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Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: Season 1

50 episodes Premiered Oct 4, 2015 Updated Jul 25, 2026

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is a television series set in a post-disaster world 300 years after the Calamity War. The story takes place in the Earth Sphere and the Mars Sphere, where a new governing structure has been established. A private security company called Chryse Guard Security accepts a mission to escort a girl named Kudelia Aina Bernstein, who seeks to liberate the Martian city of Chryse from t

Season overview

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is a television series set in a post-disaster world 300 years after the Calamity War. The story takes place in the Earth Sphere and the Mars Sphere, where a new governing structure has been established. A private security company called Chryse Guard Security accepts a mission to escort a girl named Kudelia Aina Bernstein, who seeks to liberate the Martian city of Chryse from the rule of one of Earth's major powers. The military organization Gjallarhorn attacks Chryse Guard Security in order to prevent this rebellion. The series follows the exploits of a group of juvenile soldiers who establish their own security company after rebelling against the adults who govern them. The story revolves around the characters' struggles and conflicts in this new world. The series is part of the long-running Mobile Suit Gundam anime franchise.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Iron and Blood...

Oct 4, 2015 · 25 min

In the midst of ongoing protests by citizens of the Martian colony Chryse demanding independence from the Earth government, the Chryse Guard Security is assigned to protect Princes

S1·E2

Barbatos

Oct 11, 2015 · 25 min

The adults of CGS flee in the face of Gjallarhorn's attack, using Mikazuki and the other children as decoys. Gathering the children who have been left behind, Orga decides to fight

S1·E3

Glorious Demise

Oct 18, 2015 · 25 min

Thanks to Mikazuki and the Gundam Barbatos, Orga's group has temporarily repulsed Gjallarhorn, though not without many sacrifices. As they are discussing their next move, one of Gj

S1·E4

The Price of Life

Oct 25, 2015 · 25 min

Kudelia is distressed that so many boys have lost their lives because of her. Mikazuki takes her to the farm run by Biscuit's grandmother, where an unexpected encounter awaits.

S1·E5

Beyond the Red Sky

Nov 1, 2015 · 25 min

Kudelia and Tekkadan finally leave Mars behind them and head for Earth. With a ship waiting for them, they attempt to travel by shuttle to a low-orbital station, but are attacked b

S1·E6

As For Them

Nov 8, 2015 · 25 min

The members of Tekkadan need a guide in order to reach Earth despite Gjallarhorn's surveillance. To gain a powerful backer, they attempt to negotiate with Teiwaz, which is based in

S1·E7

Whaling

Nov 15, 2015 · 25 min

Tekkadan has made contact with Turbines, which runs Teiwaz's transport division. But they find themselves clashing with Turbines over their group's origins and property.

S1·E8

The Form of Closeness

Nov 22, 2015 · 25 min

Having demonstrated Tekkadan's strength and legitimacy to Naze, the leader of Turbines, Orga and the others renew their negotiations with Teiwaz. Meanwhile Atra visits Turbines's w

S1·E9

Sakazuki

Nov 29, 2015 · 25 min

Accompanied by Naze, Tekkadan visits the Saisei, the stronghold of Teiwaz, in order to meet with Teiwaz's representative McMurdo Barriston. Here, Orga receives a surprising proposa

S1·E10

A Letter From Tomorrow

Dec 6, 2015 · 25 min

Tekkadan and Turbines go on ahead to Earth, leaving Mikazuki and Yukinojo on the Saisei to complete final adjustments to the Barbatos. But the events aboard the Saisei have greatly

S1·E11

Human Debris

Dec 13, 2015 · 25 min

While on patrol, Akihiro and Takaki encounter unknown enemies and engage them in battle. The attackers turn out to be Brewers, a pirate group that operates between Mars and Earth.

S1·E12

The Shoals

Dec 20, 2015 · 25 min

Mikazuki and Orga learn that Akihiro's long-lost younger brother is one of the Brewers mobile suit pilots. Tekkadan challenges Brewers in order to get back Akihiro's brother.

S1·E13

Funeral Rites

Dec 27, 2015 · 25 min

The battle with Brewers has cost many lives on both sides. The survivors hold a funeral service to pray for the rebirth of their fallen comrades.

