Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Name: Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
Genre: Animation, Action, Science Fiction
Released: 1988-03-12
Duration: 2 h
Cast: Toru Furuya, Shuichi Ikeda, Fuyumi Shiraishi, Hirotaka Suzuoki, Kazue Ikura

1988, Japanese. Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino.

In UC 0093, the Federation has recovered from its defeat and has created a new anti-colonial special forces unit to deal with rebel forces: Londo Bell. Elsewhere in space, Char Aznable reappears out of self-imposed hiding with a declaration that he now commands his own Neo-Zeon movement, and intends to force the emigration of Earth's inhabitants to space by bringing about an apocalypse.

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Runtime: 2h 0m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: Japanese
Rated: NR

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Released: 12 March 1988
Original title: 機動戦士ガンダム逆襲のシャア
Country: Japan
Written by: Yoshiyuki Tomino
Box office: $7M

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What Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is based on

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is based on Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer (1987) by Yoshiyuki Tomino.

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Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer
By Yoshiyuki Tomino
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Is Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).

Does Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack on?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is streaming on Crunchyroll and Sony Liv in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack?

If you liked Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack, try Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space, Mobile Suit Gundam F91, Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative.

Who directed Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack (1988) was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and stars Toru Furuya, Shuichi Ikeda, Fuyumi Shiraishi.

What is Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack based on?

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack is based on Mobile Suit Gundam High-Streamer (1987) by Yoshiyuki Tomino.