# Mobile Suit Gundam (DD-234)

> Mobile Suit Gundam, created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and studio Sunrise, premiered in April 1979. Set in the Universal Century calendar, it follows teenage pilot Amuro Ray in the RX-78-2 Gundam during the war between the Earth Federation and the space colonies of the Principality of Zeon. It launched a franchise of sequels, models and spin-offs, and helped define 'real robot' mecha stories. The Reel is a review with clips; the opinions in it are the Reel's.

- Department: Media
- First published: 2024-05-18
- Last updated: 2024-05-18
- Permalink: https://detailenjoyer.com/case/mobile-suit-gundam/
- Original Reel title: Mobile Suit Gundam 🪽
- Author: Marcus Easterling (DetailEnjoyer), The Detail Department

## On the timeline

- **April 1979**: Mobile Suit Gundam premieres

Full timeline: https://detailenjoyer.com/timeline/?case=mobile-suit-gundam

## Quick facts

- **DD-234-F01**: It premiered in 1979. _(Write-up · Exhibit A (1979))_
- **DD-234-F02**: Yoshiyuki Tomino created it. _(Write-up · Exhibit B (Tomino))_

## Write-up

Mobile Suit Gundam premiered in 1979. It pits the Earth Federation against the Principality of Zeon.

1. **1979**: It premiered in 1979.
2. **Tomino**: Yoshiyuki Tomino created it.
3. **Amuro Ray**: Amuro Ray pilots the Gundam.
4. **Zeon**: The Federation fights Zeon.
5. **Franchise**: It launched a large franchise.

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## Video: Mobile Suit Gundam: Mobile Suit Gundam Premiered in 1979

- Duration: 55.0 s · Published: 2024-05-18
- File: https://detailenjoyer.com/assets/videos/C7Iabmzp_1u.mp4

### Transcript

Gundam is an iconic series and a cornerstone of the mecha genre that has fascinated fans around the world since its debut in 1979. If you're into giant robots and epic space battles, this franchise is definitely for you. Gundam isn't just about cool mechs duking it out in space, although, let's be honest, that's a huge part of its charm. What really sets Gundam apart is how it tackles complex themes like war, peace, and the human condition. Each series explores these issues through intense, often philosophical narratives where the gigantic mobile suits known as Gundams are tools for much larger battles. The original series, Mobile Suit Gundam, introduced us to the Universal Century, a futuristic era where humanity has colonized space and is divided into the Earth Federation and the rebellious principality of Zeon. The story revolves around Amuro Ray, a young pilot who becomes the key to victory with his Gundam. This set the stage for numerous sequels and spin-offs, each adding layers to the expansive Gundam universe. NOW YOU KNOW!

## Questions & answers

**Q: When did Mobile Suit Gundam premiere?**  
A: April. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (1979) · Wikipedia: Mobile Suit Gundam)_

**Q: Who created it?**  
A: With Sunrise. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Tomino) · Wikipedia: Mobile Suit Gundam)_

**Q: Who pilots the Gundam?**  
A: A teenager. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Amuro Ray) · Wikipedia: Mobile Suit Gundam)_

**Q: Who fights the Federation?**  
A: Space colonies. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Zeon) · Wikipedia: Mobile Suit Gundam)_

**Q: What calendar is it set in?**  
A: UC. _(Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Franchise) · Wikipedia: Gundam)_

## Sources

- [Wikipedia: Mobile Suit Gundam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_Suit_Gundam)
- [Wikipedia: Gundam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam)

## Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Mobile Suit Gundam." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-234, last updated May 18, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/mobile-suit-gundam/