Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin VI – Rise of the Red Comet
On January 23, U.C. 0079, a decisive battle between Zeon and the Earth Federation begins at Side 5, or Loum. Though the Zeon forces are overwhelmingly outnumbered, their secret plan suddenly turns the tide of battle as they deploy a special assault regiment made up of humanoid mobile suit weapons, winning them a huge victory. Char Aznable of the Zeon forces produces particularly impressive results in his red mobile suit “Zaku II”, earning a promotion to Lieutenant Commander and the nickname "Red Comet." After the Battle of Loum, the Earth Federation Forces initiate Operation V to fight back against Zeon. At Side 7, young Amuro Ray is indirectly involved as he takes action to uncover the secret of the new weapon "Gundam." Meanwhile, as high officials of the Earth Federation and Zeon forces meet in Antarctica for early peace negotiations, a certain speech is broadcast from Luna II throughout the world...
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Plot Summary
The sixth and final installment of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin OVA series, 'Rise of the Red Comet' depicts Char Aznable's legendary performance in the Battle of Loum. It showcases his decisive victory against the Earth Federation forces, solidifying his reputation as the 'Red Comet'. The episode culminates in the legendary 'One Year War' and sets the stage for future conflicts in the Universal Century timeline.
Critical Reception
As the conclusion to a highly anticipated OVA series, 'Rise of the Red Comet' was generally well-received by long-time Gundam fans. It was praised for its high-quality animation, intense action sequences, and faithful adaptation of key events from the manga. However, some viewers found the pacing a bit rushed in certain parts, given the amount of story to cover.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually stunning with spectacular mobile suit battles.
- A satisfying, albeit fast-paced, conclusion to the Origin saga.
- Delves into Char's rise to legendary status effectively.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the impressive animation quality and the epic scale of the final battles. Many fans appreciated the focus on Char Aznable's pivotal moments, seeing it as a fitting end to his origin story. Some found the condensed narrative challenging to follow for newcomers.
Fun Fact
This OVA's portrayal of the Battle of Loum significantly expands on the brief mentions in previous Gundam entries, providing a visually spectacular and tactically detailed account of Char Aznable's famous victory.
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