Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt 4
| Author | Yasuo Ohtagaki |
|---|---|
| Series | Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt |
| Category | Manga |
| Cover | Paperback |
| Binding | Reads right to left (Eastern binding) |
| Language | English |
| ISBN | 978-981-09-4372-1 |
| Product Dimensions | 127 (W) x 190.5mm (H) |
| Suggested Retail Price | SG$13.90 / US$10.90 |
| Release Date | April 2016 |
About the book
Gundam is a science fiction media franchise created by Sunrise that feature giant robots (or “mecha”) called “mobile suits”. The original Gundam series was released in 1979, and the Gundam Franchise is widely recognized within the anime fan community even today. The series defined the real robot genre of anime by featuring giant robots in a militaristic war setting. It is regarded as the “Star Wars” or “Star Trek” of Japan with respect of its popularity since its creation. Titles have appeared in the form of multiple television series and OVAs, movies, manga, novels, and video games. The franchise has also led to the creation of one of the biggest toy and hobby franchises in the Japanese toy industry.
Summary of the book
U.C. 0079, 31 December: The Federation forces have commenced with “Operation Star One” to seize Zeon’s final line of defense – which ends with severe casualties and a treaty of peace.
Seven months on, new nationalist insurgents have begun to surface amidst the period of post-war confusion. Ensign Io Fleming and Chief Petty Officer Daryl Lorenz – war heroes who have survived the tragedy – have seemingly returned to their respective lives, yet the calling of war and the search of their loved ones beckon them back to the battlefield…