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日本語/Japanese  Tue 05/27 10:51 JST
To be more specific, "Macross Frontier" VS "Code Geass R2" VS "Gundam 00."

Been very much enjoying the current run of Macross Frontier and Code Geass and had a discussion about how these two shows and Gundam 00 compare with each other. Me has confession - dropped Gundam 00 after about 5 episodes. Dont know what it was but I didnt feel compelled to make time in the schedule to watch the rest.

But as for Geass and Macross however, been watching all episodes. Particularly find Macross quite awesome and feel that its the most entertaining and well done out of all the Macross shows so far - apart from the original series. The Kanno Yoko background music makes the show even better.

As for Geass, the animation, variety of characters, pizza hut and the Geass Girls has made it much more entertaining to watch than Gundam 00 for me. Maybe I should go back and pick up 00?
Above is a chart from Google Trends showing what netizens think - I know its a general query but gives an indication of popularity.

Which of these shows is at the top of your list?
Macross Frontier OP below.
Code Geass R2 OP below.
Gundam 00 OP below.
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skankywonders in California
Student
Registered on 2007/08/09 05:36
Code Geass for me is the best I've watched at the moment, I've heard from many that Macross is well put together. 

I'm not sure about Gundam 00, heard it gets "good" after episode 10 or something. I'll watch it when I have some spare time. 

I'm not into anime right now to be truthful, been on a "brake" from it I guess. 
(ID #197873) Posted on 2008/05/27 10:54
lin-da-kenobi in Long Beach
college student
Registered on 2007/08/16 02:56
Macross & Geass are cool, but i've been really into Gundam since i was 10 years old 
(ID #197875) Posted on 2008/05/27 10:57
sammyb in Berkeley, CA, USA
Student
Registered on 2008/04/06 04:58
I simply can't get enough Code Geass. I've actually began keeping track of time using Code Geass as a point of reference. As in, "homework was due 3 Geasses ago".
A couple weeks ago, Wildarmshero wrote a really funny blog post about why Geass is so appealing. Agree 100%
http://blog.mistakesofyouth.com/2008/05/11/code-geass-is-otaku-wish-fulfillment/
(ID #197877) Posted on 2008/05/27 10:59
wcloudx in Singapore
Artist
Registered on 2008/01/12 03:00
Hmmmm really hard to choose!!! I'm watching all of them right now, and they were great!! >_< 

Animation Quality wise, Macross definitely wins hands down ^^ Really love the Dogfights, and of course, the songs ^^

I have mixed feeling with Code Geass, because overall their story line is the same as Season 1, so far ^^; It's still a good series though.

I have to was it until all the series end then I can choose XD
(ID #197878) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:01
Reikai in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Student
Registered on 2007/02/04 11:33
Macross F vs Code Geass R2 vs 00..?

Macross F wins by a long shot.  But 00 does have an advantage as it's "over" for now... =/...
(ID #197879) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:03
beeper in Los Angeles
3d modeler/instructor
Registered on 2007/09/04 12:49
Hm, I think GundamOO has the better writing and characters. Im really looking forward to S2. Geass hasnt really done anything for me.  Macross is pretty good so far, but its story seems to be plodding a bit. I think the production design and animation far exceed GundamOO or Geass. I hope the story and characterizations can keep up .

If GundamOO can get better anim and production design, I think itll be the best of 08...
(ID #197897) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:26
zoku88 in USA
Student
Registered on 2008/05/27 12:20
I have to agree.  I can't really stand Code Geass in general and I haven't watch that much 00.  Besides the 8th episode, Macross Frontier has been absolutely stellar.
(ID #197942) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:23
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
yeah.. episode 8 character animation quality took a nose dive.. but it looks like from the trailer for 9 it gets better... 
(ID #197999) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:21
Nathan in Atlanta, GA, USA
student
Registered on 2007/08/22 22:03
Yeah episode 8 seemed to be a fan-service-filled filler. Animation quality took a nose dive too. I really really really REALLLLLYYYYY hope they step things up again in episode 9.
(ID #198410) Posted on 2008/05/28 03:39
Timotei in Sweden
NEET
Registered on 2008/02/17 09:28
I love Gundam, my favorite anime of all time is Gundam seed, but still, Macross F wins this round, it's awesome and more awesome. Though, it still lacks what 00 doesn't, gundams. ^^; 

