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Series Details
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 100
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Networks: MBS , TBS
Status: Ended
First Air Date: Oct 5, 2002
Recent Air Date: Oct 1, 2005
Run Time: m
In Production: No
Original Language: Japanese
Age Rating: NR
Website: Link
Production Companies: SUNRISE
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Synopsis
Set two years after the original show, ZAFT is about to enter into another war against the regular human race, the Naturals, the series focuses on Shinn Asuka a soldier from ZAFT as well as various returning characters' involvement in the war.
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Episodes
Episode 1
09 October 2004 - Angry Eyes
It's now CE 73 and three of ZAFT's new Gundams are stolen. During the Gundam-Jack, Cagalli, now Orb's head of state, and Athrun, now her bodyguard, are meeting with Zaft's new head honcho.
Episode 2
16 October 2004 - Those Who Call for War
Shinn continues to battle the three stolen Gundams. In the midst of the battle, the three Gundams work to escape from Armory-1 and rendevous with their ship, Earth's "Girtty Lue", which is under the command of the mysterious Neo Roanoake.
Episode 3
23 October 2004 - Warning Shots
After the Minerva launches from Armory-1, the battle against the Girty Lue ends, for the time being. However, Girty Lue launches another attack preventing the crew from having much time to regroup.
Episode 4
06 November 2004 - Stardust Battlefield
During the battle with the Girty Lue, Athrun helps the Minerva out of a bind with his strategizing.
Episode 5
13 November 2004 - Scars That Won't Heal
As Junius-7 plummets towards the Earth, the Minerva team-up with the Joule team to try and destroy it.
Episode 6
20 November 2004 - The End of the World
The battle on Junius-7 instifies, as the Gaia, Chaos & Abyss make the Joule team's attempt at the destroying the falling colony much more difficult.
Episode 7
27 November 2004 - Land of Confusion
As a last ditch effort, the Mireva uses is Tanhäuser to break up the remaining chunk of Junius-7. Unfortunatey, several of the pieces fall to Earth destroying several of Earth's cities. The battle-damaged Minerva makes its way to Orb to re-supply and to drop Cagalli off.
Episode 8
04 December 2004 - Junction
The Minerva arrives at Orb. While the crew enjoys some downtime. Cagalli learns some unsettling information about the future of Orb. While Athrun decides to return to PLANT once more and meet with Dullindal.
Episode 9
11 December 2004 - Bared Fangs
Eager for retalitation, the Atlantic Federation declares war on ZAFT (who they blame for the Junius-7 drop). In defense of the oncoming nuclear onslaught, ZAFT unleashes its newest weapon, the Neutron Stampeder,against the Atlantic Federation forces.
Episode 10
18 December 2004 - A Father's Spell
As Athrun meets with Dullindal, the Dullindal-endorsed psedo-Lacus, Meer Campbell, rallies the citizens of the PLANT's look away from war and look towards peace. Later, Dullindal offers Athrun a chance to pilot the Saviour Gundam.
Episode 11
25 December 2004 - The Chosen Path
Orb decides to ally itself with the Atlantic Federation, much to Cagalli's dismay. While about the PLANT's, Athrun recieves some help making his decision from some old comrades.
Episode 12
25 December 2004 - Blood in the Water
After departing Orb, the Minerva is thrown into battle against an Atlantic Federation fleet. Due to their new alliance with the Federation, Orb quickly sets up a baracade of ships preventing the Minerva from retreat back to the safety of Orb territory.
Episode 13
08 January 2005 - Resurrected Wings
As the crew congratulate Shinn on his job well done, Kira takes the Freedom out into battle once more to take out the assassins that are after Lacus.
Episode 14
15 January 2005 - Flight to Tommorow
Kira, Lacus and the remaining Arch-Angel crew embark on their old vessel and depart, but not before Kira rescues Cagalli from her wedding to Yuna.
Episode 15
22 January 2005 - Return to the Battlefield
Athrun, now a member of the super elite ZAFT task force FAITH, returns to the Minerva. Once aboard, he delivers the Minerva's new mission to Talia.
Episode 16
05 February 2005 - Struggle in the Indian Ocean
The Minerva engages Neo and the 3 stolen Gundams in a battle over the Indian Ocean.
Episode 17
12 February 2005 - The Soldier's Life
The Minerva lands at ZAFT's Muhamal base and gets details on their next assignment. Later, Athrun has a "heart-to-heart" conversation with Shinn.
Episode 18
19 February 2005 - Attack the Lohengrin!
The Minerva must destroy a fixed positron cannon emplacement to break through to Gibraltar. Though hesitant at first after meeting Shinn, they are helped by a young resistance fighter named Coniel, who provides data of a secret tunnel that will lead near the positron cannon. The Minerva and the other ZAFT forces draw out the Earth Alliance mobile suits and mobile armor while Shinn heads through the tunnel and destroys the cannon.
Episode 19
26 February 2005 - The Hidden Truth
Shinn narrates flashbacks covering the events that have transpired in Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny. He also sheds some light on how he got to the PLANT's after his tragic loss in Orb.
