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Armor Hunter Mellowlink | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Armor Hunter Mellowlink tells the story of a man, a gun, and his quest to destroy everyone involved in a deadly conspiracy. As a standalone OVA sequel to Armored Trooper VOTOMS, Mellowlink provides enough heart-pumping action to stand on its own. But does the show still hold up 25 years later?
-- THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ARMOR HUNTER MELLOWLINK--
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Zoids Chaotic Century | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Zoids Chaotic Century | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Zoids Chaotic Century | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Zoids Chaotic Century is the first half of the original Zoids anime. We follow Van Flyheight and his partner Zeke as they travel across the land with the mysterious girl Fiona in their search for Zoid Eve. Created by TOMY as an incredibly popular line of models, Zoids made the jump to animation with an entertaining shonen romp. Is it still worth watching today? THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILER...
Channel Update (Summer 2024/Gundam Retrospective/Gaming Channel)Channel Update (Summer 2024/Gundam Retrospective/Gaming Channel)
Channel Update (Summer 2024/Gundam Retrospective/Gaming Channel)
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Nothin but a simple channel update... umm how are you? Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html retroachievements.org follow my profile! (retroachievements.org/user/Retcon404)
Gundam Reconguista In G | The Gundam RetrospectiveGundam Reconguista In G | The Gundam Retrospective
Gundam Reconguista In G | The Gundam Retrospective
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Many years after the Universal Century is the Reguild Century, home to giant space elevators, a theocracy that controls all power distribution on the planet and relics of the past. Many say this is their lease favorite entry in the gundam franchise, calling it confusing but beautiful. Today we are taking a look back at Reconguista in G, to see if it's reputation has been well earned. THIS VIDEO...
Metal Armor Dragonar | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Metal Armor Dragonar | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Metal Armor Dragonar | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Back in 1987 Mobile Suit Gundam had come to an apparent end with the conclusion of MSGZZ. Before the advent of Char's Counterattack Sunrise attempted to begin a new franchise. Metal Armor Dragonar was supposed to be a new take on Mecha War anime, taking all the lessons learned from Gundam to birth a new franchise. Dragonar's failure to launch has left it as a relic of a bygone era, but does tha...
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai - On the Trail to Tenkaichi | Retcon_404 (Gaming Retrospective)Dragon Ball Z: Budokai - On the Trail to Tenkaichi | Retcon_404 (Gaming Retrospective)
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai - On the Trail to Tenkaichi | Retcon_404 (Gaming Retrospective)
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Released in 2002 for the Sony Playstation 2 and Nintendo GameCube, Dragon Ball Z: Budokai blazed a trail for 3d anime fighters in the console space. Though dated by todays standards, there is no telling where series like Ultimate Ninja Storm and Dragon Ball Fighterz would be without the original Budokai. Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html Twitch: www.twitch.tv/retco...
Starship Troopers (1988 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Starship Troopers (1988 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Starship Troopers (1988 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Robert Heinlein's classic sci-fi novel envisioned as an 80's sci fi action anime, isn't that what we all want to see? Let's find out how this series produced by Sunrise stacks up against the satire of Paul Verhoeven and if it carries its own weight in this space opera epic. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR STARSHIP TROOPERS Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html T...
The Big O | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)The Big O | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
The Big O | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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What could be better than a late 90's anime that is basically Batman but with a huge robot? The Big O is the story of Roger Smith, a negotiator for the city of Paradigm who is responsible for resolving disputes among the citizens. However, when Roger uncovers a grand conspiracy concerning the disappearance of the world's memories he embarks on a job that will change the fate of the city forever...
Gundam Build Fighters | The Gundam RetrospectiveGundam Build Fighters | The Gundam Retrospective
Gundam Build Fighters | The Gundam Retrospective
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Gundam Build Fighters may be the most nakedly obvious commercial for plastic toys since G.I. Joe and Transformers... but is it still good? Join me as I follow the journey of Sei and Reiji as they set out to become the best Gunpla battlers in the entire world. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR BUILD FIGHTERS Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html Twitch: www.twitch....
Break Blade | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Break Blade | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Break Blade | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Once again we delve into the subgenre of Mech-Fantasy. The tale of Break Blade follows Rygart Arrow, a young man born withOUT the ability to use magic. In a world where everyone uses magic for daily life, how can Rygart change the tide of a devastating war? THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR BREAK BLADE Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html Twitch: www.twitch.tv/re...
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor (1989 OVA) | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Part man. Part alien. All superhuman. The Guyver: Bio-Booster Armor was released in 1989 as an OVA adaptation of the original Guyver manga. Sporting plenty of blood, a terrible dub, and a good amount of heart, can the Guyver find a place in the minds of today's audience? THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE GUYVER Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html
Gasaraki | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Gasaraki | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Gasaraki | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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One again visiting the world of Anime Director Ryosuke Takahashi, Gasaraki is a 25 episode Mecha series released in 1998. The series involves heavy political discussion, Japanese mysticism, and plenty of grain. THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR GASARAKI Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (2/2) | The Gundam RetrospectiveMobile Suit Gundam AGE (2/2) | The Gundam Retrospective
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (2/2) | The Gundam Retrospective
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Tonight we cover the final 2 arcs of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE. Released in 2011 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE is an interesting take on the well known Gundam tropes. With a cartoony art style and 3 stories worth of material mashed into 49 episodes, does AGE hold up to the series best? Part 2 of 2 Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/WJjxfZU48_I/v-deo.html THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR GUNDAM AGE Gaming Cha...
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (1/2) | The Gundam RetrospectiveMobile Suit Gundam AGE (1/2) | The Gundam Retrospective
Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (1/2) | The Gundam Retrospective
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Released in 2011 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE is an interesting take on the well known Gundam tropes. With a cartoony art style and 3 stories worth of material mashed into 49 episodes, does AGE hold up to the series best? Part 1 of 2 THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MAJOR SPOILERS FOR GUNDAM AGE Gaming Channel: ua-cam.com/channels/JbOTLdYaadBdmxItecxrcQ.html
Serial Experiments Lain | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)Serial Experiments Lain | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
Serial Experiments Lain | Retcon_404 (Anime Retrospective)
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Lewiston-Auburn Victims Fund: www.mainecf.org/initiatives-impact/lewiston-auburn-area-response-fund/ Released in 1998, Serial Experiments Lain is a psychological mind trip that explores Loneliness, identity, self expression, and religion. Lain has gone on to become a cult classic, and while it isn't traditionally a horror anime, the feeling of anxiety it leaves you with lasts much longer than a...

