Gundam Series Guide: Complete List and Streaming Options

Overview of the Gundam Franchise

The Gundam franchise includes over 30 original titles, establishing itself as the largest collection in the mecha genre.
Mobile Suit Gundam: War in the Pocket explores the intricate dynamics of humanity amid warfare.
Mobile Suit Gundam Evolve presents short narratives featuring various characters in distinct scenarios.

Among the many genres in anime, mecha remains exceptionally popular, captivating a global audience of enthusiastic fans. The thrill of giant robots clashing amidst fire and metal on battlefields or in outer space is unparalleled. At the forefront of the mecha genre stands the Gundam franchise. Established by Yoshiyuki Tomino in 1979, Gundam has reached iconic status over more than four decades, offering a diverse array of media for fans to explore.

The inaugural series, Mobile Suit Gundam, made its debut in 1979 and has since given rise to numerous alternate universes and timelines, filled with rich character arcs, diverse settings, and innovative designs. With its extensive portfolio surpassing thirty original works in animation, live-action adaptations, and manga, Gundam leads the mecha genre with an unrivaled catalog.

As of January 7, 2025, by C.M. Edwards: The success of the Gundam franchise has transcended its origins in manga, expanding into anime, video games, and upcoming live-action films. For over half a century, Gundam has dominated the mecha landscape, employing its multiverse storytelling to effectively introduce an array of characters and explore unique narratives centered around the challenges of warfare. Each series within the franchise presents distinct mech designs and pilots, ensuring that audiences have a unique experience with every storyline.

42 Mobile Suit SD Gundam

Mini-Mecha of Justice

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
1993	8	N/A

Mobile Suit SD Gundam is a playful series that parodies the main franchise, placing beloved characters in child-friendly scenarios. Originally released as theater shorts and OVAs, the series succeeded in marketing toy lines. Notably, it introduced radically different character and mech designs, distinguishing it within the genre and airing a total of 9 OVAs alongside 8 episodes, marking its place as the first SD Gundam series.

41 Mobile Suit Gundam Char’s Counter Attack

The Final Showdown: Char vs. Amuro

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
1988	1	Netflix

Char’s Counter-Attack marks the dramatic climax of the war between Earth and Zeon. In a desperate attempt to alter the war’s trajectory, Char plans to drop a colossal asteroid on Earth, intending to eradicate all life. He believes this eradication will free humanity from the bonds of the planet. In response, Amuro and the Earth Forces mobilize to thwart his plans and preserve life on Earth, making their final confrontation critical. Even by contemporary standards, the animation and direction of Char’s Counter-Attack remain remarkably impressive.

40 Mobile Suit Gundam: War In The Pocket

A Simple Mission with Global Stakes

Mobile Suit Gundam: War in the Pocket is set against the backdrop of the One-Year War, presenting a narrative independent from the main storyline. It revolves around a covert Zeon operation aiming to eliminate a Gundam prototype, which goes awry. A subsequent mission leads the remaining forces into a neutral space colony. Amidst calamities, only a soldier named Bernie survives, befriending local children and the future pilot of the target Gundam. This series poignantly illustrates the complexities of human connections outside the chaos of war. Notably, Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War In The Pocket is currently not streamable.

39 Mobile Suit Victory Gundam

Mankind’s Reluctance to Learn

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
1996	51	N/A

Mobile Suit Victory Gundam unfolds during a time of vulnerability for the Earth Forces. This allows a new empire, the ruthless BESPA, to exploit the situation and unleash terror using advanced mobile-suit technology. Young Ewin, determined to protect what matters most, joins a militia amid the chaos. His journey leads him to pilot the Victory Gundam, thrusting him into brutal frontline battles where adaptive survival is essential.

38 Mobile Suit Gundam X After War

The Harsh Realities of Post-War Life

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
1996	39	N/A

Positioned within the After War timeline, Mobile Suit Gundam X After War unfolds in a world devastated by a nuclear conflict between Earth Federation and Space, leaving the planet encased in perpetual winter. Following the conflict, both the remnants of a new federation and the space colonies strive to salvage what’s left of Earth’s resources. Young Ran finds himself piloting a left-behind Gundam, battling to prevent history from repeating.

37 Turn A Gundam

The Pinnacle of Gundam Technology

Turn A Gundam is set in a far future within the Correct Century timeline, where humanity, fleeing from an inhospitable Earth post-nuclear war, has migrated to the stars. A small colony on the moon has watched over Earth’s recovery for two millennia. Loran Cehack is dispatched to assess Earth’s status and finds not just a new home but also a new family. However, this fragile peace is disrupted as lunar inhabitants descend on Earth, driven by resource desires. As a relic emerges, Loran must assume the role of Turn A Gundam’s pilot to protect his newfound loved ones. The first episodes of Turn A Gundam are accessible on YouTube, though the complete series remains unavailable.

36 Gundam Evolve

A Short Series Featuring Diverse Gundam Characters

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2001	15	N/A

Gundam Evolve is a series of brief animations produced in both traditional and 3D-CG formats, aired to coincide with model kit releases and showcased at various conventions and contests. Each short focuses on a character from a specific series under unique circumstances, featuring notable figures like Domon Kashu and Amuro Ray.

35 Superior Defender Gundam Force

Mini-Gundams to the Rescue

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2003	52	N/A

Superior Defender Gundam Force takes place in Neotopia, a realm under siege from interdimensional foes known as the Dark Axis. To safeguard their world, a specialized team named Gundam Force is assembled, featuring sentient versions of Gundam models from throughout the franchise. The popularity of this series led to an extensive line of model kits based on its characters.

