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Anime Review: Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079

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Mobile Suit Gundam MS Igloo: Apocalypse 0079

Plot Summary:

Lieutenant Oliver May and the 603 Technical Division Unit aboard the Jotunheim continue testing and evaluating experimental weapons to aid the Zeon war effort against the Federation Forces. At the end of each experiment, the tale of the trials and tribulations faced by the weapon and its test pilot adds a small chapter to the long history of the One Year War.

Genre:Mecha, Military, Science-Fiction

Age Rating: Teenage and above (may contain bloody violence / bad language / nudity)

No. of Episodes: 3 OVA

Story

Continuation of the rocking MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War. Basically the same as its predecessor, stories about the Technical Division Unit testing new weapons. Oh, some spoilers… every episode tragically ends, same as the last series.. so, if you’re a emotional being, then I would suggest that don’t ever-react…

I’ll have it rated: 34.5/40

Animation

Studio: Sunrise

Year: 2006

Type: OVA

Slight improvement compared with the last series. The artwork is more detailed than “The Hidden One Year War”. Some mistakes during the last series were being overcome.

I’ll have it rated: 27.5/30

Audio

 

Opening Theme(s):

  1. “Yume Wadachi” by TAJA

Ending Theme(s):

  1. n/a

Insert Theme(s):

  1. n/a

Even though the opening song had changed to a new song, but still the same… Decent song… so-so soundtracks…

I’ll have it rated: 13/20

Personal Rating

Nice story, outstanding CGI animation. If you’re finding a short anime which has nice story and animation, I’ll recommend MS IGLOO for you.

9/10

OVERALL POINTS

34.5 + 27.5 + 13 + 9 = 84points

84points, EXCELLENT anime [14/12/2008]

Anime Review: Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War

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Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War

Plot Summary:

The year is Universial Century 0079. Oliver May is a technical officer in the Zeon 603rd Technical Evaluation Unit , in charge of testing new military technology. Stationed in the Jotunheim, a civilian transport ship that was converted into military use, Oliver must head into battle and experience the One Year War, only this time from the perspective of a weapon tester who struggles to make an impact on an evolving war during changing times.

Genre: Mecha, Military, Science-Fiction

Age Rating: Teenage and above (may contain bloody violence / bad language / nudity)

No. of Episodes: 3 OVA

Story

Instead of stories about Gundams, this OVA had our focus on ZEON’s Technical Evaluation Unit. The story is told from the protagonist, Oliver May’s point of view. Each episode are about different prototype/test weapons and new pilots for the test units.

The show has very nice plots. I’m actually being dragged into the story in no time. They focus a lot on emotional parts in this OVA. For the first time, I’m saying this Gundam series is very touching..

I’ll have it rated: 34/40

Animation

Studio: Sunrise

Year: 2004

Type: OVA

CGI animations, the details are unbelievably precise, for the first time. I could see a character’s eyelash. However, the CGI is not 100% perfect, because there are some scenes look unnatural. But Still GREAT!!!

Overall, I’m very impressed with the animation of this series. But, the animation is more of a personal preference.I’ll have it rated: 27/30

Audio

 

Opening Theme(s):

  1. “Sora no Tamoto” by TAJA

Ending Theme(s):

  1. n/a

Insert Theme(s):

  1. n/a

I think the sound is the weakest part for this OVA, compared with the story and animation. The soundtracks just decent enough for me. While the opening doesn’t get much of my attention.

I’ll have it rated: 13/20

Personal Rating

I enjoyed the OVA very much. I didn’t expect much from this show and I’m really surprised by it.

9/10

OVERALL POINTS

34 + 27 + 13 + 9 = 83pts

83pts, EXCELLENT anime [14/12/2008]