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Gundam(Japanese:ガンダム,Hepburn:Gandamu), also known as the Gundam series(ガンダムシリーズ,Gandamu Shirīzu), is a science fiction media franchise created by Sunrise that features giant robots (mecha) with the name "Gundam" (after the original titular mecha). The franchise began on April 7, 1979 with Mobile Suit Gundam, a TV series that defined the "real robot" mecha anime genre by featuring giant robots called mobile suits in a militaristic setting. The popularity of the series and its merchandise spawned a franchise that includes television series, OVAs, films, manga, novels and video games, as well as a whole industry of model robots known as Gunpla (plastic Gundam model).
Gundam War: Mobile Suit Gundam the Card Game also known simply as Gundam War is an out-of-print collectible card game based on the Gundam anime series produced by Bandai. Players can simulate battles in the anime series. The game is designed for 2 players, though there may be different fan-created multiplayer rules. This game is sometimes confused with the Gundam M.S. War Trading Card Game, since both are published by Bandai and are based on the Gundam series.
, also stylized as ∀ Gundam, is a 1999 Japanese mecha anime series produced by Sunrise, and aired between 1999 and 2000 on Japan's FNN networks. It was created for the "Gundam Big Bang" 20th Anniversary celebration, and is the eighth installment in the "Gundam" franchise. It was later compiled in 2002 into two feature-length movies entitled Turn A Gundam I: Earth Light and Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly.
Asatsu-DK is also involved in producing and providing its services to numerous anime series, through itself as well as its subsidiaries, including recent installments of Sunrise's Gundam series, such as the latest series "Mobile Suit Gundam 00", "Turn A Gundam", "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed" and "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny", as well as several other anime titles.
"Turn A Gundam" was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, who is the main creator of the "Gundam" franchise, and who had written and directed many previous "Gundam" works. Tomino created the series as a means of "affirmatively accepting all of the "Gundam" series", which is reflected in the series title's use of the Turned A, a mathematical symbol representing universal quantification.
"Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket" was produced by animation studio Sunrise in association with toy company Bandai. Kenji Uchida was the former representative and Minoru Takanashi was the latter's producer. The series was created to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the "Gundam" franchise, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979. "War in the Pocket" was directed by Fumihiko Takayama, known for his work on "Orguss 02" and "", marking the first time anyone other than Tomino directed a "Gundam" show. The screenplay was written by Hiroyuki Yamaga, with scenario by , while the character designer for this series was Haruhiko Mikimoto.
"Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" is a 1985 Japanese science fiction anime television series created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Sotsu Agency, and Sunrise. "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam" is the sequel to the 1979 Japanese science fiction series "Mobile Suit Gundam". The series premiered in Japan on Nagoya Broadcasting Network on March 2, 1985 and spanned 50 episodes to February 22, 1986. The English adaptation was released direct to DVD in the United States.
The "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED" anime series is animated by the Japanese anime studio Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda. It aired from October 5, 2002 to September 27, 2003, with fifty episodes on TBS. As with other series from the Gundam franchise, "Gundam SEED" takes place in a parallel timeline, in this case the Cosmic Era, the first to do so. In this era, mankind has developed into two subspecies: Naturals, who reside on Earth and Coordinators, genetically-enhanced humans capable of withstanding the rigors of space who inhabit orbital colonies. The story revolves around a young Coordinator Kira Yamato who becomes involved in the war between the two races after a neutral space colony is invaded by the Coordinators.
, is a 2004 Japanese anime television series produced by Sunrise. The series was released to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Gundam media franchise, and was the first Gundam series to be entirely animated in cel-shaded 3D computer graphics (3DCG), and the first full-3DCG series to be broadcast on Japanese television. The show was directed by Yūichi Abe.
The climax has been praised for bringing unexpected inclusions within the war, as well as revelations regarding the characters' roles. A common comment among writers was that "Gundam SEED" blended elements from previous Gundam series and displayed it in fast-paced way, making it enjoyable to younger fans but still engaging older fans familiar with previous series. DVD Verdict writer Mitchell Hattaway further noted that while it used elements from other anime series, it still "drew [him] in so quickly [he] soon found [himself] wrapped up in the proceedings". Carl Kimlinger from Anime News Network stated that "Gundam SEED" adapted the original "Mobile Suit Gundam" series from 1979 for a modern audience in the same way "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" would adapt "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing". Bamboo Dong from the same site stated that while this caused the appearance of "hardcore anti-"Gundam Seed" zealots" who criticized the series for these traits, it was nevertheless entertaining to watch and give anime fans a step into the "Gundam fandom".
"Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ" is a 1986 Japanese science fiction anime television series created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Sotsu Agency, and Sunrise with music production by Starchild Records. "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ" is the sequel to the 1986 Japanese science fiction series "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam". Spanning 47 episodes, the series premiered in Japan on Nagoya Broadcasting Network on March 1, 1986 and concluded on January 31, 1987.
, also referred to as , is a 2014 Japanese science fiction anime television series and the thirteenth incarnation of Sunrise's long-running Gundam mecha metaseries. Created for the Gundam 35th Anniversary celebration, it is the first Gundam TV series to be written and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino since "Turn A Gundam" in 1999 and features character designs by Kenichi Yoshida of "Overman King Gainer" & "Eureka Seven" fame. Airing in the MBS/TBS networks' Animeism block starting in October 2014, it is the first traditional Gundam TV series to be initially released as a late night anime.
, also referred to as , is a 2014 Japanese science fiction anime television series and the thirteenth installment in Sunrise's long-running "Gundam" franchise. Created for the Gundam 35th Anniversary celebration, it is the first Gundam TV series to be written and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino since "Turn A Gundam" in 1999 and features character designs by Kenichi Yoshida of "Overman King Gainer" & "Eureka Seven" fame. Airing in the MBS/TBS networks' Animeism block starting in October 2014, it is the first traditional Gundam TV series to be initially released as a late night anime.
Bandai, Gundam's primary licensee, produces a variety of products.[27] Other companies produce unofficial merchandise, such as toys, models and T-shirts. Products include Mobile Suit In Action (MSiA) action figures and Gundam model kits in several scales and design complexities. Each series generally has its own set of products, MSiA and model lines such as Master Grade and High Grade Universal Century may extend across series. The most popular action-figure line has been the Gundam Fix series, which includes the mecha in the animated series, manga and novels and accessories to create an updated version. In addition to Master Grade and High Grade Gundams, Bandai released a 30th-anniversary series of Gundam models in 2010.[28] The Real Grade (RG) Gundam series combined the Master Grade's detailed inner structure with additional colour separation, making the 1:144-scale series complex in design and compact in size. After the introduction of the RG Gundam series, Bandai released the Metal Build series in March 2011 (beginning with the 00 Gundam).[29]
"Mobile Suit Victory Gundam" is a 1993 Japanese science fiction anime television series created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and produced by Bandai Visual, Sotsu Agency, Sunrise, and TV Asahi with music production by Starchild Records and Apollon. Spanning 51 episodes, "Mobile Suit Victory Gundam" is the final television series following the Universal Century timeline in the Gundam franchise. The series premiered in Japan on TV Asahi on April 2, 1993 and concluded on March 25, 1994.
After War Gundam X: Under The Moonlight, also known as "New Mobile Century Gundam X: Under the Moonlight", is the sequel manga to the "After War Gundam X" anime and was released in 2004. The manga takes place seven years after the final episode in the series. The four-volume series stars a new cast of characters different from those in the anime, but includes the same designs and mechanical drawings of the ships and mobile suits featured in the anime. The series focuses on Rick Aller, and a Newtype pilot from the 7th Space War named Kai, as well as a mysterious organization that has rebuilt D.O.M.E. after its destruction at the end of the "After War Gundam X" anime.
In the Japanese version (and in the early months of the American version), the last page of "Newtype" is usually reserved for one of a series of art pieces or illustrations (accompanied by comment or short column) from a known anime illustrator. Perhaps the best known of these is the "GUNDAM FIX" illustration series by Hajime Katoki, which placed mecha from the Gundam franchise within real-world photographic contexts. Other illustrators who have contributed to this back page in the past include Yoshikazu Yasuhiko (who ran a series of illustrations devoted to "") and Hisashi Hirai (who ran a series devoted to his designs for "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED", titled "Gundam SEED RGB").
