TV series

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

1985–1986 · 1 season

A sprawling, somber war saga where young pilots are ground down by politics and loss, leaving a lingering ache.

Tagline: You will see the tears of time.
Overview: Universal Century 0087, 7 years have passed since the end of the One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. The Earth Federation has created an elite task force, known as the Titans, who are responsible for hunting the remaining Zeon forces. However, the power-hungry Titans have spurred the creation of a rebellious faction called the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG).
How it feels: Dark, bleak, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, trauma, corruption, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
trauma
corruption
identity
death
Places: space
military
Era: far-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild