QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jul 11 2008, 09:12 AM)
I've stopped viewing it as a part of Gundam since a long time ago... and the only thing I would consider buying is the 1/100 Tieren... OMG just look at the details of that kit.
I digress.
However I don't fully agree that the name "Gundam" is the main factor that brought it this far. Sure, being part of the "gundam" franchise undoubtedly helped its publicity, but it does suit the trend of mecha animes nowadays hence its popularity despite being unpalatable for us who grew up loving old school gundams.
Like I always say, 00 is more Code Geass than Gundam.

Anyway, some info from gunota:
Arrows = Titans? Seems pretty much like it.
And see what I meant last time by CB NOT doing the correcting thing in their pursuit for peace? I saw this coming... CB did not bring peace, it merely caused more conflicts, even Setsuna and Tiera felt this way. Let's see what they will do... continue to bang bang pew pew their way and whack everyone perhaps?
The gundam designs... LOL... names are even more LOLOLOL... I won't hide the fact that I detest the funky names, but if they want to use those names at least use it for ALL 4 gundams. Why bother using 00 for Setsuna's and yet use funky names for the remaining 3?
Let the debate begin !!
generalizing "CB" is pretty far fetched as they are even fighting amongst themselves due to betrayal and what not (innovators, alejandro corner)
if anything, setsuna's 00 has 2 gn drive while the other 3 has the standard one which does makes it stand out enough for a stand out name.
Added on July 11, 2008, 10:29 amQUOTE(Exiled_Gundam @ Jul 11 2008, 09:12 AM)
Whether an anime is to be a Gundam anime is actually depends on the producer.
If you think Gundam OO is not a Gundam anime, you give me what type of anime can be said as Gundam anime.For me, even if there's no "Gundam" word for the anime, i will still watch, as long as it's a real-robot anime (ya, i'm fans of real-robot anime, not just fans of Gundam)
Oh and for goods, I usually buy model kits that its mecha design suits my taste, reagrdless whether I like the show or not, or even if I didnt watch the show. Most people who buy MG model kits buy them due to the mecha design, not bcause they like the show/watch it/read it (for example, MG Unicorn and Crossbones)
dont even ask, i believe you know what shitstorm of an answer you're asking for will be coming.
and same, even if 00 doesnt have ANYTHING related to gundam about it, id still watch, and rate it as what it is, good or bad.
i buy kits based on the show i watched, AND LOVED of course

for example:
i hated virtue design, but i still got it.
kyrios, i also hated it (stupid plane nose at back), but at last episode, that totally changed my mind
This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Jul 11 2008, 10:29 AM