Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st Season: Review and impressions of the epic story and fascinating characters

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st season

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 6, 2007 - March 29, 2008
MBS/TBS series October 6, 2007 to March 29, 2008 (Episodes 1 to 25) Every Saturday 18:00-18:30
SBS/RCC October 13, 2007 - April 4, 2008 (Episodes 1-25) Every Saturday 17:30-18:00

■Broadcasting station

MBS/TBS affiliates

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 25

■Original Story

Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino

■ Director

Seiji Mizushima

■ Production

・Production cooperation/Sotsu, ADK
Produced by: Sunrise Produced by: Mainichi Broadcasting System, Sunrise

■Works

■ Story

The year 2307 AD.

Fossil fuels have been depleted, but humanity has obtained a new alternative energy source: three huge orbital elevators and a large-scale solar power generation system. However, only a few major powers and their allies can benefit from this system.
Three superpowers own three orbital elevators. The "Union" centered on the United States. The "Human Innovation League" centered on China, Russia, and India. The "AEU" centered on Europe. Each superpower continues to play a great zero-sum game for their own prestige and prosperity. Yes, even in the 24th century, humanity has not yet been able to become one...
In this world of endless warfare, a private armed organization appears with the goal of "eradicating war through the use of force." They own the mobile suit "Gundam," and their name is Celestial Being.

Gundam begins its armed intervention in all acts of war.

■Explanation

Gundam begins armed intervention in all acts of war.

The year is 2307. The superpowers "Union", "Human Revolutionary Federation" and "AEU" are engaged in a zero-sum game for their own prestige and prosperity. In this world of endless warfare, a private armed organization called "Celestial Being" appears, who owns the mobile suit "Gundam". With Gundam, they aim to "eradicate war through force"!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Setsuna F. Seiei/Miyano Mamoru Lockon Stratos/Miki Shinichiro Allelujah Haptism/Yoshino Hiroyuki Tieria Arde/Kamiya Hiroshi Sumeragi Lee Noriega/Honna Yoko Alejandro Corner/Matsumoto Yasunori/Wang Rumi/Madou Kei Kurenai Ryu, Howard Mason / Takahashi Kenji, Feldt Grace / Takagaki Ayahi, Christina Sierra / Sato Ariyo, Lasse Aion / Tochi Hiroki, Lichtendahl Zweli / Wagatsuma Masataka, Ian Vashti / Umezu Hideyuki, Graham Aker / Nakamura Yuichi, Billy Katagiri / Ueda Yuji, Leif Eifman / Hashi Takaya, Darryl Dodge / Nishi Rintaro, Patrick Colasour / Hamada Kenji, Kati Mannequin / Takayama Minami, Saji Crossroad / Irino Miyu, Kinue Crossroad / Endo Aya Louise Halevi / Chiwa Saito / Marina Ismail / Ayumi Tsunematsu / Shirin Bakhtiyar / Michiko Neya / Sergei Smirnov / Unsho Ishizuka / Soma Peries, Haro / Arisa Ogasawara / Ali Al-Saachez / Keiji Fujiwara / Johan Trinity / Katsuyuki Konishi / Michael Trinity / Daisuke Namikawa / Nena Trinity / Rie Kugimiya / Ribbons Almark, Narration / Toru Furuya

■ Main staff

・Planning by Sunrise ・Original work by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino ・Director by Seiji Mizushima ・Assistant Director by Masaki Kitamura ・Series Composition by Yosuke Kuroda ・Character Design Original by Yun Kouga ・Animation Character Design by Michinori Chiba ・Mechanic Design by Kanetake Ebikawa, Takayuki Yanase, Jin Fukuchi, Naohiro Washio, Kenji Teraoka, Seiichi Nakatani, and Kunio Okawara ・Animation Mechanic Design by Seiichi Nakatani ・Art Design by Nobuhito Sue (KUSANAGI)
・Art design assistant: Kanehira Kazushige (KUSANAGI)
Art Director: Goshi Sato, Eiji Wakamatsu (KUSANAGI)
・Color design: Akemi Teshima (Wish)
SF research: Tomohiro Chiba, Kenji Teraoka Setting cooperation: Isaku Okabe Sound director: Masafumi Mima Sound effects: Shizuo Kurahashi (Soundbox)
・Director of photography: Takeshi Katsuyama (Asahi Productions)
Editor: Yukiko Nojiri Assistant Director of Photography: Yui Tanaka CG Directors: Hiroaki Matsuura, Yasuhiro Kato, Yoshikazu Ima, Masanori Uetaka, Hiroshi Adachi Music: Kenji Kawai Music Producer: Keiichi Nozaki (JVC Entertainment -> Flying Dog), Hiroto Shinohara (Sony Music Entertainment), Noboru Mano (Sunrise Music Publishing)
Narration: Toru Furuya Executive Producer: Aoyuki Takeda (Mainichi Broadcasting System), Yasuo Miyakawa (Sunrise)
Producers: Hiroo Maruyama (Mainichi Broadcasting System), Hiroomi Ikeya (Sunrise), Arata Sasaki (Sunrise)
・Production cooperation/Sotsu, ADK
Produced by: Sunrise Produced by: Mainichi Broadcasting System, Sunrise

