Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower English Sub & Dub

About Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower

Meet Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower (特別編 機動戦士ガンダムサンダーボルト BANDIT FLOWER), an action, drama and mecha anime by Sunrise (2017). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: Eight months after the One Year War, the Earth Federation attempts to secure and destroy the Psycho Zaku from the hands of a cult called South Seas Alliance. Note: This is a compilation film recapping the events from the second season.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Yuuichi Nakamura as Io Fleming and Ryouhei Kimura as Daryl Lorenz.

It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuichi Nakamura voicing Io Fleming gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2017, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.