“Amuro and Char clash in the One Year War's climax, testing Newtype powers and ideals.”
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
機動戦士ガンダムⅢ めぐりあい宇宙編
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Synopsis
Amuro and Char clash in the One Year War's climax, testing Newtype powers and ideals.
As the One Year War enters its final phase, the conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon escalates to new heights. Amuro Ray, now more experienced with his Newtype abilities, faces increasingly challenging battles that test both his piloting skills and his understanding of what it means to be a Newtype. His path crosses once again with the legendary Zeon ace Char Aznable, setting the stage for confrontations that will shape the future of the war. Along the way, Amuro encounters new allies and faces the harsh realities of war, where the line between friend and foe becomes increasingly blurred. The fate of both space and Earth hangs in the balance as these young pilots fight for what they believe in.
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Community consensus
Derived from 17 sampled reviews
What 17 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.05 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.7
↓ 1.88
Running avg · Jul 2008 → Mar 2026
- 9 “The finale masterfully concludes the One Year War, providing a grand and satisfying resolution for the White Base crew, Char, and the Newtype narrative. There are no notable flaws to report, as the...”
- 8 “The third Mobile Suit Gundam movie is just as good as the first one. This one does contain more of that secret sauce that was somewhat lackluster in the first movie. Obviously, the art style is...”
- 8 “This is the final compilation film in the original Mobile Suit Gundam saga. "Encounters in Space" is both powerful and moving, offering an epic finale filled with victory and tragedy. Several plot...”
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- Format 1 × 140′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 20m all episodes
- Aired Mar 1982 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0993 catalog
Produced by
- Sotsu Producer
Licensed by
- Nozomi Entertainment Licensor
- Bandai Entertainment Licensor