A Hope for the Future: Gundam Iron Blooded Orphans

[@needsmoretacos4807]

During season one i thought it was ok, but season two really solidified the greatness of the show for me. I struggle to understand how divisive the show is with fans. My only conclusion is that there is a large segment of Gundam fans who only want a power fantasy and war drama and miss the core of the show. War is hell, power corrupts, and only cooperation leads to a better world. I actually believe IBO is probably the best executed and realized version of those core Gundam principles intended all those decades ago. That said it is a tough, sad pill to swallow.

[@jaredohlstein7355]

I agree with you there. Especially with trying to understand why so many were divided over it.

[@jacklso]

Agreed.

[@lordgaroro]

The main reason a lot of fans dislike season 2, is cause it feels Hella rushed, and also cause of juilleta. Her character felt like she had all the plot armor, while tekkadon members were killed off for no reason a lot of the time.

[@EastsideBodega_]

@@lordgaroroironically this is discussed in another YT’s video, but it’s because Tekkadan is no longer right. They were the Villains in Szn2, just OUR protagonists

[@lordgaroro]

@@EastsideBodega_ it was actually cause of writing differences between the creators, one wanted to kill off all of tekkadon while one wanted em to live, hence we got this wierd middle ground. the final battle still dope tho

[@sigurdrr1015]

IBO is, to this day, the best gundam I ever saw. The level of tragedy and fall is amazing

[@dacia2000tm]

this show literally is my magnum opus, i just joined the military because of this show. i understand that makes no sense but i have no belonging or community or sense of self, but this show proved that even people like me can find a place in this world. As well as the way they depicted a mlm relationship as a bi dude was so sweet and felt so honest. I will forever be indebted to this show for so may reasons. Thank you for the great coverage

[@White_Wookey]

the Imperial Japanese Army mobilized 1,780 schoolboys aged 14-17 years into front line service as an Iron and Blood Imperial Corps. during the battle of Okinawa. feel like there’s some kind a ties to that.

[@taez_]

Hadn't heard of that but can definitely see the connection. Wouldn't be surprised if that inspired the naming.

[@DrW33kend]

It's a shame more research and videos aren't done on the militarization of Japanese society pre world War 2. It dominated the culture and echoes of it still ring loud today.

[@ZarlLarlack]

He didn't want to become a youtuber, he just wanted to share his love for IBO

[@clivenazareth7069]

When I was younger I think this show kept me alive. Uni was such a terrible time, I was alone and dealing with overwhelming social anxiety and pain. If I didn't watch this show, im not sure I would have had any will to continue. Growing into the age of 26 is really hard, when you have this feeling that you're worth so much more but worthless right now. Hapiness has always been fickle for me but it really is jumps from high to low nowadays. I'm doing things that I couldn't even have thought of back then, running half marathons easily and cycling long distances in the cold. Let's see if I can make it to an ironman. Its still really really hard, I suppose that's just what life is for long periods sometimes. Growth is painfull and hurts like hell. "The path to paradise is through hell"

[@alwaysangry2232]

really? dont thins this is a good series to watch while in a bad mental state, is like real life, depressing

[@ParagonGoetia]

​​@@alwaysangry2232 A lie is worse as its not solving the problem, just putting a temporary distraction. IBO may be realistic in that in reality, happily ever afters and single paths to achieve success do not exist. But provides a positive outlook on what the future can be, not through achieving permanent peace but by bringing a better place for the people around us. In that sincerity, one can find a lot to move forward.

[@ChristopherSloane]

It was one of the finest Gundam series ever made hands down. I wish they would make a game based on it where you can make your own merc unit and the like.

[@foodomanthemagnificent2650]

Battletech. Different universe I know, but it's a fun, turn based stompy robot game

[@ScrimmyBingus42]

I really dont understand why everyone hates season 2 so much. Its what made IBO not only my favorite Gundam series, but my favorite anime

[@MrL1G3R]

Facts. I've just finished it last night and for me it was the perfect ending.

