Anyone else feel like a UC series is on the way?

[riva]

Since the 30 year anniversary is coming up, do you think there will possibly be a new universal century series and/or movie in the works? Especially with the success of the Zeta movies. Do you think it is too bold to think that Char and Amuro will be making an appearance soon?

[Revolver Ocelot]

Since the 30 year anniversary is coming up, do you think there will possibly be a new universal century series and/or movie in the works? Especially with the success of the Zeta movies. Do you think it is too bold to think that Char and Amuro will be making an appearance soon?

For the love of god and all things sacred, I hope the hell not.

If anything, celebrate by announcing a domestic release for some of the REMOVED-only sagas. I nominate Turn A. It's only fitting that Turn A was made for Gundam's 20th anniversary and that it'll finally be domesticated for it's 30th anniversary. Woo Bandai.

[Phantomexe87]

I speculate (as many do) that they will make a Gundam Unicorn OVA, or perhaps a movie. I really doubt they will simply do nothing for the 30 year anniversary. On the other hand, perhaps they will release the Gundam SEED movie they've been working on? While not UC, it's still Gundam, though I'd prefer a Unicorn OVA/Movie over it, any day.

[riva]

I am anxious to see Unicorn as well, but I'd be much happier seeing something based in the UC.

[Melchior]

You do realise Unicorn is based in UC, right?

[Destiny_Gundam]

Unicorn is based in the UC.

And no, Amuro and Char will not be back. Not until Tomino is dead and burried anyways.

There will certainly be something for the 30th anniversary, but it could be anything.

[Imperial]

I, too, have the feeling that Bandai will commemorate the event with some form of animated Unicorn, be it a movie or OVA.

Now, with that said, I'd really rather they branch out and do something different. UC has been beaten to death. Just don't give us another One Year War side-story. You're killing me. In fact, I'm so tired of seeing the One Year War that Unicorn looks attractive by comparison. Sure, it's UC and I just begged against it, but I'll take non-One Year War at the very least.

But maybe Bandai will come out of left field at us with the SEED movie that has been on the back burner for so long.

[ShadowCell]

Or they'll mock us with a brand new OVA, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 II - Is That a War in Your Pocket or are You Just Happy to See Me?

[Saikuba]

I have real doubts that we will ever see a full length (26+ ep) UC series ever again. Before Char's Counterattack it's all been covered too well, and after that isn't very marketable for the most part. OVAs are certainly possible, because they don't require as much to be shoehorned into the OYW (in case I), and they aren't as much of a risk if it flops (in case II). In fact I really doubt that they'll ever stop making UC OVAs as long as they continue to make Gundam, because it is a nod to the older fanbase that isn't too risky.

[ShadowCell]

What I'm afraid of is that they'll turn more and more to the format they used for STARGAZER, and give us tiny ONAs that are just long enough for a handful of hyped-up mecha designs, but too short for anything else, along with some vague promises of a manga series that will fill in the plot-chasms.

And released in three fifteen-minute pieces spread out over three months.

That wasn't cool.

[J-Lead]

I'd love to see a new UC OVA, just as long as it's not in the OYW (or if it is, it has nothing to do with a Gundam, only GM's allowed. Personally, I think Manga or animated shorts is the only plausible medium left for UC story add-ons.)

Actually, I've been praying for Grypps Conflict OVA more than anything lately. Advance of Zeta has turned me on to the idea...

[Koshernova]

Because of my shifting interests towards the novelisation, I would personally be interested in an OAV that explores pre-OYW Universal Century.

It's been rarely addressed in animation, but Gundam: The Origin is going over it quite a bit (although very different from both novel and anime continuity). The problem is that unless you made one based on The Origin, you could not have Mobile Suits prancing around, and that would thus kill the commercialisation of any Gundam-branded animation. Which is a pity.

On the other hand, they cannot animate any part of Gundam The Origin without really messing up the whole "what is official" deal they have going on in Gundam Ace...

