Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73 -STARGAZER- is a side story to the anime TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny. As of July 2006, it is being streamed on Bandai Channel as an original net animation. The show is directed by Susumu Nishizawa and written by Shigeru Morita, both staff members of Gundam SEED Destiny. The series consists of three episodes, each running at 15-minutes long. The web broadcast began in July 2006, with a new episode showing monthly. A DVD containing all three episodes as well as the two 5-minute long Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Astray animated shorts was released on November 24, 2006. This DVD also contained a different ending for Stage 3 in which several scenes after the Phantom Pain attack are shown. A manga adaptation of the series has been released in 2007. Authored by Naoki Moriya, it features an epilogue reveals the previously uncertain fate of Selene and Sven as they are shown to be alive and mostly unharmed from their ordeal. Sven joins the DSSD.
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Plot Summary
Set in the Cosmic Era 73, a year after the devastating war between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, this OVA follows the story of Kira Yamato's classmate, Setsuna F. Seiei, a young Coordinator who witnesses the destruction of his homeland. He becomes entangled with the "Stargazer" unit, a prototype mobile suit developed by the Earth Alliance, and its pilot, Murrue Ramius. As political tensions rise and remnants of conflict persist, Setsuna finds himself drawn into a new battle, questioning his own path and the nature of war.
Critical Reception
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer is generally well-regarded among Gundam fans for its focused narrative and exploration of the aftermath of the previous war. While not as expansive as a full series, it successfully expands on the lore and character dynamics introduced in Gundam SEED Destiny. Its reception is primarily positive, appreciated for its character development and mature handling of themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its compelling narrative and character development within a shorter format.
- Appreciated for expanding the Gundam SEED universe and exploring the consequences of war.
- Seen as a satisfying bridge between major Gundam SEED storylines.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the OVA's ability to deliver a complete and engaging story in a concise manner, focusing on the new protagonist's journey and his interaction with established lore.
Fun Fact
The mobile suit 'Stargazer Gundam' featured in this OVA is notable for its advanced and unconventional design, incorporating unique propulsion and sensory systems that set it apart from typical Gundam mobile suits.
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