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Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Vol. 1 [Blu-ray] | ![Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Vol. 1 [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YTNMy4XuL._SL160_.jpg) | Directors: Kazuhiro Furuhashi, Teruo Sato
Studio: Bandai
Category: DVD
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Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 18376
Format: Dolby, NTSC, Animated, Color, Widescreen
Languages: Japanese (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Japanese (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), Chinese (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 0
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 59 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 669198620119
EAN: 0669198620119
ASIN: B00346UX6I
Release Date: March 12, 2010
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Product Description
The year is U.C. 0096. Three years have passed since the end of the Second Neo Zeon War.
It is said that the Vist Foundation manipulates the Earth Federation and Anaheim Electronics from behind the scenes. Hoping to create a new world, the Foundation attempts to hand over a certain secret to the Neo Zeon remnants known as the Sleeves. This will mean the opening of Laplaces Box, which holds a great secret tied to the origins of the Universal Century.
The exchange between the Vist Foundation and the Sleeves is to take place at the manufacturing colony Industrial 7. This is the home of the student Banagher Links, who rescues a girl he sees falling through the colony's zero gravity area. The girl gives her name as Audrey Burne and says she wants to prevent a war, spurring Banagher to step into the conflict surrounding Laplaces Box, almost as if he is drawn in by his own bloodline.
Based on a story by author Harutoshi Fukui, the newest Gundam work dynamically unfolds against the backdrop of the Universal Century. It all begins with this first shocking episode.
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 Best Gundam Series So Far March 6, 2010
Jason M. Smith (Tyler, Tx)
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
I've been a Gundam fan for almost 10 years now, and have spent more money on the DVDs (and no Blu-Ray) and models than I care to even try and think about. That being said, I'm NOT one of those fans that goes "it's Gundam, it must be good!" I try and weigh each and every item I buy on it's own merits - even though my first Gundam series was G and Wing, those are the two series I like the least (in fact, I don't like them at all... )
Having been disappointed by the lack of Blu-Ray release for Gundam 00, I was very VERY excited when I found the BR release for Unicorn. I've really enjoyed the mech designs for the model kits so far, and have been looking forward to the BR release of the anime. While having one hour-long episode per disc is a bit of an expensive purchase (the only ones more expensive in the Gundam universe were the MS Igloo releases, at $50 apiece, and that was just for DVDs) I believe the high production values more than make up for it.
What we have on the disc is a true masterpiece. The visuals are stunning (and unlike some of the other Gundam releases - looking at Seed and 00 here, they don't fly by so fast you have to rewind and watch again to make sure of what happened), absolutely gorgeous, more of an updated First Gundam than anything (which is as it should be). Sound quality is vibrant and balanced, the special effects for the pewpew of the lasers were not tinny; every aural sensation possible on film sucks you in and is absolutely pleasing. And I've only watched it with the English 2.0 audio so far... I'm really looking forward to the 5.1. The music as well is very enjoyable. There are quite a few orchestral pieces that had me wanting to watch over and over again just to hear some of the highlights of the music.
I won't get into the story too much, because I don't want to give away plot points and spoilers. It's Gundam, and if you're reading this I expect that you've at least watched some Gundam before. While it somewhat seems to stick true to the formula, it's going to be hard to tell for sure after just an hour viewing... The subsequent releases will give us a better idea of what's in store. If you liked the character designs from Zeta, then you'll like this. The main character, Benegher, is like a not-nearly-as-annoying version of Kamille Bidan (from Zeta), and even looks a bit like him. The female characters have similar designs to those found in Zeta as well. The mech designs are amazing, Kshatriya really made me fear for me life (even though I know it is just an animated video). All of the mechs are very well detailed and the animation is very realistic.
Is this a worthwhile purchase? I would say without a doubt. Even non-Gundam fans who like anime in general might really enjoy this. I really hope that the next episodes aren't too far off
Great Show, Worth the money! March 4, 2010
Anh Vu
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I was able to watch this the other day thanks to a private screening from Bandai-Ent. I really enjoyed it, I'm not normally into the Gundam series but I thought the visuals were really clean, modern, and sleek, the music was epic and invoking, and the English voice cast was well selected. A definite day one purchase for any mecha anime fans out there, and certainly for you Gundam fanatics.
Simply Astounding - A Must for All Sci-Fi Fans March 9, 2010
MikeX10A (NY, USA)
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is the latest addition to the Universal Century, the original universe of Gundam. The animation is amazing, created for a BD release.
However, this is a sequel to several series. To enjoy the true value of Unicorn you should first watch Mobile Suit Gundam, Zeta Gundam & Char's Counterattack. They are being streamed for free on the internet from Spring of 2010 to the end of the summer, so google it so you can be fully prepared to watch this awesome OVA.
U.C. Gundam is Back! March 22, 2010
Cliff Biram
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have not been this excited over a new anime series in years.
The production value is excellent and hits on all points. The animation and music are feature quality, and masterfully executed. The animation in particular really jumps out. It captures the character designs and style that Yaz made famous all those years ago, and combines it with a fluidity of movement that is mesmerizing. The real charm of excellent animation is the way it can take ordinary movements and make them fascinating. Hair movement takes on an almost balletic quality in this feature, and got almost as much attention from me as the incredible mobile suit combat animation. The music perfectly sets the mood and tempo of the story, and has been in my head ever since I first watched it.
The production quality only forms half of my favorable opinion however. One of the great joys in Unicorn lies in the universe itself. I have been a Gundam fan for years, and have been yearning for more Universal Century material for some time now. The manga, "Gundam the Origin" (still running in Japan) has done an astounding job of updating the original Mobile Suit Gundam story, which is every bit as fleshed out and detailed as any of the great science fiction or fantasy worlds of our time. Unicorn taps into that deep and detailed history. While it follows some of the traditional Gundam clichés, it manages to make them seem fresh and exciting through strong dramatic execution, and reinforces the idea that there is an almost cyclical elment to the events in Gundam. Unicorn should be fun for anyone, but it is a must for those interested in the U.C. timeline and its characters. This is the beating heart of Gundam!
I will close with one last note on the price and package. This is an international region-free release. It may seem quite expensive, but considering we are getting this at the same time as it is released in Japan, it is understandable that we will be paying something close to Japanese prices. I am perfectly fine with that. The disk is no-frills. It has the feature on it, numerous audio and language options, and that is all. Considering the quality of the feature, for me, this is more than enough.
The Greatest Animation March 23, 2010
Kao, Lianghsuan Steven
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
High quality image, Great sound in HD mode. You have to buy it as long as you have a Blueray Player, and an animate fan. I got it about two weeks ago, and watched it immediately. I have to say: Amazing!! Buy it now!
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