Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou
The Side 6 space colony is a neutral oasis in the war between Zeon and the Earth Federation. Alfred Izuruha, a ten-year-old boy, finds relief from the tedium of schoolwork by following the war's progress and collecting military memorabilia. When rumors that the colony is hiding a Federation mobile suit development program bring Zeon special forces to Side 6, Alfred views them as a source of additional excitement. But, as the Zeon mission becomes more urgent and both sides take increasingly desperate measures, he might be in for an unexpectedly close look at the reality of war.
The devastation feels so real...and yet, it feels so wonderful.
*Spoilers* What is War to a Child but a Game?
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Gundam doesn't always have to be the epic of the year, and War In The Pocket exemplifies this beautifully.
ohohohohohoho85War in the Pocket is not just anti war, but a lesson about military fetishism.
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A nice little meditation on the alluring fantasy and grim reality of war
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