34 Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Astray

A Side Story from the Gundam Seed Universe

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2004	2	N/A

Mobile Suit Gundam MSV Astray is a spin-off from the Gundam Seed timeline, centering around Lowe, an engineer who scavenges parts to build his custom machine. When he inadvertently acquires a critical component containing sensitive information, he becomes embroiled in a conflict with military factions. The series, comprising two shorts, delivers a concise yet action-packed narrative.

33 Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Hidden One-Year War, Apocalypse 0079, & Gravity Front

Exploring Unseen Events of the Conflict

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2004-08	9	N/A

The IGLOO series, encompassing The Hidden One-Year War, Apocalypse 0079, and Gravity Front, consists of 3D-animated short films that examine various perspectives from the conflict between the Earth Federation and Zeon. Set against the backdrop of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime, it focuses on a small research team developing weapons that affect the outcomes of battles, highlighting the unintended consequences they face amidst war.

32 Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer

Inside the Stargazer Project

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2006	3	N/A

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer acts as a side story to the Gundam Seed series, unfolding after the “Break the World”incident. The narrative follows Sven, a natural pilot, as he infiltrates the Coordinators’ faction to capture an advanced mobile suit. Simultaneously, Selene, a leading scientist, oversees the Stargazer Gundam project. Their paths converge amid escalating conflicts, culminating in tragic circumstances.

31 SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors

Inspired by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2010	51	N/A

The SD Gundam franchise uniquely adapts one of Japan’s most beloved tales, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, through SD Gundam Sangokuden Brave Battle Warriors. This series features reimagined characters inspired by the historical narrative, crafted as custom-designed SD Gundams. With dynamic action sequences and skilled voice acting, this offshoot has garnered significant popularity.

30 Mobile Suit Gundam AGE

A Showcase of Innovative Designs

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2011	49	N/A

Set within the Advance Generation timeline, Mobile Suit Gundam AGE introduces Flit, who resides in a space colony under siege by a mysterious enemy. After witnessing the devastation caused by the enemy, Flit dedicates himself to fighting back, utilizing blueprints left by his deceased mother. As the series evolves, so do the innovative mobile suit designs that Flit and his friends develop in their quest for peace.

29 Mobile Suit Gundam-San

A Lighthearted Parody of Gundam

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2014	13	N/A

Mobile Suit Gundam-San reimagines the original Gundam series in a child-friendly format, lightening the series’ traditionally heavy themes of warfare, loss, and greed. This playful series, which transforms characters into slapstick versions of themselves, has been particularly well-received among younger audiences, standing apart from mainstream Gundam content.

28 Mobile Suit Gundam Reconquista In G

Exploring Future Warfare

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2014	26	N/A

Set more than a millennium after the Universal Series timeline, Mobile Suit Gundam Reconguista In G portrays a universe rife with conflict. Bellri Senam, a member of the Capital Guard, finds himself embroiled in an interstellar struggle following the arrival of a long-hidden Gundam and its pilot. As factions vie for control over the powerful G-Self Gundam, Bellri becomes key to its futuristic destiny.

27 Mobile Suit Gundam: Twilight AXIS

A Side Story to MSG

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2017	6	N/A

Situated in the Universal Century Timeline, shortly after the Laplace Box incident, Mobile Suit Gundam: Twilight AXIS follows two former Zeon researchers enlisted by the Earth Federation to investigate the remnants of the Axis asteroid base. Upon entering, they encounter a Cyber Newtype piloting the Tristian Gundam, leading to a struggle for survival amid hidden dangers lurking within.

26 SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden

An Epic Tale in the SD Universe

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2019	10	N/A

In the SD Gundam universe, SD Gundam World Sangoku Soketsuden depicts a world ravaged by disasters and overrun by a virus transforming Gundam citizens. As leadership crumbles, the inhabitants of Mirsha suffer, leaving a trio of warriors—Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei—to unite in their quest to restore their homeland.

25 Mobile Suit Gundam Breaker Battlogue

Reviving the Breaker Saga

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2021	6	Gundam Info

Mobile Suit Gundam Breaker Battlogue draws inspiration from the successful Gundam Breaker video game series, which allows players to customize mobile suits for battle. This series follows the characters of GBC after a championship as they confront an existential crisis threatening their gaming universe.

The protagonist, Misa Satsukino, debuts with a newly constructed Gundam as she navigates a simulated world fraught with danger, unfolding into an engaging narrative. Fans of Gundam Breaker 4 will find this series particularly appealing.

24 Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative

What Comes After Unicorn?

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2019	1	Crunchyroll

The film Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative extends the Unicorn storyline, where Banagher Links confronts chaos emerging from a rogue mobile suit threatening multiple territories. Following the Unicorn’s conclusion, the Phenex Gundam surfaces, igniting a fierce struggle for power between Neo-Zeon and the Federation. This installment intricately delves into the characters’ trauma, particularly focusing on three “miracle children,”amplifying the series’ emotional depth.

23 Mobile Suit Gundam Requiem For Vengeance

A Visual Treat for Gundam Fans

Mobile Suit Gundam Requiem For Vengeance Poster

Release	Number of Episodes	Where to Watch
2024	6	Netflix Japan

Requiem For Vengeance represents the latest chapter in the Gundam saga, featuring high-caliber animation and production quality. The storyline shifts focus to Iria Sorari, an experienced Zeon pilot charged with commanding a significant frontline during the One-Year War. As her squad faces off against the Earth Force’s formidable Gundam, this series marks an exciting collaboration between Gundam and Netflix, setting the stage for the forthcoming live-action adaptation.

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