Mobile Suit Gundam 00

About Mobile Suit Gundam 00

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is an anime television series released in 2007, part of the larger Gundam franchise. Set in the futuristic "Anno Domini" timeline, the series follows a paramilitary organization known as Celestial Being, as they aim to eradicate war and conflict by employing a series of high-performance mecha known as Gundams.

Making / Production

The series was produced by anime giant, Sunrise, under direction of Seiji Mizushima and written by Yōsuke Kuroda. Mizushima, known for his work in various other famous anime titles, skillfully blends politics, action, and character development making it one of the most revered titles in the franchise.

Actors

• Mamoru Miyano as Setsuna F. Seiei: Miyano voices the main protagonist with a stoic nature and a resolute desire for peace.
• Hiroshi Kamiya as Tieria Erde: Kamiya portrays Tieria as the stern and strategic Celestial Being member, bringing a distinctive charisma to the role.
• Hiroyuki Yoshino as Allelujah Haptism: Yoshino provides the voice for Allelujah, portraying both his gentle nature and conflict-ridden split personality effectfully.
• Shinichiro Miki as Lockon Stratos: Miki brings to life Lockon Stratos, the compassionate older brother figure of the group.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Mobile Suit Gundam 00 is the first in the series to be set in the Anno Domini calendar era.
• It's also the first Gundam series to be produced and broadcast in high-definition format.
• The series refers to real-world conflicts such as the War on Terror and global warming.

Awards

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 received the Animation Kobe award for TV feature in 2009, recognizing its quality animation, deep narrative, and striking design work.

Quotes

• "There is no such thing as a pointless battle... There is only the battle you can't give up on." - Setsuna F. Seiei
• "What we need is to change the world... our world." - Tieria Erde

Music and Soundtrack

• "Daybreak's Bell" by L'Arc-en-Ciel serves as the first opening theme, setting the series' tone with its energetic rock vibes.
• "Wana" by The Back Horn provides the first ending, a melancholy track reflecting on the series' themes of war and loss.
• The series soundtrack, composed by Kenji Kawai, is praised for blending orchestral music with synthesized tunes and traditional Japanese instruments, enhancing the series' action scenes and emotional moments.