![]() Introduction of the kit on the sides of box.įollowing the design "tradition" set in "Gundam Double O" High Grade series, you get a match between the completed kit's action pose shown on the manual with the box art illustration. Bushido's Ahead itself:Īnother Ahead variation, Soma Peries's Ahead Smultron can be seen on the box art. ^^ For his earlier "crazed" and raging state, this Ahead variation is definitely the MS that symbolizes Graham Aker. It, and the subsequent Susanowo are great MSs to show the character redemption stage of Graham Aker, not just with the Flag-like design as mentioned earlier, but a hidden Flag face inside the Susanowo's head as well. Bushido after Ahead, its thin body design and black main color link it back to the design of Graham's old MS from Season 1 - Over Flag more than his Bushido manifestation, so the "character connection" is somewhat lessened. ^^ Even though I do have Masurao, the MS assigned to Mr. ^^ Since red is my favorite color, and it seems connected with the pilot's character story, I like this MS very much, and of course this High Grade kit as well. Even though dark red is the standard color of Ahead and its variations, the color works very well to symbolize the pilot's aggression I would say. ![]() Bushido" stage, this Ahead variation is a perfect match for Graham's personality and obsession into the way of the Samurai. It was satisfying to me that his character received a just resolution in Season 2 of the TV anime, but his redemption in the movie was a really nice conclusion to the character's development. ^^ However, he did redeemed himself in the movie by not just going back to his old Graham Aker self, but fought for a greater purpose as well. That obsession was understandable because of his character trait at that stage, but it was still hard to accept for me. He wasn't looking at the big picture and let his skills as an ace pilot be used for a shallow personal purpose. He wasn't looking at the big picture at all, and let his skills as an ace pilot be used for a shallow personal purpose. Bushido's only will in combat is to settle his score against Setsuna who defeated him in Season 1. There's a huge war going on between Celestial Beings and A-Laws and then between the world and Ribbons' Innovade forces, but Mr. It became quite annoying to watch after a while, especially when the entire story was gearing towards the finale and the stage to the final battle is set. ^^ Even though his character provided a lot of obstacles to the protagonist, which can be seen as interesting plot points on personal duels for unfinished business from Season 1, his personal ambition and obsession are quite selfish to say the least. As his name in Season 2 suggests, he is obsessed with the way of the Samurai, to a twisted and misguided level I would say. Due to the event in the first season of the TV anime, and also the fact that he was an ace MS pilot, Graham Aker wasn't fooling anyone on the subject of his true identity despite wearing a mask. The Samurai look of this Ahead variation most definitely suits its pilot, Mr. ^^Įven the vertical positioning of its two thrusters on the back seems to resemble the flags Samurai warriors would carry on their back when they rode into battle. Together with its main weapons of two beam swords resembling a katana and a wakizashi, the Japanese Samurai look of this Ahead variation is not just unmistakable, it's a really unique entry in the list of MSs appearing in the universe of Gundam Double O. ^^ It's proportionately much larger than the Gundams from Celestial Beings as well. The ox horns-like ornament on the back of its head and the evil-looking face with fangs on its chin are really crazy design elements for an MS in my opinion. Bushido's Customized Ahead is definitely a menacing MS design. Then again, looking past that personal preference, Mr. ![]() Due to biased liking of the character who was the MS's pilot, I feel that this Ahead variation is the best design out of the three as well. It's the only HG Ahead kit out of three which I got. ^^įrom the second season of the TV anime, this is Mr. ![]() ^^ Starting on another High Grade kit from "MS Gundam 00" after Ali al-Saachez's Customized AEU Enact Custom. From Gundam action figure to Gunpla this time.
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