Mobile Suit Gundam (1979)
Mobile Suit Released in Gundam was released in 1979 as a TV, 43 episodes, Universal Century is a Gundam title set in U.C. 0079 — One Year War. The war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon, which declared independence. Amuro Ray, a boy living in the colony Side 7, happens to board the new mobile suit Gundam and joins the crew of the warship White Base.
| Public | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Format | TV, 43 episodes |
| World | Universal Century — Universal Century 0079 — one year war |
| Main characters | Amuro Ray, Char Aznable, Bright Noa, Sayla Mass |
Key episodes
- Episode 1 "Gundam Rises!!" — Zeon attacks Side 7, and Amuro pilots the Gundam for the first time.
- The ground front — duel with veteran Zeon soldier Ramba Ral, Operation Odessa, and the battle for Federation HQ Jaburo.
- The space front — the assault on the fortress Solomon, and the meeting and tragedy with the Newtype girl Lalah Sune.
- Final episode "Escape" — the battle of A Baoa Qu. After the duel between Amuro and Char, the White Base crew escapes.
Key units
- Gundam (RX-78-2) —Amuro Ray
- Zaku II (MS-06) — Zeon rank-and-file soldier
- Char's Zaku II (MS-06S) —Char Aznable
- Zeong (MSN-02) —Char Aznable