■ Main Characters

Setsuna F. Seiei A boy soldier born and raised in the Republic of Cruzis. A Gundam Meister for Celestial Being, he pilots the close-combat Gundam Exia. A cool boy who hates getting too close and doesn't show his emotions.
Lockon Stratos is a Gundam Meister of Celestial Being and the pilot of the ranged Gundam Dynames. He is the oldest pilot and acts as the leader (older brother) of the team.
Allelujah Haptism: A Gundam Meister of Celestial Being and the pilot of the transforming Gundam Kyrios. He spent his childhood as an orphan in the Human Reformation League. He is usually kind and gentle.
Tieria Arde is a Gundam Meister for Celestial Being and the pilot of the heavily armed Gundam Virtue. A boy of rare beauty, all of whom are shrouded in mystery. His gentle tone of voice exudes a cold-hearted will.
Sumeragi Lee Noriega is a tactical forecaster for the Celestial Being transport ship "Ptolemaios." Although she is not the captain, she is the de facto top woman on board.
Alejandro Corner: A man who is the UN ambassador for a country that is a member of the Union, and also an overseer of Celestial Being.
Wang Rumi is an agent of Celestial Being. A beautiful celebrity who knows many business people. She does not take part in battles, but supports the other members.
Feldt Grace: The battle operator of the Celestial Being transport ship "Ptolemaios." A girl who is not good at communicating with others.
Christina Sierra: The battle operator of the Celestial Being transport ship "Ptolemaios." A friendly woman who is trusted by her comrades.
Lasse Ion is the gunner of the Celestial Being transport ship "Ptolemaios." He is known for his cynical behavior.
Lichtendar Zeiri: The helmsman of the Solestal Being transport ship "Ptolemaios." A cheerful man.
Graham Aker: A male ace pilot who serves in the Union military, centered around the United States. He is the top fighter of the cutting-edge mobile suit, the Union Flag.
Patrick Colasour: A mobile suit pilot who belongs to the AEU military, mainly in Europe, and is also a military ace.
Saji Crossroads A high school student majoring in space engineering who lives in a special economic zone in Japan. A gentle young man, he is often influenced by his girlfriend, Louise.
Louise Halevi is an international student majoring in aerospace engineering who lives in a special economic zone in Japan. She is Saji's girlfriend and is known for her selfish and forceful behavior.
Marina Ismail is the first princess of the Kingdom of Azadistan, a new emerging country in the Middle East. She travels all over the world to save her country.
Sergei Smirnov is a man who serves as the commander of the MS unit belonging to the Human Reformation League, which is centered around China, Russia, and India. His rank is Lieutenant Colonel.
Soma Peries: A member of the Human Reform League. A highly-enhanced soldier known as "Super Soldier No. 1." He pilots the Tierentaozi and is ranked second lieutenant.
Ali Al-Saachez is a male mercenary who belongs to the Private Military Company (PMC). He seems to have a connection to Setsuna's past.
Leif Eifman: Overflags' chief engineer. He was involved in the maintenance and improvement of mobile suits as well as research into the Gundam and GN Drive, but he got too close to the truth and was killed in an attack by the Gundam Throne.
・Howard Mason A member of Overflags. He has been working under Graham since before the unit was officially established, and is said to be the second best at piloting a mobile suit after Graham. He is calm and collected. *Overflags (officially the 8th Independent Tactical Air Squadron) is made up of elite soldiers from various Union military bases. Its commander is Senior Captain Graham Aker.
Daryl Dodge: A member of Overflags. He is the type who fights with a strong fighting spirit, and his attack methods are bold. In the decisive battle four years ago, he participated as a UN pilot in the Jinx, an MS equipped with a pseudo-sun reactor. He was killed in battle with Dynames.
Kinue - Crossroad Saji's older sister. She works for the news agency JNN and is passionate about reporting on Celestial Being. She even finds out about the relationship between CB and Laguna, the head of the Linear Train Corporation, but is killed by Char.
・Ioria Schenberg Founder of the private armed organization Celestial Being. A scientist known as a genius who passed away over 200 years ago, he was also the proponent of the solar power system. He used his own wealth and talent to launch a private armed organization to eliminate conflict from the world, and perfected the basic theory of the mobile weapon Gundam.
Alejandro Corner is the UN ambassador for a country that belongs to the Union, but is also an observer for Celestial Being. Using his position as an observer and Ribbons' abilities, he secretly tries to take control of the world, but is defeated by Setsuna in the final battle four years ago.
Johann Trinity A Gundam Meister who pilots a Throne Ein. He has the most level-headed personality among his siblings. They are called Celestial Being's second team (Team Trinity), and just like Setsuna and the others, they work to realize Celestial Being's ideals, but they intervene more proactively in conflicts and annihilate the enemy utterly, which intensifies the world's resentment towards Gundam. He is killed by Circece while escaping pursuit by the UN forces.
・Michael Trinity A Gundam Meister who pilots the Throne Zwei. He has a short-sighted personality, is rough with words, and is belligerent and quick to show his fangs to those who oppose him. He was killed by Char and his Throne Zwei was stolen.
JB Moreno: As the doctor of the Ptolemaios, he treated the crew. He was best friends with Ian. He was killed in the decisive battle with the UN forces.
- Red: Like Ryuoh Rumi, she is an agent of Celestial Being. She has excellent fighting skills.

