Unlike most Gundam stories, Requiem for Vengeance puts the robots above its characters.
ThisGundam: Requiem for Vengeancereview contains no spoilers.
Most of the shows that make up theGundamfranchise are more about the characters trauma than wacky robot fights.
To finally make them understand that theGundamfranchise has more to offer.
To be one that focuses on the characters.
Theres no over-the-top Super Robot action here.
What giant mecha fighting we do get is gritty and grimy and strives to be real.
In a wayRequiem for Vengeancereally wants to be like theGundamOVAThe 08th MS Team, but for a new generation.
ButGundam: Requiem For Vengeancewants to be more real.
The kind of show that focuses on the characters that can draw in new fans.
If only it was actually about the characters.
The group of Zeon soldiers, the Red Wolves division, are paper thin.
Not exactly thrilling or original.
Its not helped by the animation for the human characters, particularly their mouth movements.
This isnt just a problem with the English dub.
This explains why so much dialogue is delivered off camera or with backs turned to the camera.
Little difficult to do a show that actually focuses on the characters without uh, actually seeing them.
Characters are set up then abandoned only to reappear later with little fanfare.
New characters are constantly introduced when the show cant even handle the ones set up in the first episode.
At least those knew the amount of time they were working with and told properly paced stories.
Ones that had a lot more heart and life than anything inRequiem for Vengeance.
This isnt a show thatll get you invested inGundamor mecha anime if you arent already a die-hard follower.
At least then youd feel some kind of real connection.
No amount of low angles or decently impressive CGI robot action can make up for a lack of story.
All six episodes of Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance are now streaming on Netflix.
Rating:
2 out of 5