[@merricksilverwolf5366]

Because the ending has been rushed coupled with the antagonists having some hillarious plot armor. The deaths/ending was good, but the way we got to it was really bad and infuriating, due to incompetent writting.

[@odycceus5141]

This show, the OST.. probs one of the best scores of all ANIME in my opinion. You fucking feel everything. But the goul

[@grahamholbrook9112]

But the gou

[@ParagonGoetia]

I loved it, theres a lot of ways IBO can be analysed, be it by its importance alongside other stories, its own tale in the context of the show or our world. How as time has gone by, the series seems to gain more importance with the issues we are dealing with.

[@harstar12345]

I'm not even a gundam fan, but this was such an interesting watch

[@Curkthual]

Good video. Honestly probably the realest Gundam show. Most Gundam shows will have you forget two episodes in that the main character and some other people around them are children and they just fade into being soldiers like everyone else. This one though, the entire time, I would constantly be like fuck....these are really just children fighting a war. Every death, even the most minuscule characters, just felt so much more impactful.

[@J91Y]

have u seen gundam ms08th team or stardust memory ?

[@MILDMONSTER1234]

The original sure didn’t but some of those sequels? Oh yeah

[@SniperCR39]

Very good and insightful video of IBO. I'm an old school Gundam fan myself but unlike others like me I really liked IBO. For the exact reasons you outlined in your video. I'm glad I came across you video and look forward to anything you might put out next.

[@SniperCR39]

I would also like to add that even since the very beginning of Mobile Suit Gundam. The titular Gundam has always been referred to as a "devil". Hell, Epyon from Gundam Wing was constructed as a Demon Knight that transformed into a two-headed dragon. IBO just expanded on that mythos...

[@StarfuryV]

If ever there was someone trying to convince someone else that Gundam anime is cool and can be watched and enjoyed by older adults (that's my Mom), this is the video to show them. This has to be the best summary of my favorite TV show ever. Keep up the great work!

[@corioliseffect3604]

cyberpunk edgerunner is basically an abridged version of this

[@taez_]

Edgerunners definitely hits on some of the same notes. It is also one of my favorite shows. I'd say edgerunners is missing the political and generation aspect which I find the most impactful in IBO.

[@corioliseffect3604]

@@taez_ ya could only do so much 10 epd

[@JaGEM09]

By far the best analysis i've seen and heard about this show!!! i just bought the whole soundtrack collection.

[@youngman1644]

Well I think it was implied well enough that the Teiwaz higher ups other than McMurdo didn’t really like them or naze Turbine Who stated that no one likes young upstarts.

[@taez_]

They might not have liked them, but they were happy to allow them in and work with them until it reached a point that they had surpassed them. That was when parts of Teiwaz turned against them enough to try to actually kill them.

[@TheEagleEyeValor]

This is the type of video people named Tanner would enjoy.

[@clivenazareth7069]

Fellow dota enjoyer i see

[@thesomalistrawhat]

What does this even mean 😭

[@TheEagleEyeValor]

@@thesomalistrawhat Inside joke

[@grahamholbrook9112]

Tanner might not enjoy this tbh

[@jeepfirefly3567]

Excellent analysis!

[@masterzero8561]

Holy cow, man, this is your first video. This is very well done! I'm looking forward to more. Especially if it's more gundam.

[@PBRatLord]

I love IBO so much, easily in my top 10 list. Very well-made video, you've got a good eye for literary analysis and a helluva way with words!

[@eduardo_carvajal]

Dude, thanks for express really beautiful what this series made me feel. From the beginning it was a history about atrocities 😢

[@Novice_Mecha64]

I just stumbled onto this video. I have to say, this is a very Good Vid. Especially as an IBO fan, this is dope I sure hope your channel grows big soon. Good Luck

[@grimlord8722]

Bro made one video then left

[@MrSamSaturn]

Great content, keep it up

[@Nyaajita]

For your first video, this is really good. You speak into the mic well, the script is well-written, the editing is great, and the use of music is nice. Hope to see more.

[@santiagorodriguez5338]

Brilliant! Loved the show and this, thank you!

[@jaredohlstein7355]

Had this in my Watch Later list for a couple of months and just got around to watching it. I'm thankful that I did, as your analysis was on point, well constructed, and beautiful. IBO is my favorite of the Gundam franchise and it's disappointing to me that Witch From Mercury couldn't live up to this as a "Next Entry" in the franchise.

[@Counterpoints]

Comment for the comment gods

[@Jaeger_Bishop]

Season one was good, it ended on a bittersweet note but things looked promising. Season two is what happens, when you take the needless sociopathy and sadism of evil characters, turn the nob on that up to 11 and break it off. All for no other reason than, 'well we've got a second season to fill and no other ideas'.

[@ParagonGoetia]

S1 wasnt bittersweet and Im unable to know what wasnt just the consequence of the things done in S1. I think you may want to learn the use of narratives.

[@Jaeger_Bishop]

@@ParagonGoetia I don't care what you think.

[@ParagonGoetia]

@@Jaeger_Bishop Damn, not like it matters since its getting a new anime spin off, kind of sounds like you are going to be hitting your head in the near future.

[@tutumazibuko2510]

Nice to know you didn't watch the second season based on the nonsense you just said

[@Jaeger_Bishop]

@@tutumazibuko2510 No. I watched the 2nd season and was just aggravated by is as it went along. Heaven forbid someone doesn't see the end result the way you do.

[@jinze2698]

we really need another season of this masterpiece

[@akhmatnurwahidiyanto2671]

i love this maan , thanks for making this vidio , to make me more and more love IBO:D

[@dripwukong130]

There were a lot of sad deaths I felt the rage of shino being mad he couldn't destroy galihorn's ship then dying for nothing and biscuit died trying to hold on to life then orga and tawa'z and lafter even though tekkaden didn't really win completely galihorn was reformed

[@joshualemon8422]

Man this video just made me notice that they used shinos eye logo for a factory :’)

[@stormeaglegaming5395]

This is very good

[@DionysusMedia]

Poggers content

[@JazzyCurry]

Gundam iron blooded orphans to be is like a sequel to evangelion ,one with how the gundams look like two with how emotional and depressing it is , gundam 00 and gundam witch from mercury Carey evaish themes also

[@MCRBLXPlayer]

This is just beautiful.

[@maestromarat6195]

The show is great, probably the best gundam. But I do feel that Rustal (Moon Commander guy) being assassinated at the end rather than Nobliss (Kudelia's former benefactor) would've left a better taste in the mouth of the audience. The whole idea was that everyone would get the comeuppance in the end for the sins they committed, but With Rustal and co still alive I felt it kinda fell flat. Rustal through out his humanity in pursuit of his ideal Gallahorn just as the other characters did in essentially executing a bunch of children to use as a scape goat, but he never really had to pay for it. Sure you could argue that his being forced to compromise with Kudelia as well as the very fact that Nobliss was assassinated could be extrapolated to mean he would eventually be forced to pay, but I do think it'd have been better if Rustal had ended up being assassinated instead. Then everyone on both sides would've been forced to lose someone balancing the proverbial ledger and having Julieta (monkey girl) succeed him with her realization that Tekaden was ultimately a product of circumstance.

[@taez_]

I mean the whole point of my essay and the show IMO was that these things aren't fair and balanced. For all his flaws Rustal was the person Gjallarhorn needed to steady themselves and become a more responsible organization and even with his tarnished past, he led to a better future. As I said at the end, even as broken people they could leave behind something whole. The world isn't a game of balanced and fair compensation in conflict and what made this show good is that it represented that.

[@aaronproctor8064]

This video was hot fire

[@odycceus5141]

“What’s going on” New watcher, 17 year worker “War! We’re going to war!

