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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED(Japanese:Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED(シード),Hepburn:Kidō Senshi Gandamu Shīdo)is ananimeseries developed bySunriseand directed byMitsuo Fukuda.The ninth installment in theGundamfranchise,Gundam SEEDtakes place in a futurecalendar era,in this case the Cosmic Era. In this era, mankind has developed into twosubspecies:Naturals, who reside on Earth, and Coordinators, genetically enhanced humans capable of amazing feats of intellect who emigrate to man-made orbital colonies to escape persecution by natural humans. The story revolves around a young CoordinatorKira Yamatowho becomes involved in the war between the two races after a third, neutral faction's space colonyis invaded by the Coordinators.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
Cover of the firstMobile Suit Gundam SEEDDVD volume featuringKira Yamatoand his first mobile suit, GAT-X105 Strike Gundam, in the background
Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED(シード)
(Kidō Senshi Gandamu Shīdo)
GenreMecha,military science fiction,romance
Created byHajime Yatate
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Anime television series
Directed byMitsuo Fukuda
Written byChiaki Morosawa
Music byToshihiko Sahashi
StudioSunrise
Licensed by
Original networkJNN(MBS,TBS)
English network
Original runOctober 5, 2002–September 27, 2003
Episodes50(List of episodes)
Original video animation
After Phase: In the Valley of Stars
Directed byMitsuo Fukuda
StudioSunrise
Licensed by
  • NA:Sunrise
ReleasedMarch 26, 2004
Runtime5 minutes
Manga
Written byMasatsugu Iwase
Published byKodansha
English publisher
MagazineMagazine Z
DemographicSeinen
Original runMarch 20, 2003–January 21, 2005
Volumes5
Novel series
Written byRiu Goto
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
ImprintKadokawa Sneaker Bunko
DemographicMale
Original run2005–2006
Volumes5
Manga
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Re:
Written byJuu Ishiguchi
Published byKadokawa Shoten
MagazineGundam Ace
DemographicShōnen
Original runMarch 26, 2012–April 2014
Volumes3 (+6 uncollected chapters)
Related

The television series was broadcast in Japan between 2002 and 2003, on theTokyo Broadcasting System TelevisionandMBS TVnetworks, beginning a broadcast partnership with theGundamfranchise. The series spawned three compilations films and was adapted into amangaas well aslight novels.A sequel series,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destinyfollowed in 2004 and a followup film,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedomwas released in 2024. Merchandise has been released, including models, CD soundtracks and video games.Gundam SEEDwas licensed by Bandai Entertainment for broadcast in North America, and began airing in the United States and Canada in 2004. The films and the sequel were also licensed by Bandai. The manga and light novels as well as the spin-off series,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray,were licensed. Video games were released in North America. In 2011, a HD remaster of the series consisting of 48 episodes was released.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDwas widely popular with the public in Japan, winning numerous awards, with high sales of the series DVD and music. It was also a critical success with writers focusing on the character development and animation especially the leads. However, similarities with previous Gundam series were noted.

Plot

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The series is the first of the Gundam franchise set in the "Cosmic Era" in which mankind is divided between normal Earth dwelling humans, known as "Naturals", and the genetically altered super-humans known as "Coordinators". The primary conflict of the story plot derives from jealous hatred by Naturals of the abilities of Coordinators, leading to hate crimes, and eventually the emigration of almost all Coordinators who flee into space to live idyllic lives on giant orbital space colonies called PLANTS of their own design. War eventually breaks out between Earth and the PLANTS. The Earth is divided between two major factions, the Earth Forces formed from most of the natural born human nations, primarily the Eurasians and the Atlantic Federation, and a natural human supremacist group known as Blue Cosmos with its slogan, "For the preservation of our blue and pure world". The Earth Forces are not a unified alliance, and infighting and mistrust exist between their various nation states. The second major Earth nation is the Orb Union, a staunchly politically neutral and isolationist nation located on small Pacific Ocean islands ruled by a hereditary monarchy and still contains Coordinator citizens.

Two major events precede the story, known as the Bloody Valentine tragedy that initiated war between the PLANTS and the Earth Forces when one of the PLANT space stations, Junius-7, is destroyed by a nuclear bomb. The second event is the counterattack by the PLANTS that buries Neutron Jammers deep into Earth's crust that halts all nuclear reactions and long range radar and radio, causing most areas of earth to go without electricity or communication, and requiring mobile suits to rely on rechargeable batteries.