Code geass is great, but not mechawise. 
(ID #197882) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:07
Leo~Chan in montreal,quebec,born in hk
study
Registered on 2008/03/26 12:09
BUT I LIKE ALL OF THEM !!
(ID #197885) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:11
Chong Mizunaga in an Afro
Afro-ed Student
Registered on 2007/12/15 09:57
And I say- Why choose?!
(ID #198916) Posted on 2008/05/28 13:48
Leo~Chan in montreal,quebec,born in hk
study
Registered on 2008/03/26 12:09
 I WANT O2 SONG SOME 1 can post me this song?
(ID #197886) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:12
Koji98 in Arlington, Texas
Your local Otaku Cashier.
Registered on 2007/11/04 12:31
I tried watching 00 but dropped it after a couple episodes. Currently loving Geass, but I haven't tried Macross yet, mostly because I can only watch so many shows at one time, and I try to watch different types of shows during each season, like Geass, ToLoveRu, Tower of Druaga, and Special A instead of filling it all with giant robot anime.
(ID #197889) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:18
samejima in Philippines
Otaku/Gadgeteer/Deadman
Registered on 2007/01/10 19:27
Done watching Gundam 00 and now transferred to a Dvdr. Currently watching the latest subbed release of Macross Frontier and Code Geass R2. Love 'em both... For Macross F, there's a CG and cute ladies worth watching and for Code Geass R2, there's always Lulu/Zero's twisted mind and his excellent war strategy (reminds me of Light Yagami), Kallen, C2 and more ladies... not to mention, the coolsome battle. As for Gundam 00... well.. it's gundam, that's all..Grace is cute as well..
(ID #197892) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:24
Fabian in Germany
student
Registered on 2008/01/09 00:24
I like all three of them. But so far I enjoyed watching Code Geass R2 the most even though (/because?) the writers seem to be permanently  drunk. ^^''
(ID #197893) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:25
Calan in Canada
Student
Registered on 2008/05/25 01:22
I thought g00 was an excellent show. In my opinion it was better than Macross F is, but having only seen the first few Macross F episodes and never watching another Macross series, I probably shouldn't make any judgements yet.

Still working on finishing Geass season 1 before I start on R2 ^_^
(ID #197895) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:26
Raine in United States
Student
Registered on 2008/05/18 00:14
Code Geass is at the top of my list. Gundam 00 wasn't terribly exciting. Haven't touched Macross, but I do particularly love the OP song, Maaya Sakamoto is great.
(ID #197901) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:34
reggie in indonesia
uni student
Registered on 2007/11/10 18:19
i prefer macross Frontier.
nice battle scene, nice songs, and ranka
(ID #197904) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:38
SlickDog in San Francisco
Registered on 2007/11/23 14:41
Tried 00, but couldn't get into it. Really like Macross F.
(ID #197905) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:38
Tiny Red Man in Pedobear Land
Full Time Pedobear
Registered on 2007/04/11 16:51
i like all 3
(ID #197906) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:39
Namikaze Minato in Cardboard Box
Mercenary
Registered on 2007/12/19 11:11
I personally thought Gundam 00 owned, the last 10 episodes were so epic; it was just one thing after another.
The other 2 are also good;
Macross has a history and good mechs
Code Geass looks like a cross between the tactics of Death Note and Gundams' mech warfare. 
(ID #197909) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:41
Alto50 in U.S.
University Student
Registered on 2008/03/22 22:55
I've watched (been watching) code geass and gundam 00 - haven't picked up macross just yet.

The decision is pretty hard since code geass is already into its second season while gundam 00 just ended its first one, but for now, I'd have to say that I like code geass a bit more.  Gundam 00 is great in the respect that some things you can definitely relate to what's going on in the world today and stuff, but I think code geass is just more entertaining to watch.

