Mobile Suit Gundamhas been entertaining and enthralling fans of anime and plastic model enthusiasts for over forty-five years, but not allGundamshows have had the same level of accessibility as its greatest hits. Thanks toGundamInfo’sYouTube channel, though,curious newcomers and aficionados for the franchise can check out 1994’sMobile Fighter G Gundamand 1996’sMobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Teamonce more. While the release is currently announced as US-only, with viewers in Canada able to access as well, it’s still a great opportunity to check out sixty excellentGundaminstallments for free.
Mobile Fighter G GundamandMobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Teamare considered amongthe bestGundamanime of all time. Each presents idiosyncratic twists to the usual spacefaring combat found in the rest of the metaseries.With each widely available to stream as of June 23, 2025, on YouTube, now’s a great opportunity to see a different yet highly acclaimed vision for the franchise. ForGundamfans looking to enjoy this, though, there’ll be a limited-time engagement until the end of November.
Mobile Fighter G Gundam and The 08th MS Team on YouTube from November 1-30, 2024
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G Gundam and The 08th MS Team Present Unique Perspectives on the Gundam Franchise
Tournaments, Jungles, and Romance
Withthe series watch order forGundamalready a reasonable topic for debate,G GundamandMobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Teambreak the mold for the franchise.G Gundampresents a different timeline from the Universal Century with which most fans pre-1994 were familiar. The United Colonies Federation settles Earth’s disputes with quadrennial “Gundam Fights,” deciding who effectively rules everyone else for each term. Meanwhile,The 08th MS Teampresents the perspective of an Earth Federation ground unit during the One Year War.
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These shows thus introduce nuance to what is expected ofGundambeyond the typical mecha and space opera trappings.G Gundaminspired much of the future stories from the UC timeline. At the same time,08th MS Fighteris a fascinating mixture of jungle warfare and melodrama as Shiro Amada of the Earth Federation falls for Aina Sahalin of the Principality of Zeon. Whilethe 08th MS Teamlacks its twelfth episode on the YouTube playlist, it nonetheless remains one of the best-animated OVA entries, and along withG Gundam,makes this briefGundamanime availability a must-watch event.
Gundam
The Gundam franchise is a cornerstone of mecha anime, featuring giant robots known as “mobile suits” in various wartime settings. Originating with Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979, it explores complex themes of war, politics, and humanity through the struggles of pilots who navigate these massive machines. The franchise spans multiple timelines and universes, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and standalone narratives.
