Gundam Wing: disc two (episodes 6-10)

Though there was a point when I was worried that things were calming down too much, this show continues to bring on the crack! And the absurdly complicated politics! And the explosions! And lots and lots of fast-moving plotty goodness! And much more insanity from the gundam pilots! Though Heero, disappointingly, only attempts suicide twice in five episodes, the last attempt was a doozy. Even so, I suspect that nothing can ever top unbuckling his parachute in mid-fall.

Episode 6: Tears of a Clown Party Night.

Trowa, as I mentioned, is moonlighting as a circus clown, in a mask and poofy clown pants. (Trowa has either bad taste or bad luck in lower garments; he also gets the Nazi combat shorts.) Some knife-throwing girl throws knives at him as part of their act. Then she suddenly realizes that he doesn’t fear death! That he craves death! He angstily spins in a metaphoric blackness—still in his clown suit! He doesn’t bother to dodge her knife, which cuts his face!

Knife Girl (later backstage): “Um… Are you all right?”

Trowa (still in clown suit; idly playing with circus lions): “I really don’t care if I live or die, so I couldn’t be bothered to dodge your knife.”

Knife Girl: “…WTF?”

( If you’re concealing your identity, don’t draw attention to the fact by wearing a bird mask. )

Gundam Wing: disc two (episodes 6-10)

Though there was a point when I was worried that things were calming down too much, this show continues to bring on the crack! And the absurdly complicated politics! And the explosions! And lots and lots of fast-moving plotty goodness! And much more insanity from the gundam pilots! Though Heero, disappointingly, only attempts suicide twice in five episodes, the last attempt was a doozy. Even so, I suspect that nothing can ever top unbuckling his parachute in mid-fall.

Episode 6: Tears of a Clown Party Night.

Trowa, as I mentioned, is moonlighting as a circus clown, in a mask and poofy clown pants. (Trowa has either bad taste or bad luck in lower garments; he also gets the Nazi combat shorts.) Some knife-throwing girl throws knives at him as part of their act. Then she suddenly realizes that he doesn’t fear death! That he craves death! He angstily spins in a metaphoric blackness—still in his clown suit! He doesn’t bother to dodge her knife, which cuts his face!

Knife Girl (later backstage): “Um… Are you all right?”

Trowa (still in clown suit; idly playing with circus lions): “I really don’t care if I live or die, so I couldn’t be bothered to dodge your knife.”

Knife Girl: “…WTF?”

( If you’re concealing your identity, don’t draw attention to the fact by wearing a bird mask. )

Gundam Wing: Disc 3, episodes 11-15

My elbow is killing me, so rather than write up a proper review, I will cut-and-paste the chat session I had with oyceter on the subject.

That episode where Zechs fights some guys in a swamp or something was the most confusing thing ever. I have no idea what happened, and am hoping it doesn't actually matter.

Also, Tallgeese is apparently talking to Zechs. That can't end well.

But most importantly...

( Am convinced that Trowa has a mad crush on Heero. )

Gundam Wing: Disc 3, episodes 11-15

My elbow is killing me, so rather than write up a proper review, I will cut-and-paste the chat session I had with oyceter on the subject.

That episode where Zechs fights some guys in a swamp or something was the most confusing thing ever. I have no idea what happened, and am hoping it doesn't actually matter.

Also, Tallgeese is apparently talking to Zechs. That can't end well.

But most importantly...

( Am convinced that Trowa has a mad crush on Heero. )