Episode 20
05 March 2005 - Past
After a misunderstanding between Athrun, Lunamaria and Meer, Shinn takes advantage of his shore leave by exploring the countryside. On his travels he stumbles across Stellar dancing on a cliff, she then accidentally falls into the sea. Shinn dives in after her. While waiting to be rescued, Shinn and Stellar share some bonding time.
Episode 21
12 March 2005 - Wandering Eyes
An EF fleet led by Orb forces heads towards to Black Sea to deal a critical blow to ZAFT. However, a third party is waiting in the wings to stop the battle.
Episode 22
19 March 2005 - Sword of the Blue Skies
Cagalli's attempts to stop the Orb fleet fails and a battle between the Minerva, Orb/EA fleet and the Arch-Angel breaks out.
Episode 23
26 March 2005 - The Shadows of War
With Milliaria's help, Athrun is able to meet up with Kira and Cagalli to discuss recent events.
Episode 24
02 April 2005 - Differing Views
With Milliaria's help, Athrun is able to meet up with Kira and Cagalli to discuss recent events.
Episode 25
09 April 2005 - The Place of Sin
Shinn rushes an injured Stellar aboard the Minerva. Once aboard, he learns startling information about Stellar. Elsewhere, Lacus decides to go to PLANT and scope the situation out.
Episode 26
16 April 2005 - The Promise
In Space, Lacus & Andy reunite with the Eternal and its crew. Lunamaria reports her findings from Athrun's rende-vous with Kira to Talia as Stellar's condition worsens. Elsewhere, Miriallia rejoins the ArchAngel and decodes a message that informs the group of an upcoming battle between Minerva and ORB/Phantom Pain.
Episode 27
23 April 2005 - Unfulfilled Feelings
All hell breaks loose in a three way battle between the Minerva, Orb/Earth fleets and the ArchAngel.
Episode 28
30 April 2005 - Survivors and Sacrifices
As Dullindal plays a lonely game of chess, he reflects upon the past and the philosophy of his dear friend, Rau Le Crueset.
Episode 29
07 May 2005 - Fates
In order to save Stellar's life, Shinn brings her back to Neo.
Episode 30
14 May 2005 - A Fleeting Dream
Shinn and Rey both recieve pardons for freeing Stellar, a Prisoner of War, much to Talia and Athrun's surprise. Meanwhile, a revitalized Stellar pilots the EAF's new Destroy Gundam and wipes out several villages on the Russian front.
Episode 31
21 May 2005 - The Endless Night
The Minerva and ArchAngel work to stop the Destroy Gundam and its destructive rampage through Europe. Shinn is shocked to learn that Stellar is the unit's pilot.
Episode 32
28 May 2005 - Stella
Shinn, swearing vengance on Kira, studies up on FREEDOM with hopes of defeating the Gundam that killed Stellar. Meanwhile, the Earth Sphere is thrown into chaos as Dullindal announces to the world that Logos is behind the war and the hatred.
Episode 33
04 June 2005 - The World Revealed
As the Arch-Angel makes its way towards Orb, it is attacked by the Minerva. Having studied up on the Freedom, Shinn prepares to destroy it.
Episode 34
11 June 2005 - Nightmare
As the ArchAngel crew scrambles to stabilize their ship, Cagalli rescues an incapacitated Kira. Aboard the Minerva, Shinn gloats to Athrun about his victory. Dullindal decides to make his way towards Earth to present two new Gundams to Athrun and Shinn...
Episode 35
18 June 2005 - Eve of Chaos
After his less than warm reception to Dullindal and his new Gundams, Dullindal decides that Athrun will only hinder his goals. With Special Ops soldiers after his life, Athrun decides to, once again, leave ZAFT.
Episode 36
25 June 2005 - Athrun on the Run
Shinn is reluctant to shoot down Athrun's Gouf. However, Rey manages to relieve him of his doubts and convinces him to shoot down Athrun and Meyrin!
Episode 37
02 July 2005 - Thunder in the Dark
ZAFT leads an offensive on the EAF's Heaven's Base in hopes of defeating Logos.
Episode 38
09 July 2005 - A New Flag
After a trip to the Mendel Colony, Lacus and the Eternal's location is discovered by ZAFT. Just when it looks bleak for the Eternal, Kira comes to the rescue...
Episode 39
16 July 2005 - Kira of the Skies
After Zaft's ultimatum requesting Djibril, Yuuna gives the obvious lie of Djibril not being in Orb in a public announcement. Following the announcement, Zaft begins its invasion of Orb. Cagalli is given her father's will: the mobile suit Orb-01 Akatsuki, arrests Yuuna and reforms Orb's defense against Zaft. Later, the Minerva arrives and Destiny launches to confront the Akatsuki...
Episode 40
23 July 2005 - Legacy of Gold
Athrun and Kira share their thoughts of what has happened during the war.
Episode 41
30 July 2005 - Refrain
Athrun and Kira recall the past events from their perspective and explain why they follow the paths they have chosen.