The PLANTS are a technological power house, developing many new technologies that give them equal power to Earth despite their very small population. It is the invention of the Mobile Suits that give their military the edge in the beginning of the war.

The story begins in the neutral Orb Union owned space colony Heliopolis, where five advanced mobile suits for the Earth Forces war effort are developed in secret in exchange of sharing of their technical data with the neutral Orb Union military. Additionally, Heliopolis constructs a unique carrier battleship, the Archangel, to base the five mobile suits from for the Earth Forces. The colony is attacked by ZAFT forces, the military of the PLANTS, with the objective of stealing the new units. During the incursion an Orb Union student and Coordinator namedKira Yamato,upon seeing his friends in danger, pilots the GAT-X105 Strike mobile suit to fend off the invaders but the colony is critically damaged in the ensuing fight.[1]As Heliopolis disintegrates, the survivors board the Archangel, and begin their journey to the Alliance base in Alaska.[2]During the journey to Earth, Kira pilots the Strike to counter a series of attacks by ZAFT but is seemingly killed by his childhood friend, ZAFT soldierAthrun Zala,during one of their battles in which he also is nearly killed.[3]Kira survives the attack and is taken by a blind priest to one of the PLANT space colonies, home to the Coordinators to recover. The Archangel arrives in Alaska but ZAFT launches a full-scale attack on the base overpowering their enemies. Unknown to ZAFT, the Earth forces knew of this attack ahead of time. They planned to sacrifice the Alaska base along with the Archangel in order to destroy ZAFT's army using a weapon of mass destruction hidden underneath the Alaska base.[4]

Kira goes to Alaska with the ZGMF-X10A Freedom, a highly advanced, nuclear powered, and Neutron Jammer proof ZAFT mobile suit stolen by the PLANT pop star CoordinatorLacus Clyne,daughter of PLANT Supreme Council ChairmanSiegel Clyne.Using the Freedom, Kira is able to help the Archangel flee the destruction of the Alaska base. The Archangel flees to the neutral country of the Orb Union. The Archangel and a new ship, the Orb Union ship Kusanagi leave Earth for space where they then join Lacus Clyne's rebel faction and their stolen ZAFT battleship, the Eternal (meant to carry the Freedom and Justice mobile suits) to form the Three Ships Alliance with the common goal of ending the war between the Naturals and Coordinators. In the midst of the conflict, Athrun learns that Kira survived and searches for him under orders to recover the Freedom Gundam, and is given an equally powerful prototype, the ZGMF-X09A Justice.[5]However, after learning ofPatrick Zala's, Athrun's father and the radical militant faction leader of the PLANT Supreme Council, plan to commit genocide, Athrun deserts him and joins the Three Ships Alliance.[6]In a final battle, the Earth Forces deploys nuclear weapons equipped with Neutron Jammer Canceler technology copied from stolen data on the Freedom and Justice Gundam's power systems. The Earth Forces intend to destroy the PLANT space colonies but are stopped by ZAFT's GENESIS, anuclear pumpedgamma ray laserdesigned to commit genocide on the Naturals. The Three Ship Alliance intervenes to defeat the GENESIS weapon ending the battle. The war ultimately ends as apeace treatyis signed.[7]

Development

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The theme of war was influenced by the terrorist attacks from 2001 and how the characters fight to avoid more chaos.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDwas directed byMitsuo Fukuda(Future GPX Cyber FormulaandGear Fighter Dendoh) with music byToshihiko Sahashi.[8]A long time Gundam fan, Fukuda met the president of Sunrise in order let him work in his anime series based on the franchise, stating he had no previous experience with it. Shortly afterwards, the staff members from Sunrise believed Fukuda was worthy of directing the new Gundam anime. Fukuda conceivedSEEDas one of the biggest projects in his career, noting that it was difficult for him as a result as he worked under pressure. However, when the series started, Fukuda was relieved that it had strong ratings and merchandising . In the making of the series, Fukuda first wrote an idea for the premise and the use of mechas fighting. In order to write human drama, Fukuda conceived the idea of the struggle between two kind of races, the Naturals and the Coordinators who would be explored in the television series which was inspired byYoshiyuki Tomino's Newtype concept from thefirst Gundam series.While the narrative ofSEEDoften makes parallels with Tomino'sGundam,Fukuda wantedSEEDto feature a more "modern war" setting. The producer of the series suggested using the 1998 filmSaving Private Ryanas a reference to explore the concept of war. Some areas from the storyboards were scrapped because the staff found the original plot to be too violent.[9]

