Turn A Gundam

About Turn A Gundam

If you are hunting for a new action series, Turn A Gundam (∀ガンダム) deserves a look (1999). The setup goes like this. At its core: This story is set thousands of years in the future. The people of Earth have forgotten the space wars of the past, reverting back to a pre-industrial existence.

As things develop, the lunar settlers known as the Moonrace, who have retained their high technology, now plan to seize their mother planet for themselves. As the war of the worlds kicks off, a young Moonrace citizen named Loran Cehack, pilot of the legendary Turn A Gundam, struggles to bridge the gap between humanity's long-separated branches.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Romi Park as Loran Cehack and Tetsu Inada as Harry Ord. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 50 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how Turn A Gundam looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Viewers rate it 8.0/10, which signals strong word of mouth. On the casting side, Romi Park voicing Loran Cehack gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.