Kira Yamato
main character
TV
7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 50
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2002 – September 27, 2003
- Season
- Fall 2002
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Mitsuo Fukuda
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino, Hajime Yatate
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
20h
⚡ 10 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Military97%War96%Real Robot86%Space80%Love Triangle80%Male Protagonist79%Space Opera79%Primarily Teen Cast70%Politics60%Gore60%
TVFINISHED2002 FALL7.3 / 10 AniList score
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed
機動戦士ガンダムSEED• Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
Synopsis
C.E. 71: In the midst of war between the Naturals (OMNI) and Coordinators (ZAFT), a unit from ZAFT is dispatched to hijack the Earth Alliance's newly developed mobile suits on the neutral colony of Heliopolis. Orb Civilian Coordinator Kira Yamato attends the technical college on Heliopolis. After ZAFT hijacks 4 of the 5 mobile suits, Kira stumbles upon the last one, Strike, forced to pilot it to save his and his friend's lives. During this confusion, Kira also reunites with his childhood Coordinator friend, Athrun Zala, who ironically turns out to be a ZAFT soldier and one of the hijackers at Heliopolis. Having control of Strike, Kira joins the Earth Alliance boarding the ship known as Archangel, to protect his friends while despairing over becoming the enemy of his childhood friend and people. Note: An HD remaster was broadcasting starting on December 23, 2011 with two recap episodes cut, including new and updated animation, conversion to 16:9, and updated music.
Should you watch Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed has been well received, with an average AniList score of 73/100 — 52% of 12,924 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #10 highest-rated anime of 2002, and #12 most popular anime of 2002, and #5 highest-rated anime of Fall 2002 on AniList.
Of the 23.6K AniList users who started it, 4.4% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 19.3K 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 Action, Drama, Mecha — especially military, war, real robot, space.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yoshiyuki Tomino
- Original creator
- Hajime Yatate
- Director
- Mitsuo Fukuda
- Character design
- Hisashi Hirai
- Music
- Toshihiko Sahashi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny (2004)
- Optional extras: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed MSV Astray, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Special Edition, Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED: Seed Supernova - Tanekyara Gekijo, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: After-Phase Between the Stars
Related entries
SIDE STORY
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed MSV Astray
OVA · 2004
SUMMARY
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Special Edition
SPECIAL · 2004
SPIN OFF
Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED: Seed Supernova - Tanekyara Gekijo
SPECIAL · 2007
ADAPTATION
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
MANGA
ADAPTATION
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
NOVEL
OTHER
30th GUNDAM PERFECT MISSION
SPECIAL
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Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FAQ
How many episodes does Mobile Suit Gundam Seed have?
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed has 50 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 hours in total.
How long does it take to watch Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
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 Gundam Seed finished?
Yes. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
Yes — the story continues in Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny (2004).
Where do I start Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
Start here: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed is the first entry, followed by Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny.
Is Mobile Suit Gundam Seed based on a manga?
No. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed was animated by Sunrise and directed by Mitsuo Fukuda .
Where can I watch Mobile Suit Gundam Seed?
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed is listed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.