However, what the original Gundam series does with that extra time is what makes it such a rich and rewarding watch. Many anime fans hate the concept of “filler,” that each and every second of the story must be important to the overall plot and any side deviations are worthless. Many might not think that a series from the ‘70s is worth their time – that it’ll have bad animation, won’t live up to modern expectations, or will have too much filler. This isn’t a recommendation I give lightly. While the films being on Netflix make them the easiest option, I’d argue that you should seek out the full-animated series, which is currently streaming on Crunchyroll and Funimation. With three movies being far less of a commitment, many fans (old and new) may wonder if the films are an easier alternative to experiencing the story of the original Mobile Suit Gundam.ĭo the movies cut out the “filler” and get right to the point or do they have enough time to really impart what made Gundam so beloved in the first place? Which is the best way to experience the series? The show or movies? They condense the series down from 42 episodes to three fairly lengthy films (each over two hours). As we all wait with baited breath for Netflix’s live-action Gundam movie, the streaming service is digging into the franchise’s back catalog! Starting June 18 the original three Gundam films, Mobile Suit Gundam I, Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow, and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, will all be available on Netflix.įor those not in the know, these three films are compilation movies mostly made up of footage from the original Japanese Gundam series (which also aired on Cartoon Network in America) with some new animation thrown in.

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