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EP 1ZAFT attacks neutral Heliopolis, revealing prototype suits to Kira Yamato.
Oct 5, 2002ZAFT forces assault the Orb Union colony Heliopolis, violating its neutral status established at the start of the Bloody Valentine War. During the attack, Kira Yamato inadvertently witnesses the Earth Alliance's secret mobile suit prototypes housed at the Heliopolis Morgenroete factory. In the chaos, he runs into Athrun Zala, a former childhood friend who now serves as a ZAFT soldier participating in the offensive. This encounter marks a pivotal moment as Kira becomes entangled in the conflict between his old ties and the new military technology he has seen.
EP 2ZAFT Steals Four G Project Suits, Leaving Only the Strike for Kira to Defend Heliopolis
Apr 24, 2002ZAFT successfully captures four of the five G Project prototype mobile suits, leaving only the GAT-X105 Strike behind. Because Murrue Ramius cannot pilot the unit effectively, Kira takes control of the Strike to defend Heliopolis against the invading ZAFT forces and protect his friends. Meanwhile, Ensign Natarle Badgiruel assumes command of the new mobile assault ship Archangel alongside the surviving crew members. This sequence of events marks a critical turning point as the remaining prototype becomes the primary defense for the colony during the attack.
EP 3The Archangel's New Captain and the Fall of Heliopolis
May 1, 2002Lt. Murrue Ramius assumes command of the Archangel while Kira and his friends are detained for witnessing top-secret military weapons. The crew discovers that Kira is a coordinator. Rau Le Creuset, impressed by the Strike's performance, orders mobile suits to capture it. Athrun disobeys orders to locate the pilot and confirm if it is Kira. Upon finding the answer, Heliopolis collapses under severe damage.
EP 4Kira Rescues Flay and the Archangel Heads to Artemis Satellite
May 8, 2002Kira discovers a malfunctioning lifeboat and brings it aboard the Archangel, surprising everyone with the presence of rescued civilian Flay Allster. The crew decides to travel to the Eurasian Federation military satellite Artemis to seek assistance. Meanwhile, Rau Le Creuset pursues the vessel with plans to attack. In response to the threat, Kira chooses to continue piloting the Strike, while his friends volunteer to join the Archangel crew to provide support. This episode highlights the growing bond between Kira and his companions as they face external dangers and internal decisions regarding their future roles within the ship's operations.
EP 5Mu La Flaga and Kira counterattack the ZAFT ship Vesalius while the Strike's armor fails.
May 15, 2002Mu La Flaga and Kira initiate a counteroffensive against the ZAFT ship Vesalius. During the engagement, the Strike's Phase Shift Armor depletes its power supply. Athrun Seize exploits this vulnerability to seize the Strike with the intention of extracting Kira. However, Kira manages to break free from Athrun's grasp with assistance from Mu La Flaga, allowing him to remain with his ally during the conflict.
EP 6The Vanishing Gundam
Nov 9, 2002The Archangel and its crew are held captive by the Artemis forces. Nicol Amalfi in his GAT-X207 Blitz attacks Artemis, using its Mirage Colloid armor to remain effectively invisible and destroys the Umbrella of Artemis, which protects the asteroid fortress. During the attack, the Archangel is able to escape.
EP 7Archangel searches Junius Seven ruins while Kira defends against ZAFT attack
Nov 16, 2002The Archangel crew searches for water in the Debris Belt and discovers the ruins of Junius Seven, prompting a memorial service. While excavating ice near the site, a ZAFT mobile suit attacks, but Kira defeats the pilot. Shortly after, Kira discovers a floating lifepod and brings it aboard the ship. The episode focuses on the crew's reaction to the destruction of Junius Seven and the immediate threat from ZAFT forces during their resource gathering mission.
EP 8Lacus Clyne is discovered in a lifepod, causing crew tension before rescue news arrives.
Nov 23, 2002Lacus Clyne, the daughter of PLANT Supreme Council Chairman Siegel Clyne, is found within a lifepod. Her presence causes tension within the crew, but when the crew receives a message from the 8th Fleet that they are being searched and rescued, they are overjoyed.
EP 9Le Creuset Team Attacks Archangel Escort, Flay Witnesses Father's Death
Nov 30, 2002The Archangel’s escort vessel, en route to meet the 8th fleet, comes under assault by the Le Creuset Team. During the engagement, Flay observes the death of her father because Kira is unable to defend the escort ships. In a moment of desperation, the Archangel discloses that Lacus is aboard the vessel. This revelation prompts the attackers to withdraw from the battle. The incident leaves Flay traumatized by the loss of her parent and the failure of her companion to ensure their safety during the hostile encounter.