S1·E14

Vessel of Hope

Jan 10, 2016 · 25 min

After overcoming many difficulties, Tekkadan is finally about to reach Earth. Its members head for the Dort colony cluster, to deliver an item that Teiwaz asked them to transport w

S1·E15

Trail of Footprints

Jan 17, 2016 · 25 min

Just as on Mars, the colonies suffer great disparities with Earth, and a protest movement has begun among the increasingly dissatisfied workers. As it gradually intensifies, Tekkad

S1·E16

Fumitan Admoss

Jan 24, 2016 · 25 min

The colony workers have launched a protest movement against the company that employs them. As they grow more radical, the situation finally develops to the point of a Gjallarhorn i

S1·E17

Kudelia's Decision

Jan 31, 2016 · 25 min

Kudelia and Tekkadan witness Gjallarhorn's brutal suppression of the workers. Seeing the true situation of the colonies, Kudelia makes a fateful decision.

S1·E18

Voice

Feb 7, 2016 · 25 min

Tekkadan's members attempt to leave the colonies behind and descend to Earth at last, but they miss their chance due to one last item of business in the colonies. They are contacte

S1·E19

The Gravity of Wishes

Feb 14, 2016 · 25 min

Following a resupply by the Montag Company, Tekkadan prepare their descent to Earth, with a Gjallarhorn fleet standing in their way.

S1·E20

Brother

Feb 21, 2016 · 25 min

Tekkadan has finally made it to Earth, successfully introducing Kudelia to Arbrau's representative, Togonosuke Makanai. However, they will have to accompany Makanai to a parliament

S1·E21

To the Place of Return

Feb 28, 2016 · 25 min

During preparations to depart for Edmonton, Tekkadan finds itself under attack by Gjallarhorn. Setting a trap for their relentless pursuers, Orga makes a counterattack.

S1·E22

Not Yet Home

Mar 6, 2016 · 25 min

Though Tekkadan is exhausted by its repeated battles with Gjallarhorn, its members are still determined to get to Edmonton, and they hasten toward their goal.

S1·E23

The Final Lie

Mar 13, 2016 · 25 min

As Tekkadan heads for Edmonton, it finds Carta blocking the way, seeking a showdown. However, Mikazuki and the others won't let their progress be halted, and they press on ahead.

S1·E24

A Future Reward

Mar 20, 2016 · 25 min

Orga and the other Tekkadan members have finally reached Edmonton, but they are attacked by Gjallarhorn, which seeks to prevent Makanai from making it to the parliamentary session.

S1·E25

Tekkadan

Mar 27, 2016 · 25 min

In the midst of the battle in Edmonton, McGillis reveals his true motives to Gaelio while Kudelia and Makanai make it to the parliament assembly in time. As Mikazuki and Ein engage

S1·E26

New Blood

Oct 2, 2016 · 25 min

Mikazuki's group, Tekkadan, is commissioned to escort Kudelia on an inspection of a halfmetal mine. Under Tekkadan's protection, she completes the inspection schedule without incid

S1·E27

In the Midst of Jealousy

Oct 9, 2016 · 25 min

Despite some casualties, Tekkadan successfully repulses the space pirates of the Dawn Horizon Corps. However, it appears that this enemy was just one part of a huge space pirate gr

S1·E28

Battle Before Dawn

Oct 16, 2016 · 25 min

Deploying all of its fighting strength, Tekkadan attempts to capture Sandoval Reuters, the leader of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Gjallarhorn's outer lunar orbit joint fleet Arianrhod a

S1·E29

The Trigger of Success

Oct 23, 2016 · 25 min

Mikazuki and Orga visit Allium, leader of the ideological group Terra Liberionis, to resolve the issues surrounding the attacks of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Meanwhile, McGillis arriv

S1·E30

Inauguration of the Arbrau Defense Forces

Oct 30, 2016 · 25 min

Tekkadan's Earth branch, which is now serving as a military advisor to Arbrau, is consumed with preparing the launch ceremony for the Arbrau Defense Forces. At Makanai's request, T

