The appeal and reviews of "Gundam Build Fighters": A new excitement born from plastic model battles

Gundam Build Fighters - A story of Gunpla battles and youth

overview

Gundam Build Fighters is a TV anime series that aired on TV Tokyo from October 7, 2013 to March 31, 2014. This work attracted attention as a new Gundam series depicting battles using Gunpla (Gundam plastic models). It is an original anime work, written by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino, and directed by Kenji Nagasaki. It is produced by Sunrise, with production by TV Tokyo, Sunrise, and Sotsu, and consists of a total of 25 episodes.

story

Gundam Build Fighters is set in the near future, where Gunpla Battle has been established as a global sport. The main character, Sei Iori, is a boy with a passion for building Gunpla. He participates in Gunpla Battles and grows alongside his friends. The story follows Sei and his friend Reco on their journey to compete in the Gunpla Battle World Championship (GBWC), a global tournament for Gunpla Battles.

character

Sei Iori

The main character. A boy who is passionate about building Gunpla. Influenced by his father, he started building Gunpla, and creates powerful Gunpla with his own techniques and sense. He aims to reach GBWC with Reco.

Reco

A friend of Sei, he is a boy who is active as a pilot in Gunpla Battles. He pilots the Gunpla that Sei makes and they grow together. He has a bright and positive personality and is also the mood maker of the team.

Rivals

Strong rivals stand in the way of Sei and Reco. Each has their own unique Gunpla and tactics, and plays an important role in adding excitement to the story. In particular, the genius Chinese Gunpla builder Fellini and the mysterious Gunpla builder Nils Nielsen are memorable.

Gunpla Battle

Gunpla Battle is a battle system in which Gunpla face off against each other. Not only the performance of the Gunpla, but also the skills and tactics of the builder are important factors. In the anime, the assembly and customization of Gunpla, as well as the battle scenes, are depicted realistically, drawing viewers in. Gunpla Battle is also highly entertaining, with distinctive productions that entertain the audience.

The appeal of anime

The appeal of "Gundam Build Fighters" lies in its new concept of Gunpla battles. It has set itself apart from the traditional Gundam series by focusing on the familiar Gunpla, which has made it appealing to a wide range of viewers. It also contains many elements of a youth drama, such as character growth, friendship, and battles with rivals, and its storytelling that draws viewers in has been highly praised.

Background

"Gundam Build Fighters" was planned to rekindle the popularity of Gunpla. Sunrise and Bandai collaborated to bring out the best in Gunpla, focusing on realistic battle scenes and Gunpla customization. Director Kenji Nagasaki also focused on portraying the passion and skills of Gunpla builders, valuing his perspective as a Gunpla builder.

Evaluation and impact

Gundam Build Fighters succeeded in rekindling the popularity of Gunpla and gained many fans. In particular, the new concept of Gunpla battles was praised as showing new possibilities for the Gundam series. In response to the success of the series, a sequel, Gundam Build Fighters Try, was produced and established as a series.

Recommended points

"Gundam Build Fighters" is recommended for Gunpla fans as well as those interested in the Gundam series. Its appeal lies in its new concept of Gunpla battles and its elements as a youth drama depicting the growth and friendship of the characters. In addition, for those interested in building and customizing Gunpla, there are many scenes that are useful references, making it a work that you can learn from while having fun.

Related Titles

Following the success of Gundam Build Fighters, a sequel called Gundam Build Fighters Try was produced. There are also many spin-off works themed around Gunpla battles, allowing you to enjoy new developments in the Gundam series. Furthermore, guidebooks that teach you how to assemble and customize Gunpla and games that let you experience Gunpla battles have also been released, allowing you to immerse yourself even more in the world of the series.

Conclusion

"Gundam Build Fighters" is a work that is appealing for its new concept of Gunpla battles and its elements as a youth drama that depicts the growth and friendship of characters. It is a work that is recommended not only for Gunpla fans, but also for those who are interested in the Gundam series, and for those who are interested in building and customizing Gunpla, there are many scenes that are useful, and it is a work that you can learn while having fun. Please enjoy this work.