Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

About Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (機動戦士ガンダムⅢ めぐりあい宇宙編) blends action, drama and mecha by Sunrise (1982). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. What the story covers: The One Year War comes to a close, as the Zeon forces now retreat back into space. Amuro learns much more about his Newtype abilities and tries to use them the best way he can.

Further in, he's pushed to his limit as he encounters the infamous Char Aznable once again. He also falls in love with an unexplained woman named Lalah Sune, who knows the full potential of the Newtype abilities. The greatest clash is about to begin, as many loved ones fall to the strength of war.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Tooru Furuya as Amuro Ray and Shuuichi Ikeda as Char Aznable. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Sunrise, which means the visual identity of Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.6/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. On the casting side, Tooru Furuya voicing Amuro Ray gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1982, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.