Alternative Titles
Synonyms: First Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam: 0079, MSG
Japanese: 機動戦士ガンダム
More titlesInformation
Type:
TV
Episodes:
43
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 7, 1979 to Jan 26, 1980
Premiered:
Spring 1979
Broadcast:
Saturdays at 17:30 (JST)
Studios:
Sunrise
Source:
Original
Duration:
24 min. per ep.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Statistics
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Popularity:
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