Is Gundam ZZ really that bad?

Gundam ZZ is a case of “too little too late”. While the latter half on its own is a decently serviceable installment in terms of quality, with a few surprisingly good moments, the former half is probably the worst I’ve seen of the franchise to date. It is genuinely terrible, insufferable even.

Is Gundam ZZ necessary?

Overall, Gundam ZZ is necessary viewing if you want to understand the initial Universal Century narrative arc, with both Char’s Counterattack and Gundam Unicorn being notable in this regard. However, despite all of that Gundam ZZ also works as a solid series in its own right.

Is ZZ a canon?

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ is an Anomaly in the Gundam Canon.

Is Amuro in ZZ Gundam?

Amuro as the “White Unicorn” in Gundam Evolve In Gundam ZZ Hayato Kobayashi reveals that Amuro was among those who were sent to space to fight Neo-Zeon (episode 35), though Amuro himself never appears in the series.

How strong is ZZ Gundam?

50 MW
It has a power rating of 50 MW and its output is one-fifth that of a Colony Laser’s, making it the most powerful beam weapon used by a mobile suit during the First Neo Zeon War, as well as one of the most powerful weapon mounted on a mobile suits ever.

Is Mobile Suit Gundam worth watching?

Yes. Why: it’s not just the basis of the Universal Century, but the grandfather of every Gundam show, introducing the concept of the “mobile suit” weapon that every Gundam show has in common. At 43 episodes and ’70s era animation, it can be a bit of a slog for modern viewers.

What order should I watch Mobile Suit Gundam?

UC Gundam in Chronological Order

Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin (UC 0068)
Mobile Suit Gundam (UC 0079)
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (UC 0083)
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (UC 0087)
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (UC 0088)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack (UC 0093)
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (UC 0096)

Is Tem Ray dead?

The resulting explosion caused by one of the Zakus’ reactors being destroyed blew a large hole in the body of the colony, and Tem, unequipped for extended time in outer space, was sucked out into the vacuum, apparently to his death.

Is Char in Gundam ZZ?

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ was originally conceived of as a second season of Zeta Gundam, but it was ultimately decided that the show should feature an all-new cast, Tomino originally wanted Char as the main character, but he received the “okay” on Char’s Counterattack.

Is ZZ a Gundam a char?

Out of the major Zeta Gundam characters, only recurring captain Bright Noa and Axis leader Haman Karn make more than cameo appearances in ZZ; Char Aznable’s planned appearance was canceled when Tomino was given the go-ahead to do the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack movie.

Is Gundam ZZ really that bad?