Gundam Build Fighters Try

Sunrise Winter 2015
MechaSci-Fi
7.2
Quality Score
0.26 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
6 / 10
Controversy
27,033
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

The story of Gundam Build Fighters Try is set 7 years after the end of the 1st series. Now Seiho Academy's Gunpla Battle Club has only one member, Hoshino Fumina, who is a third grade student in junior high. As the president of the club, she needs two more members to participate in the upcoming All-Japan Gunpla Battle Championships. One day she encounters a transfer student named Kamiki Sekai, who has traveled around for Kenpo training with his master. Then joining by a young Gunpla builder Kousaka Yuuma, their challenge to the Gunpla Battle begins.... (Source: Crunchyroll)

Audience Consensus

Audience sentiment is mixed, with many feeling it doesn't live up to the original Gundam Build Fighters. While some find it enjoyable as a standalone anime with good action and character development, others criticize its lack of originality and simplified story. Nostalgia for the original series heavily influences the opinions.

Strengths

  • Good animation and character design.
  • Enjoyable for those new to the Gundam franchise.
  • Satisfying character rivalries and development.

Weaknesses

  • Story is very similar to the first season and lacks originality.
  • Writing is less sophisticated than the original.
  • Pacing can be slow in the first half of the series.
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)