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  • @RepyonDonGaming
    @RepyonDonGaming 3 хвилини тому

    Ending is so disappointing they need to redo the whole shit and make it make sense.

  • @cloudyswildride
    @cloudyswildride 11 хвилин тому

    Oh my GOD I forgot about that scene with Kou and Kelly and Magic is playing. People who are complaining about G-Witch being woke and Gay need to see that.

  • @MK384
    @MK384 3 години тому

    Metal Gear of mecha anime.

  • @Bill-uw1oo
    @Bill-uw1oo 5 годин тому

    Merrowrink & Rurucy make an awesome 80's anime couple. Chef's kiss tier representation of the action theme in that era.

  • @naveensensei8220
    @naveensensei8220 9 годин тому

    My first❤

  • @V4Now
    @V4Now 10 годин тому

    That final season killed the momentum into Evangelion territory 😂 I love this show

  • @V4Now
    @V4Now 11 годин тому

    Great show

  • @MassiveSwordAndCards
    @MassiveSwordAndCards 12 годин тому

    What if Fox crushed his head instead of torso? 🤦‍♂️

  • @Zethonring23
    @Zethonring23 12 годин тому

    I checked this one out on a whim some years ago and it really took me by surprise, I was expecting an okay action series but I was blown away by how remarkably deep the storytelling was, how layered the characters were and how heavy the themes hit. I actually thought this was something of an underrated series, might sound silly given how big Gundam is but, this series wasn't and still isn't held in very high regard, but I thought it was amazing. The ending actually made me cry, pretty much the only anime series that has. Obviously it had its flaws, the animation is charming but wobbly at times, and it can be a bit repetitive but everything just sort of works out in the end. I enjoyed this so much I can't bring myself to watch the sequel series, so I checked out the sideways shows like War in the Pocket and 08th MS team instead, and just like this I was blown away by how deep the characterization is, even when the storytelling isn't perfect, they put so much effort into making the people feel real, it gets me every time. Masterful series.

