When I heard of Gundam Build Fighters I thought it would seem like a pretty shallow dumb idea. However, I'm all the more glad to be proven wrong given how this show is pretty awesome.
For starters, the fights are cool and thrilling. Rather than rely on cheap asspulls, these fights are based on clever tactics with each player adjusting fighting styles to counter each other. Even though Sei and Reiji would eventually beat everyone and win, all their competing Gunplas and interesting enough that the fights remain engaging.
While GBF isn't somber and grim, it still offers profound character drama and sociopolitical commentary. Aila's backstory as an impoverished orphan forced to play battles resembles child exploitation by corporations. While the rivals seem like stock caricatures at first, they gradually develop more depth in a reverse-flanderization sense. Ricardo Fellini was initially presented as a playboy who fails to win over ladies. Later though, he's shown to be a spirited competitor who believes Gunpla battling should not be driven by hatred and also cares about his Wing Gundam as a childhood friend.
Overall I would say that is one of the best toy commercial shows given how well-made it is. Sunrise could've just thrown in a cookie cutter tournament show with dull characters, tedious arcs, and cheap fights but instead gave us an awesome show. All I can say is that after watching this celebration of Gundam, I'm proud to be a Gundam fan.
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When I heard of Gundam Build Fighters I thought it would seem like a pretty shallow dumb idea. However, I'm all the more glad to be proven wrong given how this show is pretty awesome.
For starters, the fights are cool and thrilling. Rather than rely on cheap asspulls, these fights are based on clever tactics with each player adjusting fighting styles to counter each other. Even though Sei and Reiji would eventually beat everyone and win, all their competing Gunplas and interesting enough that the fights remain engaging.
While GBF isn't somber and grim, it still offers profound character drama and sociopolitical commentary. Aila's backstory as an impoverished orphan forced to play battles resembles child exploitation by corporations. While the rivals seem like stock caricatures at first, they gradually develop more depth in a reverse-flanderization sense. Ricardo Fellini was initially presented as a playboy who fails to win over ladies. Later though, he's shown to be a spirited competitor who believes Gunpla battling should not be driven by hatred and also cares about his Wing Gundam as a childhood friend.
Overall I would say that is one of the best toy commercial shows given how well-made it is. Sunrise could've just thrown in a cookie cutter tournament show with dull characters, tedious arcs, and cheap fights but instead gave us an awesome show. All I can say is that after watching this celebration of Gundam, I'm proud to be a Gundam fan.