Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team

About Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team

"Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team" is an anime series released in 1996. This series is a part of the Gundam franchise which began in 1979. It follows Shiro Amada, the commander of the Earth Federation's 08th Mobile Suit Team, stationed in Southeast Asia. After Amada falls in love with Aina Sahalin, an enemy pilot, he must grapple with the complexities of war, duty, and personal feelings.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Sunrise, a renowned animation studio in Japan. It was directed by Takeyuki Kanda, and after his untimely death, by Umanosuke Iida. The series was planned for 13 episodes but was delayed because of Kanda's death. Nevertheless, the final product was well-received by fans and critics alike.

Actors

• Shiro Amada: Voiced by Nobuyuki Hiyama in the original Japanese version and Steve Staley in the English version. His portrayal added depth to the character's struggle between love and duty.
• Aina Sahalin: Voiced by Kikuko Inoue in Japanese and Emilie de Azevedo Brown in English. Her nuanced portrayal highlights the dilemmas faced by her character.
• Karen Joshua: Voiced by Mami Koyama in Japanese and Debra Jean Rogers in English. She was highly praised for her portrayal of the strong-willed and intelligent character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is considered one of the most realistic depictions of mech warfare in the Gundam franchise.
• The 08th MS Team starred one of the first female Gundam pilots in the franchise: Karen Joshua.
• The series was one of the last few Gundam shows that used painted cel animation before the franchise fully transitioned into digital.

Quotes

• "I don't want to be a hero. I just want to remove the people who are in my way." — Shiro Amada
• "I can't win if I'm dead." — Karen Joshua
• "Warfare is a time of deceit..." — Norris Packard

Music, Soundtrack

• "Arashi no Naka de Kagayaite" by Chihiro Yonekura (Opening Theme)
• "10 YEARS AFTER" by Chihiro Yonekura (Ending Theme)
• "Mirai no Futari ni" by Chihiro Yonekura (Special Ending Theme)