Are all Gundam shows connected?

Nope, there is no connection between them. It basically means that you can watch each one indepent from the others, you basically won't miss out in relevant information to the given selection.

Do you have to watch all the Gundam series?

You do absolutely have to go in chronological order with these four, but we strongly recommend for the original Mobile Suit Gundam series to go the compilation movie route over the original TV cut, as it'll save you time and is considered canon.

Can you watch Gundam in any order?

The one we recommend most is chronological. This prevents the viewer from bouncing back and forth in time in-universe and is the best way to absorb the story. However, for those studying the production and art of Gundam, watching in release order is the best way to see its evolution.

Do I need to watch anything before Gundam Wing?

No. Wing falls under the AC (After Colony) Gundam universe. Which includes just the anime and the Endless Waltz movie. The main Gundam universe considered by most fans is the UC (Universal Century) universe, which started with the original Gundam anime.

What order do the Gundam series go in?

EVERY Gundam Timeline Explained

How long would it take to watch all of Gundam?

The combined running time for watching the entire gundam franchise (TV, OVAs, Movies) is roughly 500 hours.

Are the Gundam movies the same as the series?

For those not in the know, these three films are compilation movies mostly made up of footage from the original Japanese Gundam series (which also aired on Cartoon Network in America) with some new animation thrown in. They condense the series down from 42 episodes to three fairly lengthy films (each over two hours).

Which Gundam is canon?

within Mobile Suit Gundam (the original TV series) are all canon. The Gundam Unicorn novels, and all that happens within, are not canon. However, once it became a series of animated features, Gundam Unicorn entered into the realm of canon.

Is the original Gundam worth watching?

Yes. Why: A side-story with a lot of heart, 08th MS shares the story of ordinary soldiers. While Mobile Suit Gundam outlines what the top brass and aces are doing, 08th MS shows how other people got on during the war.

Is Gundam Seed Destiny a sequel?

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (Japanese: 機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY, Hepburn: Kidō Senshi Gandamu Shīdo Desutinī) is an anime television series, a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED by Sunrise and the overall tenth installment in the Gundam franchise.

How many different Gundam series are there?

The popularity of the series and its merchandise spawned a franchise that includes 50 TV series, films and OVAs as well as manga, novels and video games, along with a whole industry of plastic model kits known as Gunpla which makes up 90 percent of the Japanese character plastic-model market.

Where does Gundam Wing fit in the timeline?

It is the sixth installment in the Gundam franchise, taking place in the "After Colony" timeline. As with the original series, the plot of Gundam Wing centers on a war in the future (specifically, After Colony 195) between Earth and its orbital colonies in the Earth-Moon system.

What is the best Gundam?

Can I watch Gundam Hathaway first?

What You Need To Watch Before Starting Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway. The newest Gundam film can be enjoyed as a standalone experience, but watching these series will give viewers some much-needed context.

Is Gundam The origin on Netflix?

Watch Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin | Netflix.

What's after Mobile Suit Gundam?

Chronologically, the next primary follow-up to "Char's Counterattack" is "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" and its direct sequel film, "Gundam Narrative." Released in 2010, "Gundam Unicorn" marked a return to the UC timeline after the franchise had spent two decades with alternative timeline-based series.

Is Gundam Thunderbolt worth watching?

Overall, Gundam Thunderbolt is another excellent quality addition to the Gundam franchise as it creates a story set in the Universal Century timeline with a more darker mood and unique soundtrack that is different from the norm for a Gundam title. A definite recommendation for fans of the mecha franchise.

Will there be an iron blooded orphans Season 3?

A. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans will not have a Season 3. The first two seasons spanned 2015-2016 and ended with a conclusion after its 50-episode run. The series had a stellar end and has left fans with no cliffhangers.

Is Gundam Unicorn before or after Hathaway?

Instead the anime tells you very early on that Gundam Hathaway takes place after the events of Unicorn, roughly about 10 years.

Does char appear in Gundam ZZ?

Out of the major Zeta Gundam characters, only recurring captain Bright Noa and Axis leader Haman Karn make more than cameo appearances in ZZ; Char Aznable's planned appearance was canceled when Tomino was given the go-ahead to do the Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack movie.

Is Shonen a Gundam?

Monthly Gundam Ace (月刊ガンダムエース, Gekkan Gandamu Eesu^?, also known as Monthly Gundam A) is a monthly Japanese shōnen manga magazine published by Kadokawa, largely focusing on the Gundam franchise.

What came first Gundam or Transformers?

Mobile Suit: Gundam first began in 1979, with Transformers first arriving in 1984 on television screens across the world as well. Since their original introductions, both franchises have rocketed in terms of popularity and it would be a real debate which has become more popular in the world of pop culture.

What is the difference between Gundam and Mobile Suit?

A Mobile suit or ms, is a humanoid mech. A Gundam is a special type of Mobile suit, typically with advanced weaponry and special features. Gundams are usually piloted by the main character, although sometimes they're piloted by the antagonist or side character of the anime.

What is the Gundam trilogy?

These three movies, the self-titled Mobile Suit Gundam, Soldiers of Sorrow, and Encounters in Space are all built off of material from the 1979 Mobile Suit Gundam television series with supplements material and new animation.

What Gundam shows does Netflix have?