Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative

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Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative

2018
Movie
89 min
Japanese

U.C. 0097, one year after the opening of "Laplace's Box". Despite the revelation of the Universal Century Charter that acknowledges the existence and rights of Newtypes, the framework of the world has not been greatly altered. The conflict later dubbed the "Laplace Incident" is thought to have ended with the downfall of the Neo Zeon remnants known as the Sleeves. In its final battle, two full psycho-frame mobile suits displayed power beyond human understanding. The white unicorn and the black lion were sealed away to remove this danger from people's consciousness, and they should now be completely forgotten. However, the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam 03, which disappeared two years earlier, is now about to show itself in the Earth Sphere once more. A golden phoenix… named Phenex.

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IMDb6.5/10
Google Users75%
Director: Toshiya ShinoharaGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi, Mecha

Plot Summary

Set in the Universal Century timeline, "Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative" follows the story of "three people" whose fates are intertwined in the final battle of the "Laplace Incident." A seemingly ordinary Federation soldier, a pilot haunted by his past, and a woman who holds the key to a Newtype's potential. As they pilot advanced mobile suits, they are drawn into a conflict over a mysterious psycho-frame artifact, leading to revelations about humanity's future and the nature of Newtypes.

Critical Reception

Critical reception for "Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative" was generally mixed to positive. While praised for its stunning animation, intense action sequences, and the continuation of the Universal Century's complex narrative, some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the character development uneven. However, long-time fans of the Gundam franchise appreciated the exploration of themes related to Newtypes and the consequences of war.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its high-quality animation and thrilling mecha battles.

  • The film offers an interesting expansion on the Universal Century lore, particularly concerning Newtypes.

  • Some viewers found the narrative to be a bit dense and the character arcs could have been more fleshed out.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed "Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative," appreciating its visual spectacle and the continuation of the Gundam universe. Many viewers highlighted the action and the story's connection to established lore as positives, though some wished for clearer explanations of certain plot points and character motivations.

Fun Fact

The film's narrative focuses on the Unicorn Gundam Unit 3, also known as Phenex, a mobile suit that was previously only hinted at in the "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" OVA series.

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michaelclaurie

michaelclaurie

Good story, average execution.