Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア
“Char Aznable and Amuro Ray clash in UC 0093 over humanity's forced migration into space.”
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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.
The year is Universal Century 0093. Char Aznable has taken command of Neo Zeon, the rebels of outer space. He firmly believes that humankind can only achieve peace by relocating to space. Thus, he plans to crash the giant asteroid Axis into Earth and plunge the planet into an uninhabitable winter. Char also eagerly anticipates this opportunity to settle a 14-year rivalry with Amuro Ray. The two have been reluctant allies at times, but Char has never forgiven Amuro for causing the death of one of his comrades during the One Year War. Only the Earth Federation's Londo Bell Unit has the power to stop Char from fulfilling his dangerous goal. Leading the defense of Earth is veteran captain Bright Noa and Amuro Ray with the latest Nu Gundam mobile suit. In this thrilling conclusion to the original Gundam series, Londo Bell engages in a final conflict with Neo Zeon that will decide the fate of Earth and end this long-standing rivalry—once and for all.
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7.3/10
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85% recommend
Score distribution
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MixedMostly aligned
σ 1.73 · some divergence
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4.0 ptsRecommenders 8.4 · others 4.4
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Short · 9%
Medium · 38%
Long · 53%
Snap verdicts · shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7/10 “This film is a compelling, fast-paced experience that offers insightful commentary on the long-standing rivalry between Amuro and Char. However, the narrative suffers from characters being...”
- 8/10 “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...”
- 9/10 “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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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-0067
- Format
- 1 × 119′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 1h 59m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Mar 1988 – Mar 1988
- Winter 1988
- Source
- Movie
- media type
- Rated
- PG
- 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref.
- BS-0067
- catalog