Timeline: Gundam Series (1979 - Present)
As a representative work of Japanese robot animation, the "Gundam" series has been deeply rooted in global popular culture since its debut in 1979. This series not only provides viewers with thrilling battle scenes but also explores profound themes of humanity, war, and peace. Over time, the "Gundam" series has continuously evolved, encompassing multiple different universe settings and storylines, attracting countless fans.
In the following timeline, we will detail the release dates of each major work to help readers better understand the evolution and impact of this classic series.
The following is a list of major works in the Gundam series, sorted by year of release:
1979
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Mobile Suit Gundam (TV)
1981
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Mobile Suit Gundam I (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam TV series episodes 1-15)
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Mobile Suit Gundam II: Ai - Warrior Arc (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam TV Episodes 16-31)
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Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam TV Episodes 32-43)
1985
1986
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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (TV) (Note: Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam sequel)
1988
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Mobile Suit Gundam Massacre Counterattack (Theatrical Version)
1989
1991
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Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (Theatrical Version)
1993
1994
1995
1996
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Mobile New Century Gundam X (TV)
1997
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- New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz (OVA)
1998
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Mobile Suit Gundam Reverse A Gundam (TV)
- New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Special (Theatrical Version) (Note: New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz Compilation)
- Gundam Mission to the Rise
1999
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∀Gundam I: Earth Light (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam Reverse A Gundam (TV)) Episodes 1-27
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∀Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam Reverse A Gundam (TV)) Episodes 28-50
2000
- G-SAVIOUR (Note: Live-Action Movie)
2002
2004
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (TV) (Note: A sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED )
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: The Secret Record of the One Year War (OVA) (Note: MS IGLOO) Part 1)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV (OVA) (Note: (Side story)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Special Edition 1: Battlefield in the Void (Note: A compilation of 50 episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED )
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Special Edition 2 The Distant Dawn (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Episode 50 Compilation)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Special Edition The Final Chapter: The Roaring Universe (Note: A compilation of clips from all 50 episodes of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED )
2005
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: Successors of the Stars (Theatrical Version)
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam II: Lovers (The Movie)
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam III: The Pulse of the Stars (The Movie)
2006
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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED CE73 STARGAZER (OVA)
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Apocalypse 0079 (OVA) (Note: MS IGLOO) Part Two)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Special Edition 1: The Shattered World (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY compilation)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Special Edition 2: Swords of the Gentlemen (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY compilation)
- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Special Edition 3: The Blazing Fire of Fate (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY edit) (Complete Collection)
2007
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- Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY Special Edition 4: The Price of Freedom (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY (TV) compilation)
2008
- Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO Gravity Front (OVA) (Note: MS IGLOO Part Three)
2009
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Season 2 (TV) ( Mobile Suit Gundam 00 sequel)
- 30th Anniversary Gundam Perfect Mission 30th Gundam Perfect Mission (OVA) (Note: A collection of all Gundam series prior to Mobile Suit Gundam 00 )
2010
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Mobile Suit Gundam UC (OVA)
- Mobile Suit Gundam 00 the Movie: Awakening of the Trailblazer- (Theatrical version)
2011
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Mobile Suit Gundam AGE (TV)
2013
- Mobile Suit Gundam AGE MEMORY OF EDEN (OVA) (Note: The story is reconstructed based on Mobile Suit Gundam AGE "Asim Arc")
- Gundam Build Fighters (TV)
2014
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- Mobile Suit Gundam (manga)
- Gundam Reconguista in G (TV)
- Gundam Build Fighters TRY (TV)
2015
- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderfront (OVA)
2016
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 2 (TV) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans sequel)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderfront: DECEMBER SKY (Theatrical Version)
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Mobile Suit Gundam UNICORN RE:0096 (OVA)
2017
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Mobile Suit Gundam Twilight AXIS (OVA)
- Thunderbolts: Bandit Flower (The Movie)
2018
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Mobile Suit Gundam NT (Theatrical Version)
- Gundam Build Fighters Divers (TV)
2019
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Caesar's Flash (Theatrical Version)
- Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE (TV) (Note: Gundam Build Divers sequel)
- Gundam Reconguista in G: The Reconquista Movement I - Go! Core Fighter (Note: Gundam Reconguista in G Compilation Part 1)
2020
- Gundam Reconguista in G II. Attack on Belly (Note: Gundam Reconguista in G Compilation Part 2)
- Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE Season 2 (TV) (Note: Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE sequel)
2021
- Gundam Reconguista in G III. A Legacy from Space (Note: Gundam Reconguista in G Compilation Part 3)
2022
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- Mobile Suit Gundam Cross Island (Theatrical Version)
- Gundam Reconguista in G IV. Love in Fierce Fighting (Note: Gundam Reconguista in G Compilation Part 4)
- Gundam Reconguista in G V Crossing the Death Line (Note: Gundam Reconguista in G Compilation Part 5)
2023
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury Season 2 (TV)
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- OVA (Original Video Anime)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Requiem for Revenge ( NetNlix )
2025
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Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- (Theatrical Version) (Note: Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX Episodes 1-3 Collection)
Unreleased works:
- Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans Hunting Urd
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Caesar's Flash Parts 2 and 3
Notice:
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The timeline above only lists some of the major works and does not include all Gundam series works.
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Some works have multiple versions or remakes, such as theatrical versions and TV versions.
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The Gundam series has a complex timeline, with some works being interconnected while others are independent stories.