■ Main robot items

・Gundam Exia Celestial Being pilot Setsuna F Seiei

MS morphology data
Head Height
18.3m
Weight
57.2t
Armament
GN Sword
GN Long Blade
GN Short Blade
GN Beam Saber
GN Beam Dagger
GN Vulcan
GN Shield

One of the third generation Gundams owned by Celestial Being, it has the development code "Seven Sword" and is a machine specialized for close combat. In fact, it was also designed as a machine for "anti-Gundam battles" to deal with traitors within the organization. In fact, in the battle against the pseudo-sun reactor equipped machine GNMS-XCVII Alvaaron piloted by Alejandro Corner, who betrayed the organization, it cut through the GN field and destroyed it. In this battle, Gundam's special mode "Trans-Am" was also used. This is a system that Ioria Schenberg, the founder of Celestial Being, had hidden in the black box of the original solar reactor to be activated when the plan was distorted. When Trans-Am is used, Gundam fully releases the high-concentration compressed particles accumulated in the machine. At this time, the GN particles floating around the machine are controlled by the armor surface in a high concentration state, and the entire machine appears reddish. The particles surrounding this aircraft not only increase its defensive capabilities, but also create a thrust-enhancing effect, allowing it to obtain output equivalent to three times its specifications during Trans-Am.

Lockon Stratos, a Celestial Being pilot belonging to Gundam Dynames

MS DATA
Head Height
18.2m
Weight
59.1t
Armament
GN Sniper Rifle
GN Beam Pistol
GN Beam Saber
GN Missile
GN Full Shield
GN Shield

One of the Gundams owned by Celestial Being. Like other Gundams, it is a third-generation machine equipped with a "GN Drive (solar reactor)", which gives it near-infinite energy and incredible mobility. The Dynames is a machine designed for shooting battles, and in addition to the standard GN sniper rifle, it has many guns tailored to the mission. However, it has almost no weapons for close combat. Its armaments are focused on long-distance sniping, or barrages of bullets to avoid when the enemy approaches. When performing precision shooting, the head transforms into gun camera mode, revealing a special camera eye that was hidden. At this time, shooting is controlled from inside the cockpit using a special rifle-shaped controller. This is a system that makes the most of the shooting ability of the pilot, Lockon.

・Gundam Kyrios Celestial Being pilot Alleluia Haptism

MS DATA
Head Height
18.9m
Weight
54.8t
Armament
GN beam submachine gun
GN Beam Saber
GN Shield

One of the Gundams owned by Celestial Being. Kyrios' greatest feature is its variable mechanism. It transforms from a versatile MS form to a flight form. In flight form, a tail unit with various functions is attached to the rear, making it versatile for any mission. In addition, the special control ability of the Gundam using GN particles, which is a feature of the Gundam, is not lost even in flight form, and it exhibits a different level of maneuverability compared to general MS with flight forms such as the Union Flag and AEU Enact. In battle, it excels in super-speed hit-and-run attacks in flight form. Of course, its combat power in MS form is comparable to other Gundams in destructive power, and it has high-class capabilities in both hand-to-hand combat and artillery battle.

・Gundam Virtue Celestial Being pilot Tieria Erde

MS DATA
Head Height
18.4m
Weight
66.7t
Armament
GN Bazooka
GN Beam Saber
GN Cannon

One of the Gundams owned by Celestial Being. It is heavily armed and larger than other Gundams. However, compared to the Human Legion's Tieren, which has a similar weight, its weight is only half that of the Tieren. This is due to the weight reduction effect of the GN particles generated by the "GN Drive (sun furnace)" installed in the center of the unit. The Virtue is designed for fleet battles and fortress capture battles rather than MS battles, and has firepower far beyond the scope of MS. For MS battles, it stores beam sabers in its knee armor, but these are merely reserve weapons and it is not intended for close combat. Due to its size, its mobility is lower than other Gundams, but it can deploy a barrier made of GN particles called a "GN Field," giving it near-invincible defensive power. In an emergency, it can also shed its exterior and become a lightly armored unit. At this time, the unit's name changes to "Gundam Nadleeh."

・Gundam Nadleeh Celestial Being pilot Tieria Erde

MS DATA
Head Height
18.1m
Weight
54.0t
Armament
GN Cannon
GN Beam Saber
GN Beam Rifle
GN Shield

One of the Gundams owned by Celestial Being. It is a machine hidden inside the GN-005 Gundam Virtue, and its existence is quite unique among Gundams. The greatest feature of this machine is the Trial System. This function can control all machines linked to Veda. This is a guard system to prevent the collapse of the plan prepared by the founder of the organization, Ioria Schenberg, and Ioria has hidden many other similar systems in his plan. The main target of the Trial System is Gundam, and it can create an overwhelming advantage in anti-Gundam battles. However, its range of effect is limited to a small space. The long red cords on the head that appear when the armor of the Virtue is purged are all cords for supplying GN particles to the armor.

・GN Armor TYPE-D
Affiliation: Celestial Being

DATA
full length
47.0m (GN Arms form)
Width
36.9m (GN Arms form)
Height
15.3m (GN Arms form)
Armament: Long-range beam cannon, extra-large GN missile pod

A reinforcement support mecha for Gundam developed by Celestial Being. Only two of these units were completed, the Type E for Exia and the Type D for Dynames, and participated in actual combat. The Type D for Dynames is equipped with gunfire-focused equipment for fleet battles, and does not have equipment for close combat like the Type E. Although GN Arms can fight alone, they do not have a GN Drive, so in order to continue fighting, they must combine with the Gundam to become the GN Armor. The Type D is operated in a combined form with the Dynames from the moment it is deployed, and the GN Arms are also controlled by the Dynames side. In the final battle with the UN forces, it succeeded in inflicting great damage on the enemy fleet, but was destroyed in a battle with the Sloane Zwei piloted by Circess.

