Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1

Synopsis

There was once a great conflict known as the "Calamity War." Roughly 300 years have passed since the end of this war. The Earth Sphere had lost its previous governing structure, and a new world was created under new systems of government. While a temporary peace had arrived, the seeds of a new conflict were being sown in the Mars Sphere, far away from Earth. Our hero, a boy named Mikazuki Augus, belongs to a private security company called Chryse Guard Security (CGS). The company accepts a mission to escort Kudelia Aina Bernstein, a girl who seeks to liberate the Martian city of Chryse from the rule of one of Earth's major powers. However, the military organization Gjallarhorn attacks CGS in order to nip this rebellion in the bud. CGS begins an evacuation, using Mikazuki and the other children as decoys.

Main Cast

Kengo Kawanishi

Mikazuki Augus (voice)

Age : 39 | Popularity : 11%

Yoshimasa Hosoya

Orga Itsuka (voice)

Age : 42 | Popularity : 9%

Yuka Terasaki

Aina Bernstein Kudelia (voice)

Age : 40 | Popularity : 9%

Natsuki Hanae

Biscuit Griffon (voice)

Age : 32 | Popularity : 14%

Hisako Kanemoto

Atra Mixta (voice)

Age : 36 | Popularity : 8%

Episodes

Episode 1

04 October 2015 - Iron and Blood

In the midst of ongoing protests by citizens of the Martian colony Chryse demanding independence from the Earth government, the Chryse Guard Security is assigned to protect Princess Kudelia Aina Bernstein on her diplomatic mission. When the CGS headquarters is suddenly attacked by Gjallarhorn forces, the Third Army Division, having just been abandoned by their superiors, strike back with the ancient Gundam Barbatos, piloted by Mikazuki Augus.

Episode 2

11 October 2015 - Barbatos

The adults of CGS flee in the face of Gjallarhorn's attack, using Mikazuki and the other children as decoys. Gathering the children who have been left behind, Orga decides to fight back against Gjallarhorn, and puts a certain plan into motion.

Episode 3

18 October 2015 - Glorious Demise

Thanks to Mikazuki and the Gundam Barbatos, Orga's group has temporarily repulsed Gjallarhorn, though not without many sacrifices. As they are discussing their next move, one of Gjallarhorn's Graze mobile suits again appears at the CGS base.

Episode 4

25 October 2015 - The Price of Life

Kudelia is distressed that so many boys have lost their lives because of her. Mikazuki takes her to the farm run by Biscuit's grandmother, where an unexpected encounter awaits.

Episode 5

01 November 2015 - Beyond the Red Sky

Kudelia and Tekkadan finally leave Mars behind them and head for Earth. With a ship waiting for them, they attempt to travel by shuttle to a low-orbital station, but are attacked by Coral's Gjallarhorn forces.

Episode 6

08 November 2015 - As For Them

The members of Tekkadan need a guide in order to reach Earth despite Gjallarhorn's surveillance. To gain a powerful backer, they attempt to negotiate with Teiwaz, which is based in the Jupiter Sphere.

Episode 7

15 November 2015 - Whaling

Tekkadan has made contact with Turbines, which runs Teiwaz's transport division. But they find themselves clashing with Turbines over their group's origins and property.

Episode 8

22 November 2015 - The Form of Closeness

Having demonstrated Tekkadan's strength and legitimacy to Naze, the leader of Turbines, Orga and the others renew their negotiations with Teiwaz. Meanwhile Atra visits Turbines's warship, bringing the frustrated Kudelia with her.

Episode 9

29 November 2015 - Sakazuki

Accompanied by Naze, Tekkadan visits the Saisei, the stronghold of Teiwaz, in order to meet with Teiwaz's representative McMurdo Barriston. Here, Orga receives a surprising proposal from Naze.

Episode 10

06 December 2015 - A Letter From Tomorrow

Tekkadan and Turbines go on ahead to Earth, leaving Mikazuki and Yukinojo on the Saisei to complete final adjustments to the Barbatos. But the events aboard the Saisei have greatly affected their respective states of mind.

Episode 11

13 December 2015 - Human Debris

While on patrol, Akihiro and Takaki encounter unknown enemies and engage them in battle. The attackers turn out to be Brewers, a pirate group that operates between Mars and Earth.

Episode 12

20 December 2015 - The Shoals

Mikazuki and Orga learn that Akihiro's long-lost younger brother is one of the Brewers mobile suit pilots. Tekkadan challenges Brewers in order to get back Akihiro's brother.

