Synopsis
In the year 0068 of the Universal Century, Casval Rem Deikun's life is thrown into chaotic disarray after the assassination of his father, a prolific figure in the crusade towards civil rights for people who live away from the Earth's surface. Casval and his sister Artesia receive aid from soldiers who were loyal to their father, and the siblings are whisked away from their home, separated, and thrown into a twisted fate that sees them come into their own as soldiers and adults. Years before st...
Background
Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin adapts volumes 5-7 of the manga of the same name by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the animation director and character designer for the original Kidou Senshi Gundam.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15+
strong
ViolenceFrequent mecha combat with explosions and character deaths, on-screen assassinations including a parent, and battlefield casualties with some blood.
moderate
Disturbing themesChildren witness political murder, are separated and forced into hiding, and grow up driven by revenge amid rising fascist ideology.
mild
LanguageOccasional strong profanity in subtitle translations during tense military confrontations.
mild
Substance useAdult characters regularly smoke cigarettes and drink alcohol in social and strategic settings.
mild
Sexual contentBrief suggestive character designs and implied adult relationships, but no explicit content.
This OVA prequel depicts the childhood of Char Aznable amid political assassination and the militarization of a space colony independence movement. Expect intense mecha battles, mature war themes, and a protagonist shaped by trauma and vengeance rather than heroic idealism.
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FAQ
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin has 6 episodes.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin is currently finished airing.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin was produced by Sunrise.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin aired Feb 28, 2015 to May 5, 2018.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin is based on a Manga.
This OVA prequel depicts the childhood of Char Aznable amid political assassination and the militarization of a space colony independence movement. Expect intense mecha battles, mature war themes, and a protagonist shaped by trauma and vengeance rather than heroic idealism.
