To witness such a polished throwing technique in the context of a robot anime film is, truly, a legendary “ippon.” This hand-to-hand battle in the grass symbolizes the unresolved feud between these two, finally clashing as their words fail them. Amid the serious drama of the movie, this “astonishingly perfect throw” stands out as a curiously memorable scene in the film, which is full of iconic moments.

The theatrical feature "Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack" was released in March 1988. As the first original Gundam movie produced for theaters, it is set in Universal Century 0093, fourteen years after "Mobile Suit Gundam." The anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" was created by Sunrise, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, and is regarded as the pioneer of the “real robot anime” genre, exerting a huge influence on all robot anime that followed. Although its TV ratings were lackluster during its initial broadcast, a surge of popularity began with reruns and the release of the theatrical compilation, which also led to the Gunpla (Gundam plastic model) craze. Countless sequels, spin-offs, and derivative works have been produced since, and the franchise continues to enjoy immense popularity to this day.

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