Mobile Suit Gundam English Sub & Dub

About Mobile Suit Gundam

Meet Mobile Suit Gundam, an action, sci-fi and mecha anime by Sunrise (1979). Here is the premise in a nutshell. At its core: It is year 0079 of the Universal Century. Mankind has moved to space, living in colony clusters known as "Sides.

Along the way, one of these Sides declares itself the "Principality of Zeon" and declares war on the Earth Federation, the governmental body currently ruling Earth. Using powerful humanoid robots known as "mobile suits," Zeon quickly gains the upper hand. Nine months into the conflict, the Earth Federation has developed its own powerful mobile suit called the Gundam.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how Mobile Suit Gundam looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 1979, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.