Episode 13

27 December 2015 - Funeral Rites

The battle with Brewers has cost many lives on both sides. The survivors hold a funeral service to pray for the rebirth of their fallen comrades.

Episode 14

10 January 2016 - Vessel of Hope

After overcoming many difficulties, Tekkadan is finally about to reach Earth. Its members head for the Dort colony cluster, to deliver an item that Teiwaz asked them to transport when they were aboard the Saisei.

Episode 15

17 January 2016 - Trail of Footprints

Just as on Mars, the colonies suffer great disparities with Earth, and a protest movement has begun among the increasingly dissatisfied workers. As it gradually intensifies, Tekkadan is caught up in various schemes.

Episode 16

24 January 2016 - Fumitan Admoss

The colony workers have launched a protest movement against the company that employs them. As they grow more radical, the situation finally develops to the point of a Gjallarhorn intervention. Before she knows it, Kudelia has been drawn into the heart of the uprising.

Episode 17

31 January 2016 - Kudelia's Decision

Kudelia and Tekkadan witness Gjallarhorn's brutal suppression of the workers. Seeing the true situation of the colonies, Kudelia makes a fateful decision.

Episode 18

07 February 2016 - Voice

Tekkadan's members attempt to leave the colonies behind and descend to Earth at last, but they miss their chance due to one last item of business in the colonies. They are contacted by someone who claims to be their supporter.

Episode 19

14 February 2016 - The Gravity of Wishes

Following a resupply by the Montag Company, Tekkadan prepare their descent to Earth, with a Gjallarhorn fleet standing in their way.

Episode 20

21 February 2016 - Brother

Tekkadan has finally made it to Earth, successfully introducing Kudelia to Arbrau's representative, Togonosuke Makanai. However, they will have to accompany Makanai to a parliamentary general session taking place in Edmonton.

Episode 21

28 February 2016 - To the Place of Return

During preparations to depart for Edmonton, Tekkadan finds itself under attack by Gjallarhorn. Setting a trap for their relentless pursuers, Orga makes a counterattack.

Episode 22

06 March 2016 - Not Yet Home

Though Tekkadan is exhausted by its repeated battles with Gjallarhorn, its members are still determined to get to Edmonton, and they hasten toward their goal.

Episode 23

13 March 2016 - The Final Lie

As Tekkadan heads for Edmonton, it finds Carta blocking the way, seeking a showdown. However, Mikazuki and the others won't let their progress be halted, and they press on ahead.

Episode 24

20 March 2016 - A Future Reward

Orga and the other Tekkadan members have finally reached Edmonton, but they are attacked by Gjallarhorn, which seeks to prevent Makanai from making it to the parliamentary session.

Episode 25

27 March 2016 - Tekkadan

In the midst of the battle in Edmonton, McGillis reveals his true motives to Gaelio while Kudelia and Makanai make it to the parliament assembly in time. As Mikazuki and Ein engage in a bloody duel, Kudelia takes her stand to give one more speech to the world while Orga gives his comrades the order not to die on the battlefield.

Episode 26

02 October 2016 - New Blood

Mikazuki's group, Tekkadan, is commissioned to escort Kudelia on an inspection of a halfmetal mine. Under Tekkadan's protection, she completes the inspection schedule without incident. But suddenly, Tekkadan finds itself under attack by space pirates.

Episode 27

09 October 2016 - In the Midst of Jealousy

Despite some casualties, Tekkadan successfully repulses the space pirates of the Dawn Horizon Corps. However, it appears that this enemy was just one part of a huge space pirate group, and Orga decides to counterattack in anticipation of further assaults.

Episode 28

16 October 2016 - Battle Before Dawn

Deploying all of its fighting strength, Tekkadan attempts to capture Sandoval Reuters, the leader of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Gjallarhorn's outer lunar orbit joint fleet Arianrhod also joins the battle, turning it into a three-way free-for-all.

Episode 29

23 October 2016 - The Trigger of Success

Mikazuki and Orga visit Allium, leader of the ideological group Terra Liberionis, to resolve the issues surrounding the attacks of the Dawn Horizon Corps. Meanwhile, McGillis arrives at Gjallarhorn's Martian branch and offers Tekkadan a certain proposal.

Episode 30

30 October 2016 - Inauguration of the Arbrau Defense Forces

Tekkadan's Earth branch, which is now serving as a military advisor to Arbrau, is consumed with preparing the launch ceremony for the Arbrau Defense Forces. At Makanai's request, Tekkadan takes charge of security for the ceremony venue.

