The Complete Gundam Watch Order (2026 Guide)
Navigate the vast universe of Gundam with this comprehensive watch order. From the Universal Century to all alternate timelines and Build series, start your journey here.
Diving into the Gundam franchise can be daunting, with decades of interconnected stories and multiple timelines. Understanding the correct watch order is crucial to fully appreciate the rich narratives, character development, and political complexities that define this iconic mecha saga. This guide will help you embark on your journey through the Universal Century and beyond.
Whether you're a newcomer or looking to explore uncharted timelines, the Universal Century's 'Mobile Suit Gundam' (1979) is the ideal starting point to grasp the core themes before venturing into the diverse alternate universes.
The Complete Watch Order
- 1
The original series and recommended starting point for the Universal Century timeline.
- 2
A standalone side story set during the One Year War of Mobile Suit Gundam.
- 3Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the PocketOVA1989
A poignant side story set during the One Year War, focusing on civilian perspectives.
- 4
Optional side story focusing on Zeon experimental weapons during the One Year War (CG animation).
- 5Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO: Apocalypse 0079ONA2006
Sequel to The Hidden One Year War (CG animation).
- 6
Another optional side story collection, focusing on Earth Federation forces (CG animation).
- 7Mobile Suit Gundam: The OriginOVA2015
A prequel detailing Char Aznable's past, best watched after the original MSG to fully appreciate its context.
- 8Mobile Suit Gundam ThunderboltONA2015
A gritty, jazz-infused parallel story set during the One Year War. Watch the ONA first, then the movies.
- 9Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December SkyMovie2016
Compilation film of the first ONA season of Thunderbolt.
- 10Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit FlowerMovie2017
Sequel film to December Sky, continuing the Thunderbolt storyline.
- 11Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust MemoryOVA1991
A crucial bridge between Mobile Suit Gundam and Zeta Gundam, setting up key plot points.
- 12Mobile Suit Zeta GundamTV1985
The direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam, building on its themes and characters.
- 13Mobile Suit Gundam ZZTV1986
Direct sequel to Zeta Gundam, with a notable shift in tone initially.
- 14Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's CounterattackMovie1988
The climactic conclusion to Char and Amuro's rivalry in the original UC saga.
- 15Mobile Suit Gundam UnicornOVA2010
Set three years after Char's Counterattack, exploring the 'Laplace's Box' mystery.
- 16
A short side story set after Gundam Unicorn.
- 17Mobile Suit Gundam NarrativeMovie2018
A direct sequel to Gundam Unicorn, tying up loose ends from Laplace's Box.
- 18Mobile Suit Gundam HathawayMovie2021
Part 1 of a film trilogy set after Narrative, focusing on Hathaway Noa.
- 19Mobile Suit Gundam F91Movie1991
Set much later in the Universal Century, largely a standalone story.
- 20Mobile Suit Victory GundamTV1993
The final TV series in the original Universal Century timeline, set further in the future.
- 21
First alternate universe series. A distinct, martial arts-focused take on Gundam. Can be watched anytime.
- 22Mobile Suit Gundam WingTV1995
A popular alternate universe series. Watch before Endless Waltz.
- 23Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless WaltzOVA1997
Direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam Wing. Also available as a movie version.
- 24After War Gundam XTV1996
An alternate universe series set after a devastating war. Can be watched anytime.
- 25Turn A GundamTV1999
A unique series by Yoshiyuki Tomino, intended to symbolically unify all Gundam timelines. Can be watched anytime.
- 26Mobile Suit Gundam SEEDTV2002
The first entry in the Cosmic Era timeline.
- 27Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DestinyTV2004
Direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam SEED.
- 28Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FreedomMovie2024
A long-awaited sequel film to Gundam SEED Destiny.
- 29Mobile Suit Gundam 00TV2007
The first season of the Anno Domini timeline.
- 30Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Second SeasonTV2008
Direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
- 31
The concluding film for the Gundam 00 storyline.
- 32Mobile Suit Gundam AGETV2011
An alternate universe series spanning three generations of protagonists. Can be watched anytime.
- 33Gundam Reconguista in GTV2014
Another series from Yoshiyuki Tomino, set in the 'Regild Century' after the Universal Century. Can be watched anytime.
- 34Gundam Reconguista in G Movie I: Go, Core Fighter!Movie2019
First of five compilation films for the TV series, with new scenes.
- 35Gundam Reconguista in G Movie II: Bellri's Fierce ChargeMovie2020
Second compilation film.
- 36
Third compilation film.
- 37Gundam Reconguista in G Movie IV: G-Self ForeverMovie2022
Fourth compilation film.
- 38Gundam Reconguista in G Movie V: Crossing the Line of DeathMovie2022
Fifth and final compilation film.
- 39Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded OrphansTV2015
The first season of the Post Disaster timeline. Can be watched anytime.
- 40Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2nd SeasonTV2016
Direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
- 41
Prequel special to The Witch from Mercury, watch before the main series.
- 42Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from MercuryTV2022
First season of the Ad Stella timeline. Can be watched anytime after the Prologue.
- 43Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2TV2023
Direct sequel to Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury.
- 44Gundam Build FightersTV2013
The first series in the Gunpla Battle meta-franchise. Can be watched independently.
- 45Gundam Build Fighters TryTV2014
Sequel to Gundam Build Fighters.
- 46Gundam Build Fighters: Island WarsSpecial2016
A special episode for the Build Fighters series.
- 47Gundam Build Fighters: BattlogueONA2017
A collection of short animations for Build Fighters.
- 48Gundam Build DiversTV2018
A new entry in the Build franchise, with a different cast and setting.
- 49Gundam Build Divers Re:RISEONA2019
Sequel to Gundam Build Divers, released as an ONA.
- 50Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE 2nd SeasonONA2020
Second season of Gundam Build Divers Re:RISE.
- 51
A recent entry celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Build franchise.