・GN Armor TYPE-E
Affiliation: Celestial Being Pilot: Lasse Aion

DATA
full length
47.4m (GN Arms form)
Width
36.2m (GN Arms form)
Height
15.3m (GN Arms form)
Armed Large GN Sword
GN beam gun large GN cannon

A reinforcement support mecha for Gundam developed by Celestial Being. It is an assault container that replaces the Ptolemaios container. The rear part separates to become the GN Arms. When it is combined with the Gundam, it is called the GN Armor. The assault container is equipped with various firearms such as GN missiles, and functions as the armament of the Ptolemaios. In particular, the large GN cannon on the top of the GN Arms can be used even when combined with the assault container, and becomes the main gun of the Ptolemaios. When separated from the assault container, the GN Arms can fight on their own, but since they do not have a GN drive, they need to combine with the Gundam to become the GN Armor in order to continue fighting. Two GN Arms were produced, one with Type E equipment for Exia and the other with Type D equipment for Dynames.

・Ptolemaios Celestial Being

DATA
full length
251m
Width
84m
Height
74m

A multipurpose MS transport ship developed by Celestial Being to operate the Gundam. One Gundam is stored in each of four containers, and is launched from a catapult in the center of the ship. Like the Gundam, this ship uses GN particles for propulsion, but it does not have a GN drive (solar reactor). Therefore, it relies on GN particles produced by the Gundam inside the container to charge itself. If all the charged GN particles are used up, it will become unable to navigate. Similarly, it relies on the Gundam for armaments, and the ship itself is unarmed. Some of the crew nickname the ship "Ptolemy."

・Gundam Throne Ein Celestial Being pilot Johann Trinity

MS DATA
Head Height
18.6m
Weight
67.1t
Armament
GN Launcher
GN Beam Rifle
GN Beam Saber
GN Shield

The first of three Gundams in the "Throne" series used by Celestial Being's second team. The three, Ein, Zwei, and Drei, are custom versions of the same machine, with Ein being particularly adept at high-powered, long-range bombardment. This is thought to be a combination of the characteristics of the Dynames and Virtue. The GN Drive, which is the proof of Gundam's existence, is a type called "Τ (Tau)", and unlike previous Gundams, it emits red GN particles. The same type of GN Drive is also installed in the dedicated ship that operates the three Thrones, and it has a powerful beam cannon directly connected to the drive.

Gundam Throne Zwei Celestial Being pilot Michael Trinity Ali Al-Saachez

MS DATA
Head Height
18.6m
Weight
67.1t
Armament
GN Fang
GN Handgun
GN Buster Sword
GN Beam Saber

The second of the three Gundams in the "Throne" series used by Celestial Being's second team. The Throne's body uses the GN Drive itself as part of the main frame of the fuselage to reduce weight, giving it a silhouette that is significantly different from previous Gundams. In addition, GN particles are sent to each part of the unit not through cords, but through the frame structure.
The Zwei is equipped with a gigantic melee weapon, the GN Buster Sword, and special weapons called remote-controlled GN Fangs, giving it high combat capabilities at both medium and close ranges. It is equipped with eight GN Fangs, but usually only six are used, and all eight are only used in emergencies such as when fighting against a Gundam. After the betrayal of the Observer Alejandro, this machine was seized by Ali Al-Saachez, who became his machine thereafter.

・Gundam Throne Drei Celestial Being pilot Nena Trinity

MS DATA
Head Height
19.4m
Weight
67.7t
Armament
GN Stealth Field
GN Handgun
GN Beam Saber
GN Shield Pod
GN Shield

The third of the three Gundams in the "Throne" series used by Celestial Being's Second Team. The Drei is a specialized unit for supporting combat. This type does not exist among the four Gundams used by Ptolemy, which indicates that the Second Team was designed with the assumption that the three units would operate together.
The Throne series is equipped with a type of solar reactor called "T (Tau)", which is different from the original in that it is not an infinite engine, but generates GN particles from the energy input. In other words, it is an "energy GN particle conversion reactor". Unlike the original, it also has a starter on the top of the cone-shaped solar reactor exterior. The Throne series is also the base machine for the GN-X, which was later used by the United Nations military.

・GN-X
United Nations Pilot United Nations Pilot

MS DATA
Head Height
19.0m
Weight
70.4t
Armament
GN Beam Rifle
GN Long Range Rifle
GN Beam Saber
GN Vulcan
GN Shield
GN Claw

A mobile suit equipped with a pseudo-sun reactor, secretly developed by Alejandro Corner, who was a monitor of Celestial Being. After being handed over to the Union, AEU, and Human Reform League along with 30 pseudo-sun reactors, it led to the collapse of Celestial Being as a machine belonging to the United Nations Army. The pseudo-sun reactor was developed using data left inside HARO, which was recovered from the Jupiter base. The machine was developed based on the Gundam Throne, and although its performance is slightly inferior to the original Gundam, it has performance that sets it apart from the mobile suits used by each army up until that point.

