Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Synopsis

In the Universal Century year 0068, Casval Rem Deikun's world is shattered when his father, a prominent leader advocating for the rights of space colony inhabitants, is assassinated. Casval and his sister Artesia are rescued by their father's loyal soldiers and hastily evacuated from their home, but they are soon separated, thrust into a tangled destiny that shapes them into hardened warriors and mature adults. Long before he takes on the identity of Char Aznable or earns his legendary "Red Comet" title, Casval struggles with the militaristic transformation of his father's principles and his own burning desire for vengeance. As conflict across the stars escalates, he evolves into a celebrated mobile suit pilot.

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.