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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Unlike the original ''Macross'' version - which portrayed the Valkyrie as a [[Real Robot|realistic combat mecha]], ''Space Gundam V'' was presented as a [[Super Robot]] with quasi-mystical powers that battled a villainous entity on every episode. Notable villains included a giant |
Unlike the original ''Macross'' version - which portrayed the Valkyrie as a [[Real Robot|realistic combat mecha]], ''Space Gundam V'' was presented as a [[Super Robot]] with quasi-mystical powers that battled a villainous entity on every episode. Much like the Super Robot shows ''[[Invincible Super Man Zambot 3]]'' and ''[[Trider G7]]'', the robot was piloted by a pre-teen boy. Notable villains included a giant rat and a winged devil. |
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''Space Gundam V'' received international notoriety when clips of the series surfaced on [[YouTube]]. |
''Space Gundam V'' received international notoriety when clips of the series surfaced on [[YouTube]]. The series has been commonly panned by anime fans as being a ripoff of ''Macross'', as well as ''Gundam'' due to its name. The show's crude animation quality has also been the subject of ridicule among viewers. |
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Revision as of 07:16, 7 January 2010
| Space Gundam V | |
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| Country of origin |  South Korea |
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| Release | July, 1983 |
Space Gundam V (스페이스 간담브이) is a South Korean animated series directed by Kim Cheong-gi, released on July 1983. Despite its title, the series is not related to Mobile Suit Gundam. It is known for incorporating the VF-1J Valkyrie of Macross fame and the heroic elements of Brave Raideen.[1]
The series is currently available on DVD in South Korea.[2]
Background
Unlike the original Macross version - which portrayed the Valkyrie as a realistic combat mecha, Space Gundam V was presented as a Super Robot with quasi-mystical powers that battled a villainous entity on every episode. Much like the Super Robot shows Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 and Trider G7, the robot was piloted by a pre-teen boy. Notable villains included a giant rat and a winged devil.
Space Gundam V received international notoriety when clips of the series surfaced on YouTube. The series has been commonly panned by anime fans as being a ripoff of Macross, as well as Gundam due to its name. The show's crude animation quality has also been the subject of ridicule among viewers.