Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn
Summary: In the year Universal Century 0096, three years after Char Aznable's failed attempt to force human migration into space, life continues in the colonies orbiting Earth. One such colony, at Side 4, is home to Banagher Links, a 16-year-old who lives a quiet life among his classmates.
Audrey Burne, the last descendant of a great tyrannical family, takes it upon herself to steal the key to a mysterious device known as "Laplace's Box." It is said that the Box has the power to shape the course of the universe, and Audrey travels to Side 4 in an attempt to take it from its current holder and keep it from the Sleeves, the surviving remnant of Char Aznable's Neo-Zeon. In her search, she stumbles across Banagher and changes his life forever.
When Side 4 comes under the attack of the Sleeves and its prolific fighters Marida Cruz and Full Frontal, Banagher takes control of the newly built Gundam Unicorn to defend his friends and protect the fate of humankind.
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In the year Universal Century 0096, three years after Char Aznable's failed attempt to force human migration into space, life continues in the colonies orbiting Earth. One such colony, at Side 4, is home to Banagher Links, a 16-year-old who lives a quiet life among his classmates.
Audrey Burne, the last descendant of a great tyrannical family, takes it upon herself to steal the key to a mysterious device known as "Laplace's Box." It is said that the Box has the power to shape the course of the universe, and Audrey travels to Side 4 in an attempt to take it from its current holder and keep it from the Sleeves, the surviving remnant of Char Aznable's Neo-Zeon. In her search, she stumbles across Banagher and changes his life forever.
When Side 4 comes under the attack of the Sleeves and its prolific fighters Marida Cruz and Full Frontal, Banagher takes control of the newly built Gundam Unicorn to defend his friends and protect the fate of humankind.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn — In the year Universal Century 0096, three years after Char Aznable's failed attempt to force human migration into space, life continues in the colonies orbiting Earth. 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 OVA work and has garnered attention (MAL score: 8.09). 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 Unicorn 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
Frontal, Full
Main
Ikeda, Shuuichi
Japanese
Frontal, Full
Main
Silverstein, Keith
English
Frontal, Full
Main
Boccanera, Fabio
Italian
Links, Banagher
Main
Staley, Steve
English
Links, Banagher
Main
Uchiyama, Kouki
Japanese
Links, Banagher
Main
Jeon, Tae Yeol
Korean
Links, Banagher
Main
Meli, Manuel
Italian
Zabi, Mineva Lao
Main
Fujimura, Ayumi
Japanese
Zabi, Mineva Lao
Main
Sheh, Stephanie
English
Zabi, Mineva Lao
Main
Han, Chae Eon
Korean
Zabi, Mineva Lao
Main
Reti, Eleonora
Italian
Alec
Supporting
Nomura, Kenji
Japanese
Alec
Supporting
Seitz, Patrick
English
Alec
Supporting
Baker, Troy
English
Bancroft
Supporting
Kusumi, Naomi
Japanese
Bancroft
Supporting
Schemmel, Sean
English
Bancroft
Supporting
Bonino, Giorgio
Italian
Bartsch, Micott
Supporting
Tomatsu, Haruka
Japanese
Bartsch, Micott
Supporting
Lillis, Rachael
English
Bartsch, Micott
Supporting
Granato, Jolanda
Italian
Staff
Ogata, Naohiro
Producer
Yatate, Hajime
Producer
Furuhashi, Kazuhiro
Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation
Kimura, Eriko
Sound Director
Endou, Hirotaka
Episode Director
Hishida, Masakazu
Episode Director
Murata, Kazuya
Episode Director, Storyboard
Satou, Teruo
Episode Director
Watada, Shinya
Episode Director
Mutou, Yasuyuki
Script
Murase, Shukou
Storyboard, Key Animation
Aimer
Theme Song Performance
Boom Boom Satellites
Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Performance, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition
CHEMISTRY
Theme Song Performance
K., Carlos
Theme Song Composition
Kawabata, Kaname
Theme Song Lyrics
Kuriyama, Chiaki
Theme Song Performance
Kylee
Theme Song Performance
Nomura, Youichirou
Theme Song Arrangement
Saitou, Shinya
Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Arrangement