Char Aznable
main character
OVA
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- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 71 min
- Total watch time
- 7 h 6 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 28, 2015 – May 5, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2015
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Original creator
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, Yoshiyuki Tomino, Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
7h 6m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military97%Real Robot95%War91%Conspiracy90%Space89%Politics89%Coming of Age84%Revenge79%Tragedy78%Anti-Hero74%
OVAFINISHED2015 WINTER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
機動戦士ガンダムTHE ORIGIN• Kidou Senshi Gundam: THE ORIGIN
Synopsis
The first episode, Aoi Hitomi no Casval, tells the story of Casval Rem Deikun and Artesia Som Deikun (Char and Sayla, before Char became known as the Red Comet) before the One-Year War in UC.0068. The story for the second episode, Kanashimi no Artesia, moves three years ahead to U.C. 0071. The story will follow the tearful separation of the siblings Casval and Artesia (before they became known as Char and Sayla). It will also feature more of the development of the mobile suits, particularly on the Zeon side. The third episode, Akatsuki no Houki, follows the youth who would become known as Char Aznable and his future comrade Garma Zabi after they join the Zeons' military academy. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 79% of 9,287 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #13 highest-rated anime of all time, and #3 highest-rated anime of 2015, and #17 most popular anime of 2015 on AniList.
Of the 15.8K AniList users who started it, 2.0% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 12.8K have finished it.
At about 7 h 6 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially military, real robot, war, conspiracy.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
4 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Director
- Takashi Imanishi
- Character design
- Tsukasa Kotobuki
- Character design
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Music
- Takayuki Hattori
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin 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 - Advent of the Red Comet
Related entries
ADAPTATION
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin
MANGA
SEQUEL
Mobile Suit Gundam
TV · 1979
ALTERNATIVE
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet
TV · 2019
SEQUEL
Mobile Suit Gundam I
MOVIE · 1981
OTHER
Gundam EXA
MANGA
CHARACTER
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ONA · 2026
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin FAQ
How many episodes does Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin have?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin has 6 episodes of about 71 minutes each, roughly 7 h 6 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
About 7 h 6 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 8 days.
Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin finished?
Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin has finished airing — the final episode aired May 5, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
Yes — the story continues in Mobile Suit Gundam (1979) and Mobile Suit Gundam I (1981).
Where do I start Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
Start here: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin is the first entry, followed by Mobile Suit Gundam.
Is Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin based on a manga?
Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin adapts the manga by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko.
Who animated Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko and Takashi Imanishi.
Where can I watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin?
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin is listed on Hulu, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.