Alejandro Corner, a United Nations pilot belonging to Alvatore

DATA
full length
56.1m
Width
37.9m
Height
42.6m
Armament
GN beam cannon Large GN fang

A gigantic weapon deployed in the final battle between Celestial Being and the United Nations. Equipped with seven pseudo-sun reactors. In addition to a gigantic beam cannon capable of ultra-long-distance firing, it boasts overwhelming power compared to previous solar reactor-equipped machines, including a strong GN field. It also has a wide variety of armaments, including a gigantic arm for melee combat and fangs for mid-range combat.

Alejandro Corner, a United Nations pilot belonging to Alvaron

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
69.2t
Armament
GN Beam Saber
GN Beam Rifle

A mobile suit equipped with a pseudo-sun reactor stored inside the Alvatore. In fact, the Alvatore is merely an enhanced part of this machine, and this is the main body. The wing-like parts function as giant beam cannons, allowing for ultra-long-distance firing. The pilot is Alejandro Corner himself, one of the Celestial Being's monitors who betrayed the organization and handed the pseudo-sun reactor over to the United Nations.

- Tieren Ground Type Affiliated with the Human Reformation League

MS DATA
Head Height
18.1m
Weight
121.3t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smoothbore gun carbon braid shield

A mass-produced mobile suit of the Human Reform League. In addition to ground models, there are many mass-produced variations, such as space models. There are also a small number of customized suits for ace pilots.
It sacrifices mobility in exchange for its high defensive capabilities and the ability to carry super-heavy weapons. Its basic armament consists of solid projectile cannons and carbon blades, which are considered outdated while other armies are transitioning to beam weapons. However, these weapons are highly manufacturable and reliable, and are highly regarded among the soldiers who actually use them in the field.
As a main combatant in anti-mobile suit battles, this machine is destined to be retired from the front lines, but since there are still only a few machines equipped with solar reactors, it still has a place to be used in limited places (such as guarding facilities) even during the process of world unification after the collapse of Celestial Being.

- Tieren Long-range Shooting Type Affiliated with the Human Reform League

MS DATA
Head Height
20.2m
(Firing position head height 19.3m)
Weight
142.0t
Armament
300mm x 50 caliber smoothbore gun

A variation of the Humanity's Thieren specialized for long-range shooting. It is equipped with a 300mm x 50 caliber smoothbore cannon on the top of the unit. It is effective not only against fortresses but also against MS, making it possible to launch absolute attacks from outside the enemy's range. Since its mobility as an MS is significantly reduced, it operates together with an escort unit during operational missions.

- Tieren Space Type Affiliated with the Human Reform League

MS DATA
Head Height
18.2m
Weight
127.5t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smoothbore gun (for space use)

A mass-produced space mobile suit of the Human Reform League. With the intensification of the solar power conflict, this machine replaced the MAJ-S08 "Xiao Shou", a small space-use mA that had been used until then. The tanks attached to both legs are filled with water, which is used not only as a propellant but also as a shield. Normally, one is equipped on each leg, but multiple tanks may be connected and used for long-distance travel. In the "Gundam Capture Operation" commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Sergei Smirnov, known as the "Russian Wild Bear," special equipment such as "carbon net launchers," "carbon wire launchers," and "gel launchers" were also used as additional equipment.

- Tieren Space Commander Type Affiliated with the Human Reform League

MS DATA
Head Height
18.2m
Weight
127.5t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smoothbore gun (for space use)

The commander type has improved communication and information processing capabilities, but in terms of basic performance there are no major differences from the normal mobile suits. The Human Revolutionary Army's mobile suit units are comprised of three mobile suits in one platoon, and the basic operation is a total of ten mobile suits, with three platoons of nine mobile suits and one commander mobile suit added.

- Tieren High Mobility Type Affiliated with the Human Reform League

MS DATA
Head Height
18.3m
Weight
101.1t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smoothbore gun carbon blade

A variation of the Human Revolutionary Army's Tieren. Taking advantage of the advantages of its super-heavy weight, this machine maximizes its maneuverability, which was its weak point. It is capable of high-speed movement using a hover. Although it has two wings on its back, they are not suitable for flight and are mainly used for gliding down from transport aircraft and changing direction when moving over a hover.

・Tierren High Mobility Type B (Dustproof)
Federation of Human Innovation

MS DATA
Head Height
18.1m
Weight
109.9t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smoothbore gun carbon blade

This aircraft is specialized for hover movement, eliminating wings and jet engines from the high-mobility model.
Indirect areas are covered in dust-proof seals to deal with desert combat.

・Tierentao2 Pilot Soma Peiris, the Human Innovation Federation

MS DATA
Head Height
18.7m
Weight
112.1t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm×25口径長滑腔砲(宇宙型)

A special variation of the Tieren aircraft developed exclusively for the super soldiers of the Human Leather Federation. Compared to the typical Tieren, the number of thrusters in each part of the aircraft has increased, and the large thrust-deflecting thrusters are equipped on the movable armor and legs of both shoulders, providing incredible maneuverability. Unlike other Tieren, this aircraft is intended to be operated in both the ground and space areas. The cockpit is equipped with a high-speed information processing system to match the capabilities of the Super Leather Federation. It realizes a full-circumference following display with integrated sensor information from each part of the aircraft, including the enhanced head camera eye, allowing for faster and more accurate MS control. The designers of the Human Leather Federation Federation say that the monitor has too much information processing and is not suitable for operation by a general pilot, and is not used in MSs other than the Tieren Tao Two.

