Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny is the second TV series set in the Cosmic Era universe of Gundam. Set two years after the original Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny features many new characters and some returning ones (most prominently Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala, Lacus Clyne, and Cagalli Yula Athha, but the majority of the surviving Gundam SEED cast appears in some capacity).
Gundam SEED Destiny had its premiere broadcast in Japan on October 9, 2004 at 6:00 PM on the JNN TV stations (Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS TV), Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS TV, producing TV station), etc.). Bandai Entertainment has announced that Gundam SEED Destiny is licenced for the North American market.
Cast
- Athrun Zala ("Alex Dino") - Ishida Akira
- Auel Neider - Morita Masakazu
- Andrew Waltfeld - Okiayu Ryoutarou
- Arthur Trine - Takahashi Hiroki
- Cagalli Yula Athha - Shindou Naomi
- Dearka Elsman - Sasanuma Akira
- Gilbert Dullindal - Ikeda Shuuichi
- Ian Lee - Saizen Tadahisa
- Kira Yamato - Hoshi Souichirou
- Lacus Clyne - Tanaka Rie
- Lord Djibril - Hori Hideyuki
- Lunamaria Hawke - Sakamoto Maaya
- Mayu Asuka - Sakamoto Maaya
- Meer Campbell - Tanaka Rie
- Meyrin Hawke - Orikasa Fumiko
- Miriallia Haw - Toyoguchi Megumi
- Murrue Ramius ("Maria Vernes"), Narrator, Haro - Mitsuishi Kotono
- Mad Abes - Taiten Kusunoki
- Neo Lorrnoke - Koyasu Takehito
- Rey Za Burrel - Seki Toshihiko
- Shinn Asuka - Suzumura Kenichi
- Stellar Loussier - Kuwashima Houko
- Sting Oakley - Suwabe Junichi
- Talia Gladys - Koyama Mami
- Vino Dupre - Oda Hisafumi
- Yzak Joule - Seki Tomokazu
- Yolant Kent - Sugita Tomokazu
- Meer Campbell (pronounced mee-ya)- Tanaka Rie
- Jona Roma Saran - Nojima Kenji
- Unato Ema Saran - Matsumoto Hiroshi
- Reverend Malchio - Nakai Kazuya
- Caridad Yamato - Inoue Kikuko
- Captain Todaka - Kazuya Ichijou
- Heine Westenfluss - Takanori Nishikawa (T.M. Revolution)
Staff
- Director: Fukuda Mitsuo
- Series Writer: Morosawa Chiaki
- Character Designer: Hirai Hisashi
- Mechanical Designer: Okawara Kunio, Yamane Kimitoshi
- Design Works: Fujioka Kenki
- Art Director: Ikeda Shigemi
- Sound Director: Fujino Sadayoshi
- Music: Sahashi Toshihiko
- Producer: Takeda Seiji (MBS), Sato Hiroyuki (Sunrise)
Story
Gundam SEED Destiny is the sequel to Gundam SEED and both are set in the Cosmic Era timeline. For background information see Factions of the Cosmic Era, for the events in the first series see Bloody Valentine War, for the events in Gundam SEED Destiny see Second Bloody Valentine War.
Openings & Endings & Insert Songs
Openings:
- Ignited by T.M. Revolution (ep. 1-13)
- Pride by High and Mighty Color (ep. 14-24)
- Bokutachi No Yukue by Hitomi Takahashi (ep. 25-37)
- Wings Of Words by Chemistry (J-pop) (ep.38-)
Endings:
- Reason by Nami Tamaki (ep. 1-13)
- Life Goes On by Mika Arisaka (ep. 14-25)
- I Wanna Go to a Place... by Rie Fu (ep. 26-37)
- Kimi wa boku ni niteiru by See-Saw (38-)
Insert Songs:
- Fields of Hope by Tanaka Rie
- METEOR by T.M. Revolution
- Quiet Night C.E. 73 by Tanaka Rie
- Shinkai no Kodoku by Kuwashima Houko
- Vestige by T.M. Revolution
- Honoo No Tobira by FictionJunction YUUKA
Trivia
There is a strong resemblance between the Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam series in Universal Century and Gundam SEED Destiny in many aspects. This is apparent in the mobile suit designs (for example the similarity between Psyco Gundam and the Destroy, Hyaku Shiki and Akatsuki), and also the character developments and plots, such as the return of the protagonists from the previous series (Amuro Ray/Kira Yamato), the manipulations of body and mind of the Cyber Newtypes/Extended, and the doomed romantic relationships between the protagonists and female mobile suit pilots of the enemy.
See also
Preceded by (in production and chronological order): Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
External links
- Gundam Seed Net : Offers information on large amount of information along with update and screenshots of recent episodes.
- Seed-Forum : A massive online community of avid Gundam fans from the AC to UC universes with active and helpful users.
- Ashitsuki
- MAHQ
- Fansite
- Official website
- Official MBS
- Gundam Seed Genesis
- Gundam Plus : For in depth information and large screenshot / gallery images on Gundam.
- Destiny : Fanlisting for Gundam SEED Destiny
- SUTORAIKU! : Friendly SEED community
- Gundam SEED Destiny Blog