Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ 1986
What is Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ?
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 1986 to 1987. Animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the show serves as the third installment in the Gundam franchise and acts as a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 1, 1986
- Last aired
- Jan 31, 1987
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC
- Genres
- Animation, War & Politics, Action & Adventure, Drama
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Overview
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 1986 to 1987. Animated by Sunrise and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, the show serves as the third installment in the Gundam franchise and acts as a direct sequel to Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam. It is recognized as the final television series in the franchise released during Japan’s Showa period. The narrative is set in the year Universal Century 0088, immediately following the conclusion of the Gryps War. As the Earth Federation remains ineffective, the Anti-Earth Union Group faces a new threat from Haman Karn and her Neo-Zeon forces, who operate from the asteroid Axis with the goal of reviving the Zabi empire. Following the decimation of the AEUG, the crew of the ship Argama seeks assistance from a young junk collector named Judau Ash, who resides on the Side 1 colony of Shangri-La. The series features voice performances by actors including Kazuki Yao, Maya Okamoto, and Eriko Hara.
Should you watch it?
“A young junk collector joins the fight against a revived Zeon threat.”
- continues the epic Gundam saga
- features dynamic mobile suit battles
- introduces a new generation of pilots
- can feel rushed in pacing
- some character development arcs are underexplored
you're a fan of space mecha and interstellar conflict.
Suitable for teens and up; contains war themes and mild violence.
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Season 1 · 47 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Prelude ZZ Mytharc Mar 1, 1986
- E2 The Boy from Shangri-La Core Mar 8, 1986
- E3 The Knight of the Endra Core Mar 15, 1986
- E4 Hot-Blooded Mashymre Core Mar 22, 1986
- E5 Judau's Decision Core Mar 29, 1986
- E6 The Zssa Menace Core Apr 5, 1986
- E7 Gaza Storm Core Apr 12, 1986
- E8 The Funeral Bell Tolls Twice Core Apr 19, 1986
- E9 Judau in Space Core Apr 26, 1986
- E10 Sayonara, Fa Core May 3, 1986
- E11 Activate! Double-Zeta Core May 10, 1986
- E12 Leina Vanishes Core May 17, 1986
- E13 Little Sister! Core May 24, 1986
- E14 The Phantom Colony, Part 1 Mytharc May 31, 1986
- E15 The Phantom Colony, Part 2 Mytharc Jun 7, 1986
- E16 Melee Aboard the Argama Mytharc Jun 14, 1986
- E17 Retrieve the Core Top! Core Jun 21, 1986
- E18 Haman's Black Shadow Core Jun 28, 1986
- E19 Ple and Axis Core Jul 12, 1986
- E20 Crybaby Cecilia, Part 1 Mytharc Jul 19, 1986
- E21 Crybaby Cecilia, Part 2 Mytharc Jul 26, 1986
- E22 Judau, Launch! Core Aug 2, 1986
- E23 The Burning Earth Core Aug 9, 1986
- E24 Sibling Love Blooming in the Southern Seas Core Aug 16, 1986
- E25 The Face of Rommel Core Aug 23, 1986
- E26 Masai's Heart Core Aug 30, 1986
- E27 Leina's Blood, Part 1 Mytharc Sep 6, 1986
- E28 Leina's Blood, Part 2 Mytharc Sep 13, 1986
- E29 Runaway Roux Core Sep 20, 1986
- E30 Blue Corps, Part 1 Mytharc Sep 27, 1986
- E31 Blue Corps, Part 2 Mytharc Oct 4, 1986
- E32 Across the Salt Lake Core Oct 11, 1986
- E33 Afternoon in Dublin Core Oct 18, 1986
- E34 Kamille's Voice Core Oct 25, 1986
- E35 Falling Sky Core Oct 31, 1986
- E36 Ple-Two Under Gravity Core Nov 8, 1986
- E37 Nahel Argama Core Nov 15, 1986
- E38 The Iron Wall of Jamru Fin Core Nov 22, 1986
- E39 The Second Coming of Sarasa Core Nov 29, 1986
- E40 Tigerbaum Dream Core Dec 6, 1986
- E41 Rasara's Life Mytharc Dec 13, 1986
- E42 The Girl From Core 3, Part 1 Mytharc Dec 20, 1986
- E43 The Girl From Core 3, Part 2 Mytharc Dec 27, 1986
- E44 Emary's Glory Core Jan 10, 1987
- E45 The Battle of Axis Core Jan 17, 1987
- E46 Vibration Mytharc Jan 24, 1987
- E47 Warrior, Once More... Mytharc Jan 31, 1987
Frequently asked questions
Is this series a direct sequel to previous Gundam shows?
Yes, it continues directly after Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.
Who are the main enemies in this series?
The primary antagonists are Haman Karn and her Neo-Zeon forces.
Does the series feature new mobile suits?
Yes, it includes various new mobile suits used by both sides.
Is this series part of the original Gundam timeline?
Yes, it is set within the Universal Century timeline.
How does the series handle character growth?
It focuses on younger characters adapting to war and responsibility.
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