Gundam is the definitive Japanese mecha series. Many people consider it the "Star Trek of Japan" because of several striking similarities. The first series in each franchice suffered poor ratings in their initial runs, only to enjoy massive success in reruns. Both were resurrected as feature films, and both enjoyed continued success with many spinoff series. In the case of Gundam, this success has created 11 TV series, as well as various side stories and movies. When Bandai Entertainment began releasing anime in 1998, some of the first things it released included the Gundam movie trilogy, Gundam 0080 and Gundam 0083. The franchise was rather low key in the U.S. until Cartoon Network broadcast Gundam Wing in 2000 and it became a runaway success. In each subsequent year, Bandai has released several UC and alternate universe series, most recently announcing a license for Gundam 00. In Japan, Gundam 00 is currently on hiatus until its second season begins. In addition, a Gundam SEED theatrical film is in the works, as well as the MS IGLOO 2 OVA series.

     
     
     
     
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Series Release Information
Series Name
Year
Format
Available in US?
Mobile Suit Gundam
1979
TV, 43 Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam I
1981
Movie Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam II
1981
Movie Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam III
1982
Movie Yes
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
1985
TV, 50 Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
1986
TV, 47 No
Gundam: Char's Counterattack
1988
Movie Yes
Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
1989
OVA, 6 Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam F91
1991
Movie Yes
Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
1991
OVA, 13 Yes
Gundam 0083: The Afterglow of Zeon
1992
Movie No
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
1993
TV, 51 No
Mobile Fighter G Gundam
1994
TV, 49 Yes
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
1995
TV, 49 Yes
Gundam: The 08th MS Team
1996
OVA, 12 Yes
After War Gundam X
1996
TV, 39 No
Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
1997
OVA, 3 Yes
08th MS Team: Miller's Report
1998
Movie Yes
Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
1998
Movie Yes
∀ Gundam
1999
TV, 50 No
G-Saviour
2000
Live Action Yes
Gundam Evolve
2001
OVA, 15 No
Green Divers
2001
Short Film No
∀ Gundam I
2002
Movie No
∀ Gundam II
2002
Movie No
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
2002
TV, 50 Yes
Gundam SEED Special Edition
2004
TV, 3 Yes
MS IGLOO: The Hidden One Year War
2004
OVA, 3 Yes
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY
2004
TV, 50 Yes
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam I
2005
Movie No
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam II
2005
Movie No
SEED DESTINY FINAL PLUS
2005
TV, 1 Yes
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam III
2006
Movie No
MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079
2006
OVA, 3 Yes
SEED DESTINY Special Edition
2006
TV, 4 Yes
Gundam SEED C.E. 73 STARGAZER
2006
ONA, 3 No
Mobile Suit Gundam 00
2007
TV, ?? Coming Soon
Untitled Gundam SEED movie
2008
Movie In Production
MS IGLOO 2: Gravity of the Battlefront
2008
OVA, 3 In Production

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