[@custodianguardofthemagyari216]

this was amazing.ibo is my favourite gundam series.I was thinking about how would i write a sequel to it but your review made me realize it would lack what made ibo ibo

[@alwaysangry2232]

Mcgillis believes in power, also Mcgillis "why is my gundam not magic!!" everything was for nothing: the series, one could assume they tried to be Tomino at his more "kill em all" that's why I ignore any other product of this timeline, there is nothing just the clinic bloody reality of our own world, you know Fallout tag line? "war never changes" Tim cain meant that as human nature

[@x1nfinite]

Such an great video.

[@Gatornationchuckt]

Excellence!

[@aaronproctor8064]

I wish I watched this before the bonzi pop video it's so much better

[@WyrmShade85]

Do you know what the name of the song used in the background of the beginning of the video is

[@taez_]

It's part of the shows OST, called "Our Home"

[@WyrmShade85]

Thank you so much bro

[@NoradNoxtus]

I'm glad they got Mika's bracelet, that means he got a proper burial beside Orga 😢😢

[@taez_]

True, we don't think of the burials, but clearly they spent the time to recover the bodies and do their due diligence.

[@akhmatnurwahidiyanto2671]

please , make vidio for the next future for gundam IBO , or maybe there is more IBO show on the future , n what is your hope for next IBO in the future

[@Irivik]

Nice vid

[@LegendaryOverfiend]

2:39 this kinda postmodern psued statement is why old school Gundam fans make fun of IBO fans lmao. I know for a fact most of y’all have never even seen Zeta

[@taez_]

I have seen Zeta and grew up on Gundam. I'll be first up to hate on postmodernism trust me, but if you think anything I've said here has anything to do with postmodernism, I don't think you understand what it is.

[@PaszerDye]

Rather waxing poetic, and could stand to be 10mins or so shorter, but this was an excellent breakdown.

[@LearningGabriel]

Even though I disagree on some points, and I personally see IBO as the most disappointing Gundam series that I have ever watched for all it's narrative faults on both an objective level and from my own subjective perspective, I deeply enjoyed and appreciate this analysis. I honestly never really had that much insight on the characters and the conclusions they come to by the end of series the same way you did. And I really appreciate your perspectives and the articulate analysis you give. I also INCREDIBALLY (you have no idea) appreciate how much you don't paint Tekkaden or even McGillis as the "villains" of the series like I see nearly every other video analyst do in the videos they make when it comes to series. Doing it by looking at it from an idiotic meta perspective. Instead of looking at it with meta-tinted glasses you actually look at the series for what it itself says. Seeing them as nothing more than tragic, and victims of both their own flaws and the cruel circumstances forced onto them. And that I cannot appreciate enough.

[@itzbensolo]

Cool story bro, tell it again.

[@LearningGabriel]

@@itzbensoloam I supposed to see Tekkaden as irredeemably villains from your standpoint?

[@cartonscurtains1067]

what msg series is this scene from? 2:30

[@wesselend697]

10:34 he meant mobile worker

[@jadesu5704]

Show had alot of potential and fell short with the "ancient AI" bait-and-switch.

[@ParagonGoetia]

Literally a small segment teased in S1 which had a glimpse in S2 while the narrative took place. If it comes down to just not following thw story then it sucks to be you, so much so people do enjoy it so its getting a spin off.

[@axillaryclinical]

So what about ibo G

[@ZiaZombie505]

65 subs? i got you bro. 66.

[@NEOGENUNIT]

Joint was Ight S1 I was dragging myself to finish but S2 and I was like “ok ok not bad not bad” solid 6-7 for sure

[@eddy9615]

Ok

[@Caji2001]

I love season one season 2 hot hot garbage

[@RS-oz7he]

I like the design of the gundams and some of the fight scenes but the one thing i didnt like is the ending of this series this is the most dissapointment gundam series that i have watched.

[@eduardo_carvajal]

You wanted a W, but this world building was far away of that. You can feel that along the series 😢