When the series started development, Fukuda noticed the world was in chaos as a result of theSeptember 11 attacks.This influenced the themes ofGundam SEEDfeaturinganti-war movementthemes through the pacifist Kira Yamato; Fukuda based hime concept of an Islamic soldier fighting in the US military. The setting in which the mechanics that appear are powered by electricity was influenced byGear Fighter Dendohwhich Fukuda previously directed, and when it came to handling the Gundam, he focused on its aspect as a symbol of the character piloting it.[10]

The series was first announced in June 2002, while a trailer was available in September on the series' official website.[11][12]A total of eight writers were in charge of the series. The characters were designed by Hisashi Hirai, while the mechanical designs were made byKunio Okawaraand Kimitoshi Yamane.[8]Mobile Suit Gundamplanning manager Koichi Inoue stated that the staff makingGundam SEEDwas a new and young team that would continue working with following Gundam series. Inoue, however, would work with anime based on the original Gundam series.[13]

Fukuda stated thatGundam SEEDwas initially told from Kira's point of view, but deeper into the series the point of view would shift to other characters. His main focus with the series was to entertain the audience, pointing out that the drama would develop through the series in a similar vein to previous Gundam series. The first part worked on was the plot followed by action sequences, stating that the human characters were more important than the combat sequences.[14]In retrospect, Fukuda said that Kira's wish to fight was forced upon him stemming from his desire to protect his friends. Moreover, he considered these actions as being based on Japanese thoughts.[15]

Media

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Anime

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The series premiered in Japan on theterrestrialTokyo Broadcasting SystemandMainichi Broadcasting Systemnetworks, where it occupied the Saturday 6 pm timeslot, replacingUltraman Cosmos.[16]Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDaired between October 5, 2002, and September 27, 2003.[17]Each episode was streamed on the Internet the day after broadcast, for users subscribing toNippon Telegraph and Telephoneservices, inWindows MediaorRealformat.[18]The series was sold in Japan as thirteen DVD volumes released from March 28, 2003 to March 26, 2004.[19][20]On March 26, 2004, a five-minute epilogue calledAfter Phase: In the Valley of Starswas released on the thirteenth and final DVD of the Japanese release.[20]A DVD box set of the series was released on February 23, 2010.[21]A fifty-episode sequel titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED Destinyaired in Japan from October 9, 2004 to October 1, 2005, airing on the same stations asGundam SEED.[22]Gundam SEED Destinytakes place two years after the original series and followsShinn Asuka,focusing mainly on his involvement in the new war.[23]

An HD remaster edition of the series was confirmed in August 2011 although Mitsuo Fukuda stated it was leaked information and that the official information would come in the next few days.[24]In November 2011, Bandai announced the release of the series in four Blu-ray compilations between March and December 2012. The HD version was first streamed on the Bandai Channel website in December 2011 and aired in Japan between January and November 2012.[25]

Bandai Entertainmentlicensed the animation ofGundam SEEDon February 15, 2004, and it began airing in the United States and Canada that same year.[26][27]The English adaptation was produced in association withThe Ocean Groupand the English-language dub was recorded at Ocean Studios inVancouver, British Columbia,Canada.[8]The series was released on ten DVDs in bilingual format between August 10, 2004, and May 10, 2005.[28][29]The epilogue was not released on the North American DVD release because it was not licensed to Bandai Entertainment by Sunrise;[30]however, it was released on the final European DVD release.[31]Beez Entertainmentalso published the series in ten DVDs from June 13, 2005 to March 6, 2006.[32][33]A two part box set called the "Anime Legends Edition" was released on January 8, 2008, and March 4, 2008, with each set containing five DVDs.[34][35]

On October 11, 2014, at their 2014New York Comic Conpanel, Sunrise announced they will be re-releasing all of theGundamfranchise, includingGundam SEEDandGundam SEED Destinyin North America though distribution fromRight Stuf Inc.,beginning in Spring 2015.[36]On August 11, 2017, at their 2017Otakonpanel, Sunrise announced that they will be releasing the HD remaster of SEED in North America with a brand new English dub produced byNYAV Post.[37]It was released on December 1, 2020.[38]

Films

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Main articles:Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special EditionandMobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom

A three-part film compilation of the television series has been released asMobile Suit Gundam SEED: Special Edition.Each compilation film is 90 minutes long and retells the story ofGundam SEED,with additional and altered scenes from the TV series.Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destinyfollowed the same formula in four compilation films asMobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition.They were released from August 27 to October 22 during 2004 in DVD format.[39][40]The three films were re-released alongside the four films fromGundam SEED Destinyon February 25, 2010.[41]Gundam SEED: Special Editionhas been licensed for North America byBandai Entertainmentand was released on DVDs in English, between July 11, 2005,[42]and November 22, 2005.[43]A DVD box of the three films was released by Bandai on November 26, 2008 under the title of "Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Complete Feature Collection".[44]

In addition, a new film entitledMobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedomwas released in January 2024.

Soundtracks

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Main article:Music of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED

The music from the series is composed byToshihiko Sahashiwith CDs published byVictor Entertainment.Notable artists who sang opening and ending themes for the series includeNami Tamaki,who was fourteen years old when the third opening theme was used, andT.M. Revolution,who also provided the voice for the character, Miguel Aiman, under the artist's real name, Takanori Nishikawa.[45][46]Four original soundtracks were released between December 4, 2002 and December 16, 2004. They include background music, insert themes as well as some opening and ending themes.[47][48]Symphony SEED -Symphonic Suit Mobile Suit Gundam SEED-is a collaboration album betweenMobile Suit Gundam SEEDmusic and theLondon Symphony Orchestrareleased on May 8, 2004 containing a total of ten tracks.[49]A compilation DVD, featuring four music videos fromMobile Suit Gundam SEEDandMobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny,[50]was released on May 24, 2006 under the titleMobile Suit Gundam SEED & SEED DESTINY Clipping 4 Songs. Five character CDs with themes performed by the Japanese voice actors were released between March 21, 2003 and July 23, 2003.[51][52]Two compilation albums have also been released:Mobile Suit Gundam SEED COMPLETE BESTwas released on November 22, 2006, featuring thirteen tracks.[53]Mobile Suit Gundam SEED ~ SEED DESTINY BEST "THE BRIDGE" Across the Songs from GUNDAM SEED & SEED DESTINYis a two-CD compilation of ending themes, insert and character songs fromGundam SEEDandGundam SEED Destiny.[54]All the songs fromGundam SEEDandGundam SEED Destinyby T.M.Revolution were collected in a CD titledX42S-REVOLUTION,released on March 24, 2010.[55]The limited edition version includes a DVD with music videos from the anime series.[56]Two other CD singles were released during 2012 featuring the new theme songs from the HD rerelease ofGundam SEED.[57][58]

Manga

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Amangaseries was written by Masatsugu Iwase based on the events from the anime series. It was published in fivetankōbonvolumes from March 20, 2003 to January 21, 2005 byKodansha.[59][60]The English version was published in North America byDel Rey Mangawho licensed it in January 2004 as one of their first titles,[61]and released between April 27, 2004 and August 30, 2005.[62][63]Another spin-off series isMobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray,written by Tomohiro Chiba and illustrated byKōichi Tokita,which focused on the three MBF-P0x mobile suit prototypes and their respective pilots and organizations. It was published in threetankōbonvolumes from April 28, 2003 to February 26, 2004 byKadokawa Shoten.[64][65]The English release was announced byTokyopopin December 2003.[66]The volumes were released between May 11, 2004 and November 9, 2004.[67][68]A one-volume manga titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED featuring SUIT CD(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED featuring SUIT CD)was written by Yasushi Yamaguchi and released on January 22, 2005 by Kadokawa.[69]In 2012, Kadokawa released a new manga series titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED: Reby Juu Ishiguchi. The manga retells the events from the television series. It was cancelled in 2015. It was partially collected into three tankobon volumes.[70]

Two more side stories titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray RandMobile Suit Gundam SEED X Astraywere created. Toda Yasunari replaced Tokita as the illustrator in the former, while Tokita reprised his role in the latter.Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray Rfollows the adventures of the Red Frame's pilot Lowe and his Junk Guild associates and interlocks with the events of the original Astray-series. It spanned four volumes published from March 20, 2003 to August 26, 2004.[71][72]The English volumes published by TokyoPop were released from February 8, 2005 to November 8, 2005.[73][74]Gundam SEED X Astrayis about Canard Pars, who is a failed experiment from the Ultimate Coordinator program. Canard is searching for Kira Yamato, the successful Ultimate Coordinator, so that he can defeat him and prove he was not a "failure". Two volumes were published for the series in May and October, 2005.[75][76]TokyoPop published its two volumes on October 31, 2006 and February 27, 2007.[77][78]There was a "photo novel" side story titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray Bwhich was illustrated by Toda Yasunari. A single volume from the series was published on August 31, 2005 and follows Gai Murakumo and his fellow Serpent Tail mercenaries.[79]