EP 10Kira feels depressed after recent events while Lacus strolls the ship without permission.
Dec 7, 2002Following a series of significant events, Kira falls into a state of deep depression. Lacus, who is walking around the ship without authorization, provides him with comfort during this difficult time. Despite the emotional support, Kira ultimately returns Lacus to Athrun, directly disobeying orders in the process. When Athrun extends an invitation for Kira to switch sides, he firmly refuses the offer. This sequence of actions highlights the complex interpersonal dynamics and conflicting loyalties present among the characters as they navigate their personal struggles and the ongoing conflict surrounding them.
EP 11Le Creuset attacks the Archangel while Kira awakens a berserker ability
Dec 14, 2002Le Creuset initiates an assault on the Archangel. During the conflict, Kira experiences a surge of determination to safeguard his companions, which triggers the emergence of a latent, nearly berserker-like power. Utilizing this newfound capability, he engages the enemy forces alone. Kira successfully defeats the attacking Blitz, the GAT-X103 Buster, and the GAT-X102 Duel without assistance. This event marks a significant shift in his combat potential as he overcomes multiple mobile suits through sheer will and awakened strength during the battle.
EP 12Flay Enlists in Earth Alliance Forces Following Her Father's Death
Dec 21, 2002Kira and his companions receive authorization to depart the Archangel. After processing the initial shock of her father's passing, Flay chooses to join the Earth Alliance Forces. This decision prompts Sai Argyle, Kuzzey Buskirk, Miriallia Haw, and Tolle Koenig to follow suit and enlist as well. Kira remains on the Archangel to ensure the continued protection of his friends. Additionally, the Duel Gundam undergoes an upgrade, receiving an Assault Shroud modification to enhance its capabilities during this period of transition and conflict.
EP 13Le Creuset attacks as the Archangel and 8th Fleet approach Earth
Dec 28, 2002Le Creuset launches another assault while the Archangel and the 8th Fleet move toward Earth. The Archangel manages to land on the planet, but this success comes at the cost of the entire 8th Fleet. Meanwhile, Yzak Joule, who pilots the Duel, expresses his anger by destroying a spacecraft. This vessel was transporting refugees from Heliopolis, a group that Kira had previously saved from danger. The destruction of the ship highlights the escalating violence and personal conflicts amidst the broader military engagement between the opposing forces.
EP 14recapRau Le Creuset reflects on Coordinator history and events from episodes one to thirteen
Jan 4, 2003Rau Le Creuset contemplates the historical timeline of the Coordinators, beginning with the birth of George Glenn, the First Coordinator. He also reviews the significant occurrences that unfolded during episodes one through thirteen. This narrative serves as a retrospective summary of prior plot developments and character backgrounds. It is important to note that this specific installment is excluded from the HD Remastered version of the series. Consequently, in that particular edit, the subsequent narrative segment titled The Respective Solitudes assumes the position of episode fourteen. The content focuses entirely on Rau's internal monologue regarding these established facts without introducing new plot actions.
EP 15Archangel lands in Sahara after saving Kira from atmospheric entry
Jan 11, 2003The Archangel protects Kira while entering Earth's atmosphere, causing them to crash in ZAFT-controlled Sahara territory in northern Africa instead of reaching Alaska. Flay tends to Kira's injuries and provides comfort as he struggles with traumatic memories of the spacecraft destroyed during the previous battle. This deviation from their planned destination leaves them stranded in hostile territory, forcing the crew to deal with the immediate consequences of their altered landing site while Kira processes the psychological impact of the recent combat.
EP 16Kira faces BuCUE units in the desert while Andrew Waltfeld observes his adaptation skills.
Jan 18, 2003Multiple TMF/A-802 BuCUE units launch an assault on the Archangel. Kira quickly departs to engage the ZAFT forces, though he struggles due to his lack of familiarity with the desert terrain. His capacity to adapt to these conditions impresses ZAFT commander Andrew Waltfeld. As the Strike’s power nears depletion, a resistance group intervenes to assist him. This group successfully distracts the remaining BuCUE units by leading them into a prepared explosive trap, thereby saving Kira from imminent defeat.
