feeling nostalgic for older anime
Mar. 22nd, 2014 08:52 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
amelia_petkovaI think the last time I watched Gundam Wing was over ten years ago, back when it started airing on Cartoon Network. I was in high school at the time and some friends got me into it. Now I find it posted online and figured what the hell, I’d give it a rewatch. Most if not all of the reactions listed below are the parts that make me laugh.
I need to visit the liquor store so that I can have a drinking where you take a shot every time somebody says, “It’s a Gundam!” or a similar phrase.
Episode 4
I love the funky lighting in the bar where Zechs and Noin are hanging out in their dress uniforms, complete with capes and swords. “The younger soldiers like this place.” I only wish there had been club music thumping in the background
Episode 8
Forever headdesking at Wufei not splattering Treize into a little puddle when he had the chance. Also, Treize holds up his sword for a duel before he even sees who’s in the Gundam. For all he knew, the hatch could have popped open, one of the pilots could have said, “I don’t know how to use a sword” and shot him right then and there.
Episode 11
Okay, most of the time I laugh at Relena but I love the bit when she shoots the rose off of Une’s chest. First of all, she managed to hide it behind a bow on her (probably) flimsy party dress. Also, if she was aiming specifically at the rose I have to admire her aim, particularly for a teenage girl who’s probably never used a gun before. The whole “removal of the rose” bit makes me want a Utena crossover.
Episode 13
There’s a mecha shaped like a giant crab!!!
I love Catherine for punching Trowa and bitching him out. I also love how, by the end of the episode, nobody at the circus apparently gives a damn that one of their members just blew up a shitton of Oz personnel and equipment. Yeah, he may have just gotten us in trouble, but he’s good with the animals and that’s all that matters. Don’t be a stranger, Trowa! Make sure you stop by for Thanksgiving!
Episode 14
Relena may not have been successful at persuading the politicians at that party, but I love the “I WILL FUCKING END YOU” stare she gives Treize before leaving. He’s even shaken for a few moments! Not bad for baby’s first attempt at being a politician.
Episode 15
Crying with laughter over the Noventas subplot. There are at least ten names crossed out on Heero’s list. How much time went by during this? Were all the family members in Europe? Did Heero and Trowa really go on a cross-continent trip hauling a damn huge Gundam around the whole time while Heero tried to keep getting people to shoot him? I like to think there were a bunch of e-mails making the rounds of the Noventa family. “That Heero kid stopped by today; don’t worry, I didn’t shoot him. He’ll probably stop by your place next, Grandma.” “Can somebody else deal with the suicidal teenager next? I have a doctor’s appointment coming up.” Why is there no crack fic for this?!?!
Episode 16
I love that Heero decides to wear his tank top and shorts while fighting the duel with Zechs. In Antarctica.
I need to visit the liquor store so that I can have a drinking where you take a shot every time somebody says, “It’s a Gundam!” or a similar phrase.
Episode 4
I love the funky lighting in the bar where Zechs and Noin are hanging out in their dress uniforms, complete with capes and swords. “The younger soldiers like this place.” I only wish there had been club music thumping in the background
Episode 8
Forever headdesking at Wufei not splattering Treize into a little puddle when he had the chance. Also, Treize holds up his sword for a duel before he even sees who’s in the Gundam. For all he knew, the hatch could have popped open, one of the pilots could have said, “I don’t know how to use a sword” and shot him right then and there.
Episode 11
Okay, most of the time I laugh at Relena but I love the bit when she shoots the rose off of Une’s chest. First of all, she managed to hide it behind a bow on her (probably) flimsy party dress. Also, if she was aiming specifically at the rose I have to admire her aim, particularly for a teenage girl who’s probably never used a gun before. The whole “removal of the rose” bit makes me want a Utena crossover.
Episode 13
There’s a mecha shaped like a giant crab!!!
I love Catherine for punching Trowa and bitching him out. I also love how, by the end of the episode, nobody at the circus apparently gives a damn that one of their members just blew up a shitton of Oz personnel and equipment. Yeah, he may have just gotten us in trouble, but he’s good with the animals and that’s all that matters. Don’t be a stranger, Trowa! Make sure you stop by for Thanksgiving!
Episode 14
Relena may not have been successful at persuading the politicians at that party, but I love the “I WILL FUCKING END YOU” stare she gives Treize before leaving. He’s even shaken for a few moments! Not bad for baby’s first attempt at being a politician.
Episode 15
Crying with laughter over the Noventas subplot. There are at least ten names crossed out on Heero’s list. How much time went by during this? Were all the family members in Europe? Did Heero and Trowa really go on a cross-continent trip hauling a damn huge Gundam around the whole time while Heero tried to keep getting people to shoot him? I like to think there were a bunch of e-mails making the rounds of the Noventa family. “That Heero kid stopped by today; don’t worry, I didn’t shoot him. He’ll probably stop by your place next, Grandma.” “Can somebody else deal with the suicidal teenager next? I have a doctor’s appointment coming up.” Why is there no crack fic for this?!?!
Episode 16
I love that Heero decides to wear his tank top and shorts while fighting the duel with Zechs. In Antarctica.