  • @TheLotusEater725
    @TheLotusEater725 13 годин тому

    whoa, deep Ryosuke Takahashi cut

  • @jamespaguip5913
    @jamespaguip5913 14 годин тому

    Retcon_404 I have a question what are your thoughts on tekkaman blade?

  • @jonathansalazar4630
    @jonathansalazar4630 20 годин тому

    I know im late to this party but while Gundam F91 was a miss, it was mostly because of behind the scenes meddling from Sunrise. Tomino originally wrote F91 as a television series but was ordered to crush his already written 13 episodes into a 2 hour film and it shows in the final product. Despite that the film did present really interesting ideas to the table with such great mobile suit designs, F91 Gundam is one of my favorite designs in the franchise and gotta give credit that many of the death scenes are really brutal(with the exception of that one guy that came out from nowhere). If there is anything that needs a reboot, Gundam F91 definitely should to be what Tomino originally envisioned.

  • @ZappaSlave
    @ZappaSlave 21 годину тому

    Mellowlink is still the only piece of VOTOMS I've watched thus far

    • @ZappaSlave
      @ZappaSlave 21 годину тому

      Ahh finally, at the bottom of the list where I belong

  • @mrgraves2754
    @mrgraves2754 День тому

    They should absolutely capitalize on gunpla fighting for a videogame

  • @MrKaji010
    @MrKaji010 День тому

    The thing that bugs me is that this is the newest entry in uc (timeline wise)

  • @exturkconner
    @exturkconner День тому

    There are actually two other Votoms stories that don't follow Chirico. There's "Case : Irvine" and "Votoms Finder" which are both pretty excellent. Irvine is one of the later main universe titles to come out but didn't use CGI which is cool to see. Finder is an alternative universe but also entirely worth a watch.

  • @SemiLobster
    @SemiLobster День тому

    Aw man! If you got an original Xbox PLEASE PLEASE play Metal Wolf Chaos if you want just the most insane parody of America ever written!

  • @Rrgr5
    @Rrgr5 День тому

    For me, Mellowlink Armor Hunter is even better than the OG VOTOMS, the premise itself of a armor hunter is already unique enough to sets it as it's own thing, is also well done for the most part, most of his tactics feels real for the circumstances, the only other show I saw doing a similar stuff was the glorious 08 MS team in two episodes which Shiro went down to hunt MBS in a similar manner.

  • @ashharkausar413
    @ashharkausar413 День тому

    This show looks so cool. It reminds of me of Trigun without the super powers.

  • @soundwave336
    @soundwave336 День тому

    Mr. Content Creator Sir, PLEASE watch Robotech: New Generation

  • @soundwave336
    @soundwave336 День тому

    Mr. Content Creator Sir, can you PLEASE watch Robotech: New Generation

  • @Cheapstall
    @Cheapstall День тому

    You should check out Gundam Thunderbolt

  • @ThugShakers4Christ
    @ThugShakers4Christ День тому

    My new woke remake: Armored Trooper BOTTOMs. The proper nouns won't confuse you, but the pronouns will!

    • @Retcon404
      @Retcon404 День тому

      Id watch it

    • @martyden9006
      @martyden9006 16 годин тому

      Sounds great, nothing really wrong with pronouns, think I'd watch it.

    • @ThugShakers4Christ
      @ThugShakers4Christ 12 годин тому

      @@martyden9006 I don't have a problem with pronouns but I don't like having to guess them!

  • @JohnnyBurnes
    @JohnnyBurnes День тому

    This needs a toy set.

  • @deezee2965
    @deezee2965 День тому

    Is there a video of you covering "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"? I can't find one. Did you just skip it to takle "Gundam ZZ"?

  • @redgrave4492
    @redgrave4492 День тому

    Seems like a decent show. I remember having Zoids Legacy for Gameboy Advanced. Just a shame my only memory is playing the early game over and over because saving never worked for whatever reason.

  • @lukeout9035
    @lukeout9035 День тому

    Gurren Lagann, Gurren Lagann, Gurren Lagann!!

  • @cesly87
    @cesly87 День тому

    Those knife lickers are freaky deaky.

  • @chriswriter9087
    @chriswriter9087 День тому

    I never managed to get into Votoms but this looks like an easier entry point into the series. I might check this out.

