Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory - Collector's Edition Set (DVD, 2005, 4-Disc Box Set)

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Set in the Universal Century Era Year 0083, the 13 episode OVA starts off with Rookie Federation Pilot Kou Uraki is stationed at the Torrington Base in Australia on a Training Exersize with his fellow co-pilots in an impressive MS battle. Later in the episode, a Trojan Horse class Albion lands on Torrington Base with 2 new prototype Gundams, the GP01 and the heavy armored GP02a. The GP02 is jacked by the Zeon Ace Anavel Gato having the title as "The Nightmare of Solomon" placed proudly on him by his commrads and feared by the Federation forces. Its is up to Kou and his co pilots to bring back the GP02 or destroy it completely.

The whole series itself is a flat out fanservice of mecha action and impressive designs as well as a griping story line to go with it as you see the rookie Kou transform into a dangerous opponet to the Zeon forces.

The only real downside i see to this series is the love story thrown in it, which Kou over time develops fellings for Anaheim Electronics Nina Purpleton who is in charge of the Gundam project and placed with the burdon to bring back the stolen Gundam. To me, its just very watery or not as strong as it should be with the love story, but it works and doesnt mess up the initial story and plot of the OVA to begin with.

All in all, i enjoy this OVA completely with its impressive mecha action and all around story and plot of the over all mission, to stop the Zeon forces at all cost. Even if you dont like the Federation, the Zeon characters portray themselves strongly for what they fight for and why, which can grip you into their side of the story.

Also to Gundam Otaku out there, this is a great OVA to get the perspective of how the events of Zeta Gundam unfolded with the form of the Titans, and you'll see your favorite Titan leaders in this OVA as well.

But, if your looking for a series that is entertaining all around and has a decent enough plot to keep you interested in, then you should give this OVA a try wither your a die hard Gundam Otaku or not...

Recently, I bought Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory in a recent spree of shopping here on ebay. I had always been fascinated with the action figures, and I was eager to get my hands on the source material, part of which is this anime title. Stardust Memory was my first shot at the series. The best part about this, is that you don't really need to have watched previous series to fully understand the story.

I bought this boxed set because I did not want to have to search for the titles individually. All the extra features, such as the "Mobile Suit Encyclopedia" help to further enhance the experiance, buy providing a little extra information on the various mecha in this series. When buying anime, you cannot go wrong with the Gundam series!