# Where to Watch Mobile Suit Gundam

**Mobile Suit Gundam begins with civilians pushed into a war they are unprepared to fight. Crunchyroll and Netflix carry the complete TV series. Its 43 episodes reward viewers who want mecha battles tied closely to fear, exhaustion, and the pressure of sudden military responsibility. The 1979 animation has the look and pacing of its era, but the drama remains direct: combat changes the people involved, and victory never turns war into a clean adventure. It is especially worth your time if the human consequences of science-fiction warfare matter as much to you as the machines.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/mobile-suit-gundam)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/watch/80124040)

Crunchyroll and Netflix are the two legal streaming options named for Mobile Suit Gundam, and both carry its complete 43-episode TV run.

## Synopsis

A teenager living in a space colony is caught in an attack connected to a larger war. During the chaos, he takes control of an experimental mobile suit called Gundam and escapes alongside other displaced civilians. Their refuge soon becomes part of the fighting, leaving an inexperienced group to learn how to survive while carrying responsibilities they never chose. Mobile Suit Gundam follows the strain of that situation and the teenager's forced adjustment to combat. The premise makes room for large mechanical battles, but its attention stays with people trying to function while conflict consumes ordinary life.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 43
- **Premiered:** 1979
- **Studio:** Sunrise
- **Score:** 7.7

## Watch Order

Start with Mobile Suit Gundam if you want the original story in its intended order. Also released as Kidou Senshi Gundam, this finished 1979 series establishes the setting and conflict before any later follow-up.

- Kidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS Shoutai (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam 0080: Pocket no Naka no Sensou (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory (sequel)
- [Kidou Senshi Zeta Gundam](https://hozuna.com/anime/mobile-suit-zeta-gundam) (sequel)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam MS IGLOO: 1-nen Sensou Hiroku (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Z Gundam I: Hoshi wo Tsugu Mono (sequel)
- Gundam Evolve (side\_story)
- Gundam: Mission to the Rise (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin (prequel)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam Senki: Avant Title (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai Suisei (prequel)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: Cucuruz Doan no Shima (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: Fukushuu no Requiem (side\_story)
- Kidou Senshi Gundam: ALC Encounter (side\_story)

## If You Liked This

- **[Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans](https://hozuna.com/anime/mobile-suit-gundam-iron-blooded-orphans)**: Iron-Blooded Orphans is a fitting next pick for viewers who responded to young fighters bearing the physical and emotional cost of a war shaped by adults.
- **[Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury](https://hozuna.com/anime/mobile-suit-gundam-the-witch-from-mercury)**: Witch from Mercury gives hesitant newcomers a newer, standalone Gundam story while retaining the appeal of political tension expressed through mecha conflict.
- **[Planetes](https://hozuna.com/anime/planetes)**: Planetes suits viewers most interested in grounded space science fiction, especially the daily work and personal pressures that sit behind life beyond Earth.
- **[86 Eighty-Six Part 2](https://hozuna.com/anime/86-eighty-six-part-2)**: 
- **[Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2](https://hozuna.com/anime/code-geass-lelouch-of-the-rebellion-r2)**: 
- **[Code Geass](https://hozuna.com/anime/code-geass)**: 
- **[Gurren Lagann](https://hozuna.com/anime/gurren-lagann)**: 
- **[Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time](https://hozuna.com/anime/evangelion-3-0-1-0-thrice-upon-a-time)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch the original Mobile Suit Gundam?

Crunchyroll and Netflix carry Mobile Suit Gundam. Both services have the complete TV series, so either one lets you watch the story from its opening episode through its conclusion.

### How many episodes does Mobile Suit Gundam have?

Mobile Suit Gundam has 43 episodes, with a runtime of 25 minutes per episode. The series is finished, so there is no wait for the rest of this TV run.

### Is Mobile Suit Gundam a good place to start the franchise?

Yes. This is the original 1979 TV series, so it gives you the starting point without expecting prior knowledge of another Gundam title.

### What kind of anime is Mobile Suit Gundam?

It is an original science-fiction drama from Sunrise built around mecha warfare. The machines drive the action, while the story focuses on inexperienced people dealing with combat and unwanted military duties.

### Is Mobile Suit Gundam finished?

Yes, Mobile Suit Gundam is finished. Its complete story is contained in the 43-episode TV run available on Crunchyroll and Netflix.