Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E. 73: STARGAZER is a hidden gem in the Gundam series. Even though it's only three short episodes, it captures everything that makes the Cosmic Era so compelling: politics, emotion, and great mobile suit action.

What makes Stargazer stand out is its perspective. Instead of focusing on famous pilots or major battles, it presents the war from the perspective of researchers and lesser-known Earth Alliance soldiers. It adds depth and reminds you that war affects everyone, not just those on the front lines.

The animation still holds up remarkably well, particularly in the smooth action scenes and the distinctive design of the Gundam ... Stargazer. The music also hits hard, especially during the ending, emotional and haunting in the best way.

If there's one downside, it's that it's over too quickly. Just under an hour long, it leaves you wanting more. But maybe that's what makes it so powerful.

Whether you're a fan of Gundam SEED or want a quick but meaningful Gundam story, Stargazer is worth your time.

It has been many years since I have seen Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Stargazer. I have seen the main series as well as other gundam series and own all the original gundam series that have to do with the universal century timeline. As well as some of the side stories. and Gundam games playstation 2 games and for my japanese playstation 2. I am obsessed with gundams. I love them so much. This anime is about two people who eventually come together in a series of unfortunate events that throw both of them in the chaos of which that is the battlefield. It really is ... a wonderful, although short ova. I throughly enjoyed it all those years ago when I seen it. It's a must watch if you're a gundam fan. It's amazing gundam ova with great battles. I highly recommend it.

This show feels a lot like a 14 year old trying to write something meaningful. There's lots of sad character death, brutal war scenes, and tragic backstories, but there's little to no depth to anything, and it's mostly told with the subtlety of a sledgehammer to the face. I mean they might as well have called the second episode "Crawling in my Gundam, These Wounds They Will Not Heal." The direction was decent, and it felt like everyone involved was really trying, but the short runtime really killed most of the potential this had. Sadly, the last half of the final ... episode finally does seem to come together into something surprisingly well done (and it's really the only reason I'm not scoring this lower), but by then it was too little too late to save the series.