Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt December Sky ((install)) Today

An arrogant, jazz-loving ace who views combat as a high-stakes performance. He pilots the high-output Full Armor Gundam , a machine built for raw power and speed.

In the sprawling pantheon of the Gundam franchise—a series known for its anti-war sentiment, political intrigue, and philosophical debates about Newtypes—there exists a sub-section of the timeline that feels less like a space opera and more like a horror film. That sub-section is Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt , and its feature-length compilation film, (2016). mobile suit gundam thunderbolt december sky

Can you watch December Sky without seeing the original Gundam? Yes, but with a caveat. The film does not explain the Federation vs. Zeon war. It assumes you know the basics (Zeeks are space Nazis; Federation is corrupt). If you want a crash course in misery, this is fine. But you will miss the tragic irony of the original series’ hopeful ending contrasted with this film’s despair. An arrogant, jazz-loving ace who views combat as