Anyway - I think gundam 00 is definitely worth watching through.
(ID #197911) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:46
Barsona in California USA
NEET (no, student...)
Registered on 2007/08/03 08:36
I like 00, I really do...  But I choose Frontier b/c of the Macross innovations, like the Armor Pack Valk being able to change, or the variable Monster (which supposedly, from what I heard, is not new, but new to me, so plus), and the Macross Quarter (a new definition for ship combat).

As for 00, I did not mind the deaths (which in a sense, built up more of a drama...  Although the last episode had way too much death, and those who should have died are not dead...).  As well, I am a fan of the Gundam design for 00 (other than Dynames.  The MP stuff, other than the Flags, are rather ugly...  The Enact is the worse...)

CG was meh to me...  I mean, I am happy to watch it, but yea...  It's sorta meh to me...
(ID #197912) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:46
the great paul in Brooklyn, New York
Poor College Student
Registered on 2008/03/14 09:02
this season of code geass doesnt have enough pizza hut.CC looks best when shes eating pizza
(ID #197914) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:49
ikimasu in Oregon
Otaku
Registered on 2008/01/15 08:18
Code Geass, Gundam, than Macross

I'm a die hard gundam fan so I'm a little biased on this though but I thought this was better than Macross. I didn't really like the bishies and all but this gundam series had it's own unique appeal such as the solar drives? or w/e and the elevator concepts were very interesting.

Macross Frontier's first episode was just FREAKING AMAZING when I watched it I thought that this show could actually beat out Code Geass but boy I was I wrong. The show was just one disaster after another with the latest episode being a great example of what I'm trying to say. I mean the character design, and overall quality was just going everywhere and I just found the overall storyline very cliche. Also I'm really starting to hate Ranka she's so annoying but I love SherylXAlto which is the only reason I still watch it.

Code Geass is the best show airing right now. When I think I think it can't get any better I'm proven wrong. Every episode with a few exception just keeps getting better and better.
(ID #197919) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:54
Phy in Calgary
Engineer
Registered on 2008/03/22 17:37
Geass was interesting, and G00 was fun and serious, but for Macross F I find myself going back to rewatch the good parts of previously aired eps. I have to say I think I like it the best.
(ID #197920) Posted on 2008/05/27 11:54
The_WOZ in Trelew (Chubut) Argentina
Woodcrafter/3D Modeler
Registered on 2006/12/25 04:08
Only two words:

Nyan Nyan! ^_^
(ID #197937) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:15
laughingman in Canada
McMaster Engineering Student Fall 08
Registered on 2007/11/18 11:58
I haven't honestly even picked up Gundam 00 only because it doesn't even seem all that appealing from the get go. Have yet to try out macross or code geass, and originally, i thought I'd have started watching code geass of all the bunch. However, I'm considering starting out with Macross only because it looks really _freaking_ good
(ID #197939) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:18
bigeyes0x0 in Before me is Akiha and Rin, what a dilemma tohoho.
Admin in the egg
Registered on 2008/05/22 12:20
I chose Macross F, even though it's the first Macross I have ever watched. It's simply the best overall anime this season.

As for the other twos, I also enjoy or enjoyed (in case of gundam 00) but I don't like them as much as other series I'm watching this season.

[spoiler]
Geass R2 is currently pissing myself off as I forgot where nu-sensei found out that lulou has recovered his memories. Some one can point me to the ep, thanks in advance.[/spoiler]
(ID #197945) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:25
Danny u did not gave me a choice to choose 2! 

Same like u, i think Gundam OO is really nothing compare to this 2 anime that is on air currently.

I vote for Macross becoz the heat on Code Geass drop since it make me wait 1 year! 

