Stellar Legacy: The Birth of a New Era
In the year U.C. 0087, the Earth Federation has established an elite counter-insurgency division known as the Titans to hunt down the remaining pockets of Zeon remnants. However, the Titans’ brutal methods and ambition to rule the Earth Sphere have sparked the formation of two anti-Titans resistance groups: the Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) and Karaba.
A Hero Emerges
Among the AEUG’s ranks is Kamille Bidan, a 17-year-old civilian from Side 7’s Green Noa 1 colony. His personal resentment towards the Titans drives him to join the resistance, where he meets Quattro Bajeena, a legendary ace pilot and mentor. Together, they forge a bond that will shape the course of the war.
Behind the Frontlines
The AEUG and Karaba receive support from various companies on Earth and in space, including the moon-based corporation Anaheim Electronics. This alliance provides the resistance with vital resources, including spaceships, mobile suits, and munitions.
A New Generation of Heroes
As the war rages on, a new generation of heroes emerges. Amuro Ray, the legendary pilot of the original Gundam, returns to the battlefield alongside Bright Noa, captain of the assault cruiser Argama. Meanwhile, Char Aznable, the “Red Comet,” assumes the identity of Quattro Bajeena to fight against the Titans.
The Battle for Freedom
The AEUG and Karaba launch a series of daring operations against the Titans, pushing the boundaries of mobile suit technology and human courage. As the stakes grow higher, the fate of the Earth Sphere hangs in the balance. Will the resistance succeed in their quest for freedom, or will the Titans crush their spirits and maintain their grip on power?
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation – Heirs to the Stars
This 2004 anime film, directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and animated by Sunrise, is the first installment in the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation movie trilogy. Compiling episodes 1-14 of the television series, the film features digitally remastered footage and new scenes, offering a fresh perspective on the classic series.
Production Notes
The movie premiered at the Tokyo International Fantastic Film Festival on October 17, 2004, and was later released in Japanese theaters on May 28, 2005. Bandai Entertainment released the film on DVD in North America on July 6, 2010, and Right-Stuf! released it on Blu-ray on September 5, 2017.
Trivia
- According to Tomino, the idea for a Zeta movie was proposed to him in the 1990s, but it didn’t come to fruition until later.
- The subtitles for the Zeta movies were created by Akinori Endo in May 1998.
- The original Tomino Memo for the movies proposed a 3-part, 85-minute film or a 2-part, 120-150 minute film.
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