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■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 7, 1995 - March 29, 1996 Total 49 episodes

■Broadcasting station

TV Asahi

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 49

■Original Story

Hajime Yatate, from Yoshiyuki Tomino's "Mobile Suit Gundam"

■ Director

Ikeda Sei

■ Production

Produced by TV Asahi and Sunrise

■Works

© Sotsu, Sunrise

■ Story

A.C. 195 - The space colonies launch an MS Gundam descent mission, "Operation Meteor," against the Earth Unified Alliance, which is trying to rule them by force. After witnessing one of the Gundam pilots, Heero Yuy, Relena Dorian is drawn into the whirlpool of fate. Four Gundam pilots with the same goal as Heero - Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Quatre LaBaba Winner, and Zhang Wufei - come into contact with each other as if drawn to each other, but are caught up in a trap set by Treize Khushrenada, the leader of the secret society OZ, and the peace faction of the alliance is wiped out. This incident propels OZ onto the stage of history.

■Cast

・Heero Yuy/Hikaru Midorikawa/Duo Maxwell/Toshihiko Seki/Trois Barton/Shigeru Nakahara/Quatre Labarba Winner/Ai Orikasa/Zhang Wufei/Ryuzo Ishino/Lilina Dorian/Akiko Yajima/Zex Marquis/Takehito Koyasu/Treize Khushrenada/Ryutaro Okiayu/Lady Anne/Sayuri Dorothy Catalonia/Naoko Matsui

■ Main staff

・Planning / Sunrise ・Original work / Hajime Yatate, based on Yoshiyuki Tomino's "Mobile Suit Gundam" ・Series composition / Katsuyuki Sumisawa ・Character design / Shukou Murase ・Mechanical design / Kunio Okawara, Hajime Katoki, Junya Ishigaki ・Costume design cooperation / Yutaka Izubuchi ・Art director / Masaru Sato ・Director of photography / Yoichi Ogami ・Music / Sachi Otani ・Sound director / Yasuo Urakami ・Production cooperation / Dentsu, Sotsu ・Producers / Yoshiaki Koizumi (TV Asahi), Masuro Ueda (Sunrise), Hideyuki Tomioka (Sunrise)
・Director: Sei Ikeda

■ Main Characters

Heero Yuy / Male. 15 years old. 156cm. 45kg. L1 colony group. Status and affiliation: MS Wing Gundam pilot. Mobile suits: MS Wing Gundam, MS Wing Gundam 0. A boy sent to Earth by Dr. J with the Wing Gundam in Operation Meteor, the OZ annihilation operation. He was thoroughly trained to be a "perfect soldier" who would carry out his mission without being influenced by emotions. As a result, he tried to eliminate all obstacles that hindered his mission, which resulted in war on Earth and in space. However, after meeting Relena, he regained his true human emotions that had been dormant. In the second half of the story, he overcame the Zero System with his fellow Gundam pilots, and continued to fight against Zechs, Treize, and the others, believing in the faint hope he saw there and in his own heart. Then, in the final battle, he risked his life to destroy the super-giant space battleship Libra, which was falling to Earth as a mass bullet, and saved the Earth from the threat of destruction. The name Heero Yuy was a code name given to him after an assassinated colony leader, and was not his real name.
Duo Maxwell / Male. 15 years old. 156cm. 43kg. Space nomad organization called "Sweeper Group" near L2 colony cluster. Status and affiliation: MS Gundam Deathscythe pilot. Mobile suit: MS Gundam Deathscythe. MS Gundam Deathscythe H. A boy who was ordered by Professor G to destroy OZ. He has long braided hair that reaches down to his waist and a priest-like outfit. He is trained in combat and sabotage as part of the space nomad organization "Sweeper Group". He is also skilled in MS combat and can freely control the Gundam Deathscythe, nicknamed "Reaper" of the battlefield. His skill is such that Duo calls himself the Grim Reaper, and no one who witnesses his appearance has returned alive. However, contrary to his name as the Grim Reaper, he is an honest and kind boy who understands the value of life more than anyone else and laments the tragedies brought by war. Of the five Gundam pilots, he is the most sociable and positive, and his natural cheerfulness has helped lift the spirits of his comrades who are feeling down on many occasions.
Trowa Barton / Male. (Estimated age 15). 160cm. 44kg. Origin unknown (Estimated L3 colony group). Status and affiliation: MS Gundam Heavyarms pilot. Piloted machine: MS Gundam Heavyarms. MS Gundam Heavyarms Kai. A boy who is an agent of the L3 colony and whose birth, age, career and appearance are all unknown. He has been fighting on the battlefield as a soldier since he was old enough to understand. He participates in "Operation Meteor" under the orders of Doctor S and acts to destroy OZ. On Earth, he tours the world as a clown in a circus troupe to hide his true identity. After going into space, he waited for the right time to become an OZ soldier, but lost his memory in a battle with Quatre's out-of-control Wing Zero, and was taken in by Catherine of the circus troupe and lived as her younger brother. Trowa reunites with his friends and regains his memory in the battle, and enters the final battle to protect what he must protect. At the beginning of the story, he is emotionless, always cool and never shows his true self to others, but through his encounters with his friends, his days at the circus and his life with Catherine, he gradually regains his humanity.
Quatre Rabarba Winner / Male. 15 years old. 156cm. 41kg. L4 Colony. Status and affiliation: MS Gundam Sandrock pilot. (Winner family eldest son) Piloted machine: MS Gundam Sandrock. MS Gundam Sandrock Kai. Eldest son of the Winner family, the wealthy Winner family of the L4 Colony that opposes OZ. He has 29 half-sisters and was raised without any hardships, blessed with the love of his family. Quatre, who has a gentle and kind personality, worries about the chaotic world and decides to win peace even if it means going against his father who advocates disarmament. Under the instructions of Professor H, he drives the Gundam Sandrock down to Earth. On Earth, he joins the Maganac Corps, who admire him, and continues to fight for peace while building friendships with the Gundam pilots. However, because of his kindness, he is unable to be ruthless and often urges his enemies to surrender. After going into space, Quatre's father was killed in an action against the colonies being brainwashed by OZ, and even his sister was hurt. Unable to keep his composure, he piloted Wing 0 and devoted himself to seeking revenge. After regaining his sanity through Trowa's desperate action, he became a true leader with true kindness and strength.