There isyonkomaseries titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED Club Yonkomathat parodies the events from bothGundam SEEDandGundam SEED Destiny.The comics were a joint venture between Sunrise's officialGundam SEEDfan club andNewtypeJapanese magazine. Kadokawa Shoten released the first publications of the yonkoma on August 8, 2005.[80]

Light novels

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A light novel adaptation of the TV series was authored by Riu Goto. It was originally a supplement ofKadokawa Sneaker Bunkowith illustrations by Ogasawara Tomofumi. The stories were eventually published in five volumes byKadokawa Shotenwith the first one in March 2003 and the fifth in January 2004.[81][82]Tokyopopreleased the first three light novels in North America from October 11, 2005 to May 9, 2006.[83][84]Two light novels volumes fromMobile Suit Gundam SEED Astrayspin-off series were also authored by Tomohiro Chiba and published by Kadokawa on September 1, 2003 and July 1, 2004.[85][86]

Video games

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Video games have been released based on the anime series:Gundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T. IIforarcades,Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Tomo to Kimi to Senjou de(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED: Hữu と quân と chiến tràng で,lit. "Friends and Foes on the Battlefield" )andGundam Seed: Battle Assaultfor theGame Boy Advance,[87][88]Gundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T.,Mobile Suit Gundam Seed,Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Never Ending Tomorrow,Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Generation of CE,andGundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T. 2 PlusforPlayStation 2,[89][90][91]APlayStation Portablegame was also released under the title ofGundam Seed: Federation vs. Z.A.F.T. Portable[92]as well as a mobile phone game,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Phase-Act Delivery.[93]Artdinkdeveloped the firstPlayStation VitaGundam game,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED BATTLE DESTINY).Released on June 7, 2012, the game covers events from bothGundam SEEDandGundam SEED Destiny.[94]A remaster for Windows andNintendo Switchis set for a release on May 22, 2025.[95]

Characters fromGundam SEEDhave been featured in Gundamcrossovergames. These includeMobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam Next,theSD Gundam Gseries and a few games from theGundam Battle Assaultseries,Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2,andDynasty Warriors: Gundam 3.[96][97]Other crossover games featuring them are games from theSuper Robot Warsseries as well asAnother Century's Episode 3andAnother Century's Episode: R.[98][99]

Other merchandise

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Guidebooks have been released forGundam SEEDsuch asMobile Suit Gundam SEED Ultimate Super Encyclopedia(Quyết định bản cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED siêu bách khoa)on July 10, 2003.[100]Two official guidebooks were released in Japan on July 18, 2003 by Kadokawa Shoten:Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Photos Freedom Kira(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED tả chân tập FREEDOMキラ)andMobile Suit Gundam SEED Photos Justice Athrun(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED tả chân tập JUSTICEアスラン)focus on Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala respectively.[101][102]In the same year, a series of guidebooks with the label of "Official File" were released in Japan.[103][104][105]A guidebook titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED – All Characters Analysis(Phó たちの hảo きなガンダムSEED toàn キャラクター triệt để giải tích biên)was published on April 19, 2004, featuring an extensive analysis on the storyline and characters.[106]A more detailed guidebook,Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Perfect Archive Series(Phó たちの hảo きなガンダムSEED PERFECT ARCHIVE SERIES),featuring articles on the characters, technology and universe was published in March 2006.[107]An artbook titledMobile Suit Gundam SEED RGB Illustrations(Cơ động chiến sĩ ガンダムSEED RGB ILLUSTRATIONS)was released on July 26, 2004.[108]

Reception

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The show has become one of the most popular of theGundamseries in Japan, enjoying high television ratings and DVD sales.[109]In April 2004, Bandai Visual announced that one million copies of theGundam SEEDDVD had been sold in Japan, with the first volume having sold over 100,000 copies.[110]In total, the series set a record of making eight DVDs appearing in the first eight top sales. The same record was repeated in 2016 byMr. Osomatsu.[111]CDs sales have also been high[112][113]with the single CD from the series' first ending theme becoming one of the top-selling CDs in Japan during 2002.[114]By July 2004, 10 million plasticGundam SEEDmodels had been sold worldwide.[115]

