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Creation & Design

The Gundam franchise was created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and is known for its realistic portrayal of mecha warfare and complex characters.

Early Years

The original Mobile Suit Gundam series aired in 1979 and laid the foundation for the Gundam universe, introducing the concept of giant robots in a war-torn future.

Character Development

Over the years, Gundam has evolved from a single series into a vast franchise encompassing multiple timelines, series, movies, and spin-offs, each exploring different themes and character dynamics.

Cultural Reception

Gundam has received critical acclaim for its storytelling, character development, and innovative mecha designs, becoming a cornerstone of anime and manga culture.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mobile Suit Gundam
First Appearance:
Ninja High School: The Special Edition #2
Aliases:
Gundam, Mobile Suit, Mecha
Species:
Human
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Earth Federation, Zeon, AEUG, Crossbone Vanguard
Abilities:
Piloting, Combat, Advanced Technology
Equipment:
Beam Sabers, Gatling Guns, Missiles, Shields
Weight:
Varies by model
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
Varies by model
Hair Color:
N/A

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Ninja High School: The Special Edition #2
Malibu ⋅ 1988
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Ninja High School: The Special Edition #2
 
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Unofficial cameo of Gundam-inspired robots

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Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 #1
Viz ⋅ 1993
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 #1
 
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Adaptation of the Mobile Suit Gundam 0083

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Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Part One #1
Viz ⋅ 1999
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Part One #1
 
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Key Facts

U.S. released publication of the first Gundam manga series created by Kazuhisa Kondo (Dengeki Comics: 1986)

[March 2019 - optioned by Legendary for Netflix with screen adaptation by Brian K. Vaughn/ June 2021- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway released on Netflix]

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