Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
File:Gundam seed destiny.jpeg
GenreDrama, Mecha, Romance, Science Fiction
Anime
Directed byMitsuo Fukuda
StudioSunrise
Manga
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge
Written byChimaki Kuori
Published byJapan Kadokawa Shoten
United States Del Rey

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny (機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY, Kidō Senshi Gundam Shīdo Desutinī) is the second TV series set in the Cosmic Era universe of Gundam by Sunrise. Set two years after the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny features many new characters and some returning ones. The series spanned 50 episodes (plus a recap episode entitled "Edited"), aired in Japan from October 9, 2004 to October 1, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. on the JNN TV stations TBS and MBS. The series won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize in 2004 and 2005.

Overview

See also: List of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny episodes

Directed by Mitsuo Fukuda, Gundam SEED Destiny is the sequel to Gundam SEED and the second Gundam series to be set in the Cosmic Era timeline. Set in CE 73, two years after the peace treaty between ZAFT and the Earth Alliance was signed in Gundam SEED, members of the Earth Alliance special task force known as "Phantom Pain" hijack three new mobile suits from a ZAFT armory base during a meeting between Orb Chief Representative Cagalli Yula Athha and ZAFT Chairman Gilbert Durandal. What begins as a pursuit of a band of Extended Naturals by Orb refugee Shinn Asuka, Alex Dino (Athrun Zala in disguise), Rey Za Burrel, and the crew of the Minerva, escalates into cataclysmic circumstances which lead to the declaration of yet another war.

Themes and reactions

While still interested on the plight between Naturals/Extendeds and Coordinators, Gundam SEED Destiny's focus was placed more on the ideological conflicts held by the characters, with social commentary proposing a global government conspiracy theory. In a wide scope, the series poses the question of what would be the best path for humanity to follow: one where people's paths are chosen, but they are able to live to their full potential, or that of freedom and the inevitable conflict that will occur?

Broadcast information

Gundam SEED Destiny had its premiere broadcast in Japan on October 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. on the JNN TV stations (TBS and MBS) and ended on October 1, 2005.

On Christmas 2005, a special episode ("Final Plus") called "The Chosen Future" aired in Japan. The episode is mainly a remake of the Final Phase (episode 50), with a few storyline changes, a lengthened battle, and an epilogue to the series.

The series is licensed by Bandai Entertainment for the North American market. The English adaptation was produced by Bandai Entertainment in association with The Ocean Group and the English-language dub was recorded at Ocean Studios. The series was released on DVD in North America in uncut bilingual format.

Gundam SEED Destiny began its Canadian broadcast on YTV's Bionix programming block on March 9, 2007 at 9:30 p.m. YTV did not air the special recap episode, "Edited". As of March 2007, there is no date scheduled to broadcast the series in the United States according to Bandai Entertainment.

In 2007, the series was available on demand from May through June with Comcast Cable in the United States. In July 2007, only episodes 1 to 22 have been aired and was thought to be discontinued on Comcast Cable. However, in September 2007, it has been made available again, this time with the English dubbed version.

In the Philippines, the English-dubbed version first aired on Cartoon Network Philippines on June 1, 2006.

Adaptations

An abridged version of the TV series is being released as Gundam SEED Destiny: Special Edition, which retells the story in four 90 minute parts. Unlike the Gundam SEED: Special Edition, this retelling of Gundam SEED Destiny seems focused on fixing some of the more criticized aspects of the series (for instance, by focusing on Athrun Zala's point of view to keep the focus as neutral as possible) rather than simply editing together highlights and important battles.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 Stargazer is an original net animation side-story to Gundam SEED Destiny, the first of three episodes began streaming on Bandai Channel on July 14, 2006, and a DVD containing all three episodes was released on November 24 2006 in Japan.

The anime has been adapted into a series of novels, by Riu Goto (also the author of the Gundam SEED novels).

The manga series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny: The Edge tells the events of the anime from the viewpoint of Athrun, though, some events were changed.

On May 7, 2006, a new movie based in the Cosmic Era was announced by Sunrise.

