Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO
Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO

2009TV ShowEnded3 SeasonsJapanese

The year is Universal Century 0079. Oliver May is a technical officer in the Zeon 603rd Technical Evaluation Unit , in charge of testing new military technology. Stationed in the Jotunheim, a civilian transport ship that was converted into military use, Oliver must head into battle and experience the One Year War, only this time from the perspective of a weapon tester who struggles to make an impact on an evolving war during changing times.

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IMDb7.3/10
Director: Takashi ImanishiGenres: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi, Military

Plot Summary

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO tells three distinct stories set during the One Year War of the Universal Century. The first arc, "The Deadly Core of Gravity," follows Lieutenant Testusya Kitamura and his crew as they attempt to salvage the experimental mobile suit FA-78-1 Full Armor Gundam. The second arc, "The Phantom Bullet That Burns," focuses on a Zeon ace pilot, Sergeant Heinz Weiner, and his specialized Zaku sniper unit. The third arc, "The Return of Solomon," delves into the final desperate hours of the Zeon fortress of Solomon from the perspective of the soldiers defending it.

Critical Reception

MS IGLOO is generally well-regarded for its mature storytelling and realistic depiction of warfare within the Gundam universe. While not as widely known as some other Gundam series, it is praised for its unique perspective, focusing on the ground-level experiences of soldiers and the technical aspects of mobile suit combat. Its animation quality and sound design also receive positive remarks.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its mature and realistic portrayal of war and its human cost.
  • Appreciated for its focus on the technical details and tactical execution of mobile suit combat.
  • Notable for its distinct narrative arcs, offering different perspectives on key Universal Century conflicts.

Google audience: Audience reviews for MS IGLOO often highlight its gritty realism and the compelling character studies presented within its episodic structure. Viewers appreciate the series' willingness to explore the psychological toll of war on ordinary soldiers and its departure from more typical heroic narratives.

Fun Fact

The 'IGLOO' in the title refers to the German word for 'ice', reflecting the harsh, cold, and often unforgiving environment in which much of the series' conflict takes place.

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