Gundam Universe
When it comes to anime and manga, the Gundam universe is known as one of the most iconic and expansive. The Gundam franchise, which in 1979 started by Sunrise Inc with Mobile Suit Gundam, has grown into a massive series consisting of multiple timelines, numerous characters, and a host of giant piloted robots known as Gundams.
Traditionally, the Gundam series is set in a future era where Earth's civilization has expanded into space, leading to a conflict between Earth and its alien colonies. This conflict then escalated with the advent of mobile suits, humanoid fighting machines that revolutionized warfare. Gundam units are typically the pinnacle of mobile suit design, often uniquely equipped and piloted by the main characters.
The enduring appeal of the Gundam franchise is largely due to its deep and complex narrative, which presents war not just as a confrontation between good and evil, but as a complex political and social conflict with protagonists and antagonists who often. show the characteristics of both.