Gundam News from Japan

Two Cosmic Miracles: Axis Shock and the Mysterious Zech Nova The Mobile Suit Gundam universe is packed with epic battles, political intrigue, and unforgettable characters—but now and then, it delivers something else entirely: moments so powerful they seem to rewrite the laws of reality. Two of the most legendary are Axis Shock and the newly infamous Zech Nova. These are not just turning points in their respective series—they are mythic events that echo across Gundam’s vast timeline. What Is Zech Nova? A New Gundam Legend Is Born In the recently released Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuX—a bold reimagining of the One Year War—we witness a jaw-dropping moment that fans have already dubbed Zech Nova. During the final battle at the asteroid base Solomon, ace pilot Char Aznable, piloting a crimson red Gundam equipped with an unstable psycho-frame system, vanishes without a trace. Not just Char—an entire section of Solomon disappears in a brilliant, otherworldly explosion of energy. The inc...

  Char Aznable’s Vengeance: The Tragedy and Fury of the Red Comet Char Aznable —even if you’ve never watched Mobile Suit Gundam , chances are you’ve heard whispers of his name. He's known as the “Red Comet,” a masked pilot whose crimson mobile suit streaks across space like a flash of fire. Cool, calculating, and charismatic, Char isn’t just a fan-favorite character—he’s a cultural icon in Japan, and one of anime’s most complex anti-heroes. But beneath the elegance of his facade lies a story of betrayal, blood, and a relentless pursuit of revenge. A Legacy Stolen: The Death of Zeon Zum Deikun Char was not born Char Aznable. His real name is Casval Rem Deikun , and his father was Zeon Zum Deikun , a revolutionary thinker who championed the rights of space colonists—humans who had moved off Earth to live in space. Deikun dreamed of a better world, where those born in space (called Spacenoids ) could determine their own future, free from Earth’s control. But when Casval was just ...

The Most Terrifying Move in Gundam History: Zeon’s Infamous Colony Drop Explained In the world of Mobile Suit Gundam , few events are as devastating—or as unforgettable—as the Colony Drop . It’s not just a turning point in the fictional war between Earth and space. It’s a brutal, sci-fi mirror reflecting the worst of human conflict. Whether you're a longtime fan or hearing about Gundam for the first time, this is the kind of story that grabs you by the heart—and never lets go. Wait—What’s a Colony? First things first: in the Universal Century , humans have expanded into space, living in massive artificial habitats called space colonies . These cylindrical megastructures orbit Earth and are fully equipped with cities, farms, and families—essentially Earth 2.0. Each group of colonies is called a “Side,” and billions of people call them home. It’s not a stretch to say they represent humanity’s future. So Why Drop One on Earth? Short answer? To win a war. Long answer? It...

In the last post, I talked about the key players of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuuuuX. This time, we will talk about the key players of the first Gundam, Amuro and Char! Amuro and Char: Why Gundam’s Greatest Rivalry Still Captivates Generations When you hear “Gundam,” what comes to mind? Giant robots? Epic space battles? Or… A golden helmet and a red mobile suit? Yes, we’re talking about Amuro Ray and Char Aznable — two names that define not just Mobile Suit Gundam , but the very heart of anime storytelling. Their rivalry is legendary, and their story has been captivating fans for over four decades. Amuro Ray: The First Boy Soldier, the First Newtype Amuro is the original protagonist of Mobile Suit Gundam (1979). He starts out as a shy, nerdy teenager—definitely not your typical action hero. But when war crashes into his peaceful life, he ends up piloting the RX-78 Gundam, humanity’s most advanced weapon. Over time, Amuro transforms from a reluctant pilot into something more: He’s...