Episode 31

06 November 2016 - Silent War

A conflict between the rival economic blocs Arbrau and SAU breaks out as their armies clash on the Balfour Plain. Tekkadan also joins the battle under the command of Galan Mossa, but its members become exhausted as the war of attrition continues for days.

Episode 32

13 November 2016 - My Friend

Gjallarhorn receives a mediation request from the SAU. In order to break the prolonged stalemate, McGillis personally enters the battlefield in a mobile suit. Galan's team launches an attack on McGillis, who is whittling down Arbrau's fighting strength.

Episode 33

20 November 2016 - Sovereign of Mars

The fighting ends as the rival economic blocs SAU and Arbrau agree to peace negotiations. As they remember their fallen comrades, the members of Tekkadan decide to withdraw from Earth.

Episode 34

27 November 2016 - Vidar Rising

Via a certain matter on Earth, the connection between Tekkadan and McGillis grows even stronger. Meanwhile, the Gundam Vidar, which has been undergoing adjustment by the Arianrhod fleet, finally rolls out.

Episode 35

04 December 2016 - Awakening Calamity

Tekkadan has discovered a huge object at a mine it is managing. Having received a message from Orga about the object's true nature, McGillis decides to pay a secret visit to Mars.

Episode 36

11 December 2016 - Stained Wings

The awakened mobile armor, along with a huge quantity of sub-units, heads for a densely populated area to begin its attack. Tekkadan attempts to hold back the onslaught, but is helpless against its overwhelming power and superior numbers.

Episode 37

18 December 2016 - Battle for Chryse

Outnumbered, Tekkadan turns to McGillis for assistance, and launches a mobile armor mopping-up operation. Meanwhile, a strange phenomenon occurs in the Gundam Frames that are confronting the mobile armor.

Episode 38

25 December 2016 - Hunter of Angels

Mikazuki faces off against the mobile armor. The battle continues with mounting intensity.

Episode 39

15 January 2017 - Counsel

Lafter and the other Turbines members take their leave of Tekkadan. Meanwhile, at Teiwaz, the organization's number two Jasley Donomikols plans a new maneuver.

Episode 40

22 January 2017 - Lit by a Blazing Sun

Tekkadan has been thwarted in its attempt to rescue Turbines from danger. Orga restrains himself in response to Naze's wishes, but...

Episode 41

29 January 2017 - Natural for a Human

A modest funeral service is held aboard the Saisei. But Jasley has been preparing yet another stratagem.

Episode 42

05 February 2017 - Settlement

With the repairs to the Barbatos complete, Tekkadan musters its fighting strength. The members ready their resolve for the confrontation with Jasley.

Episode 43

12 February 2017 - Revealed Intentions

Gjallarhorn's Earth headquarters has been captured in a coup d'état by young officers. Among them is McGillis, who heads for a facility underneath the headquarters.

Episode 44

19 February 2017 - The Man Who Holds the Soul

The Arianrhod fleet, led by Rustal Elion, attempts to gather all its forces to fight the coup d'état.

Episode 45

26 February 2017 - If This Is the End

After many complications, Tekkadan finally joins the battle against the Arianrhod fleet, but...

Episode 46

05 March 2017 - For Whom?

Tekkadan revives and launches an attack, aiming to escape the battlefield. Meanwhile, the fight between McGillis and Gaelio becomes increasingly ferocious.

Episode 47

12 March 2017 - Scapegoat

Tekkadan plans to return to its Martian headquarters and start over. The situation, however, has undergone a dramatic reversal.

Episode 48

19 March 2017 - Promise

Tekkadan is in a difficult predicament. A huge Gjallarhorn force then begins deploying around its Martian headquarters.

Episode 49

26 March 2017 - McGillis Fareed

Gjallarhorn intends to launch a mopping-up operation against Tekkadan. The hour of its commencement is drawing steadily closer...

Episode 50

02 April 2017 - Their Place

Gjallarhorn begins its Tekkadan mopping-up operation. Facing this, Tekkadan's future is...

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Art	Art Designer	Nobuhito Sue
	Original Series Design	Yu Ito
Visual Effects	Mechanical Designer	Tamotsu Shinohara Naohiro Washio Kanetake Ebikawa Ippei Gyobu Kenji Teraoka
	Character Designer	Michinori Chiba
Writing	Original Concept	Yoshiyuki Tomino
	Series Composition	Mari Okada
Camera	Director of Photography	Haruhi Goto
Sound	Original Music Composer	Masaru Yokoyama
Directing	Series Director	Tatsuyuki Nagai
Department	Role	Name

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