Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season

  • Genres: ["Drama","Sci-Fi"]
  • Type: TV
  • Status: Finished Airing
  • Year: 2008

Summary: In the year 2311 AD, a world that once saw itself full of inter-continental conflict now stands unified, led by the Earth Sphere Federation (ESF). The ESF established a preventative military task force known as the A-Laws, tasking them with shutting down violent terrorist organizations. As they gain more and more legal authority, the A-Laws begin to twist the law to fit their own agenda, ruling the citizens of Earth with a heavy hand.

In response to the fascistic behavior of the A-Laws, the anti-terrorist group Celestial Being reappears. Led by state-of-the-art mobile suits known as Gundam, the pilots of Celestial Being wage a new war with the A-Laws, aiming to stop their tyrannical abuse of power.

Setsuna F. Seiei, pilot of the Gundam Exia, helps to lead the charge along with his fellow Gundam Meisters Lockon Stratos, Allelujah Haptism, and Tieria Erde. But in the process, Setsuna stumbles upon a conspiratorial plot spearheaded by a new faction, the Innovators, and must contend with his own old wounds and ghosts of the past in order to save a world that despises him.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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In the year 2311 AD, a world that once saw itself full of inter-continental conflict now stands unified, led by the Earth Sphere Federation (ESF). The ESF established a preventative military task force known as the A-Laws, tasking them with shutting down violent terrorist organizations. As they gain more and more legal authority, the A-Laws begin to twist the law to fit their own agenda, ruling the citizens of Earth with a heavy hand.

In response to the fascistic behavior of the A-Laws, the anti-terrorist group Celestial Being reappears. Led by state-of-the-art mobile suits known as Gundam, the pilots of Celestial Being wage a new war with the A-Laws, aiming to stop their tyrannical abuse of power.

Setsuna F. Seiei, pilot of the Gundam Exia, helps to lead the charge along with his fellow Gundam Meisters Lockon Stratos, Allelujah Haptism, and Tieria Erde. But in the process, Setsuna stumbles upon a conspiratorial plot spearheaded by a new faction, the Innovators, and must contend with his own old wounds and ghosts of the past in order to save a world that despises him.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]


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Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season Review

Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season — In the year 2311 AD, a world that once saw itself full of inter-continental conflict now stands unified, led by the Earth Sphere Federation (ESF). This overview is intentionally spoiler-free and focuses on tone and intent rather than plot specifics.

Thematically, It sits firmly within Drama, Sci-Fi conventions as a TV work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.07). This work explores character dynamics, tonal shifts, and the interplay between narrative ambition and execution. The story's pacing and tonal choices are crafted to complement the central ideas, often emphasizing atmosphere and emotional truth over explicit exposition. The show's ability to evoke a consistent mood — whether melancholic, exuberant, or contemplative — is a recurring strength, and the scenes are constructed so viewers can infer stakes without needing explicit spoilers.

Characterization is a core pillar here. Protagonists and supporting figures are written with distinct motivations and narrative roles; even when archetypal, the series invests in small behavioral details that make choices feel earned. Character arcs are handled with an eye for gradualism: development often arrives through incremental beats rather than abrupt, expository shifts. The interactions between characters create texture, and relationships are used to illuminate both personal flaws and larger thematic concerns.

On the visual front, production values play a significant role. The animation quality varies by sequence but frequently showcases thoughtful direction and composition. Background art, framing, and color palettes are used deliberately to support tone — quieter scenes favor muted palettes while action or heightened emotional beats employ brighter, more kinetic visuals. Direction choices, such as camera movement and shot selection, often elevate scenes beyond their raw script, creating moments that linger in the viewer's mind.

The soundscape — score, incidental music, and sound design — complements the visual language. Music cues are placed to maximize emotional resonance without manipulating the audience with melodrama; this restraint often leads to more authentic emotional payoff. Sound design punctuates key moments, and when the series leans on silence, those quieter moments are given weight by measured audio choices.

Pacing and structure are handled with craft. Episodes are arranged to build tension and release methodically, and the narrative rarely rushes through important emotional beats. That said, the deliberate pacing may feel slow to viewers who prefer faster plot turnover; the reward is greater nuance and an accumulation of meaning across the series. Accessibility is generally good — one can appreciate surface-level pleasures, while repeat or attentive viewing reveals additional layers.

