Mobile Suit Gundam: Reevaluating the pinnacle of realistic robot anime

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Dawn of the Universal Century and the Growth of Youth

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Release date

March 14, 1981 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Shochiku

■ Eirin Number

110304

■Frequencies

137 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Original story by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino

■ Director

Director: Ryoji Fujiwara, General Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino

■ Production

Japan Sunrise

■Works

© Sotsu, Sunrise

■ Story

When Zeon officer Char launches a surprise attack on Side 7, Amuro and the boys become Gundam pilots and set off on the White Base. They head for the Earth Federation's headquarters, Jaburo, with a large number of refugees on board, but Char interferes and changes course as they enter the sphere of influence of Garma, the youngest son of the Prince of Zeon. Amuro and his friends' fight for survival continues.

■Explanation

This re-edited film reconstructs the story from episodes 1 to 14 of the TV series and adds new scenes. While following the story of the TV version, the drawings and direction have been boldly revised to be more realistic. It was made as a "film for adults" that crystallizes into a drama more and more. Combined with the Gundam model boom, it was an opportunity to fuel Gundam fever among young people, and three Gundam theatrical films were made.

■Cast

・Amuro Ray / Furuya Toru / Bright Noa / Suzuoki Hirotaka / Ryu Josei / Iizuka Shozo / Kai Shiden / Furukawa Toshio / Hayato Kobayashi / Suzuki Kiyonobu / Mirai Yashima / Shiraishi Fuyumi / Sayla Mass / Inoue You / Fraw Bow / Ukai Rumiko / Char Aznable / Ikeda Shuichi / Garma Zabi / Mori Koichi / Degwin Zabi / Fujimoto Jo / Kycilia Zabi / Koyama Mami / Ghihren Zabi / Tanaka Takashi / Dozle Zabi / Nagahori Yoshio / Narrator / Nagai Ichiro / Camaria / Baisho Chieko (special appearance)

■ Main staff

Produced by Yoshinori Kishimoto [The sword is the source of merit]
・Planning/ Yamaura Eiji, Ito Masanori・Original Story/ Yatate Hajime, Tomino Yoshiyuki・Screenplay/ Hoshiyama Hiroyuki, Araki Yoshihisa, Yamamoto Yu, Matsuzaki Kenichi・Character Design/ Yasuhiko Yoshikazu・Mechanical Design/ Okawara Kunio・Art Director/ Nakamura Mitsuki・Animation Director/ Yasuhiko Yoshikazu・Editing/ Tsurubuchi Tomoaki, Koyachi Fumio・Sound Director/ Matsuura Noriyoshi・Music/ Watanabe Takeo, Matsuyama Yuu・Director/ Fujiwara Ryoji・General Director/ Tomino Yoshiyuki・Producer/ Shibue Yasuo, Iwasaki Masami

■Detailed reviews and recommendations

■ Background and significance of the work

Mobile Suit Gundam was first broadcast as a TV series in 1979, and was later re-edited into a theatrical version in 1981. This work continues to be loved by many fans for presenting a new worldview in the Universal Century and depicting war and human growth. In particular, the theatrical version condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, leaving a deeper emotional impact.

The film version of Mobile Suit Gundam reconstructed the story from episodes 1 to 14 of the TV series and added new scenes to create a more realistic production and animation. This enhanced the details and character portrayal that were not fully depicted in the TV version, and improved the film's quality as a film for adults. This work also sparked the Gunpla boom and sparked Gundam fever among young people.

■ The appeal of the story

The story begins with a surprise attack on Side 7 by Zeon officer Char Aznable. As a result of this raid, the protagonist Amuro Ray becomes a Gundam pilot and heads for Jaburo, the headquarters of the Earth Federation, with the White Base. However, Char interferes and changes the course of the attack, causing the ship to enter the sphere of influence of Garma Zabi, the youngest son of the Prince of Zeon. Amuro and his comrades must continue to fight for their survival.

This story deeply moves viewers by depicting the misery of war and the growth of a young man. In particular, Amuro's growth is at the heart of the story, and his growth as a person while fighting as a Gundam pilot resonates with many viewers. The conflict between Char and Amuro also maintains tension throughout the work, and is an important element that enhances the story.

■Charm of the characters

The characters in Mobile Suit Gundam are all unique and fascinating. The main character, Amuro Ray, is portrayed as a boy growing up in the midst of war, and his struggles and growth leave a deep impression on viewers. Char Aznable is portrayed as a calm and calculating Zeon officer, and his strategies and conflicts with Amuro add excitement to the story. The White Base crew also each have their own unique personalities, and their unity as a team supports the story.

In particular, Amuro's growth is at the heart of the story, and his growth as a person while fighting as a Gundam pilot resonated with many viewers. Additionally, the conflict between Char and Amuro maintains tension throughout the series, and is an important element that enhances the story.

■ The appeal of video and music

The film version of "Mobile Suit Gundam" has been re-edited from the TV series and new cuts have been added to achieve more realistic direction and animation. In particular, the power of the battle scenes and the attention to detail in the characters' expressions leave a strong impression on the viewer. The music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and the music by Takeo Watanabe and Yuji Matsuyama plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

In particular, the powerful battle scenes and the detailed drawings of the characters' expressions leave a strong impression on the viewer. The music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and the music by Takeo Watanabe and Yuji Matsuyama plays a role in enhancing the emotions of the viewer.

■Influence and evaluation of the work

"Mobile Suit Gundam" sparked the Gundam model boom and sparked Gundam fever among young people. This work also had a major impact on the later Gundam series, establishing the worldview of the Universal Century. In particular, the movie version condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, leaving a deeper impression on viewers.

This work continues to be loved by many fans for its depiction of war and human growth. In particular, the movie version condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, giving it a deeper impact. This work also had a major influence on later Gundam series, establishing the worldview of the Universal Century.

■Reasons for recommendation

Mobile Suit Gundam is a work that deeply touches many viewers as it depicts war and human growth. The movie version in particular condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, which made it even more moving. This work also had a major impact on later Gundam series, establishing the worldview of the Universal Century.

This work sparked the Gundam model boom and sparked Gundam fever among young people. It also had a major impact on the later Gundam series, establishing the worldview of the Universal Century. In particular, the movie version condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, leaving a deeper impression on viewers.

As mentioned above, Mobile Suit Gundam is a work that deeply moves many viewers as it depicts war and human growth. In particular, the movie version condensed the essence of the TV series while reconstructing the story from a new perspective, which made it even more moving. This work also had a major impact on later Gundam series, establishing the worldview of the Universal Century. Please watch this work and feel its charm.