Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
Movie, 2024, Cosmic Era, Set in CE 75
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom is #26 of 27 in release order and #20 of 27 in chronological order in the Gundam.
The story
In C.E.75, the fighting still continues. There are independence movements, and aggression by Blue Cosmos... In order to calm the situation, a global peace monitoring agency called COMPASS is established, with Lacus as its first president. As members of COMPASS, Kira and his comrades intervene into various regional battles. Then a newly established nation called Foundation proposes a joint operation against a Blue Cosmos stronghold.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom recap
In Cosmic Era 75, a year after SEED Destiny, Lacus Clyne leads Compass, a peacekeeping organisation with Kira Yamato as its commander. The new Kingdom of Foundation proposes a joint operation against Blue Cosmos. Its Black Knights, led by the enhanced Orphee Lam Tao, manipulate Kira and frame him, the Archangel is destroyed, and Lacus is taken to Foundation. Foundation reveals the Accord, beings designed to lead humanity, and that Lacus was made to be Orphee's partner. They revive the Destiny Plan and threaten the world. Kira breaks down, but Athrun brings him back to fight.
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom ending explained
Kira rescues Lacus, and the two pilot the Mighty Strike Freedom together, destroying Foundation's forces. Shinn destroys the Requiem before it fires, Athrun defeats Shura, and Orphee accepts defeat. Kira and Lacus share a kiss on a beach.
Post-credits scenes
Yes. A later special edition ends with a clip after the credits announcing a prequel, Gundam SEED Freedom Zero.
Where to watch Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom is streaming on Netflix, Hulu, and Crunchyroll in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon and Apple TV.
Ratings
IMDb 6.5/10, MyAnimeList 7.49
Where it fits
- Release order: after Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury, before Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX.
- Chronological order: after Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, before Mobile Suit Gundam 00.
What to watch before Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED (2002), which Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (2024) continues.
Cast
- Soichiro Hoshi as Kira Yamato (voice)
- Rie Tanaka as Lacus Clyne (voice)
- Akira Ishida as Athrun Zala (voice)
- Nanako Mori as Cagalli Yula Athha (voice)
- Kenichi Suzumura as Shinn Asuka (voice)
- Maaya Sakamoto as Lunamaria Hawke (voice)
- Houko Kuwashima as Agnes Giebenrath (voice), Stella Loussier (voice)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Meyrin Hawke (voice)
- Kotono Mitsuishi as Murrue Ramius (voice)
- Takehito Koyasu as Mu La Flaga (voice)
- Tomokazu Seki as Yzak Jule (voice)
- Akira Sasanuma as Dearka Elthman (voice)
Directed by Mitsuo Fukuda.