I’m 8 episodes away from finishing MSG79, it’s taken me far too long (probably a few years of intermittent watching).
What would you recommend I check out next?
I know 08th MS team is highly recommended. I loved Witch from Mercury, admittedly I watched most of it on my honeymoon traveling Japan, so I might be biased. Also open to non-Gundam Mecha suggestions, I started The 86 and enjoyed the premise.
If you’re looking for a serious story, Iron-Blooded Orphans is really good. It’s not quite as bleak as the title makes it sound.
On the other hand, if you want something a bit more light-hearted I highly recommend Mobile Fighter G Gundam. It’s just fun, and it has most of my favorite mobile suit designs in all of Gundam.