and its good to see you included Infinite Ryvius. its one of my favourites.

The ‘Itano Circus’ from Macross via cables and claws, and the jury-rigged Rocket Punch (c/o Corin Nander and a bunch of Kapools) from an entire tradition of super robot shows…

During the Dark History reveals, they found blueprints of various Gundam mecha, including the outrageous Funnsaiki (a freaking horse) from G Gundam.

Turn A Gundam is so very giant robot. It’s very, very smart about it, and it’s part of what makes it so special. In terms of its ability to ‘remember love’ for the traditions it pays homage to while creating something new and beautiful, it belongs with TTGL and Eureka SeveN as my favorite shows of that kind.

Happy New Year!

Generally, I don’t like super giant robot shows. But I love how Gainax does them. I’m glad someone mentioned TTGL.

To be honest, I thought that Gurren Laggan only got better after the first eight episodes. And about GaoGaiGar, as epic as it is, you have to admit that it is amazingly stupid and repetitive. Regarding Godannar, while I admit to enjoying it, it is a guilty pleasure more than anything. Besides, as far as TTGL is concerned, if a series where giant robots flinging galaxies at each other doesn’t impress you, you really need to reassess your standards.

@Ghostlightning

Yeah, that was a judgment lapse on that part. I was trying to refer to the organic nature of the machines and lacks the robot porn of GSD or Code Geass R2. I guess I was thinking too much in relative terms.

@Sorrow-kun

If you liked Gasaraki, there is no reason not to enjoy Flag. But for me, Flag was light years ahead primarily due to its richer atmosphere. It’s not making a statement in the same way as Gasaraki, an in fact is a much safer work, but it’s hard not to fall in love with its artistic direction.

@AC

Yep, I’ve seen TSR and loved it. But to be honest, Fumoffu left a more lasting impression. There is not a cringe worthy moment to be found and not a single moment where I was not laughing my ass off. TSR might be technically better, but it’s not quite the same.

If you can find the rest of Flag, by all means watch it. As for Gasaraki, unfortunately, it stays that dry throughout, with some episodes that blew me away. There is no reason to write it off, but you’re probably better off seeing it during an off season.

Casshern SINS was great, although the first episode threw me off a bit. It’s the second episode that quickly reels me back, showing how the robots embody the good traits of humanity, as well as their bad ones during desperate times. Apart from discussing the ambiguity of life and death, I was surprised by how deep the show explores the line separating (or blurring) robots and humans, with little dialogue. Like you said, it’s about serendipity too.

I’ve watched FLAG only up to the sixth OVA, by then I can’t get hold of the remaining ones. The raid on the ancient cult was fabulous, I must say. I watched Garasaki’s first episode but, although assumptive, it was too bone dry for my taste.

Have you, by any chance, watched FMP: The Second Raid? If you have, I’m a little curious as to why you include Fumoffu but not TSR.