The Gundam's saber claims Lalah's life. Char, overwhelmed by grief, lets out an anguished shout of "Uwaaah!" and pounds the control panel in frustration. This was the first time his human side was exposed, baring a glimpse of his true face beneath the stoic mask.

In the film adaptation, this intense outburst was replaced with a scene of Char shedding tears quietly, and his turmoil is portrayed only in the TV version. This was the only moment where the hidden depths of his heart, usually masked, were revealed. I urge you to experience this raw "cry" that is exclusive to the TV version.

The anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" was produced by Sunrise and aired from April 1979 to January 1980, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. It pioneered the new genre of "Real Robot Animation," significantly influencing subsequent robot anime. Although its initial TV ratings were not impressive, its popularity surged with reruns and the release of theatrical versions, giving rise to the "Gunpla" phenomena. Many sequels and spin-offs have been produced since, maintaining high popularity to this day. The new series "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (Zeekwax)" began airing in April 2025.

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