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Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket

1989·Show
6Episodes in1Season
80
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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, war, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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About

In the final days of the One Year War, a Zeon special forces group infiltrates a colony to gather information on a new Gundam unit. Alfred Izuhara, a 10-year-old student, befriends Zeon rookie pilot Bernie Wiseman during a brief mobile suit combat. Meanwhile, Al meets up with Christina MacKenzie, his former neighbor and babysitter. Little does he know that not only is Christina a member of the Earth Federation, she's the test pilot of the new Gundam NT-4 prototype.
Gundam SeriesWar DramaComing-of-Age StoryAnti-War MessageEmotional & TragicMecha Sci-FiCharacter-DrivenGritty RealismHumanity in ConflictYouthful Innocence

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Is Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes of about 27 minutes each.

When did Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket air?

It ran from 1989 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket?

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What tropes does Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket use?

Nuke 'EmAll for NothingHeroic SacrificeObliviously EvilDull SurpriseHusky RusskieBroken RecordNames to Run Away from Really FastBloodier and GorierBig BadNo-SellNew Meatand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket, including Nuke 'Em, All for Nothing, Heroic Sacrifice.