Welp, 49 episodes later, GaoGaiGar is a 10/10. I think at this point, it's gonna be drilled into my head as much as Symphogear was when I first saw that 4 years ago. There's something amazing about the pure optimism and energy sprouting outta Sunrise's masterclass of mecha. Masaki Endoh's earworm inducing opening, killer action, the way it shifts from monster of the week to a decent space opera. It's god tier stuff.
Holy. Tapdancing. Christ. I thought Symphogear had immeasurable levels of hype, but GaoGaiGar absolutely equals, if not dwarfs it in terms of hype. Episodes 26 - 30 are some of the most exciting mecha episodes I've ever witnessed, it's so freaking peak.
GaoGaiGar is nothing short of excellent. Had it hyped up to me for years by a few friends as a must-watch. And given I got into Sunrise anime last year with the help of S-Cry-Ed and Gundam 00, I gotta say? This has to be some of the most fun I've had watching mecha in awhile. 10 episodes in and I think this might as well join the ranks of my all time favorites, there's this sheer level of awesome and fun to it.