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Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO

is a Japanese mini-series of nine CGI short films and OVAs based on the Gundam anime franchise, released from 2004 to 2009 in three chapters each comprising three episodes. Directed by Takashi Imanishi (who previously directed Gundam 0083) and with Yutaka Izubuchi as production supervisor, the series' storyline takes place during the One Year War of the original Universal Century timeline.

The first two chapters and , released in 2004 and 2006 respectively, are shown from the Principality of Zeon's point of view; while the third chapter , released from 2008 to 2009, explores the Earth-based phase of the One Year War from the Earth Federation's point of view.

Overview

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO

Taking place at roughly the same time as the original Mobile Suit Gundam, MS IGLOO follows the exploits of the Principality of Zeon's 603rd Technical Evaluation Unit, a special crew of weapons development researchers. Stationed aboard the former civilian cargo ship Jotunheim (named after the land of the giants in Norse mythology), the unit field-tests various prototype weapons for combat use under the supervision of Engineer Lieutenant Oliver May. IGLOO's six episodes chronicle the 603rd's adventures at pivotal episodes throughout the One-Year War.

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 2: Gravity Front

was announced on March 25, 2008. The series consist of three 30-minute episodes and is set on Earth and from Earth Federation's point of view. The 3D CGI is in high definition, higher in quality than what was seen in the previous productions. The production staff is largely unchanged, though the mecha designers behind the design works in this series are Yutaka Izubuchi, Kimitoshi Yamane, Takuhito Kusanagi, Shinji Aramaki and Fumihiro Katagai. The super high-detail designs appeared in the U.C. Hardgraph line were used as is in the animation.

The 1st episode "Shoot at that Death!" was released on October 24, 2008. The 2nd episode "King of the Land, Forward!" was released on January 23, 2009. The 3rd episode "Odessa, Iron Storm!" was released on April 24, 2009.

Theme music

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Mr. Lonely Heart by Haruna Yokota
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Places in the Heart by Shinji Kakijima
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No Limit∞ by Taja
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Cast

The Hidden One Year War & Apocalypse 0079

Gravity Front

Episodes

The Hidden One Year War

Apocalypse 0079

Gravity Front

Reception

Carl Kimlinger of Anime News Network gave the series a C praising the plot and CG graphics.

References

External links

  • MS IGLOO — Official Site (Japanese)
  • MS IGLOO 2 — Official Site (Japanese)