But to be honest this 2 anime is god like, u wont get anime tat is always exciting in almost every episode, the Gundam OO almost bored me to death becoz of the lot of talking and the front 12episode doing all those side tracking......man i think Gundam Franchise is going die if they continue to produce all this lame gundam story. Maybe we will get another sequel of Code Geass after this end, and Code Geass will be going the Gundam route, code geass Z, Code geass ZZ, Code Geass "Suzaku Counterattack", Code Geass F91........man the list goes on.
(ID #197950) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:36
Barsona in California USA
NEET (no, student...)
Registered on 2007/08/03 08:36
if that happens, I will kill the anime producers...  Honestly, we do not need more of Suzaku..
(ID #197989) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:58
Dillithium in The other down-under
nada
Registered on 2007/11/14 02:40
QFT
I simply cannot stand Suzuka and his crusade of crap
(ID #198289) Posted on 2008/05/28 00:47
leefe in a tincan.
Lazyass human
Registered on 2007/08/15 20:25
Macross Frontier's top of this year's list for me. I love its mecha ^^
Code Geass R2 comes in 2nd =P
(ID #197955) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:39
ace_of_hearts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Driver
Registered on 2008/01/22 07:46
1. Macross F. Macross, in general, is just awesome.
2. Gundam OO. Slow start, but it definately picks up. 2nd half of the season was just win.
3. Geass. I think it's overrated. I'm slowly... getting to watch the episodes...
(ID #197956) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:44
Observer
Registered on 2007/12/28 21:40
Haven't seen Macross, but kind of agree with your opinion of the other two.

Geass's plot is regularly ridiculous, but as a result, very entertaining. What I don't enjoy is the occasional recaps of its plot and premise.  I keep getting the feeling that I'll be upset if the series abruptly ends, but more so if it gets stretched too long.

Being new to the franchise, the first installment of Gundam 00 was easy to pick up, and quite enjoyable.  I enjoyed its physics technicality, injections of humanness, and balance of opposing forces.
(ID #198172) Posted on 2008/05/27 21:30
chun in home feeling sleepy LOL
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Registered on 2007/01/09 14:33
For Macross Frontier, I noticed during one episode, I think it was Alto(or one of the pilors) climbing a ladder to get into his fighter... you'd think such an advance looking world would at least have an escalator of some sort to get onto their machineries :P

As for Gundam00, I watched it and almost dropped it but since husband continued watching it he let me know when the story finally started picking up it's pace, so we finished the series together, actually look forward to the next one :3

Geass, pretty good so far with eye candy, think first season's artwork is better tho ^^
(ID #197957) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:45
Triddy in British Columbia, Canada
Student
Registered on 2007/11/28 12:25
Geass for me.

It beats out 00 for me. I haven't seen Macross yet, but for some reason, I'm not that interested. It looks decent, but it doesn't look amazing.
(ID #197963) Posted on 2008/05/27 12:56
Leo in San Francisco
Email & Network Support/Administration
Registered on 2006/12/24 16:42
I dropped Gundam 00 midway, but I have to admit that  I liked the songs for it. Haven't watched Macross yet, so I guess it's Geass for me
(ID #197966) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:13
faiyaka in California
Student
Registered on 2007/10/11 08:30
Gundam 00. Just a big Gundam fan.
(ID #197969) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:23
Leo~Chan in montreal,quebec,born in hk
study
Registered on 2008/03/26 12:09
 i have more idea like Macross Nya Nyan oo
(ID #197972) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:27
lsio83 in Boston
Student
Registered on 2007/11/25 06:34
I pick Code Geass R2 for its plot the best out the three, imho. Macross F comes close, but I notice the graphic quality doesn't stay consistent. And for Gundam 00, well I watch because it has Gundams; not the characters or the story that keeps me watching til the end.
(ID #197976) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:32
beamknight87 in Mexico City
Student
Registered on 2008/02/07 08:48
Macross F comes first place to me without a doubt
(ID #197981) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:36
Kazearashi in Indonesia --> Singapore
Animation Student
Registered on 2008/03/10 13:26
Haven't watch Macross Frontier, so I can't really decided which one is better... 

But between Geass R2 and Gundam 00... Can't really decide as I like them pretty much the same... xD
(ID #197982) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:40
クリンソン ドリーム in マレーシア
Student Pilot
Registered on 2008/02/26 12:37
Ok this is my first ever comment here.

Erm I think that Gundam 00 is good. Although the first few episodes aren't quite the bomb.

I have watched the first season of Code Geass and its great. And I just come back home. So I am going to catch the second season now!!

