, also referred to as , is a 2014 Japanese science fiction anime television series and the thirteenth installment in Sunrise's long-running Gundam franchise.
Created for the Gundam 35th Anniversary celebration, it is the first Gundam TV series to be written and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino since Turn A Gundam in 1999 and features character designs by Kenichi Yoshida of Overman King Gainer and Eureka Seven fame. Airing in the MBS/TBS networks' Animeism block from October 2014 to March 2015, it is the first traditional Gundam TV series to be initially released as a late night anime. A five-part film compilation series was released from 2019 to 2022.
Plot summary
In Regild Century 1014, 1,014 years after the end of the Universal Century,Gundam Reconguista in G, Episode #17, the character Col. Rusita directly states onscreen that the Universal Century was "[the] prior era," to the Regild Century, referring to previous conflicts of the UC reigniting in the Regild Century. Subsequently, in episode #24, Klim Nick refers to the Dorette Fleet being "burdened [by the] trauma of the Universal Century's wars." The Correct Century is never mentioned in the show. a young member of the Capital Guard named Bellri Zenam, charged with protecting the orbital elevator Capital Tower, encounters and helps capture a highly advanced mobile suit, the G-Self and its pilot, Aida Surugan, while defending the tower from space pirates called the Pirate Corps. Feeling a connection with both the G-Self and its pilot, Bellri is able to control the mobile suit, operable only by a select few.
The G-Self is recaptured by the Amerian spaceship Megafauna, and Bellri subsequently helps fend off attacks by the "Capital Army"—a militaristic faction from the Capital Tower advocating for rearmament, led by Colonel Cumpa Rusita—and its eccentric Captain Mask. The Megafauna returns to the Capital Territory to negotiate a ceasefire and alliance to prepare for an alleged threat from space, but the unexpected launch of an American fleet causes hostilities to resume.
The Megafauna flees to space, arriving at the holy land of Sankt Porto atop the Capital Tower, which has been occupied by Amerian forces seeking control of utilities distributed by the Capital Territory. Recognizing the growing military strength of Earth's factions, the Moon colony of Towasanga sends their Dorette Fleet to begin the "Reconguista", a recolonization of Earth. In the ensuing chaos, the Megafauna as well as a pair of American and Capital Army ships journey to the Moon.
At Towasanga, Bellri and Aida learn that they are the last surviving members of the royal Rayhunton family, sent to Earth as children to protect them from the Dorette Fleet. Seeking the truth behind the conflict, Aida commands the Megafauna to the Venus Globe colonies, the source of the Photon Batteries and other advanced technology that has led to Earth's rapid militarization. After a battle with the G-IT Corps—another faction supporting the Reconguistra—they discover Cumpa Rusita is the Towasangan who brought them to Earth and provided Earthnoids with the blueprints for spaceships and mobile suits with the intention of spurring armed conflict and strengthening the human race.
The Megafauna returns to Earth with upgraded mobile suits and finds the war has escalated further. Ameria has allied with the Dorette Fleet while Captain Mask allies with the G-IT Corps to ensure his historically oppressed race has a place in the new world order. A chaotic final battle ensues at the Guiana Highlands among the remains of the past wars and Cumpa Rusita is killed in the crossfire between Bellri and Captain Mask. Having rediscovered the horrors of war throughout their adventures, the crew of the Megafauna force a ceasefire with technology from the Universal Century.
Some months later, a joint crew of Earthnoids and Spacenoids from multiple nations start a journey around the world to promote peace and understanding. Bellri disembarks in Japan and climbs Mount Fuji, intending to see the world on his own two feet.
Characters
Capital Army / Capital Guard / Capital Territory
A 17-year-old Capital Guard Academy cadet and the primary pilot of the YG-111 G-Self who involves himself with the Megafaunas crew. Because of the Rayhunton Code, Bellri is one of three people who can operate the G-Self, the others being Aida Surugan and Raraiya Akuparl. In truth, he is an heir to the Towasangan Rayhunton family and Aida Surugan's biological younger brother. The YG-111 G-Self, also known as the Gundam G-Self, is a one-of-a-kind prototype mobile suit built by Towasangan rebels using the ancient Rose of Hermes Blueprints. It utilizes a unique full-body Photon Frame in its construction, which makes it more powerful and versatile than most mobile suits of the time. It can be equipped with various equipment Packs that grant it various special abilities and weapons.
A cheerleader and Bellri's childhood friend. She acts as Raraiya's caretaker and eventually co-pilots the VGGM-Gf10 G-Lucifer with her.
Noredo's personal HAROBE-type robot, named for both Noredo and Bellri.
Real name . A Towasangan native and originally a member of the Rayhunton loyalist faction, Raraiya delivers the G-Self to Earth, but suffers from severe oxygen deprivation that afflicts her with amnesia and reverts her mind to that of a child. She eventually fully recovers her memories and faculties and becomes the co-pilot of the VGGM-Gf10 G-Lucifer alongside Noredo. The VGGM-Gf10 G-Lucifer, also known as the Gundam G-Lucifer, is a prototype testbed mobile suit developed by Venus Globe's G-IT Laboratory. It features a unique head with a single eye camera resembling the mobile suits once used by the Principality of Zeon. It also features two seats in the cockpit, one for the primary pilot and one for a copilot in order to collect data and manage systems during testing. It is equipped with a system known as Moonlight Butterfly, which spreads nanomachines that disable and destroy technology.
A Capital Guard Academy student and Bellri's classmate. Luin is a Kuntala, a lower caste of people who were once used as a food source during famines at the end of the Universal Century. Kuntala discrimination inspires him to become a symbol of his people's strength by joining the Capital Army as Captain Mask. As Captain Mask, Luin develops an open rivalry with Bellri that only intensifies as he is repeatedly defeated in battle. Pilots the CAMS-03 Elf Bullock, CAMS-05 Mack Knife, and VGGM-Git01 Kabikali.