EP 17Murrue allies with Desert Dawn as Kira reunites with Cagalli during Andrew's attack
Jan 25, 2003Murrue Ramius expresses gratitude to the resistance group for their assistance and formally establishes an alliance. The group identifies themselves as the Desert Dawn, a faction opposing Andrew and the Lesseps. Kira encounters Cagalli Yula Athha, the enigmatic young woman he previously met at the Heliopolis Morgenroete factory, who has now joined the Desert Dawn. Concurrently, Andrew launches an assault on the Desert Dawn's home city. However, he ensures the evacuation of the town prior to initiating the attack, sparing the civilian population from immediate harm during the conflict.
EP 18Desert Dawn members challenge ZAFT forces despite civilian safety and suffer failure.
Feb 1, 2003Although the Desert Tiger spared civilian lives, members of Desert Dawn recklessly confront ZAFT forces due to the destruction they inflicted. This impulsive assault results in failure for the attackers. However, most participants are rescued by Kira, who pilots the Strike mobile suit to save them from the aftermath of the failed engagement. The narrative highlights the tension between the desire for retribution and the preservation of life, as Kira intervenes to prevent further casualties among those who initiated the unauthorized attack against the military unit.
EP 19Kira and Cagalli gather supplies in a ZAFT city and meet Andrew Waltfeld after a Blue Cosmos attack.
Feb 8, 2003Kira and Cagalli accompany Natarle and the Desert Dawn to a nearby city controlled by ZAFT to collect essential supplies. During their mission, the pair becomes trapped in an assault launched by Blue Cosmos. Kira intervenes to rescue a civilian, who is revealed to be Andrew Waltfeld. As a result of this rescue, they are invited to visit the ZAFT base. Inside, Andrew discloses his knowledge that Kira is a Coordinator and the pilot of the Strike mobile suit. Despite this revelation, he allows Kira and Cagalli to depart without harm, ensuring their safe return.
EP 20Athrun and Nicol enjoy a day off while Athrun discusses Kira with Lacus
Feb 15, 2003Athrun and Nicol receive a day off from their duties. Athrun spends this free time with Lacus, during which they engage in a conversation regarding Kira. Meanwhile, the PLANT Supreme Council convenes to deliberate on the potential execution of an attack designated by the codename Operation Spitbreak. The narrative juxtaposes the personal interactions of the characters with the strategic political discussions occurring within the governing body of the PLANTs, highlighting the contrasting scales of individual emotion and large-scale military planning.
EP 21Kira faces a difficult choice to destroy LaGOWE as the battle with Desert Dawn intensifies.
Feb 22, 2003The conflict between the Lesseps and Desert Dawn begins. Kira and the Desert Tiger engage in combat, coming to understand the human reality behind their adversary rather than viewing them as an abstract concept. With the Strike's energy reserves nearly exhausted, Kira is forced into a desperate situation. He must choose between destroying Andrew's TMF/A-803 LaGOWE or facing his own death. This pivotal moment highlights the harsh consequences of war and the personal toll of eliminating an opponent who has become a tangible threat. The episode focuses on the intense struggle and the heavy burden of the decision Kira must make to survive the ongoing engagement.
EP 22The Archangel crew navigates the Red Sea toward the Orb Union with Cagalli and Ledonir Kisaka aboard.
Mar 1, 2003The Archangel crew crosses the Red Sea to head towards the neutral Orb Union with Cagalli and Ledonir Kisaka on board. With the previous battle weighing heavily on him, Kira talks to Cagalli about his reasons for fighting, making Flay jealous. They are attacked by ZAFT air and underwater type mobile suits, but Kira and Mu take them out.
EP 23Kira misses battle as Cagalli and Athrun crash on same island
Mar 8, 2003ZAFT submarine forces commanded by Marco Morassim engage Kira, preventing him from joining Mu and Cagalli in their FX-550 Skygraspers. Cagalli’s aircraft sustains damage and retreats, but she encounters Athrun’s transport plane. Her Skygrasper is shot down, yet it manages to destroy the transport plane before crashing. This forces Athrun to eject from the disabled aircraft while piloting his Aegis. Consequently, both pilots are stranded on the same deserted island after the incident.
EP 24Cagalli and Athrun confront each other on a deserted island before discussing the war.
Mar 15, 2003Cagalli is shocked to encounter Athrun on a deserted island. She attempts to attack him but is overpowered and taken captive. After the conflict subsides, the two engage in a discussion regarding the ongoing war and their personal motivations for fighting. As the sun rises, they are rescued by their respective comrades.
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- How many episodes does Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED have?
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED has 50 episodes.
- When did Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED come out?
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED came out in 2002.
- Which studio made Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED?
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED?
- Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED was directed by Shigemi Ikeda.
- Is Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED finished?
- Current status of Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED: Finished.