Haven watched anything Macross before. But its never too late right!
CyberSynaptic in Northern California
Lab Technician
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:10
Out of those three shows, Macross F is easily my fave.  I was a Macross nut before I was ever a Gundam fan, so I was ecstatic when news about Macross F first came up, and thus far it's lived up to my expectations.  The VF-25 might be my new favorite Macross variable fighter (current favorite is the YF-19 from Macross Plus).  Pretty much all the characters are awesome (except Sheryl, though after episode 5 she isn't as much of a bitch as I initially thought), with Alto and Ranka being my two favorites.  

As for Gundam 00, season one was cool, but not really one of my favorites as far as Gundam series go.  We'll see if that will change after the second season airs this Fall.

Finally, Code Geass lost me back during season one when a certain character that I adored got totally screwed over.  I haven't watched the last two episodes of season one or any of the season two because of that.  Maybe once I've gotten over it I'll marathon the series all at once, but as of right now it's not very high on my prioirty list.  From the linearts I've seen in hobby magazines though, a couple of the new mechs in season two do look pretty badass (namely Todo's Zangetsu and the Guren MKII Flying Type).
(ID #197991) Posted on 2008/05/27 13:59
Felpe in Santiago, Chile
Student
Registered on 2008/01/08 23:56
I´m watching macross and love it, especially for the music as you say.
Love the Ranka seiyuu =)
Geas, I don´t know what is really about.
I never really been into gundams.
(ID #197994) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:04
necrophadian in a van down by the river
Stigmata Martyr
Registered on 2007/04/22 12:13
macross for me, the only show I find myself actually downloading raws just to watch them right away. Geass is ok but it's not as thrilling. 
(ID #197995) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:06
bolt in Tampa Fl.
security/student
Registered on 2007/04/17 14:53
i like all three so far.. r2 of geass isn't floating my boat so far.. but i know it'll get better in time..

Gundam )) for me.. kept me on edge threw most of it.. can't wait for net season.. Macross is excellent so far.. and i hope it's  longer than 26 episodes.. that would be a real bummer.. except epsiode 8.. quaility tanked on that one..
(ID #198003) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:25
wildarmsheero in Spaaaaace
Lowlife
Registered on 2006/12/25 14:17
Geass has more entertainment value than Macross, but Macross is probably has better writing. 

G00 is too boring. Dropped it after 4 eps.
(ID #198010) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:48
Huk in SG
Registered on 2006/12/24 11:46
Code Geass R2 basically shows where Lulu got all his bad traits from, aka his father, if one day Lulu succeeds in taking over his father, I doubt his father would disapprove.

I actually still quite like Code Geass sofar cos its rather different from the typical anime in terms of scheming and remorseless lvl.
(ID #198016) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:56
ケヴィン in Sacramento California, USA
High School student
Registered on 2007/11/13 15:04
Ive watched the whole first series of gundam 00 i admit it probably sucked at first... but then it got much much better later on danny, i liked it better at the end then the beginning. Geass and Macross frontier are currently on my on arrival watch list. I personally think macross is epic... geass is great too because its less predictable. Out of the 3 though i do choose macross but their all great i have to say.
(ID #198018) Posted on 2008/05/27 14:58
CyberSynaptic in Northern California
Lab Technician
Registered on 2006/12/25 19:10
Haha, another Sac-town resident eh?  It's cool to find out that there are fans of this stuff in my area.  What part of Sac are you from if you don't mind me asking?  
(ID #198042) Posted on 2008/05/27 15:45
tammie86 in Santa Clara, CA
Secretary
Registered on 2008/01/08 09:58
Macross Frontier is my favorite show this season :D
(ID #198023) Posted on 2008/05/27 15:08
Haseo in USA
Professional Slacker ;D
Registered on 2007/12/04 14:22
In my opinion, I can't choose between either of those three series, they are equally just as good. 

If you dropped Gundam 00, I really recommend you continue watching it when you have spare time. The series might be meh at the beginning and just not as interesting but damn, it gets way better later on and the series progresses alot. The gundam battles are very intense and just suspenseful. So here's hoping you watch all of it! I MEAN, COME ON, IT'S GUNDAM, DANNY! XD

As for Macross Frontier, I am in love with that series, I love everything about it. Same goes for Code Geass. I'm really satisfied with this season's anime line.
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