No title is without flaws. Occasional unevenness in subplots or variable animation across episodes can be distracting. Some tonal shifts might feel abrupt if you expect uniformity; others will argue that those shifts are purposeful. These are worth noting, but they seldom undercut the larger achievements of the work.

In sum, Kidou Senshi Gundam 00 Second Season offers a rich experience for viewers who value character-driven storytelling, considered visual design, and a soundtrack that supports rather than overwhelms. For fans of Drama, Sci-Fi, this is an especially rewarding watch. It's recommended for those who appreciate layered narratives and artistry in animation, and best approached with patience and attention to nuance.


Characters & Voice Actors

Almark, Ribbons

Almark, Ribbons

Main

Furuya, Toru
Furuya, Toru
Japanese
Almark, Ribbons

Almark, Ribbons

Main

Adamthwaite, Michael
Adamthwaite, Michael
English
Almark, Ribbons

Almark, Ribbons

Main

Guitard, Thomas
Guitard, Thomas
French
Almark, Ribbons

Almark, Ribbons

Main

Luiz, Ítalo
Luiz, Ítalo
Portuguese (BR)
Erde, Tieria

Erde, Tieria

Main

Kamiya, Hiroshi
Kamiya, Hiroshi
Japanese
Erde, Tieria

Erde, Tieria

Main

Vincent, Samuel
Vincent, Samuel
English
Erde, Tieria

Erde, Tieria

Main

Baral, Michael
Baral, Michael
German
Erde, Tieria

Erde, Tieria

Main

Pascal, Benjamin
Pascal, Benjamin
French
Erde, Tieria

Erde, Tieria

Main

Andreatto, Rodrigo
Andreatto, Rodrigo
Portuguese (BR)
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Yoshino, Hiroyuki
Japanese
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Cox, Richard Ian
Cox, Richard Ian
English
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Jou, Masako
Jou, Masako
Japanese
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Martz, Hendrik
Martz, Hendrik
German
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Kozlowski, Mathias
Kozlowski, Mathias
French
Haptism, Allelujah

Haptism, Allelujah

Main

Zilse, Felipe
Zilse, Felipe
Portuguese (BR)
Seiei, Setsuna F.

Seiei, Setsuna F.

Main

Miyano, Mamoru
Miyano, Mamoru
Japanese
Seiei, Setsuna F.

Seiei, Setsuna F.

Main

Swaile, Brad
Swaile, Brad
English
Seiei, Setsuna F.

Seiei, Setsuna F.

Main

Bösherz, Konrad
Bösherz, Konrad
German
Seiei, Setsuna F.

Seiei, Setsuna F.

Main

Nishigaki, Yuka
Nishigaki, Yuka
Japanese
Seiei, Setsuna F.

Seiei, Setsuna F.

Main

Doang, Mathieu
Doang, Mathieu
French

Staff

Ikeya, Hiroomi

Ikeya, Hiroomi

Producer

Maruyama, Hiroo

Maruyama, Hiroo

Producer

Yatate, Hajime

Yatate, Hajime

Producer

Maeda, Toshihiro

Maeda, Toshihiro

Assistant Producer

Mizushima, Seiji

Mizushima, Seiji

Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Mima, Masafumi

Mima, Masafumi

Sound Director

Kitamura, Masaki

Kitamura, Masaki

Episode Director, Storyboard, Assistant Director

Nagasaki, Kenji

Nagasaki, Kenji

Episode Director, Storyboard

Natori, Takahiro

Natori, Takahiro

Episode Director

Takahashi, Masanori

Takahashi, Masanori

Episode Director

Takuno, Seiki

Takuno, Seiki

Episode Director, Storyboard

Ueda, Shigeru

Ueda, Shigeru

Episode Director, Storyboard

Watada, Shinya

Watada, Shinya

Episode Director

Doang, Geneviève

Doang, Geneviève

Script

Teraoka, Iwao

Teraoka, Iwao

Storyboard, Key Animation

Asami, Kosei

Asami, Kosei

Theme Song Composition

Hiraide, Satoru

Hiraide, Satoru

Theme Song Arrangement

Ishikawa, Chiaki

Ishikawa, Chiaki

Theme Song Performance

Ito, Yuna

Ito, Yuna

Theme Song Performance

Nakamura, Jin

Nakamura, Jin

Theme Song Arrangement