“Char Aznable and Amuro Ray clash in UC 0093 over humanity's forced migration into space.”
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア
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Synopsis
Char Aznable and Amuro Ray clash in UC 0093 over humanity's forced migration into space.
The year is Universal Century 0093. Char Aznable, the enigmatic leader of Neo Zeon, has emerged from obscurity with a radical vision for humanity's future. Believing that Earth's inhabitants must be compelled to migrate into space for the species to evolve, he commands a formidable force that threatens the planet's very existence. Standing against this unprecedented threat is the Earth Federation's elite Londo Bell Unit. Among their ranks is Amuro Ray, now a seasoned pilot entrusted with the powerful Nu Gundam. As tensions escalate between Neo Zeon and the Federation, these two legendary figures—whose intertwined past spans over a decade—find themselves on opposing sides once again. This high-stakes confrontation will determine not only the future of Earth and space, but also force both men to confront the ideals and grievances that have long defined their complex relationship.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 47 sampled reviews
What 47 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.73 · some divergence
4.0 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 4.4
↓ 1.74
Running avg · Feb 2007 → Apr 2026
- 7 “Char Aznable couldn’t care less as long as he can fight Amuro Ray. In a way, this provides commentary on the film’s main idea, which is to bring an end to Amuro and Char’s rivalry, no matter how...”
- 8 “The conclusion between Amuro and Char delivers completely and makes this movie essential viewing for fans of their rivalry, with a satisfying ending that makes it all worthwhile. However, the other...”
- 9 “Char's Counterattack delivers everything it should be as the epic conclusion to the Char versus Amuro saga, with Tomino's masterful storytelling that never ceases to amaze. The film brilliantly...”
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- Format 1 × 119′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 59m all episodes
- Aired Mar 1988 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0067 catalog
Produced by
- Sotsu Producer
- Nozomi Entertainment Producer
- Atelier Musa Producer
Licensed by
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor