- Type: Movie
- Studio: Sunrise
- Publish Date 1988-03-12
- Status: Completed
- Genre: Drama Sci-Fi
- Scores: 2.53 by 4,405 reviews
- Duration: 119 min
- Views: 287
Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
In *Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack*, set in Universal Century 0093, Char Aznable has taken the helm of Neo Zeon, determined to reshape humanity's future. Believing that true peace can only be found in space, he plots to crash the massive asteroid Axis into Earth, plunging the planet into an uninhabitable winter and forcing humanity to migrate to the stars. Char's vendetta against Amuro Ray intensifies as the two former allies prepare for a climactic showdown. Their rivalry, rooted in the events of the One Year War, adds a personal stakes to the conflict. Char's desire for revenge is fueled by the memory of a fallen comrade, and he views Amuro as the embodiment of his pain and frustration. In response, the Earth Federation's Londo Bell Unit, led by the steadfast Captain Bright Noa, mobilizes to counter Char's catastrophic plans. At the forefront of this battle is Amuro Ray, piloting the advanced Nu Gundam mobile suit, equipped with cutting-edge technology to confront Char's forces. As the two sides clash in a high-stakes battle that could determine the fate of Earth, themes of friendship, betrayal, and the cost of war come to a head. The conflict challenges not only their skills as pilots but also their ideals and beliefs about humanity's future. In this thrilling conclusion to the original Gundam series, the epic showdown between Char and Amuro serves as the culmination of their long-standing rivalry, forcing both men to confront their past and the choices that have led them to this pivotal moment. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, both must decide what sacrifices they are willing to make for their vision of the future.