Aside from what I'd like, my guess is either a short Gundam Unicorn OAV series, or perhaps a remake of 0079 with present-day animation and redesigned mechs. The latter is really quite unlikely, but other anime classics have had remakes, so why not? I think they'll go with the cheaper option of OAVs, and maybe some other 'big' project. I doubt they'll try anything like Turn A again though. Which is a shame.

[riva]

You do realise Unicorn is based in UC, right?

Wow, since I was talking about anime I completely forgot about that novel. I just assumed you were referring to 00.

After looking at the Unicorn site, I noticed there is a Char clone in the story. What a turn off. Hopefully it isn't just a clone.


Also, I am all for a 0079 remake just as long as they don't make it in the style of seed. In my opininon, I think they jumped too far ahead in the timeline with V and F91. I would of much rather them beat the whole Char, Amuro, and Kamile storyline to death.

[Chris]

Because of my shifting interests towards the novelisation, I would personally be interested in an OAV that explores pre-OYW Universal Century.

Unless such a story had lots of Zaku I prototypes running around, it would never happen. Gundam has always been about selling model kits, so a Gundam story without mobile suits is an absolute impossibility.

[VentZX]

You do realise Unicorn is based in UC, right?

Wow, since I was talking about anime I completely forgot about that novel. I just assumed you were referring to 00.

After looking at the Unicorn site, I noticed there is a Char clone in the story. What a turn off. Hopefully it isn't just a clone.

The thing that sets Full Frontal apart from all other Char clones is that he is in fact emulating Char. He's not some random villain with a mask. I also find it interesting that he went with the mask look seeing as Char ditched it after the OYW.

On topic, I would also really like to see a Unicorn OVA. That animated promo clip they made for it was such a turn on. It's also nice to see a UC story post Char's Counterattack that still feels like UC. F91 and V were way too far into the timeline to be relevant.

I don't doubt the SEED movie being held off until 2009 as part of the 30 year celebration, but I don't see why they wouldn't show it in '08 either. I also think that Gundam 00 will also play some part in the 30 year anniversary. With 00 being a two part series, they may just air it at the end of '08 and begin the celebration early.

[Imperial]

With 00 being a two part series, they may just air it at the end of '08 and begin the celebration early.

I, too, had the feeling that 00 might shake down that way.

Of course, from a business standpoint, it seems a bit silly. Why not use the anniversary to promote a new series/movie/etc. to serve as a platform for another wave of models? That way, you can cash in from 00 and whatever else is produced.

[NewtypeS3]

I dunno, I wouldn't mind a complete remake of the original UC series. Not Seed-ifying it, but an actual series. After all, Bandai's re-made the series enough times in animation for video games that it'd just be cheaper to make the series one more time and recycle that animation till the end of time.

[VentZX]

I, too, had the feeling that 00 might shake down that way.

Of course, from a business standpoint, it seems a bit silly. Why not use the anniversary to promote a new series/movie/etc. to serve as a platform for another wave of models? That way, you can cash in from 00 and whatever else is produced.

Well, it all depends on when the second half of the show airs and how it's promoted. The other possibility is that a different 00... thing shows up. I mean an OVA, movie, etc. The way that Bandai cashed in with SEED, I don't see 00 being an exception. The media and merchandise onslaught has already begun.

[riva]

It's also nice to see a UC story post Char's Counterattack that still feels like UC. F91 and V were way too far into the timeline to be relevant.

Couldn't agree more.

[Oruma]

Well, since we already have the 0079 Trilogy and Zeta Trilogy (which supposingly erased the ZZ timeline), why don't we do a CCA TV series? It can incorporate some of the best ZZ elements, like Haman/Glemy, Judau can be the hot-shot pilot of Londo Bell (until Amuro returns), we can see Nightingale vs Quin Mantha vs Hi-Nu vs ZZ...that would be quite a lot of fun...

sorry for going overboard