The Moment When the Ball is Truly a "Ball" - A Fine Play as the Zaku Takes Out Two Targets with a Kick in "Mobile Suit Gundam"

In episode 42 of the anime "Mobile Suit Gundam," the space fortress A Baoa Qu becomes the setting for the final showdown between the Earth Federation Forces and the Principality of Zeon. Amidst the chaos of countless beams and explosions, one standout "play" detonated above the rest. A Zeon Zaku shockingly "kicked" an Earth Federation combat pod, the "Ball," into the fray.

Within the battleground of A Baoa Qu, waves of Federation GMs and Balls launched, while the Zeon side deployed Zaku and Rick Dom units from the Dolos. The situation quickly plunged into a chaotic melee.

Amidst this, one Zaku spotted a Ball. Instead of firing a beam rifle, it approached the Ball head-on and unleashed an almighty kick with its right foot! The Ball smashed directly into an allied GM, resulting in a massive explosion. The Zaku displayed an astonishing feat by taking down two units with a single kick. It's not a simple task that a mobile suit can aim to perform easily. Even in soccer, this was an accuracy-defying control.

The identity of the Zaku pilot who pulled off this fine play by kicking the Ball and destroying the GM along with it remains unknown, but it's likely a reflexive strike in the midst of chaos. Even if it was coincidental, that chance became an unforgettable strike that brought an odd pause to the melee. The battlefield requires not only advanced tactics but also the ability to make quick decisions and act without hesitation, as this scene narrates.

This brief moment of exhilaration amidst the tense atmosphere of A Baoa Qu will continue to be recounted as an exceptional fine play.