Gundam Ranks Below Three Classic Space Operas in New Sci-Fi List

Gundam was outranked by the sci-fi anime that set a precedent for the themes explored in the multi-billion dollar franchise.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “Gundam Loses Out to 3 Classic Space Operas in New Sci-Fi Anime Ranking”
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