Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-blooded Orphans Season 1

Orphans in Space: Gundam Like You've Never Seen It!

So, you think you know Gundam? Giant robots, epic space battles, the usual? Think again! Iron-Blooded Orphans throws all that out the airlock and gives us something truly special.

Season 1 kicks us off on Mars, where a group of child laborers, the Chryse Guard Security (CGS), are basically treated like dirt. They are working for adults with no respect for them and it's not fun.

Meet Tekkadan: Not Your Average Team

Then, BOOM! A revolution starts, spearheaded by Orga Itsuka, a street-smart leader with a heart of gold and a burning desire to protect his "family."

And leading the charge, we have Mikazuki Augus, a quiet, almost emotionless kid, but also a ridiculously skilled pilot connected to the legendary Gundam Barbatos. Imagine a puppy who could also obliterate entire armies.

Their newly formed group, Tekkadan, is far from the polished military organizations you see in other Gundam shows. These guys are scrappy, resourceful, and hilariously awkward.

They communicate by yelling and arguing and sometimes have a bit of fun in between. They feel like real kids thrust into an impossible situation. That situation involves a lot of people trying to shoot them, of course!

The Barbatos: More Than Just a Robot

The Gundam Barbatos itself is a beast! It starts out looking like a rusty old relic and gradually evolves throughout the season into a fearsome machine. The robot is cool but the connection between it and Mikazuki is cooler.

It's not just about cool weapons and fancy moves. It's about the bond between a pilot and his machine, pushed to the absolute limit. Mikazuki and the Barbatos are practically extensions of each other, a terrifying and awesome combination.

Beyond the Battles: Family and Found Family

Forget complicated political intrigue (okay, there's SOME, but it's manageable). The heart of Iron-Blooded Orphans is about family.

Tekkadan isn't just a military unit; it's a group of orphans who found each other and built a family from scratch. They squabble, they protect each other, and they'd literally die for one another.

The humor comes from their interactions. They are kids, so they do stupid things and say stupid things. Seeing them try to navigate the adult world is both funny and heartbreaking.

There's a surprising amount of heart in this show. Prepare for moments that will make you laugh, cheer, and maybe even shed a tear. You will care about these kids and you will want them to succeed.

Romance and awkwardness

There's also a little bit of romance brewing, which is both sweet and incredibly awkward. Watching these kids figure out their feelings while trying not to get blown to bits is pure gold.

The way Atra Mixta cares and supports Mikazuki is so wholesome and warm. It adds another layer to the found-family narrative.

Why You Should Watch It

Iron-Blooded Orphans Season 1 is a wild ride! It's a gritty, action-packed, and surprisingly heartwarming story about a group of orphans who refuse to be victims.

If you're tired of the same old Gundam tropes, give this one a shot. You might just find yourself falling in love with this ragtag group of space pirates...I mean, freedom fighters.