・Chang Wufei/Male. 15 years old. 156cm. 46kg. L5 Colony Group. Status/Affiliation: MS Shenlong Gundam pilot. Mobile Suit: MS Shenlong Gundam. MS Altron Gundam. A boy who acted under the orders of Master O to destroy the "evil" OZ. He was raised as a warrior with the belief that "strength is justice". He inherited the blood of ancient Chinese warriors and can instinctively identify those with evil thoughts. Wufei's battles are purely for "justice" and he never tolerates "evil". He is proud and hates being in groups, and when he joins a battle, he decides which side is right before attacking. Because of this, he sometimes says and does things that cause misunderstandings among those around him. After being defeated by Treize, he lost confidence for a while, but after meeting Sally and seeing the soldiers fighting for peace, he found his own path and rose again. After learning the true enemy through the Zero System, he acted with other Gundam pilots.
・Relena Darlian (Relena Peacecraft) / Female. 15 years old. 154cm. 38kg. Earth Nordic Sphere Sank Kingdom. Status and affiliation: Deputy Foreign Minister of the Earth Sphere Unified Union, Lady Dorian (※Princess of Earth Nordic Sphere Peacecraft) The late princess of the Sank Kingdom and younger sister of Zex Marquis. She has excellent intuition and unique charisma, but is actually a loyal and kind ordinary girl. She was raised as the daughter of Deputy Foreign Minister Dorian, but when Dorian died, she was told that she was the last princess of the Sank Kingdom, a kingdom that once advocated complete pacifism. At one point, she tried to kill Lady Anne, who had assassinated her adoptive father, but changed her mind and, following the will of the late Sank Kingdom, advocated complete pacifism. She entered the world of politics to put this into practice. After the collapse of the newly reborn Sank Kingdom, she was elevated to the position of Queen of Earth by the head of the Romefella Foundation, the mastermind behind OZ, but she never wavered in her belief in complete pacifism. After the war, she worked to improve relations between Earth and the colonies as the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the unified nation. She formed a relationship of mutual trust with Heero, who had once tried to kill her, and they acted together towards the end of the story.
Zeches Merquise (Miliardo Peacecraft) / Male. 19 years old. 184cm. 76kg. Earth Nordic Sank Kingdom. Status and affiliation: Earth Sphere Unified Alliance Specials. (Secret Society OZ) Senior Special Lieutenant (※Prince of Earth Nordic Peacecraft). Piloted mobile suit: Tallgeese, Gundam Epyon. Senior Special Lieutenant of Earth Sphere Unified Alliance Specials (Secret Society OZ). He has earned the absolute trust of OZ's leader Treize, and is called OZ's hero "Lightning Baron" for his brilliant military record. However, his true identity is the prince of the exiled Sank Kingdom, which advocated complete pacifism, and Lilina's older brother. Zeches, who lied about his birth and wore a mask, defected from OZ after avenging his exiled kingdom and carrying out a coup d'état in OZ. Zechs then removes his mask and supports Relena as the Sank Kingdom ambassador Milliardo Peacecraft, but after the collapse of the new Sank Kingdom, he becomes the leader of the colony revolutionary organization White Fang and launches an all-out war against OZ and the Romefera Foundation. In the final battle, he pilots the Epyon and attempts to destroy the giant space battleship Libra by dropping it onto Earth, but sees Heero and the Gundam team's resolve and blows up the falling Libra's power reactor, disappearing in a flash of light.
