Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

2021Movie96 minJapanese

12 years after Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Google Users86%
Director: Shukou MuraseGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Animation, Military, Mecha

Plot Summary

In UC 0105, Hathaway Noa, son of legendary Federation captain Bright Noa, leads a guerilla rebellion against the oppressive Earth Federation. As the "Xi Gundam", Hathaway pilots a powerful mobile suit designed to challenge the Federation's control. The story follows his struggles and the moral complexities of his fight for a new world order, set against a backdrop of escalating conflict and political intrigue.

Critical Reception

Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway received generally positive reviews, praised for its stunning animation, intense action sequences, and mature exploration of its themes. While some found the plot dense, most critics and audiences appreciated its continuation of the Gundam narrative with a focus on complex characters and socio-political commentary.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually spectacular with breathtaking mobile suit battles.
  • Offers a compelling, albeit complex, narrative with mature themes.
  • A strong addition to the Universal Century timeline that appeals to long-time fans and newcomers.

Google audience: Google users largely praise the film for its incredible animation quality and exciting mecha combat. Many appreciate the deeper character development and the film's ability to tackle serious political and philosophical issues within the Gundam universe, making it a thought-provoking and visually impressive experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animation at the 45th Japan Academy Film Prize. Received critical acclaim at various international film festivals.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the first novel in the 'Hathaway's Flash' novel series written by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of the original Mobile Suit Gundam.

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