Mobile Fighter G Gundam
"Mobile Fighter G Gundam" received mediocre television ratings during its run on Japanese television in 1994 and 1995. According to Nikkei Business Publications, the series saw an average of just 4.02% viewership for the Kantō region and Greater Tokyo Area throughout its 49 episode run. The overall ratings for "G Gundam" were higher than that of the previous series "Mobile Suit Victory Gundam" and slightly lower than the following series "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing". Critically, "G Gundam" was met with some controversy upon its Japanese debut. "G Gundam" replicates very little of the dramatic, militaristic conventions of prior "Gundam" series, setting itself apart with a different tone; taking place outside the franchise's main timeline; and foregoing large-scale, armed conflicts in favor of tournament-style, martial arts matches. Director Yasuhiro Imagawa claimed to have taken a large amount of criticism for these changes from both fans and design staff members. "G Gundam" ultimately proved very popular in Japan.