S1·E31

Silent War

Nov 6, 2016 · 25 min

A conflict between the rival economic blocs Arbrau and SAU breaks out as their armies clash on the Balfour Plain. Tekkadan also joins the battle under the command of Galan Mossa, b

S1·E32

My Friend

Nov 13, 2016 · 25 min

Gjallarhorn receives a mediation request from the SAU. In order to break the prolonged stalemate, McGillis personally enters the battlefield in a mobile suit. Galan's team launches

S1·E33

Sovereign of Mars

Nov 20, 2016 · 25 min

The fighting ends as the rival economic blocs SAU and Arbrau agree to peace negotiations. As they remember their fallen comrades, the members of Tekkadan decide to withdraw from Ea

S1·E34

Vidar Rising

Nov 27, 2016 · 25 min

Via a certain matter on Earth, the connection between Tekkadan and McGillis grows even stronger. Meanwhile, the Gundam Vidar, which has been undergoing adjustment by the Arianrhod

S1·E35

Awakening Calamity

Dec 4, 2016 · 25 min

Tekkadan has discovered a huge object at a mine it is managing. Having received a message from Orga about the object's true nature, McGillis decides to pay a secret visit to Mars.

S1·E36

Stained Wings

Dec 11, 2016 · 25 min

The awakened mobile armor, along with a huge quantity of sub-units, heads for a densely populated area to begin its attack. Tekkadan attempts to hold back the onslaught, but is hel

S1·E37

Battle for Chryse

Dec 18, 2016 · 25 min

Outnumbered, Tekkadan turns to McGillis for assistance, and launches a mobile armor mopping-up operation. Meanwhile, a strange phenomenon occurs in the Gundam Frames that are confr

S1·E38

Hunter of Angels

Dec 25, 2016 · 25 min

Mikazuki faces off against the mobile armor. The battle continues with mounting intensity.

S1·E39

Counsel

Jan 15, 2017 · 25 min

Lafter and the other Turbines members take their leave of Tekkadan. Meanwhile, at Teiwaz, the organization's number two Jasley Donomikols plans a new maneuver.

S1·E40

Lit by a Blazing Sun

Jan 22, 2017 · 25 min

Tekkadan has been thwarted in its attempt to rescue Turbines from danger. Orga restrains himself in response to Naze's wishes, but...

S1·E41

Natural for a Human

Jan 29, 2017 · 25 min

A modest funeral service is held aboard the Saisei. But Jasley has been preparing yet another stratagem.

S1·E42

Settlement

Feb 5, 2017 · 25 min

With the repairs to the Barbatos complete, Tekkadan musters its fighting strength. The members ready their resolve for the confrontation with Jasley.

S1·E43

Revealed Intentions

Feb 12, 2017 · 25 min

Gjallarhorn's Earth headquarters has been captured in a coup d'état by young officers. Among them is McGillis, who heads for a facility underneath the headquarters.

S1·E44

The Man Who Holds the Soul

Feb 19, 2017 · 25 min

The Arianrhod fleet, led by Rustal Elion, attempts to gather all its forces to fight the coup d'état.

S1·E45

If This Is the End

Feb 26, 2017 · 25 min

After many complications, Tekkadan finally joins the battle against the Arianrhod fleet, but...

S1·E46

For Whom?

Mar 5, 2017 · 25 min

Tekkadan revives and launches an attack, aiming to escape the battlefield. Meanwhile, the fight between McGillis and Gaelio becomes increasingly ferocious.

S1·E47

Scapegoat

Mar 12, 2017 · 25 min

Tekkadan plans to return to its Martian headquarters and start over. The situation, however, has undergone a dramatic reversal.

S1·E48

Promise

Mar 19, 2017 · 25 min

Tekkadan is in a difficult predicament. A huge Gjallarhorn force then begins deploying around its Martian headquarters.

S1·E49

McGillis Fareed

Mar 26, 2017 · 25 min

Gjallarhorn intends to launch a mopping-up operation against Tekkadan. The hour of its commencement is drawing steadily closer...

S1·E50

Their Place

Apr 2, 2017 · 25 min

Gjallarhorn begins its Tekkadan mopping-up operation. Facing this, Tekkadan's future is...