators are genetically enhanced human beings who possess a number of enhanced traits, including faster learning and stronger and faster bodies that are virtually immune to diseases. They are physically and mentally superior to baseline normal humans., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., middle agedSomeone is generally considered middle aged if they are between 40 to 65 years old., moustacheA moustache is facial hair grown on the upper lip., politicianno description set, yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Akimoto Yousuke
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