A question about GW Endless Waltz

[Rocketshipper]

I just recently borrowed the entire GW series from my college anime club and am now very close to finishing it. My question is simple; which version of Gundam Wing Endless Waltz (movie or OVA version) should I watch?? What is the difference between them? I read that the movie has extra footage, but I know that sometimes (example: Macross Plus, the movie) they also have to cut stuff out to make the story fit into a movie. I also heard from a friend that there isn't a difference between them. So I'm confused. Which one would provide the most complete expierence??

[Mr. SmartyPants]

They are almost identical. The Movie version has a few extra scenes not found in the OVAs (The OVA came first I believe) The OVA is split into 3 20-30 minute segments.

Also, the OVA's Theme song is White Reflection. While the Movie's is Last Impression (both sung by the same artist I believe) both songs are good.

The OVA came first I believe. But I perfered the movie version. I like the song Last Impression. I suggest watch both versions I guess? Not back to back of course. But whenever you want to watch it again, check out the other version.

[Ashley]

I would say go with the movie version because it's #1, less jerky (a movie is always better than 3 episodes, IMO) and #2, they cut out a few scenes in the OVA. Either way, the animation is beautiful and the story's actually pretty enjoyable. You'll love it if you loved GW.

[mitsuki lover]

Try to get the Special Edition version.That way you get both the Movie and OVA versions together and can watch either without having to spend extra money.