Episode 42
06 August 2005 - Freedom and Justice
As the attack on Orb continues, Cagalli faces off against Shinn. She is saved by the timely arrival of Kira who descended from space with Lacus. Shinn is forced to retreat to resupply. While Kira continues to destroy ZAFT forces, Lacus shows Athrun the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice and gives him the decision to choose whether he wishes to stay away from the battle or become a soldier again and fight for what he believes in.
Episode 43
13 August 2005 - A Call for Counterattack
Athrun intervenes in the battle between Kira, Shinn, and Rey, which shocks Shinn who believed that he had killed Athrun previously. Yuna is crushed by a GOUF Ignited when he tried to escape while Djibril successfully escapes to the Moon aboard an orbital shuttle. With the ZAFT flagship destroyed, Captain Gladys takes command and orders a temporary retreat. After the battle, Cagalli broadcasts a global announcement about the war with Logos but she is interrupted by Meer, who is in turn interrupted by the real Lacus.
Episode 44
20 August 2005 - Lacus Times Two
The real Lacus on television states that there is someone who has the same face, voice and name as herself in the PLANTs. She also states that people should find out more about Chairman Durandal's actions before believing in his lies. Djibril arrives at the Daedalus Lunar Base, where he fires the Orbital All-Aspect Tactical Cannon, Requiem, at the PLANT capital, Aprilius. The attack on Aprilius fails, but Januarius One through Four is hit, and they collide into December Seven and Eight causing them to collapse also. The Minerva returns to space.
Episode 45
27 August 2005 - Prelude to Revolution
After the attack on the PLANTs by the Requiem, the Orb forces begin their preparations to leave Earth. ZAFT begins their assault on Requiem and the Minerva is sent to the front lines. Lunamaria is given the task of destroying Requiem's controls while the Destiny, the Legend, and Minerva divert the enemy's attention away from her. The Destiny and the Impulse destroy Requiem's controls. Djibril attempts an escape on the Girty Lue, but Rey discovers him and destroys the Girty Lue. Cagalli parts with the crew of the Archangel and watches the ship leave for the Moon.
Episode 46
03 September 2005 - The Song of Truth
While gathering intelligence under the guise of a shopping trip at Copernicus City, Lacus receives a message from Meer, who is afraid of being killed. Though Athrun and Meyrin insists it is a trap, Lacus decides to meet Meer anyway. The would-be assassins are killed, but Meer is mortally wounded.
Episode 47
10 September 2005 - Meer
A funeral is held for Meer on the Archangel. Athrun, Kira, Lacus, and Meyrin read Meer's diary and learn why she had aided Durandal.
Episode 48
17 September 2005 - To a New World
Chairman Durandal calls for the implementation of the "Destiny Plan", which is supposed to decide the fate of each individual on a genetic level. Only the Orb Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and the Atlantic Federation reject this plan. ZAFT repairs Requiem and fires it at the Earth Alliance lunar base of Arzachel, killing the President of the Atlantic Federation. Terminal forces head towards Relay Station 1 of Requiem.
Episode 49
24 September 2005 - Rey
Shinn and Rey are transferred to Messiah. Shinn is confronted by Durandal and Rey. Shinn finally decides to follow the course of action pointed out by Durandal and Rey. The Minerva arrives at Station 1 and begins their assault on the Archangel and Eternal. Lunamaria sorties in the Impulse and when she goes to take out the Eternal Meyrin calls out to her to stop her. 'Lunamaria is shocked that Meyrin is still alive and that she is on board the Eternal. Meanwhile Athrun is reunited with Dearka and an angry Yzak who decide to help him destroy Station 1. In the aftermath, Kira and Athrun destroys Relay Station 1, and Terminal forces go to attack Requiem itself.
Episode 50
01 October 2005 - The Final Power
Kira in the Strike Freedom is confronted by Rey in the Legend. Meanwhile, Athrun in the Infinite Justice battles Lunamaria in the Impulse and Shinn in the Destiny. Requiem is destroyed in a joint effort of the Infinite Justice and Mu in the Akatsuki. The combined efforts of the Archangel and the Infinite Justice, damage the Minerva, causing it to crash onto the Moon. Durandal and Kira confront each other in the collapsing Messiah. Durandal is shot by Rey, and Captain Gladys orders Kira to leave as she, Rey and Durandal are killed when the Messiah falls to the Moon surface. The Second Bloody Valentine War ends.
Crew
| Department | Role | Name |
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| Visual Effects | Color Designer |
Nagisa Abe
Akiko Shibata
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| Character Designer |
Hisashi Hirai
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| Mechanical Designer |
Kimitoshi Yamane
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| Directing | Director |
Mitsuo Fukuda
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| Writing | Series Composition |
Chiaki Morosawa
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| Original Concept |
Yoshiyuki Tomino
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| Writer |
Chiaki Morosawa
Akinori Endō
Robert Chomiak
Hiroyuki Yoshino
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| Art | Art Direction |
Shigemi Ikeda
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| Camera | Director of Photography |
Takeshi Katsurayama
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