Reader’s Question:
I’m still confused about a line from Gundam III “Encounter in Space.” When Degwin Zabi says, “What is Kycillia doing? Hitler was killed by his own people,” what does he mean? 1. Is he asking Kycillia to take decisive action against Gihren to stop his rampage? 2. Or is
he warning her to stop Gihren before he gets killed by his own people (like Dozle or his close aides)? Which interpretation is correct?
Let’s Dive into Gundam III’s Confusion
So, I was chatting with a friend about one of those classic anime moments that really gets your brain working—specifically a line from “Gundam III: Encounter in Space.” You know how it is; you think you’ve got it all figured out, and then bam! A line comes along that leaves you scratching your head. In this case, it’s when Degwin Zabi says, “What is Kycillia doing? Hitler was killed by his own people.” Instantly, I thought, “What does he mean by that?” My friend and I tossed around a couple of ideas. Is he urging Kycillia to take action against Gihren? Or is he warning her to stop him before he meets a grim fate at the hands of his own allies? After some back-and-forth, we stumbled upon some insights. A user on a forum pointed out that this line might actually be a mistake or a twisted adaptation from the original TV series. Apparently, the original line was more along the lines of “Hitler was defeated,” which makes a lot more sense, doesn’t it? In this reworked version, they changed it to imply that Hitler was killed by his own people, which could be either a nod to history or just a misunderstanding on the director’s part. What really struck me was the notion that Degwin’s comment isn’t just about Kycillia and Gihren’s power struggle but reflects his concerns for the future of the Zeon. It’s like he’s saying, “Look, this infighting could spell disaster for us all!” As a parent, I couldn’t help but relate. There are moments when I have to remind myself to steer my kid away from potential pitfalls, just like Degwin is trying to do with his family. This whole discussion brought back memories of those late-night anime marathons with friends, slumped on the couch with snacks scattered everywhere. We’d dive deep into the plot twists, dissecting character motivations like we were in some kind of philosophical debate club. I remember one time we got so into it that we completely lost track of time, almost missing our favorite bakery’s closing hours. Anyway, I’d love to hear what you all think! Have you had similar moments with shows or movies where a line just threw you off? Or maybe you’ve had those deep discussions that spiraled into hilarious territory? Share your experiences below!
