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The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as "mobile suits" in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.

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Gundam
Created by
Yoshiyuki Tomino
First TV Show
Mobile Suit Gundam
First Episode Air Date
April 7, 1979
Cast
Tôru Furuya, Shūichi Ikeda, Hirotaka Suzuoki

Spin-offs (Movies)
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER, Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight AXIS Red Trace
Movie(s)
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, Mobile Suit Gundam F91, Mobile Suit Gundam 00: A Wakening of the Trailblazer, Mobile Suit Gundam: NT - Narrative, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway, SD Gundam Sangoukuden Brave Battle Warriors
Video Game(s)
Gundam Versus, Gundam Breaker 3, Gundam Evolution, Gundam Breaker 4, New Gundam Breaker, Gundam Breaker Mobile, Gundam: Battle Assault 2, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3, SD Gundam G Generation Genesis, Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories, SD Gundam G Generation Cross Rays, Gundam Extreme Versus Maxiboost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS-Force, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Duel, Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny, Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: Missing Link, Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS. MaxiBoost ON, Mobile Suit Gundam: Bonds Of The Battlefield, Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Urdr-Hunt

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