friends, enemies, and comparisons
i've been watching several gundam 00 episodes, and i'd like to say right here that i thoroughly enjoy and love both gundam 00 and gundam seed. that is why it angers me so that people perpetually insist on comparing the two, and saying that either a is copying b, or b is exactly like a, and vice versa. its true that gundam is one overarching brand; however, each Gundam is different! there would be no need to make a new gundam if it was just a badly rehashed version of the other (gundam seed destiny does not count in this argument as it was a terrible "second" season). gundam 00 if you are watching is distinctly different in flavor to gundam seed, which is unfortunately a very flashy, bright gundam. gundam 00 is a more mature gundam full of political intrigue, and hopelessness and too me is more of a reflection of this day and age that we are currently living in. i've read a blog where it is distinctly post-9/11 which is true. you can feel the despair, and the anti trust in the series, and it is the first series that has taken place in this universe! anyways this rant is over, but seriously watch it with a clear mind! don't compare the two, but enjoy both for the issues they bring up, the cool new gundams that are dreamed up and settle down for the ride!