When was gundam wing created

It was also the first series that really got me into fandom in a serious way. Gundam Wing was different because it was … kinda gay. It was from there that I learned to navigate sites like Anime Turnpike, and fanfiction. And like many people, Gundam Wing turned me on to other great anime. And yes, that includes are the cringe-y behaviors that go with that, including misappropriation and fetishizing of Japanese culture, that remain an important part of the conversation. Want more stories like this?

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Despite this, one of the pilots, Wufei, had a wife, who was killed during his desire to fight for the freedom of the colonies.

While it may seem odd for such young people to pilot massive machines of destruction, each of them have a significant reason for doing so. Some out of love, some out of peace, some of just need to do something. It also made a perfect cover for the pilots, as noone would suspect such young people to pilot the Gundams.

One key scene sees one of the villains say, "he's just a boy" as a pilot exits his Gundam. Surprisingly, three of the main Gundam fighters, along with Zechs Marquise, don't use their real names. For the Gundam pilots, it's because they're choosing to honor someone, such as Heero taking the name of the fallen pacifist. For Zechs, he's hiding the fact that he is the heir to the Peacecraft name and throne. He wished to avenge the loss of his family, and thus began his quest under the name Zechs Marquise.

Then there's Duo, who modeled both his appearance and name after those he had lost during the war that was going on as a child, and also the people he lost during a massacre at a church he was being protected at. Trowa also hid his name, and did it to honor a young boy who refused to go through with the Gundam project. What might get lost in the epic Gundam battles is the fact that this series has a lot of narrative depth. Maybe even too much narrative depth.

Even the writers of the show admitted this as they made it, but they still created a long, complex, serialized plot for the series, and allowed it unfold over the course of 49 episodes. Call it the True Detective of anime, but this was rare for Japanese animation at the time. This was a multi-layered show that featured numerous stories from various characters. It also embraced philosophical questions over the challenges of colonialism, the merits of pacifism versues armed resistance, and the toll of war on those who fight and suffer from it.

Another thing that can get lost in discussing an anime series with cool suits is just how dark Mobile Suit Gundam Wing could be at times. In fact, one could argue that this show probably wouldn't be shown in a prime timeslot on the Cartoon Network in this contemporary era of cartoon television.

It was on Toonami when it aired in , but these days, it would likely have been reserved for the "late night" block due to its content. There was numerous deaths, a near suicide shown on screen, a massacre within a training center, colonies getting destroyed and it even features one of the Gundam pilots literally going insane,.

Gundam Wing did not shy away from showing the evil and darkness of war and how it affected people. Another reason why it likely resonated with so many. A show like Mobile Suit Gundam Wing is only as good as its characters, and though there were many standouts, one that nearly eclipsed them all was Zechs Marquise, a man whose arc had more highs and lows than any other character in the series.

He's a man that wants revenge for his family, but also wants peace between the Earth and the colonies. However, his desire to save everyone often leads to him being on the wrong side of conflicts, including a period in which he leads the White Fang, who desire to wipe the world clean so that it can be reborn.

That being said, he is a true warrior, which is why he eventually piloted the Gundam Epyon. He used it with such precision and skill in the show that he became eternally connected to it, even piloting it during the episode "Death Battle" versus the White Tiger Zord. It's a good chance so don't die yet. Duo Maxwell : Don't worry about me pal, I have no intention of dying that easily. There's the colonies to fight for. Just watch me, I'll become the God of Death once again Sign In.

Episode guide. Animation Action Adventure. See more at IMDbPro. Episodes Browse episodes. Top Top-rated. Photos Top cast Edit. Ward Perry Howard as Howard …. Don Brown Dr. J as Dr. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. In the future, humanity has constructed several space colonies. But the corrupt Treize and his organization Oz have manipulated the United Earth Sphere Alliance into controlling earth and its colonies with an iron fist. To counteract this extreme measure, rebel colonies launch Operation: Meteor; an attempt to smuggle Mobile Suits made of Gundanium alloy to earth to combat the corruption and free earth and the colonies from Oz's control.

One of these "Gundams" is piloted by Heero Yuy, who is shot down and is forced to blend in to enemy society. Now up against social issues with a girl named Relena and Oz and its puppets, Heero must unite with other rebels and save his people.

Did you know Edit. Trivia Relena Darlian was modeled after actress Audrey Hepburn , while the dress she wears in the latter portion of the series is identical to one worn by Hepburn's character Princess Ann in Roman Holiday Goofs When Sally Po is introduced, she talks in a high-pitched, almost little girl-like voice.

In later episodes, her voice is far more gruff. Quotes Heero Yuy : Botched your mission? Alternate versions The version that Cartoon Network shows on its Toonami afternoon segment contains some cuts and changes from the original dub. Enumerated as follows: Most of the blood is removed. Duo's self referencing as the "God of Death" is changed to the "Great Destroyer". Episode 7 "Scenario for Bloodshed": When General Septem is shot in mid-air, the bullet going through him is not shown.

Episode 12 "Bewildered Warriors": When Trowa says he wishes he were more like Heero, he responds regarding the self-destruction of Wing Gundam, "It hurts like hell.