Original
04/07/1979 - 01/26/1980 Finished
Mobile Suit Gundam (Kidou Senshi Gundam)
Also known as: 機動戦士ガンダム
In Universal Century 0079, humanity inhabits space colonies called Sides until the Principality of Zeon declares war on the Earth Federation using devastating mobile suits. When Zeon strikes the colony housing the Federation's new Gundam, fifteen-year-old civilian Amuro Ray is thrust into conflict across Earth and space, facing ace pilot Char Aznable in a war that will define his life.
43
Total episodes
43
Canon episodes
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Canon episodes · 43 Filler episodes · 0
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Watch order: filler vs canon
Kidou Senshi Gundam has no filler episodes: all 43 episodes are canon. You can watch it from first to last without checking any list of skippable episodes.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
43 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gundam Rising!!04/07/1979 | 04/07/1979 | Canon |
| 2 | Destroy Gundam!04/14/1979 | 04/14/1979 | Canon |
| 3 | Vote to Attack04/21/1979 | 04/21/1979 | Canon |
| 4 | Escape From Luna II04/28/1979 | 04/28/1979 | Canon |
| 5 | Re-entry to Earth05/05/1979 | 05/05/1979 | Canon |
| 6 | Garma Strikes05/12/1979 | 05/12/1979 | Canon |
| 7 | The Core Fighter's Escape05/18/1979 | 05/18/1979 | Canon |
| 8 | Winds of War05/26/1979 | 05/26/1979 | Canon |
| 9 | Fly, Gundam!06/02/1979 | 06/02/1979 | Canon |
| 10 | Garma's Fate06/09/1979 | 06/09/1979 | Canon |
| 11 | Icelina- Love's Remains06/16/1979 | 06/16/1979 | Canon |
| 12 | The Threat of Zeon06/23/1979 | 06/23/1979 | Canon |
| 13 | Coming Home06/30/1979 | 06/30/1979 | Canon |
| 14 | Time, Be Still07/06/1979 | 07/06/1979 | Canon |
| 15 | Cucuruz Doan's Island07/14/1979 | 07/14/1979 | Canon |
| 16 | Sayla's Agony07/21/1979 | 07/21/1979 | Canon |
| 17 | Amuro Deserts07/28/1979 | 07/28/1979 | Canon |
| 18 | Zeon's Secret Mine08/04/1979 | 08/04/1979 | Canon |
| 19 | Ramba Ral's Attack08/11/1979 | 08/11/1979 | Canon |
| 20 | Hand-to-Hand Combat08/18/1979 | 08/18/1979 | Canon |
| 21 | Sorrow and Hatred08/25/1979 | 08/25/1979 | Canon |
| 22 | The Trap of M'Quve09/01/1979 | 09/01/1979 | Canon |
| 23 | Matilda's Rescue09/08/1979 | 09/08/1979 | Canon |
| 24 | Black Tri-Star09/15/1979 | 09/15/1979 | Canon |
| 25 | The Battle of Odessa09/22/1979 | 09/22/1979 | Canon |
| 26 | Char Returns09/29/1979 | 09/29/1979 | Canon |
| 27 | A Spy on Board10/06/1979 | 10/06/1979 | Canon |
| 28 | Across the Atlantic Ocean10/13/1979 | 10/13/1979 | Canon |
| 29 | Tragedy in Jaburo10/20/1979 | 10/20/1979 | Canon |
| 30 | A Wish of War Orphans10/27/1979 | 10/27/1979 | Canon |
| 31 | A Decoy in Space11/03/1979 | 11/03/1979 | Canon |
| 32 | Breakthrough11/10/1979 | 11/10/1979 | Canon |
| 33 | Farewell In Side Six11/17/1979 | 11/17/1979 | Canon |
| 34 | A Fateful Encounter11/24/1979 | 11/24/1979 | Canon |
| 35 | The Glory of Solomon12/01/1979 | 12/01/1979 | Canon |
| 36 | Big Zam's Last Stand12/08/1979 | 12/08/1979 | Canon |
| 37 | The Duel in Texas12/15/1979 | 12/15/1979 | Canon |
| 38 | Char and Sayla12/22/1979 | 12/22/1979 | Canon |
| 39 | The Newtype: Challia Bull12/29/1979 | 12/29/1979 | Canon |
| 40 | Lalah's Dilemma01/05/1980 | 01/05/1980 | Canon |
| 41 | A Cosmic Glow01/12/1980 | 01/12/1980 | Canon |
| 42 | Space Fortress A Baoa Qu01/19/1980 | 01/19/1980 | Canon |
| 43 | Escape01/26/1980 | 01/26/1980 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Kidou Senshi Gundam have?
Kidou Senshi Gundam is season 1 of 7 in the franchise: Kidou Senshi Gundam, Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam, Kidou Senshi Gundam ZZ, Kidou Senshi Victory Gundam, Turn A Gundam, Gundam: G no Reconguista, and Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn RE:0096. All of them have finished airing.
How many episodes does Kidou Senshi Gundam have?
This page covers 43 episodes. Adding up every season, the franchise has 289 episodes in total.
What is the best order to watch Kidou Senshi Gundam?
It is recommended to watch Kidou Senshi Gundam in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Kidou Senshi Gundam online?
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Is Kidou Senshi Gundam a complete anime?
Yes, Kidou Senshi Gundam is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
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