Ash-Like-Snow

Gundam 00 OP2

If the first quarter of Gundam 00 was more about introduction, the second quarter will be more about action. That’s reflected by the second opening sequence of Gundam 00, featuring The Brilliant Green’s Ash Like Snow. Sure, Setsuna ejecting into an orbital skydive for no apparent reason makes for an emo start, but the HD battle scenes make absolutely scrumptious eye candy. Hit series often get bigger budgets — and judging from the animation in its second opening, Gundam 00 is clearly a hit.

The rivalries for three of our four heroes are clearly defined in this opening: Allelujah versus Soma, Lockon versus Graham, and Setsuna versus Ali. That leaves out Tieria. Now who’s supposed to fight that cyberpathic transvestite protocol bitch?

January 16, 2008 · 4 Comments

Gundam 00 OP2 PV: The Brilliant Green – Ash Like Snow

Gundam 00 is a stylish-yet-gritty war drama. The first opening theme, L’Arc~en~Ciel’s Daybreak’s Bell, evoked more of the grit. The next opening theme, The Brilliant Green’s Ash Like Snow, evokes more of the style. I’m not sure I like the shift, but after episode 13 it’s time for a new opening theme anyway. Haro’s completely out of place in this video, but what the heck — everybody loves Haro.

January 9, 2008 · 1 Comment