Title:Gundam 0080
Type:TV
Released on year:2002
Released in:Fall
Num Episodes:50
Alfred Izuruha, an enthusiastic 10-year-old residing in the neutral colony cluster of Side 6, finds himself deeply captivated by the ongoing conflict between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. Little does Alfred know, his neighbor Christina is the skilled test pilot of a top-secret Gundam prototype developed by the Earth Federation within the colony. Meanwhile, a daring Zeon Special Forces unit is formed with a crucial mission: infiltrate the colony to seize or demolish the Gundam project. In the midst of a fierce skirmish between the Federation and the infiltrating Zeon forces, young Alfred stumbles upon a downed Zaku mobile suit, skillfully operated by the promising Zeon rookie, Bernard "Bernie" Wiseman. This chance encounter leads to an extraordinary bond between them, as Alfred thirsts for knowledge about the war that engrosses his mind, and Bernie craves inside information about the colony to advance his team's clandestine mission. Together, they embark on a remarkable journey of friendship and covert collaboration.
Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket was an exceptional undertaking that celebrated a significant milestone in the franchise's history - its 10th anniversary. Breaking new ground, this monumental project deviated from the norm as Fumihiko Takayama took the helm, becoming the first director besides the renowned Yoshiyuki Tomino to lead a Gundam endeavor.