Chimaki Kuori also wrote "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge" that tells the events of the anime from the viewpoint of Athrun Zala. Kadokawa Shoten published the series in a total of five volumes released between April 26, 2005, and October 26, 2006. After the end of the series, Kuori has released several chapters focusing on the other characters in the series under the name of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge Desire". The first volume of this series was released on June 26, 2007, and the second on February 26, 2008. A manga version of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny Astray" was written by Tomohiro Chiba and illustrated by Kōichi Tokita, and published in "Gundam Ace" magazine. It was collected in four volumes from January 25, 2005, to June 26, 2006. Later another side story was created called "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Frame Astrays".
"Bandai" originally proposed to Model Graphix the idea of having the first "non-visual" Gundam, that is, a series totally devoid of animation production and manga as its source material. Model Graphix liked the proposal, since there was a model release vacancy between "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ" and the next animated Gundam series, and it would be perfect to release their first model kit for the series, the FA-010A FAZZ.
Yoshiyuki Tomino crammed his frustrations into "Zeta Gundam". He created the anime with the idea of telling viewers "Hey, watch my new Gundam, youngsters. Why are you not so lively like them in Z?" Tomino has mixed feelings about "Zeta Gundam". Tomino did not like the series and believes he should have ended the story in the first TV series. However, at the same time he noted that thanks to "Zeta" the franchise became more popular.
The RX-178 Gundam Mark-II is a fictional mobile suit from the Universal Century Gundam anime series. A collaborative design created by Kunio Okawara, Mamoru Nagano, and Kazumi Fujita, it is featured prominently as protagonist Kamille Bidan's mobile suit in the first half of "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam", and used by various secondary characters throughout the rest of that series and its sequel, "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ". It has appeared in a number of other media, including the PlayStation 2 title "Mobile Suit Gundam: AEUG Vs Titans", the multi-platform title "", the "Super Robot Wars" series, and PSP title "Gundam Battle Royale", among many others.
The story of the game follows the events of the "Mobile Suit Gundam AGE" anime series, whose storyline is divided into three arcs, each revolving around a different protagonist during the events of the "One Hundred Year War", a long conflict between the "Earth Sphere" (formed by the Earth and its space colonies) and the nation of "Vagan" (composed of several colonies based on Mars) which started on A.G. 101. The first arc's main character is Flit Asuno, who develops the "Gundam AGE-1" based on the AGE Device he received from his mother. The AGE Device is part of the "AGE System" which makes use of the combat data gathered during battle to create new weapons for the Gundam, and eventually, new Gundams for the other protagonists to pilot. The second arc's main character is Asemu Asuno who is Flit's son, piloting the "Gundam AGE-2" and the third and final arc's main character is Kio Asuno, who is Asemu's son and Flit's grandson piloting the "Gundam AGE-3" and its successor unit, the "Gundam AGE-FX".
Born in 1963, Katoki created designs for the graphic novel "Gundam Sentinel". He then worked in the OVA series "Gundam 0083", where he designed the majority of the mobile suits in the series, including the RX-78GP03 Gundam Dendrobium Stamen and Orchis mobile weapons. His next prominent work was "V Gundam", where he was the main mechanical designer, creating the main mobile suits Victory Gundam, V2 Gundam and the V2 Assault Buster Gundam. After that, he worked on "G Gundam", now in design of the antagonist mobile suits. His next work was on "Gundam Wing", where most of the enemy mobile suits, including the popular Tallgeese, were designed by him. He also created the mobile suits designs for "Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz", and re-designed the Gundams with a more fantastic style, creating the XXXG-00W0 Wing Gundam Zero EW. To correspond with these new designs, he also redesigned the 5 original Gundams from "Gundam Wing".
, released in the United States as Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Episode Zero, is a manga miniseries based on the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing", featuring stories set mostly before the events of that tale. Unlike other "Gundam Wing" manga, which are not necessarily considered as being in continuity, "Episode Zero" has the distinction of being written by Katsuyuki Sumizawa, who was also the writer of the anime series, and thus carries a higher level of credibility. Akira Kanbe handled the art duties for this project.
This is the list of episodes of the Japanese anime television series . Created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, "Mobile Suit Gundam" was produced by Nagoya Broadcasting Network, Sotsu Agency, and Sunrise. The English adaptation of the anime is licensed by Bandai Entertainment.