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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 2, 1985 – February 22, 1986
- Season
- Spring 1985
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Music
- Shigeaki Saegusa
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 78/100
Estimated watch time
20h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space95%War95%Military94%Politics88%Space Opera87%Real Robot80%Ensemble Cast76%Femboy73%Swordplay70%Super Power70%
TVFINISHED1985 SPRING7.8 / 10 AniList score
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
機動戦士Ζガンダム• Kidou Senshi Ζ Gundam
Synopsis
The year is Universal Century 0087. Seven years have passed since the end of the One Year War. In its zeal to stamp out any remaining opposition, the Earth Federation has organized the Titans, an elite fighting force. However, the Titans soon get out of hand, committing atrocities on par with the worst the Principality of Zeon had to offer during the war. In response, dissatisified citizens, former Zeon soldiers, and even members of the Earth Federal Forces form a resistance group known as the Anti-Earth Union Group, or AEUG. As the next war is brewing, a small AEUG group arrives at Side 7 to investigate the new Gundam Mk. II... (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 78/100 — 67% of 12,473 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 21.4K AniList users who started it, 2.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 16.8K have finished it.
At roughly 20 hours in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially space, war, military, politics.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
50 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Character design
- Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
- Music
- Shigeaki Saegusa
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Mobile Suit Gundam (1979), Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (1991), Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (1982)
- Watch next: Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986)
- Optional extras: Gundam Neo Experience 0087: Green Divers, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation I - Heir to the Stars, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation III - Love Is the Pulse of the Stars, Portrait of the Red, Kidou Senshi Gundam UC: episode EX - Hyakunen no Kodoku
Related entries
PREQUEL
Mobile Suit Gundam
TV · 1979
PREQUEL
Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
OVA · 1991
SEQUEL
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
TV · 1986
SIDE STORY
Gundam Neo Experience 0087: Green Divers
MOVIE · 2001
ALTERNATIVE
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation I - Heir to the Stars
MOVIE · 2005
ALTERNATIVE
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation II - Lovers
MOVIE · 2005
Opening & ending themes
Openings (2)
- OP1“Zeta - Toki wo Koete” · eps 1-23
- OP2“Mizu no Hoshi e Ai wo Komete” by Hiroko Moriguchi · eps 24-50
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hoshizora no Believe” · eps 1-25
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam FAQ
How many episodes does Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam have?
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam has 50 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
About 20 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 25 days; at one hour a day, about 20 days.
Is Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam finished?
Yes. Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam has finished airing — the final episode aired February 22, 1986.
Is there a season 2 of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
Yes — the story continues in Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (1986).
What should I watch before Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
Watch Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory and Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space first — Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is a direct sequel.
Is Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam based on a manga?
No. Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.
Who sings the opening of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
The opening, "Zeta - Toki wo Koete", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam?
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.