“Loran awakens the Turn A Gundam to halt Moonrace invasion and prevent Earth-Moon war.”
∀ Gundam
∀ガンダム
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Synopsis
Loran awakens the Turn A Gundam to halt Moonrace invasion and prevent Earth-Moon war.
It is the Correct Century, two millennia after a devastating conflict which left the world broken. Earth is now mostly uninhabitable, and thus a remnant of humanity has resided on the Moon while the Earth and its few survivors recover. For years, the "Moonrace," the people of the Moon, have continued to check if Earth is fit for resettlement. A boy named Loran Cehack and two others are sent down to Earth for a reconnaissance mission. Loran ends up spending a year on the planet working for the Heim Family, aristocrats living in a Victorian-like society. This family, like others of similar wealthy status, celebrates one's coming of age with a ceremony involving a giant stone statue known as the "White Doll." To Loran's surprise, the Moonrace suddenly touches down on Earth with the intent of taking it by force. During the attack, the White Doll is broken apart, revealing a mobile suit called the "Turn A Gundam" inside. With Loran in its cockpit, the Turn A causes a standoff between the forces of Earth and Moon. The young pilot, along with the people of both sides, must keep the peace and avoid another all-out, catastrophic war.
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Derived from 33 sampled reviews
What 33 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.02 · split reception
5.0 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 3.5
↓ 2.27
Running avg · Jan 2008 → Mar 2026
- 8 “The anime’s bold 2000-year leap beyond the Universal Century literally shocked me with its audacity. Unfortunately, the flood of lore creates an accessibility wall that only long-time insiders can...”
- 10 “Turn A Gundam is a life-affirming masterpiece in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and my personal favorite. This is a must-watch for any fan of anime as a medium and requires very minimal knowledge...”
- 9 “Turn A Gundam stands out for its sophisticated exploration of organizational stupidity and complex faction dynamics that break away from the franchise's typical monolithic sides. The amazing...”
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- Format 50 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 20h 00m all episodes
- Aired Apr 1999 – Apr 2000 Spring 1999
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0075 catalog
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- Nozomi Entertainment Licensor