Treize Khushrenada / Male. 24 years old. 181cm. 68kg. Place of birth unknown. Status and affiliation: Earth Sphere Unified Union Specials. (Secret Society OZ) Senior Special Lieutenant. (* Executive of Romefella Foundation, Commander of Secret Society OZ) Piloted Mobile Suit: Gundam Epyon, Tallgeese II. A young commander of the Romefella Foundation and the commander of the secret society OZ. A born elite whose grandfather was the commander of the Romefella Foundation, he has attracted many supporters with his strong charisma and outstanding political skills. He is also a top-class swordsman and fought on equal terms with the natural warrior Wufei. All of his actions are backed by a unique philosophy and aesthetics, and he is extremely trusted by Lady Anne and his subordinates who call themselves Treize supporters. He also has a strong sense of guilt about the war, and remembers the number and names of all the people who died in this war. After the coup against the OZ Alliance, he was ousted and imprisoned as a traitor for openly opposing the policies of the Romefera Foundation, but was returned to his position as leader of OZ through a coup.
Lady Une / Female. 19 years old. 161cm. 47kg. Place of birth unknown. Status and affiliation: Earth Sphere Unified Alliance Specials. (Secret Society OZ) Second Class Special Lieutenant. Second Class Special Lieutenant of the Secret Society OZ. She is Treize's right-hand man, assisting him in all aspects from military duties to politics and scheming. She is fascinated by Treize and will stop at nothing to realize her ideals, and will not tolerate compromise. After Treize admonishes her for her cold-heartedness, she creates another saint, Lady Une, in order to understand Treize's true intentions.
Dorothy Catalonia / Female. Age 15? Origin unknown. Status and affiliation: Granddaughter of Duke Delmail, head of Romeferra Foundation. Granddaughter of Duke Delmail, executive of Romeferra Foundation, and niece of Treize. After losing her parents in the war, she actively participated in the war, but her heart was always filled with hatred and sadness towards war. She traveled the battlefields of OZ and WF, trying to understand the parties who wanted to fight. In the final battle, she put on the Zero System and resisted to the end when Quatre asked her to surrender inside Libra, but her kindness caused her to regain her original honest heart when Quatre fell to Dorothy's sword.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: "The Shooting Star the Girl Saw"
Episode 2: "G called the Grim Reaper"
Episode 3: Five Gundams Confirmed
Episode 4: "Victoria's Nightmare"
・Episode 5: "Ririna's Secret"
・Episode 6/"Party Night"
Episode 7: "Scenario for Bloodshed"
Episode 8: "The Assassination of Treize"
Episode 9: "Portrait of a Lost Nation"
Episode 10: "Hiro Scattered by a Flash"
Episode 11: "The Destination of Happiness"
Episode 12: "Lost Warriors"
Episode 13: "Kathryn's Tears"
・Episode 14/“01 Bombing Order”
Episode 15: "The Battlefield is in the Antarctic"
・Episode 16: "Sad Battle"
Episode 17: "The Distant Homeland of Betrayal"
Episode 18: "Destruction of Tallgeese"
Episode 19: "Assault on the Bulge"
・Episode 20/“Infiltration, Moon Base”
Episode 21: "Sad Quatre"
Episode 22: "The Battle for Independence"
Episode 23: "The Duo Returns to Grim Reaper"
・Episode 24: "G called Zero"
・Episode 25: Quatre vs. Heero
Episode 26: "The never-ending meteor"
Episode 27: "The Path of Victory and Defeat"
Episode 28: "Crossing Fates"
・Episode 29: "Heroine of the Battlefield"
・Episode 30: "Reunion with Lilina"
・Episode 31/"Glass Kingdom"
Episode 32: "The Battle Between Death and Zero"
Episode 33: "A Lonely Battlefield"
Episode 34: "The Name is Epyon"
・Episode 35: "Wufei Returns"
・Episode 36/"Collapse of the Kingdom"
・Episode 37: "Zero vs. Epyon"
・Episode 38: "Birth of Queen Lilina"
Episode 39: Trowa Returns to the Battlefield
Episode 40: "A New Leader"
Episode 41: "Battle of the Bulge"
・Episode 42: "Libra Takes Off"
Episode 43: "A huge light strikes the ground"
Episode 44: "G Team's Deploy"
Episode 45: "Premonition of the Final Battle"
Episode 46: Milliardo's Decision
Episode 47: "Colliding Universes"
Episode 48: "A sortie into chaos"
・Episode 49/"The Final Victor"

