Gundam

Gundam is a groundbreaking mecha franchise that revolutionized the genre, spanning multiple universes and timelines, known for its compelling narratives, intricate world-building, and iconic mobile suits.

The Gundam franchise features mecha that called mobile suits. It is a common theme for the protagonist’s mobile suit and similarly high-powered suits to bear the name Gundam.

The Universal Century is the original timeline and the franchise has since branched out into unrelated alternative universes.

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Brief History of Gundam

In 1979, Yoshiyuki Tomino spearheaded the creation of the Gundam franchise, marking a pivotal moment in mecha anime history. The inaugural series, Mobile Suit Gundam, shattered conventions by introducing intricate character development, weaving political subtext, and providing a starkly realistic portrayal of warfare, setting an unprecedented standard in the genre. This series established the Universal Century timeline, which became the cornerstone of the Gundam universe.

Subsequently, the franchise branched out into alternate universes with series like Gundam Wing, Seed, 00, and Iron-Blooded Orphans, each contributing to the rich tapestry of Gundam narratives.

The Gundam franchise’s enduring legacy is exemplified by its profound cultural influence, groundbreaking mecha designs, and an unwavering, global fanbase. This status cements Gundam as a revered icon not only in the realm of anime but also in the broader landscape of mecha fiction.

Universal Century

Universal Century (UC) is the timeline of the original Gundam anime. It is the most developed universe, consisting four TV series, four OVA series, fifteen theatrical releases, and various specials.

Notable series in chronological order:

Future Century

Future Century is the timeline of Mobile Fighter G Gundam and its related projects.

After Colony

After Colony (AC) is the timeline of New Mobile Report Gundam Wing. It is the third most developed universe, with a TV series, an OVA series and a compilation movie

Notable series in chronological order:

After War

After War is an apocalyptic timeline of After War Gundam X and its related projects.

Correct Century

Correct Century is the timeline for ∀ Gundam and its related projects. The anime ∀ Gundam is set in the year CC 2345.

Cosmic Era

Cosmic Era (CE) is the timeline of the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED series and its related projects. It set the precedent as the first universe outside the Universal Century with multiple TV series. It is also the second most developed era, with two TV series, an ONA and two compilation movies.

Notable series in chronological order:

Anno Domini

Anno Domini is the timeline of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 and its related projects. It is the first Gundam anime series to be split into two seasons.

Notable series in chronological order:

Advanced Generation

Advanced Generation (AG) is the timeline of Mobile Suit Gundam AGE and its related projects. The anime is set in the year AG 108.

Notable series in chronological order:

Regild Century

Regild Century (RG) is the timeline of Gundam Reconguista in G and its related projects. The anime is set in the year RG 1014.

Post Disaster

Post Disaster is the timeline of Mobile Suit Gundam IRON-BLOODED ORPHANS and its related projects. The anime is set in the year PD 323.

Ad Stella

Ad Stella (AS) is the timeline of Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury. The anime is set in the year AS 101.

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