Luin Lee's girlfriend and fellow Kuntala. Joins the Capital Army and becomes the pilot of the G-Rach mobile armor.
Bellri's teacher at the Capital Guard Academy.
A Capital Guard Academy instructor who joins the Megafauna crew. Is implied to be attracted to Raraiya.
Bellri's adoptive mother and Operations Director for the Capital Territory. As Operations Director, she is responsible for enforcing the SU-Cordism taboos.
A captain in the Capital Army. Pilots a CAMS-04 Wuxia.
Head of the Capital Guard's Research Division and founder of the Capital Army.
An officer in the Capital Army and Luin Lee/Captain Mask's direct subordinate, known for her distinctive earpieces that resemble rabbit's ears. Pilots the Bifron, a pink CAMS-05 Mack Knife, and the Yggdrasil mobile armor.
Leader of SU-Cordism, a widespread pseudo-religion that considers the Capital Tower space elevator to be sacred. SU-Cordism also enforces a taboo that has stagnated technological advancement and maintains a monopoly on photon batteries.
Amerian Army / Pirate Corps
A 19-year-old member of the Megafauna crew who attempts to recover the YG-111 G-Self from the Capital Guard. Primarily pilots the MSAM-033 G-Arcane, but is also one of three people able to operate the YG-111 G-Self due to the Rayhunton Code. In truth, she is Bellri's biological older sister and an heir to House Rayhunton of Towasanga. The MSAM-033 G-Arcane, also known as the Gundam G-Arcane, was built by the Amerian Army using the Rose of Hermes Blueprints. It is capable of transforming into an aircraft mode for atmospheric flight and is armed with an anti-ship rifle. The G-Arcane is later upgraded with the Full Dress equipment, which replaces the skirt booster with a large battery pack and binders taken from the VGGM-Gb03 Gaeon's spare parts.
Aida's adoptive father and a general in the Amerian Army.
Aida's lover and a mobile suit pilot on the Megafauna, piloting a GH-001 Grimoire.
A 20-year-old lieutenant and mobile suit pilot in the Amerian Army. Arrogant and smug, he claims to be a genius and is considered annoying by his crewmates. Primarily pilots a blue MSAM-YM03 Montero, but also pilots a blue MSAM-034a Space Jahannam, the VGGM-La01a Dharma mobile armor, and the VGGM-La01b Dahack.
The captain of the Megafauna.
A 24-year-old Amerian Army lieutenant and mobile suit pilot who frequently assists the Megafauna. Pilots a pink Hecate, the Trinity, and the Armorzagan.
A mechanic on the Megafauna.
Megafaunas helmsperson.
Megafaunas XO.
Megafaunas bridge officer.
Megafaunas deck chief.
The chief mechanic on the Megafauna.
A Megafauna crew member.
A Megafauna crew member.
A Megafauna crew member.
A mechanic on the Megafauna.
A doctor on the Megafauna.
A nurse on the Megafauna.
A GH-001 Grimoire pilot assigned to the Megafauna.
A GH-001 Grimoire pilot assigned to the Megafauna.
Klim Nick's father and the President of Ameria.
Towasanga
A Towasangan general and leader of the Dorette Fleet, the leading force behind the "Reconguista."
An officer in the Dorette Fleet. Implied to be romantically involved with Rockpie Getty.
Commander of the Dorette Fleet.
A pilot in the Dorette Fleet. Pilots a red-armed Moran and the Gaitrash.
A Towasangan mobile suit pilot who eventually defects to the Megafauna. Frequently bickers with Kerbes Yoh because of a shared crush on Raraiya. Pilots a red Moran.
A Towasangan mobile suit pilot. Pilots a Zacks.
A member of the Towasangan Resistance who is actually a spy for the Venus Globe.
A Towasanga Resistance mechanic who helped build the YG-111 G-Self from the Rose of Hermes Blueprints.
A Towasanga Resistance mechanic who helped build the YG-111 G-Self from the Rose of Hermes Blueprints.
Towasanga's Prime Minister.
Venus Globe
Head of the Venus Globe. Because of Venus's low gravity, his body is severely weakened and atrophied. He wears a mechanical exoskeleton to appear normal.
Captain of the Crescent Ship, which travels between the Venus Globe and Towasanga to deliver photon batteries to Earth.
G-IT Laboratory
Director of Venus Globe's G-IT Laboratory. Pilots the Conque de Venus mobile armor and the VGGM-Gb03 Gaeon.
A G-IT Laboratory mobile suit pilot who constantly works out to counteract the Venus Sphere's low gravity. Pilots the VGGM-Sc02 Gastima.
A G-IT Laboratory mobile suit pilot who is in a relationship with Kia Mbeki. Pilots the Grod mobile armor and Mazraster.
A G-IT Laboratory mobile suit pilot. Pilots the Z'Gocky.
Production
Background The series began development prior to 2009, when Yoshiyuki Tomino approached character designer Kenichi Yoshida to perform preliminary design work.
The announcement was first publicized in September 2011 under the codename G-Reco. Previously, in November 2010, Tomino had previewed an unfinished novel in the 100th issue of Gundam Ace called , which revolved around a space elevator with similar characters and settings. The scenario for the show was completed and the anime began full production in 2012.
Reconguista in G was officially unveiled at the Gundam 35th Anniversary event on March 20, 2014. During the unveiling, Tomino explained the "G" stands for "Gundam," but primarily means "ground." He also explained the word "reconguista" is based on the Spanish word reconquista; however, the Japanese audience prefers a voiced "g" in the title which necessitated the change.
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