・Funton-affiliated Human Innovation Federation

MS DATA
Head Height
17.3m
Weight
134.9t
Armament
155mm x 50 caliber long smoothbore gun carbon spear

Before Thierren, a mass-produced MS was used as the main ground force for the Human Relief Force in the solar power conflict. It uses fossil fuels to generate electricity and is driven by electricity, but some power sources such as the waist are powered by fossil fuels.

・Amph belongs to the Kingdom of Azadistan

MS DATA
Head Height
17.3m
Weight
134.9t
Armament
30mm machine gun
200mm x 25 caliber long smooth blanket gun

"Anhu" means "nose" in Arabic. The aircraft was sold by the Human Innovation Federation to third countries, including the Middle East. Originally, the MSJ-04 Fanton, a human-reliant military force, but after breaking from fossil fuels, it was no longer used in its own military, and was used for export.

・La Idenra belonging to Schwezai

Underwater mobile armor made of human leather chain.
Although it is an old-fashioned model, it demonstrates the ability to overwhelm mobile suits in underwater battles.
In 2307, terrorist organizations such as La Idenra were used as forces.

・Union Flag belongs to Union

MS DATA
Head Height
17.9m
Weight
67.1t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)
20mm machine gun missile

Union's MS. The successor to the VMS-15 Union Realdo, and the previous flight-compatible MS was able to fly through equipment replacement, but this one is also compatible with transformations during operational operations. Four hydrogen plasma jets are used for flight. The hydrogen that serves as fuel is injected at the molecular level into the carbon molecular conjugate that makes up the carbon frame, and there is no risk of explosion or other problems, and does not require extra space as a fuel tank. The main body can be separated into the upper and lower body, and there is also a spare cockpit at the lower body's waist. However, it cannot be combined from a separate flight.

- Graham's exclusive Union Flag Custom affiliated with Union Pilot Graham Acre

MS DATA
Head Height
17.9m
Weight
66.6t
Armed prototype new linear rifle defense rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
20mm machine gun missile

Enhanced improvements to Union's MS "Flag". Prof. Rafe Afman, the flag developer, was completed by Lieutenant Graham Aker, the anti-Gundam Investigation Team. Although it was built in just a week, the highest level of technology has been dropped. In order to produce speeds that exceed the normal flag, the flight unit is replaced with a high-power type that has been officially deferred to be adopted. Furthermore, the hydrogen storage rate within the aircraft is reduced, including the armor material, and the limiter for maximum speed has been removed. In return for the speed increase, the pilot will undergo a large acceleration of 12G when turning at full speed. Other improvements include strengthening joints in each section and beam-resistant coating on the surface of the aircraft. Furthermore, communication capabilities have been strengthened as the commander of the anti-Gundam Investigation Team. The main weapon is equipped with a new linear rifle that was prototyped by Iris.

- Graham exclusive Union Flag Custom (Over Flags specification)
Union pilot Graham Aker

MS DATA
Head Height
17.9m
Weight
66.6t
Armed new linear rifle (Trident Striker)
Defense Rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
20mm machine gun missile

The guns were changed to coincide with the establishment of Overflags.

・Union belonging to Overflag

MS DATA
Head Height
17.9m
Weight
69.7t
Armed new linear rifle (Trident Striker)
Defense Rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
20mm machine gun missile

A special aircraft for Ace Pilots belonging to the "Overflags" (officially known as the 8th Independent Air Tactical Squadron), a unit officially established within the Union's Army, based on the Anti-Gundam Investigation Team. Like the SVMS-01E Custom Flag, a specialist for Graham Acre, it has been strengthened and modified in various places compared to the normal flags, such as equipped with a high-output flight unit. However, due to Graham's strong requests, dangerous elements such as releasing G limiters were adopted, but these dangerous elements were not adopted in the Overflag. However, since it has performance that far exceeds the normal flag, the model number has been added with "O" meaning "over).

- Graham exclusive Union Flag Custom II (GN Flag)
Union pilot Graham Aker

MS DATA
Head Height
17.9m
Weight
74.2t
Armament
GN Beam Saber

A simulated solar furnace mounted on the flag. This was developed by Billy Katagiri in response to Graham's wishes. It was forced to mount the simulated solar furnace, ignoring the original design, and the aircraft balance is greatly lacking. The main weapon is a beam sabre, and if this is used, the simulated solar furnace must be moved from the back to the position of the arm. The subthruster on the foot functions as a defensive rod.

- Union Flag Heavy Armored Type (Shell Flag)
Union

MS DATA
Head Height
18.5m
Weight
86.0t
Armament
200mm Linear Cannon Rocket Launcher Large Defensive Rod

Commonly known as the "Shell Flag". This type is a type of land-type battle type called the Grand Package, which removes the flight unit on the back and has additional armor on the whole body instead. What's significantly different from other land-type battle types is that it is equipped with a 200mm linear cannon on the right side. In the year 2307 when Gundam appeared in the world, the number of flags deployed around the world is that it is not very large. This type of aircraft has been confirmed to participate in joint exercises with the Three Army and to deploy a small number at Okinawa bases in Japan.

・Union belongs to Union Realdo

MS DATA
Head Height
15.3m
Height
17.7m
Weight
60.0t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade

The MS used in Union. When Gundam appeared, the latest aircraft's flags were not fully deployed, so it still had its position as a main weapon. It has a flying form like the flag and can be used in the same way as the fighter plane, but it requires replacement work to transform from humanoid to flight form, and is not compatible with airborne deformations.

