While it was far from the first anime series to feature giant robots, none have quite managed to achieve the level of fame and reverence quite the way Gundam has. Oh sure, there have been a few shows that have managed to reinvent the mecha genre, but even then, this epic franchise seems to have another series just waiting around the corner, ready to present a new tale of war and its vicious consequences. Some have been huge letdowns, but others have gone on to match the brilliance of the original. Of course, with each new iteration comes a new set of Mobile Suits to fawn over, of which we believe the following ten to be the best of the best!
#10: Turn A Gundam
“Turn A Gundam†(1999-2000)
Don’t be put off by its unique design, thanks to the Moonlight Butterfly this Gundam might just be one of the strongest of the bunch!
#9: Gundam Barbatos
“Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans†(2015-)
Forget the bells and whistles, this thing only exists to crush its enemies to death. Thanks to its proficiency with giant swords, it’s no wonder they call it the Devil of Tekkadan!
#8: Nu Gundam
“Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack†(1988)
When Amuro finally decided to get himself an upgrade, the result happened to be a Gundam that was strong enough to finally end his feud with Char. Just look at this beauty!
#7: God Gundam
“Mobile Fighter G Gundam†(1994-95)
If you are going to enter a fighting tournament for Mobile Suits, might as well come equipped with a mecha that can unleash the power of the sun with a single punch!
#6: Unicorn Gundam
“Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn†(2010-14)
It may be majestic in its own special way, but this particular unicorn prefers to decimate Zeon forces as opposed to gallop over rainbows.
#5: Wing Gundam Zero
“Mobile Suit Gundam Wing†(1995-96)
Its pilot may be duller than a doorknob, but Zero has the firepower to light an entire space station with just the pull of a trigger.
#4: Zeta Gundam
“Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam†(1985-86)
The official second Gundam of the series managed to gain almost as much of a reputation as the original. It certainly wasn’t lacking when it came to crushing victories.
#3: Gundam Exia
“Mobile Suit Gundam 00†(2007-09)
In order to get the job done, sometimes you need a machine that can slice apart enemies at close range. In that regard, the Exia is a gem!
#2: Strike Freedom Gundam
“Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny†(2006-08)
A Mobile Suit armed with so much weaponry that it can blast whole units out of the stratosphere. What else do you expect from Kira “Jesus” Yamato?
#1: Gundam RX-78
“Mobile Suit Gundam†(1979-80)
There’s just no beating the original. The mecha that not only became the face of the franchise, but also what most people associate when they think giant robots!
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