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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 27 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 42 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 25, 1989 – August 25, 1989
- Season
- Spring 1989
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Fumihiko Takayama
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino, Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Tetsurou Kashibuchi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 80/100
Estimated watch time
2h 42m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
War96%Military93%Tragedy87%Male Protagonist80%Philosophy79%Urban77%Real Robot76%Espionage73%Primarily Male Cast64%Space58%
OVAFINISHED1989 SPRING8.0 / 10 AniList score
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
機動戦士ガンダム 0080 ポケットの中の戦争• Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou
Synopsis
The Side 6 space colony is a neutral oasis in the war between Zeon and the Earth Federation. Alfred Izuruha, a ten-year-old boy, finds relief from the tedium of schoolwork by following the war's progress and collecting military memorabilia. When rumors that the colony is hiding a Federation mobile suit development program bring Zeon special forces to Side 6, Alfred views them as a source of additional excitement. But, as the Zeon mission becomes more urgent and both sides take increasingly desperate measures, he might be in for an unexpectedly close look at the reality of war.
Should you watch Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 80/100 — 72% of 11,223 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #23 highest-rated anime of all time on AniList.
Of the 16.3K AniList users who started it, 1.0% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 15.3K have finished it.
At about 2 h 42 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Mecha — especially war, military, tragedy, male protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Fumihiko Takayama
- Series composition
- Kyousuke Yuuki
- Character design
- Haruhiko Mikimoto
- Music
- Tetsurou Kashibuchi
Where it fits in the series
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Tooi Kioku” · eps 1-5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket FAQ
How many episodes does Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket have?
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket has 6 episodes of about 27 minutes each, roughly 2 h 42 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?
About 2 h 42 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket finished?
Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket has finished airing — the final episode aired August 25, 1989.
Is there a season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?
No sequel is listed for Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket as of October 2026.
Is Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket based on a manga?
No. Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket was animated by Sunrise and directed by Fumihiko Takayama.
Who sings the opening of Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?
The opening, "Itsuka Sora ni Todoite", is performed by an uncredited artist.