Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: Difference between revisions

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This seven-episode OVA began syndication in 2010 and is based on a novel series by Harutoshi Fukui, famous for his military novels about the Imperial Japanese Army and [[Kaiju Defense Force]], and infamous for adding militaristic flavor and portraying the Japanese military as heroic, [[Unfortunate Implications|which makes Japan's neighbors go a bit... crazy]].

As of this reading ~~the~~ ~~first five~~ episodes have been released on Playstation Network and [[Blu-Ray]]/ [[DVD]]. With each episode being released roughly six months apart save for the sixth and [[Wham! Episode|seventh]] episodes, which will take a year each, the series will take about four years to fully air. The last time this occurred was with ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team]]''<ref> In the case of the former, the original director actually died, thus causing delays. In Unicorn's case, the release timing is attributed to the time required to produce each episode.</ref>, which took three-and-a-half years.

As of this reading all seven episodes have been released on Playstation Network and [[Blu-Ray]]/ [[DVD]]. With each episode being released roughly six months apart save for the sixth and [[Wham! Episode|seventh]] episodes, which will take a year each, the series will take about four years to fully air. The last time this occurred was with ''[[Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team]]''<ref> In the case of the former, the original director actually died, thus causing delays. In Unicorn's case, the release timing is attributed to the time required to produce each episode.</ref>, which took three-and-a-half years.

In April 2016, a TV remake of the OVAs, ''Gundam Unicorn RE:0096'' began airing, with episodes posted for free on [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJV1h9xQ7Hx_Uo9SIN-BCLxKvJBskywqA the official GundamInfo YouTube page].

'''Note:''' This page contains spoilers for the completed novel series which the OVA has not reached yet. Highlight with caution.

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* [[Affably Evil]]: Full Frontal

* [[Adaptation Distillation]]: The OVA simplifies many elements of the novels. Among other things, it includes the simplification of the {{spoiler|Shamblo}}, turning it from a 4-man crewed machine to singly piloted, and the circumstances under which the {{spoiler|Banshee changes pilots from Marida to Riddhe}}. Also includes [[Canon Immigrant|Canon Immigrancy]], and [[Canon Foreigner|Canon Foreigners]] in terms of new machinery presented.

* [[Adaptation Expansion]]: The ''Bande Dessinee'' manga, while incorporating elements from both the OVA and novels, puts a larger focus on scenes that were either off-screen or only shown in passing.

* [[Adaptation Expansion]]: The ''Bande Dessinee'' manga, while incorporating elements from both the OVA and novels, puts a larger focus on scenes that were either off-screen or only shown in passing. While the ''Gundam Unicorn RE:0096'' series is expected to expound significantly on the OVAs.

* [[A Nazi by Any Other Name]]: The Sleeves have their equipment stylized after WWII German firearms and accessories, examples being the standard STG-44-lookalike beam rifle, the stahlhelm-like heads of the Geara Doga and Geara Zulu, and even [[Putting on the Reich|their uniforms]]. Being [[The Remnant|The Remnants]] of the Neo-Zeon movement, this isn't too surprising.

* [[Ancient Conspiracy]]: The Vist Foundation, keepers of Laplace's Box.