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Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack – Beltorchika’s Children

In the midst of the Universal Century timeline, a pivotal event unfolds as Char Aznable returns as the leader of Neo Zeon, determined to drop the asteroid base Axis on Earth. Standing in his way is the task-force Londo Bell, led by Amuro Ray and his Gundam. The final battle will take place over the Earth Sphere.

Story

The manga, written and illustrated by Uroaki Sabishi, is based on the novel of the same name. It was serialized in Gundam Ace from 2014 to 2018 and will be released in English by Denpa Books.

Chapters

The manga is divided into seven volumes, each containing several chapters that advance the story.

• Volume 1: Prologue, The Battle at Fifth Luna, Char’s Counterattack, Aftermath of the Meteorite
• Volume 2: Diversionary Operation, The White Gundam, Young Boy and Young Girl, Adults
• Volume 3: From Curiosity, Coiled Up, Into Battle, Neo Zeon Fleet!, Surprise Attack
• Volume 4: Axis Suppression Campaign, Quess and Mesta, Fire from the Heavens, Blitzkrieg
• Volume 5: Howling Psycommu, Entrust, A Time to Look Up, A Day of Parting
• Volume 6: Rhythm I, Rhythm II, Rhythm III, Mother and Child, Papa!
• Volume 7: Disappearing Fire, Hand-to-Hand Combat, Quess Paraya, Children, Rainbow of Outer Space

Characters

The story features a diverse cast of characters, including:

• Londo Bell: Amuro Ray, Bright Noa, Beltorchika Irma, Astonaige Medoz, Kayra Su, Meran
• Earth Federation: Adenauer Paraya, Katherine, Quess Paraya, Cameron Bloom
• Neo Zeon: Char Aznable, Mesta Mesua, Graves Guss, Rezin Schnyder, Horst Harness, Kaises M. Buyer
• Anaheim Electronics: October Saran
• Civilians: Mirai Noa, Hathaway Noa, Cheimin Noa, Christina, Milton, Haro

Mobile Weapons

The story features a range of mobile weapons, including:

• Londo Bell/Earth Federation Forces: RGM-86R GM III, RGM-89 Jegan, RGZ-91 Re-GZ, RX-93-ν2 Hi-ν Gundam
• Neo Zeon: AMS-119 Geara Doga, MSN-03-2 Psycho Doga, MSN-04II Nightingale, NZ-333 α Azieru, RMS-116H Hobby Hizack
• Civilians: Med

Editions

The manga has been released in seven volumes, each with its own ISBN.

• Vol.1: ISBN 978-4-04-102286-3
• Vol.2: ISBN 978-4-04-102875-9
• Vol.3: ISBN 978-4-04-103677-8
• Vol.4: ISBN 978-4-04-104530-5
• Vol.5: ISBN 978-4041051177
• Vol.6: ISBN 978-4041059920
• Vol.7: ISBN 978-4041074985