The Mobile Suit Gundam anime is a legendary mecha franchise in anime history. While titles like Neon Genesis Evangelion or Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann may come to mind, it’s hard to ignore the popularity of the Gundam franchise. Despite the series first airing in 1979, there are Gundam fans of all ages raving about new toys, games, and the latest additions to the series.
For a series that’s been running for years, it might be difficult for someone to find a place to begin. Is there even a proper Gundam watch order?
Surprisingly, if you plan to watch the shows based on the Universal Century Timeline, they have a chronological order. But following it based on its proper chronological order tends to be confusing. Meanwhile, Gundam titles that are not under the Universal Century timeline can be watched at any point since most titles follow their individual timeline.
Confused? Here’s a recommended Gundam watch order to help you start with this massive franchise.
Where To Start With Gundam
The Universal Century, simply referred to as “UC,” is a timeline where most of the Gundam series takes place. It’s a good and easy way to start the franchise. However, bear in mind that you can simply start watching any Gundam series that interests you the most, as there isn’t much connection with any of them and they can mostly be watched independently of each other.
Gundam Universal Century Timeline Watch Order
Here’s the watch order for Gundam Universal Century:
– Gundam 0080
– 08th MS Team
– Gundam Thunderbolt
– Mobile Suit Gundam
– Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
– Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
– Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack
– Mobile Suit Gundam F91
– Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
– Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory
– Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
– Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
– Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative
– Turn A Gundam
– Gundam Reconguista In G
Start with Gundam 0080 and conclude your Gundam Universal Century timeline watch-through with Gundam Reconguista In G.
Do You Need to Watch The Universal Century Timeline?
While it is recommended, it isn’t strictly required. Several fans, especially in countries like the United States, started with Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, a series that belongs to the After Colony Timeline. It’s best to pick a Gundam series that will intrigue you, and that might include the Build Universe.
What Is the Gundam Build Universe?
Unlike most war-stricken timelines in Gundam, the Build Universe takes place in times of peace, where Gundam is a popular anime that gave birth to a game called Gunpla Battles. In the game, fans of the anime build their own Gundam plastic models and use them to battle.
Gundam Build Fighters and all its related media are said to exist in this timeline. However, the creators haven’t confirmed if its spiritual successor, Gundam Build Divers, is directly connected.
Gundam Build Universe Recommended Watch Order
Here’s a recommended watch order for the Gundam Build Universe:
– Gundam Build Fighters
– Gundam Build Fighter Try
– Gundam Build Divers
– Gundam Build Divers Re: Rise
Start with Build Fighters, conclude with Build Divers Re: Rise.
Why Did Gundam Create Multiple Timelines?
The other Gundam titles have different timelines to allow other creators to develop their own history with the Gundams. This gives them more freedom to build their own Gundam universe without the restrictions previous timelines have set up. It also allows fans to pick up and enjoy any series without needing to know anything from the older Gundam shows.
Where To Watch Gundam
GundamInfo’s official YouTube channel streams most of the Gundam titles. They also upload both the original Japanese and the shows’ English dubbed versions.
Several Gundam titles are available on other streaming giants, such as Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Funimation. However, finding a complete library in any of these services is hard. You might find yourself switching streaming platforms for a particular series.
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