Damn you, Durandal! Because of you, Athrun has doubts about his position. Cagalli seems like she won't be able to do anything if Athrun returns to the battlefield. The storytelling in this episode is very good, I was really hypnotized while watching it. The soundtrack is no doubt, but for the animation quality I prefer the previous series, Seed. Overall, this episode is a must watch.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
Oshimeter
Synopsis
In the crossfire of a war that had nothing to do with them, Shinn Asuka's whole family died right in front of him. Now he's angry, enlisted in ZAFT's military, and piloting one of the most advanced mobile suits ever built — and that's just the first couple of episodes. Gundam SEED Destiny is a 50-episode mecha series set two years after the original Gundam SEED conflict, dropping you back into a world where the peace everyone fought for is already crumbling. Genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals are at each other's throats again, a diplomatic mission goes sideways fast, and prototype mobile suits get stolen by unknown forces. The whole thing spirals from there. What makes it worth sitting through is how genuinely messy the emotions are — Shinn's grief feels real, not just backstory fuel, and the relationships between characters carry actual weight. Athrun Zala returns from the previous series navigating impossible loyalties, which adds a grounded perspective alongside Shinn's raw, unprocessed rage. The mecha battles are fluid and visceral, the soundtrack hits harder than it has any right to, and the political tension keeps things from ever feeling like pure action spectacle. If you watched Gundam SEED and wanted more, this is the direct continuation. If you liked the moral complexity in Code Geass or Gundam 00, the same DNA runs through this. It's romantic and brutal in equal measure.
Episode Guide
Characters
Kira Yamato
A skilled Coordinator pilot grappling with war's toll and his destiny, Kira Yamato fights for peace amidst conflict.
Portrayed by Mittelman Max
Lacus Clyne
PLANT's pop idol, Lacus Clyne, seeks peace, caught between warring factions and a conflicted love for Kira Yamato.
Portrayed by Leurquin Sabrina
Athrun Zala
A skilled Coordinator pilot, Athrun Zala fights for PLANT, battling his friend Kira and grappling with war's moral complexities.
Portrayed by Kim Il
Cagalli Yula Athha
Orb Union's headstrong leader, Cagalli balances duty with compassion, fighting for peace amidst war.
Portrayed by Morley Vanessa
Shinn Asuka
Orphaned Coordinator pilot seeking revenge, Shinn Asuka excels in ZAFT, piloting the Impulse and Destiny Gundams.
Portrayed by Suzumura Kenichi
Lunamaria Hawke
ZAFT pilot, skilled ZAKU Warrior and Impulse ace; develops a close bond with Shinn Asuka.
Portrayed by Sakamoto Maaya
Quick Takes
View all 5 takesIn this episode, Cagalli and Athrun are trapped inside the Minerva and are forced to follow ZAFT to watch the battle against the Earth Alliance's Bogey One. What will happen to Cagalli and Athrun next? Meanwhile, what I like about this anime is its fast pace even outside of battle, so when watching it you won't feel bored. It's just that I have to focus to be able to understand the plot of this anime.
This time the pace felt just right for me, even though it was quite fast because from the beginning to the end of the episode was dominated by battles between mobile suits. But because the pace was fast, it took me some time to understand the story and the new characters, especially the political plot. One thing is for sure, the storytelling style will be familiar to those who watched Seed, the previous series.
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