Char Aznable
main character
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Format:TV
Episodes:13
Episode Length:25 mins
Season:SPRING 2019
Source:manga
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera88%Military83%Real Robot80%Politics80%War79%Space76%CGI65%Revenge60%Shounen10%
TVFINISHED2019 SPRING7.9 / 10 AniList score
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet
機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN 前夜 赤い彗星• Kidou Senshi Gundam: THE ORIGIN - Zenya Akai Suisei
Synopsis & Story
What was the tragedy that decided the fates of Char Aznable, the man later nicknamed the "Red Comet" as an ace pilot of the Zeon forces, and his sister Sayla Mass? The two siblings' journeys, brought on by the sudden death of their father Zeon Zum Deikun who was a leader of the Spacenoids, are depicted in the four episodes of "Chronicle of Char and Sayla." The Zabi family who seize control of Side 3 and lead the Principality of Zeon, the early days of many renowned Zeon ace pilots who later fight in the One Year War, the secrets of mobile suit development, conflicts with the Earth Federation Forces, and the road leading to the outbreak of war—all will be revealed. (Source: Official Website)
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet: should you watch it?
At a glance
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 79/100 — 74% of 3,135 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #16 highest-rated anime of 2019, and #6 highest-rated anime of Spring 2019, and #21 most popular anime of Spring 2019 on AniList.
Of the 5.9K AniList users who started it, 3.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 4.9K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially space opera, military, real robot, politics.
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981)
- Optional extras: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Director
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Director
- Takashi Imanishi
- Character design
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Character design
- Tsukasa Kotobuki
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet FAQ
- How many episodes does Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet have?
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet?
- About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
- Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet finished?
- Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet has finished airing — the final episode aired August 12, 2019.
- Is there a season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet?
- Yes — the story continues in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) and Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981).
- Where do I start Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet?
- Start here: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet is the first entry, followed by Mobile Suit Gundam.
- Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet based on a manga?
- Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet adapts the manga by Hajime Yatate.
- Where can I watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet?
- Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.