Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: The Appeal and Evaluation of Celestial Being

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I Celestial Being - Review and Recommendation

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I: Celestial Being is an OVA released by Bandai Visual on October 27, 2009. It is an original anime work written by Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino. It is directed by Seiji Mizushima and Kenji Nagasaki, produced by SUNRISE, and produced by Mainichi Broadcasting System and SUNRISE. This work is a special edition that re-edits all 25 episodes of the first season, and consists of one 90-minute episode. Below, we will review the story, characters, mechanics, music, etc. of this work in detail and give our recommendation.

story

In the year 2307, humanity has overcome the crisis of fossil fuel depletion and has obtained three huge orbital elevators and a large-scale solar power generation system. However, only some great powers and their allies can benefit from this system, and the world is still full of inequality and conflict. Three superpowers, the "Union" centered on the United States, the "Humanity Innovation League" centered on China, Russia, and India, and the "AEU" centered on Europe, are playing a zero-sum game for their own prestige and prosperity.

In the midst of all this, a private armed organization called "Celestial Being" appears, with the goal of "eradicating war through the use of force." They possess the mobile suit "Gundam" and begin to intervene in all acts of war with force. This story depicts the battles of the Gundam Meisters and the ideal world they are striving for. Special Edition I focuses particularly on the emergence of Celestial Being and its early activities, with highlights including scenes featuring the four Gundams Gundam Exia, Gundam Dynames, Gundam Kyrios, and Gundam Virtue.

character

The main characters of this work are the Gundam Meisters of Celestial Being. Setsuna F. Seiei is a boy soldier born and raised in the Republic of Kurzis, and the pilot of the close-combat type Gundam Exia. He has a cool personality that does not show his emotions, and he grows up in battle. Lockon Stratos is the pilot of the ranged type Gundam Dynames, and is the leader of the team. Allelujah Haptism is the pilot of the transforming Gundam Kyrios, and spent his childhood as an orphan in the Human Reformation League. Tieria Erde is a beautiful boy with a mysterious appearance, and the pilot of the heavily armed Gundam Virtue.

Although each of these characters has a different background and beliefs, they share the philosophy of Celestial Being and fight to eradicate war. Their growth and conflicts are important elements that add depth to the story. The crew of the transport ship "Ptolemaios" also play an important role, and Sumeragi Lee Noriega's performance as a tactical forecaster is not to be missed.

Mechanic

The mechanical design of this work was handled by a stellar team of staff including Kanetake Ebikawa, Takayuki Yanase, Kenji Teraoka, Jin Fukuchi, Naohiro Washio, Seiichi Nakatani, and Kunio Okawara. Gundam Exia is a machine with the development code "Seven Sword" that specializes in close combat, and is equipped with a variety of weapons such as the GN Sword and GN Long Blade. Gundam Dynames is a machine designed for shooting battles, and its main weapon is the GN Sniper Rifle. Gundam Kyrios is a multi-purpose machine with a transforming mechanism that excels in high-speed combat in flight mode. Gundam Virtue is a heavily armed type that specializes in fleet battles and fortress capture battles.

These Gundams obtain nearly infinite energy from the GN Drive (solar reactor), and demonstrate incredible mobility and combat power. In addition, reinforcement support mecha such as the GN Armor TYPE-D and GN Armor TYPE-E also appear, further enhancing the combat power of the Gundam. There is also a wide variety of enemy mobile suits, and the characteristics of each faction are well expressed, such as the Union's Union Flag and the Human Reform League's Tieren.

music

The film's music was composed by Kawai Kenji, and its grandiose and dramatic sound adds excitement to the story. The ending theme, "i〔ai〕", is a beautiful ballad sung by Mille Face, and expresses the sadness and hope of war. Insert songs include "DAYBREAK'S BELL" by L'Arc~en~Ciel, "Wana" by THE BACK HORN, and "Prototype" by Ishikawa Chiaki, and the songs selected for each scene enhance the atmosphere of the film.

Recommendation

"Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I Celestial Being" is a work that can be recommended not only to fans of the Gundam series, but also to those who are watching Gundam for the first time. Although it is a compact 90-minute film, it is packed with the essence of the first season, and the story, characters, mechanics, and music are all depicted to a high standard.

In particular, the growth and struggles of the Gundam Meisters, and the path to the ideal world they are striving for, deeply move viewers. In addition, the battle scenes of each Gundam are full of excitement, and mechanic fans will be satisfied. Music is also an important element that enlivens the story, and Kenji Kawai's sound and the songs of each artist further enhance the appeal of the work.

After watching this film, be sure to check out the sequels "Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II: End of the World" and "Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition III: Return the World", as well as "Mobile Suit Gundam 00: The Movie - Awakening of the Trailblazer". You can also enjoy the story more deeply by watching the related works "Mobile Suit Gundam 00: First Season" and "Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Second Season".

"Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition I Celestial Being" is a work that allows you to discover new charms in the Gundam series, and is a work that we would love for many people to see.