■ Evaluation

"Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" is a TV anime series that aired from 1995 to 1996, and is one of the most popular works in the Gundam series. The story depicts five Gundam pilots fighting against a secret organization called OZ against the backdrop of the conflict between space colonies and Earth. Below, we will evaluate this work in detail from various perspectives, including the story, characters, mecha design, and music.

story

The story of "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" skillfully weaves complex political backgrounds with the growth of individual characters. The story begins with a conflict between the United Earth Federation and the space colonies. The colonies learn of the existence of a secret organization called OZ, and send five Gundams to Earth with the aim of destroying OZ. This "Operation Meteor" is the beginning of the story, and five Gundam pilots fight with their own thoughts in mind.

The story progresses at a very fast pace, with new developments awaiting in each episode. Especially from the middle of the series onwards, the Gundam pilots' growth, the internal conflicts of OZ, and the tension building towards the final battle are all evident. In the final battle, an epic battle for the future of the Earth and the colonies unfolds, drawing viewers in.

While this work depicts the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace, it also focuses on the humanity and conflicts of each character. Each character's inner thoughts are explored in depth, such as Heero Yuy's cold-heartedness and the change he experiences after meeting Relena, Duo Maxwell's cheerfulness and sense of duty as a Shinigami, Trowa Barton's memory loss and recovery of his humanity, Quatre LaBarba Winner's kindness and desire for revenge, and Zhang Wufei's sense of justice and loneliness. These elements enrich the story and move the viewer deeply.

character

The characters in "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" have very attractive backgrounds and personalities. In particular, the five Gundam pilots each have their own unique personalities and growth process, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Heero Yuy is a boy who was raised to be a cold-hearted soldier, but he regains his humanity after meeting Relena. His growth is the central theme of the story, and it deeply moves the viewer. Hikaru Midorikawa's voice acting also realistically expresses Heero's emotional changes, enhancing the charm of the character.

Duo Maxwell is a character who has a bright and sociable personality, but also has a sense of duty as the "Grim Reaper" of the battlefield. His natural cheerfulness plays an important role in saving the hearts of his comrades. Toshihiko Seki's voice acting also brings Duo's character to life.

Trowa Barton is a character who loses his memory but regains his humanity through the circus. His cool demeanor contrasts with his inner kindness, leaving a deep impression on viewers. Shigeru Nakahara's voice acting also realistically portrays Trowa's changing emotions.

Quatre LaBarba Winner is a character who combines kindness and strength. His actions are driven by the death of his father and his love for his sisters. Orikasa Ai's voice acting also realistically expresses Quatre's kindness and strength.

Zhang Wufei is a character with a strong sense of justice and loneliness. His beliefs and actions are key elements of the story. Ryuzo Ishino's voice acting also brings Wufei's character to life.

Many other fascinating characters also appear, including Lilina Dorian, Zechs Marquis, Treize Khushrenada, Lady Anne, and Dorothy Catalonia. The personalities and growth of these characters enrich the story and deeply move the audience.

Mechanical Design

The mecha designs for "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" were created by famous designers such as Kunio Okawara, Hajime Katoki, and Junya Ishigaki. In particular, the five Gundams each have their own unique designs and characteristics, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Wing Gundam features a beautiful design with wings, symbolizing Heero Yuy's cold-heartedness. Gundam Deathscythe features a design inspired by the Grim Reaper, bringing out Duo Maxwell's character. Gundam Heavyarms features a design equipped with heavy weapons, symbolizing Trowa Barton's cool personality. Gundam Sandrock features a design inspired by the desert, symbolizing Quatre Labarba Winner's kindness and strength. Shenlong Gundam features a design inspired by ancient Chinese warriors, symbolizing Zhang Wufei's sense of justice.

These mecha designs evolve as the story progresses, providing viewers with new surprises and excitement. The designs of the OZ mobile suits and the space battleship Libra are also important elements that heighten the tension of the story.

music

The music for "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" was composed by Yuki Otani. The opening theme "Just Communication" and the ending theme "It's Just Love!" leave a strong impression on viewers and liven up the atmosphere of the story. The music in the play also changes as the story progresses, deeply moving viewers.

In particular, music in battle scenes has the power to heighten tension and draw the viewer in. Also, music in scenes depicting character growth and humanity deeply moves the viewer. This type of music enhances the appeal of the story and leaves a strong impression on the viewer.

■Recommendation

"Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" is one of the most popular works in the Gundam series, and has been highly praised from various perspectives, including the story, characters, mecha design, and music. In particular, the growth of the five Gundam pilots, the battle against OZ, and the epic story of the future of Earth and the colonies deeply move viewers.

This work is highly recommended not only for fans of the Gundam series, but also for those who like anime and science fiction works. It also depicts the misery of war and the value of peace, while focusing on the humanity and conflicts of each character, so it is also recommended for those who enjoy deep themes.

Furthermore, the mecha designs and music of this work are also very attractive, providing visual and auditory enjoyment. In particular, the designs of the five Gundams and the music during the battle scenes leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Overall, "Mobile Suit Gundam Wing" is a work that is highly rated from various perspectives, such as story, characters, mecha design, and music, and is a work that can be recommended to many people. Please watch this work and experience its charm.