・Union Rialdo (Talivian Army color)
Union

MS DATA
Head Height
15.3m
Height
17.7m
Weight
60.0t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade

A mobile suit made by Union. It is also officially adopted by its ally, Talibia.
Only the aircraft color is used, original color from the Talibyan army,
There is no difference in performance.

・Union belonging to Realard Hover Tank

MS DATA
Armed Linear Rifle
60mm machine gun rocket launcher

MS used by Union.
The Real Hover Tank is a type that has been largely replaced and specialized for ground combat.

・Belongs to AEU Inact
AEU

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
66.8t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)
Leg missile

The next-generation mobile suit was developed by the AEU at the time, when the orbital elevators were not fully operational, to show their advantage over other countries. Just like the Union's flag, it is "solar power-capable." The built-in dedicated antenna can be directly supplied from the orbital elevator, and does not run out of power in design data. Furthermore, the AEU has fully established a system for receiving and receiving cooperation from the orbital elevator to operate this unit, and continuous operation times within its own territory are unlimited. This type of reception cooperation system has not been realized by Union.

・AEU Inact (demo color)
Affiliation
AEU
Pilot Patrick Cola Sour

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
66.8t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade (Plasma Sword)
Leg missile

The aircraft was used to unveil AEU Inact. It is based on the Commander type.
The AEU went out of his way to unveil this machine to the 10th anniversary of the movement of the Human Leather Federation's orbital elevators, and invited military personnel and journalists from around the world to attract global attention. However, the "high-profile" was used for solestal beating, and the demonstration aircraft was completely destroyed by Exia. As a result, Inact was strongly fostered at the unveiling of the stigma of the "mobile suit that was defeated by Gundam for the first time."

・Affiliated by AEU Inact Commander
AEU
Pilot Patrick Cola Sour and more

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
66.8t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
Leg missile

A mass-produced commander type of Inact. It was used by AEU ace Patrick Colasour in a military exercise at Molaria. Its communication capabilities have been improved compared to regular aircraft.

・AEU Inact Custom for Sashes (Molaria Development Experiment Type)
Affiliation
PMC
Pilot Ally Al Sass

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
66.2t
Armed Blade Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
Leg missile grenade carbon dagger

An improved machine from Inact, made by PMC Trust, a private military company based in a partnership with the AEU. The main improvements are the larger solar power reception antennas at the shoulders and tips of the head. This system, which dramatically increased the power supply, was ultimately improved in anticipation of beam weapon installation. In addition, at the request of Sarshes, who excels in the piloting skills of mobile suits, it has been reduced in weight by reducing armor. Since this machine is an experimental machine, it is adopted in blue colour, which was not used in Molaria regular military aircraft for identification.

・AEU Inact Custom for Sarces (Agrissa type)
Affiliation
AEU
Pilot Ally Al Sass

MS DATA
Head Height
17.6m
Weight
66.2t
Armed Blade Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade
(Plasma Sword)
Leg missile grenade carbon dagger

In his first battle at Molaria, he used a blue aircraft color, but in the joint exercise where Sarshes later participated as a member of the AEU foreign force, the aircraft was changed to a red aircraft color. This was to hide the fact that he had taken out a PMC Trust aircraft without permission, and at the same time, he changed to a special paint job that corresponds to the plasma field used by Agrissa, which was combined with the aircraft.

・Belongs to AEU Herion
AEU

MS DATA
Head Height
15.4m
Weight
58.2t
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade

AEU MS. It is produced in large quantities and is exported to other countries other than AEU member countries. As a result, it is sometimes used in the hands of terrorists and others. It has similarities with the latest aircraft Inact, such as its response to flight formats, but it has a large gap in its capabilities and is destined to retreat from the front lines. There are many variations in its head and armament.

・AEU Herion (capture type)
Affiliation
AEU

MS DATA
Armed Linear Rifle Sonic Blade Linear Shield

A aircraft with special electromagnetic shield equipment added to capture Gundam.
Multiple aircraft surround the Gundam and capture it within the electromagnetic shield.

・AEU Hellion Land Battle Type (PMC Color)

Affiliation
PMC

MS DATA
Armed Linear Rifle Defense Rod Sonic Blade
105mm Linear Cannon Rocket Launcher

A land-type AEU hellion used in PMC.
The function of transforming into flight form has been cut.
Instead, the armor is strengthened to ensure high defense.

・Belongs to Agrissa
AEU

MS DATA
Armed Plasma Cannon Plasma Field Generator Fighting Claw

A large weapon used during the fifth solar-powered conflict. It is used when combined with a mobile suit.
A powerful plasma field can be used, and the surface of the fuselage is specially painted to accommodate plasma.

