Mobile Suit Gundam SEED C.E.73: Stargazer
Synopsis — from MyAnimeList
In C.E. 73, tensions between Naturals and Coordinators continue to persist, eventually leading to another war between the Earth Alliance and PLANT. Sven Cal Bayan is a Natural pilot of the elite EA squad, the Phantom Pain, and carries out his squad's various anti-Coordinator missions without fail. Selene McGriff is a Coordinator researcher at the neutral Deep Space Survey and Development Organization (DSSD) and a developer of the GSX-401FW Stargazer space exploration mobile suit. Though their backgrounds are completely different, the expanding war will nevertheless force their paths to collide.
Audience Consensus
Overall, Gundam SEED C.E. 73: Stargazer is well-regarded as a concise and impactful side story within the Gundam SEED universe. Viewers appreciate its focus on the human cost of war and the development of its characters, even within a limited timeframe. While some find the story rushed and requiring prior knowledge of the main series, the animation and emotional resonance are generally praised, resulting in a positive reception.
Strengths
- Realistic depiction of war and its impact on civilians.
- Strong focus on character development despite the short runtime.
- Excellent animation quality, surpassing the main SEED series.
- Compelling story that expands on the Cosmic Era universe.
- Ending is realistic, appropriate, and quite touching.
Weaknesses
- Short runtime feels rushed and leaves viewers wanting more.
- Characters may not be fully fleshed out due to time constraints.
- Some viewers find the story lacks depth, despite the tragic elements.
- Relies on prior knowledge of Gundam SEED and Destiny.