Cast and crew

See also: List of Gundam SEED characters

Japanese cast

Staff

  • Director: Mitsuo Fukuda
  • Series composition: Chiaki Morosawa
  • Character design: Hisashi Hirai
  • Mechanical design: Kunio Okawara, Kimitoshi Yamane
  • Design works: Kenki Fujioka
  • Art director: Shigemi Ikeda
  • Photography director: Takeshi Katsurayama
  • Sound director: Sadayoshi Fujino
  • Sound effects: Mitsuru Kageyama (Fizz Sound Creation)
  • Music: Toshihiko Sahashi
  • Producers: Yoji Moritomi, Hiroo Maruyama (MBS), Hiroyuki Sato (Sunrise)

English-language cast

English opening quote

The English opening quote in episodes 1 to 4 and 17, narrated by Alison Matthews:

Cosmic Era 72, one and a half years of grim war between Earth and the PLANTs was finally brought to an end following the space battle at Jachin Due. The two sides forged a peace treaty amid the ruins of Junius Seven, a place of unprecedented tragedy during the conflict. The former enemies pledged themselves to work for mutual understanding and to make every effort possible to maintain peace. As a result, the world was once more on the path of stability.

Theme songs and soundtrack albums

Opening songs:

  1. "Ignited" (イグナイテッド) by T.M.Revolution (episodes 1-13)
  2. "PRIDE" by HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR (episodes 14-24, "Edited"); (YTV broadcast: episodes 1-24)
  3. "Bokutachi no Yukue" (僕たちの行方; Our Whereabouts) by Hitomi Takahashi (episodes 25-37); (YTV broadcast: episodes 25-unknown)
  4. "Wings of Words" by CHEMISTRY (episodes 38-50)
  5. "Vestige" (ヴェスティージ) by T.M.Revolution (episode "Final Plus")

Ending songs:

  1. "Reason" by Nami Tamaki (episodes 1-13)
  2. "Life Goes On" by Mika Arisaka (episodes 14-25, "Edited")
  3. "I Wanna Go To A Place..." by Rie fu (episodes 26-37) (In episodes 28 and 32, the English version is played instead of the Japanese version.)
  4. "You Are Similar To Me (Kimi wa Boku ni Niteiru)" (君は僕に似ている; You Resemble Me) by See-Saw (episodes 38-50, "Final Plus")

Insert songs:

  • "Fields of hope" by Rie Tanaka (Jillian Michaels in the English dub) (episodes 7, 9, 41, "Edited", "Final Plus")
  • "Mizu no Akashi" (水の証; Evidence of Water) by Rie Tanaka (Jillian Michaels in the English dub) (episodes 10, 29)
  • "Quiet Night C.E. 73" by Rie Tanaka (Jillian Michaels in the English dub) (episodes 17, 19, 20)
  • "The Deep Sea's Solitude (Shinkai no Kodoku)" (深海の孤独; The Sea's Loneliness) by Houko Kuwashima (episodes 21, 26, 30, 32, 33)
  • "Meteor" (ミーティア) by T.M.Revolution (episode 23)
  • "Vestige" (ヴェスティージ) by T.M.Revolution (episodes 39, 41, 42, 49)
  • "Honoh no Tobira" (焔の扉; Door of Flames) by FictionJunction YUUKA (episode 40)
  • "EMOTION" by Rie Tanaka (Jillian Michaels in the English dub) (episode 47)


Gundam SEED Destiny related albums:

Each Suit CD usually contain songs sung by the seiyū of the characters featured, and audio drama clips of these characters in situations during their "typical" day. While most are comedic in nature, they help to flesh out the characters as well, often offering an insight at their behaviour in the series. There are only 10 Suit CDs in total for GS and GSD (the numbering for the GSD CDs are from 6 to 10).

Video games

Note that this list does not include earlier games with SEED or SEED Astray-only characters.

Trivia

  • The series contains several references to previous Gundam and Fukuda series. Most notable among the non-Gundam references are those to Fukuda's Future GPX Cyber Formula television and original video animation series. These include several vehicles used in these series, such as the convertible that Athrun drives in episode 8 (GSX-Neo in Future GPX Cyber Formula SIN), and the motorcycle that Shinn rides in episode 21 (Hayato Kazami's motorcycle in Future GPX Cyber Formula).
  • Despite being the namesake of the series, the word "Gundam" is only said three times in Gundam SEED Destiny, by Cagalli in episode 1 when she saw the three Gundams break out, in episode 2 by Sting, and the time when Kira obtain his new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom.
  • In episode 15, towards the end when Athrun Zala enters the "waiting room" overlooking the Minerva's mobile suit hanger you can see Shinn Asuka laying on the couch reading "S-magazine" with the band HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR (who did the show's second opening theme) on the cover. As he lifts the magazine up, Pride (the title of said theme) can be seen in the lower right corner.

External links

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Preceded by Gundam metaseries (production order)
2004 — 2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Gundam Cosmic Era timeline
C.E. 73 		Succeeded by
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73 Stargazer,
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: The Movie
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