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Sorestal Being (2007/10/06)
・Episode 2: Gundam Meister (2007/10/13)
・Episode 3: The Changing World (2007/10/20)
・Episode 4/External negotiations (2007/10/27)
・Episode 5: Limited Exit Area (2007/11/03)
・Episode 6/Seven Sword (2007/11/10)
・Episode 7: Unrequited Soul (2007/11/17)
・第8話／無差別報復(2007/11/24)
・Episode 9: Prestige of the Great Power (2007/12/01)
・Episode 10: Gundam Capture Operation (2007/12/08)
・Episode 11/Arelujah (2007/12/15)
・Episode 12: At the End of Doctrine (2007/12/22)
・Episode 13: Return of the Saint (2008/01/05)
・Episode 14: Morning of Determination (2008/01/12)
・Episode 15: The Broken Wing (2008/01/19)
・Episode 16/Trinity (2008/01/26)
・Episode 17/Slone Assault (2008/02/02)
・Episode 18: The Spirit of Malicious Intent (2008/02/09)
・Episode 19/Knot (2008/02/16)
・Episode 20: The Blade of Transformation (2008/02/23)
・Episode 21: The Road of Destruction (2008/03/01)
・Episode 22/Trans Am (2008/03/08)
・Episode 23: Stop the World (2008/03/15)
・Episode 24/Endless Poem (2008/03/22)
・第25話／刹那(2008/03/29)

■ Related works

・Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second Season Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I Solestal Being Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II End of World Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II Return the World Movie Mobile Suit Gundam 00 A wakening of the Trailblazer
・Mobile Suit Gundam 00 CB Chara Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Anastasia Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Preview of the in-game drama "Sorestal Being"

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・DAYBREAK'S BELL
・Lyrics written by hyde
・Composition/ken
・Arrangement/L'Arc~en~Ciel
・Song/L'Arc~en~Ciel

・OP2
・Ash Like Snow
・Lyrics: Kawase Tomoko, Composition: Okuda Shun, Arrangement: The brilliant green
・Song/the brilliant green

・ED1
・Trap・Lyrics/Scanami Eijun・Composition/THE BACK HORN
・Arrangement/THE BACK HORN
・Song/THE BACK HORN

・ED2
・Friends ・Lyrics / STEPHANIE & Yazumi Kana ・Composition / Joe Renoie & MASAKI
・Arrangement: Joe Linoye & Mine Masanori, Singing: Stephanie

・IN1
・LOVE TODAY
・Lyrics: Naho and music: Naho and Yuji and arrangement: Taja
・Song/Taja

・IN2
・Unlimited Sky
・Lyrics written by Tommy heavenly 6
・Comment: Chiffon Brownie
・Arrangement/Chiffon Brownie
・Song/Tommy heavenly 6

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st season - Kido Senshi Gundam Double O First Season Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st Season is a TV anime series that aired between 2007 and 2008, and is one of the most popular works in the Gundam series. This work introduced a new perspective and setting, depicting the traditional themes of the Gundam series, war, peace, and human dignity, and bringing a fresh touch to viewers. Below we will explain in detail the appeal of this work and its background.

Story and Themes

In a world where fossil fuels were exhausted in 2307 AD, solar power systems and orbital elevators function as new sources of energy. However, only some great powers and their allies can enjoy this benefit, and the world is still full of inequality and conflict. Meanwhile, the private armed organization, Solestal Being, which advocates "Eradication of war by force," appears, begins to intervene in warfare all over the world using the mobile suit "Gundam."

The themes of this work are "Eradication of war" and "Human dignity." The Gundam Meisters of Sorestal Being fight with their own beliefs and sense of mission, but experience various conflicts and anguishes along the way. In particular, the growth and changes of the protagonist, F. Seiei, is deeply moved by the viewers. He is a victim of the war, but still fights to end the war. This contradiction brings his character deep and reality.

character

Each character in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st Season is unique and attractive. In particular, the character settings of the four Gundam Meisters (Setsuna F. Seiei, Rock on Stratos, Allelujah Haptiism, and Tieria Ade) make a strong impression on the viewers. They each have a different background and belief that intersect with the story progressing, creating a deep drama.

Setsuna F. Seiei is a cool, unspeakable child soldier, but he has a strong sense of justice and mission inside him. Rock on Stratos supports his teammates as the leader of the team and is a master of shooting. Allelujah Haptiism is a kind-hearted person with a past of orphans, and controls Gundam Curios, with transforming functions. Tieria Ade is a mysterious and beautiful boy who shows his cold will as a pilot of the heavily armed Gundam Verce. The dramas that these characters woven together have the power to attract viewers.

Mechanic Design

The mechanic design, one of the charms of the Gundam series, also attracted great attention in Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st Season. In particular, the four Gundams, Gundam Exia, Gundam Dunames, Gundam Curios, and Gundam Virce, have a very sophisticated design. The characteristics of each aircraft are visually expressed, such as Gundam Exia's specialist fighting-type design, Gundam Dunames' sniper ability, Gundam Curios' variable mechanism, Gundam Virce's heavy firepower, and other features of each aircraft are visually expressed.

The introduction of a new energy source called GN Drive also enhanced the appeal of the work. GN Drive supplies nearly infinite energy, supporting Gundam's incredible mobility and combat capabilities. The introduction of this new technology has expanded the new possibilities for the Gundam series.

Music and Video

The music from Mobile Suit Gundam 00 1st Season is also an important element that brings out the appeal of the work. The opening themes "DAYBREAK'S BELL" (L'Arc~en~Ciel) and "Ash Like Snow" (the brilliant green), and the ending themes "Trap" (THE BACK HORN) and "Friends" (Stefannie) create the atmosphere of the work and stir the emotions of viewers. Kawai Kenji's music also effectively creates battle scenes and dramatic scenes.

In terms of the visual aspect, the beautiful animation produced under director Mizushima Seiji was appreciated. In particular, the battle scenes in Gundam are realistic and dynamic, making a visual impact. The depiction of the worldview based on science fiction research also enhances the reality of the work.