The Weekly Stuff #331 – After War Gundam X Review & Discussion

<p>This week, we’re sharing an episode of our sister series, <i>Weekly Suit Gundam, </i>where we talk about one of the least known and most underrated corners of the Gundam universe, <i>After War Gundam X. </i>Running for only 39 episodes, its shortened run marked the end of four continuous years of the franchise holding the same time slot on Japanese television. But it’s also a special, woefully underappreciated show, a smart and soulful return to and commentary on the major tropes and archetypes of Yoshiyuki Tomino’s original <i>Gundam </i>cycle, serving as something of an alternate sequel to the original <i>Mobile Suit Gundam </i>wherein Amuro becomes a dejected, sunglass-wearing Captain mentoring a new Gundam Boy. Full of great characters, excellent storytelling, and thoughtful, bold ideas about Gundam’s past and future, <i>After War Gundam X </i>deserves a greater reputation, and we hope this in-depth podcast conversation is a step in the right direction.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6QsXZYt12NIzF224GKBA0g"><strong>Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!</strong></a></p><p><a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wgtc-radio-we-got-this-covered/id535584943"><strong>Subscribe for free to 'The Weekly Stuff' in iTunes!</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/JonathanLack"><strong>Follow Jonathan Lack on Twitter!</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/SeanTheChapman"><strong>Follow Sean Chapman on Twitter!</strong></a></p>