Jerry Chu, marketing manager for Bandai Entertainment Inc., stated the response toGundam SEEDhas been highly positive, having broken rating records when it first aired in Japan. Chu added that reaction in the United States was the most enthusiastic Bandai received in the last six years.[116]According to the analystJohn OppligerofAnimeNationGundam SEEDbecame the first Gundam series which was widely successful not only among "Gundam fans and hardcoreotaku"but also among" mainstream, casual Japanese viewers ".[117]Gundam SEEDwas the eighth TV Feature Award winner at theAnimation Kobe Awardsin 2003. It was the third winner at the Japanese Otaku Awards in 2003.[118]It wonAnimage's twenty-fifthAnime Grand Prixaward winner in 2002, with the characters of Kira Yamato and Lacus Clyne topping the male and female anime categories, respectively.[119][120]It topped the charts in theNewtypemagazine reader poll during 2004.[121]However, the show was not well received by older Japanese fans. In February 2004, Sunrise's president, Takayuki Yoshii, stated it was becauseGundam SEEDincorporated elements from popular live-action television dramas.[122]On the other hand, Bandai Visual reported in April 2004 thatGundam SEEDhad a wide audience, including both young and older viewers.[110]

Gundam SEEDhas been praised for being a stand-out in a long line of Gundam series[1][123]withAnime News Network's Paul Fargo calling it "the best of the alternative timelines, but stands as one of the best Gundam titles".[124]The story has been praised for its battle sequences as well as its character-driven scenes, neither of which were reviewed to have detracted emphasis from the other.[4][123]The series was noted to "downshift" in pace from its early episodes as the main characters development began to progress along political themes, which appealed to some audiences.[125]Early in the series, speculations were made with regard to the progress the characters' relationships.[1][126]The relationship between Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala earned praise as it resulted in entertaining action scenes between their mobile suits,[3]while in later reviews speculation arose as to whether the two would become allies.

The climax has been praised for bringing unexpected inclusions within the war, as well as revelations regarding the characters' roles.[6][127]A common comment among writers was thatGundam SEEDblended elements from previous Gundam series and displayed it in a fast-paced way, making it enjoyable to younger fans but still engaging older fans familiar with previous series.[1][123]DVD Verdictwriter Mitchell Hattaway further noted that while it used elements from other anime series, it still "drew [him] in so quickly [he] soon found [himself] wrapped up in the proceedings".[128]Carl Kimlinger from Anime News Network stated thatGundam SEEDadapted the originalMobile Suit Gundamseries from 1979 for a modern audience in the same wayMobile Suit Gundam 00would adaptMobile Suit Gundam Wing.[129]Bamboo Dong from the same site stated that while this caused the appearance of "hardcore anti-Gundam Seedzealots "who criticized the series for these traits, it was nevertheless entertaining to watch and give anime fans a step into the" Gundam fandom ".[125]

The quality of the animation led THEM Anime Reviews' Derrick L. Tucker to call it "by-and-far the best of any Gundam Series to date".[130][131]Additionally, the soundtrack was popular for bringing popularJ-popartists such asNami TamakiandT.M. Revolutionto perform the theme songs.[130][131]The casting of many talented voice actors, such asRie Tanaka,Seki TomokazuandHouko Kuwashima,provided the emotional depth in scenes that required it.[124]The English dub was reviewed favorably for the most part but comparisons between the English and original Japanese dubbing revealed weaknesses in the portrayal of the characters.[131][132][133]

In theNHK's2018 mega "All Gundam Poll",Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDwas place as the third best anime in the Gundam franchise, only behind the original 1979Mobile Suit GundamandMobile Suit Zeta Gundam.[134][135]

Controversy

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The sixteenth episode ofGundam SEEDfeatures a scene in which Kira Yamato is seen dressing after getting out of a bed where the teenage girl Flay Allster lies sleeping naked, suggesting a sexual relationship. The Japanese Commission for Better Broadcasting reported that viewers filed complaints regarding the scene as the show was aired at 6 pm when children would be watching. Mainichi replied by mentioning it should have given more careful consideration to the episode before airing it.[136]The scene was extended in one of the compilation films with John Oppliger noting it expanded the off-screen scene with three shots.[137]

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