  • @ThickpropheT
    @ThickpropheT День тому

    The bad guys in Stargate Atlantis have spaceships that are living beings. There's an episode where one of the crew becomes infected with the virus that turns you into a spaceship. It's pretty wild

  • @SS-bx7bf
    @SS-bx7bf День тому

    Going from Z straight into ZZ, is possible the main reason I had such a hard time getting through ZZ. I honestly enjoyed the dark and grittiness of Z, because it made it more believable. I nocked out ZZ, due to watching gundam in chronological order.

  • @justincholos.balisang6884
    @justincholos.balisang6884 2 дні тому

    Solid Snake

  • @boxfoxscoot1614
    @boxfoxscoot1614 2 дні тому

    votoms mentioned video upvoted

  • @sylvarogre5469
    @sylvarogre5469 2 дні тому

    Mellow reminds me of Crinn from Dougram with that poncho.

  • @bombomos
    @bombomos 2 дні тому

    Mellowlink, if Rambo was in a mech universe

  • @elbraymundo
    @elbraymundo 2 дні тому

    A guy bare-handing a fucking PILE BUNKER is insane.

  • @twelfthknight
    @twelfthknight 2 дні тому

    This really was the peak period of American action movies influence on anime/manga. Shades of Commando, First Blood, Predator, and so many more. Which reminds me, Desert Punk (2004) also does the "SF action hero who wins through planning and guile" quite well.

  • @negawan
    @negawan 2 дні тому

    yess. I really enjoyed this seeries. Glad you made a vid on it.

  • @spikmaster18
    @spikmaster18 2 дні тому

    Hey can you please do Fafner Dead Agressor 404 Retrospective video please ?

  • @michaellewis1545
    @michaellewis1545 2 дні тому

    This looks like a fine addition to the man with big gun shows.

  • @andrewowens4421
    @andrewowens4421 2 дні тому

    The next retrospective you should do is _Crusher Joe._ It's obscure, but a really good OVA series.

    • @Cro-EYE
      @Cro-EYE 2 дні тому

      the movie by Yasuhiko has some of the best animation i've ever seen

    • @TK-_-421
      @TK-_-421 День тому

      I think the obscureness depends. Western mecha fans who know about it probably know it as the other show besides Macross where a bunch of Battletech designs originate from.

  • @ZannacrossG1
    @ZannacrossG1 2 дні тому

    Did this series ever get a Blu Ray release? Also...this reminds me of the recent Ninja Kaumi, but shows how to do a revenge focused lead better...maybe having the fights not devolve into bland CGI ninja's helped to.

    • @fakesmile172
      @fakesmile172 2 дні тому

      I think it just got a Blu-ray release in Japan a year or two ago, as the film masters were luckily found fairly recently.

    • @JustAnotherPest
      @JustAnotherPest Годину тому

      There was a big rerelease of the entirety of VOTOMS called the Perfect Soldier Collection but it was unholy expensive.

    • @ZannacrossG1
      @ZannacrossG1 16 хвилин тому

      @@JustAnotherPest I have that, I think, and it seems to have everything besides this...was it suppose to be in it?

  • @willnichols6792
    @willnichols6792 2 дні тому

    I guess even a crippled golem can be dangerous.

  • @danthelowblood2653
    @danthelowblood2653 2 дні тому

    A mecha to surpass metal gear......

  • @kliffundersen2130
    @kliffundersen2130 2 дні тому

    the power of the pile bunker

  • @johnnygutierrez41
    @johnnygutierrez41 2 дні тому

    Never knew of this show looks I need to check it out

  • @DamplyDoo
    @DamplyDoo 2 дні тому

    For some reason I've gotten several clips of this show suggested to me on UA-cam. I really enjoyed watching them!

  • @meinishikawa3730
    @meinishikawa3730 2 дні тому

    6:00 Gundam vs Zeta Gundam is awesome, I still play PS2 game that follows the main points of story. I'm planning on watching the show for full context.

  • @KOLOPCorps
    @KOLOPCorps 2 дні тому

    Finally! Only found the show last year but was very happy with it and made and AMV. I should check out the rest of the actual series however; Mellowlink is where I started

    • @fattiger6957
      @fattiger6957 2 дні тому

      Votoms is great. IMO, one of the best series in the post-Gundam mecha boom of the 80s.

  • @DomVonDoom
    @DomVonDoom 2 дні тому

    The bloody face tiger swipe is the equivalent to the police putting their gloves on, you know shit's gonna get real!!!