Char Aznable

Red Comet

An ace pilot of the Principality of Zeon known as the 'Red Comet,' rival to Amuro Ray.

Quotes

  • Are the Federation's mobile suits monsters!?
  • Overthrowing the Zabi family is just a side thing now. It's the era of Newtypes.
  • I will definitely return alive. That's why I won't wear a normal suit.
  • The enemy was not the Zabi family.
  • Ah... I wanted you to guide me...

Trivia

  • The mask is explained as hiding facial burns, but there is actually no scar.
  • Char's name derives from Prince Shark and Charles Aznavour.
  • The red mobile suits are said to have been painted that way because of leftover paint.
  • Received a sword scar on the forehead during the final battle of the One Year War, which never faded.
  • 'Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX' is a parallel setting differing from canon history.
  • Voice actor Shuichi Ikeda has continued voicing Char for a long time.

Alternate names

Casval Rem Deikun Édouard Mass Quattro Bajeena Red Comet

Tags

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
September 27
Birth year
U.C. 0059

Appearance

Overall appearance
Handsome man with a red military uniform and mask as his trademark. Often wears a helmet with distinctive horns or sunglasses.
Height
約178cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Mask wearing
  • Scar between the eyebrows
  • Red hair
Iconic items
  • Red military uniform
  • Mask
  • Zaku II S Type (Red)
  • Sazabi
  • Sunglasses
  • Bazooka
  • Rapier (sword)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm and composed
Detailed personality
A schemer filled with revenge and ambition, possessing strong charisma and leadership. Utilizing his sharp Newtype senses and calm judgment, he achieved numerous feats with cunning and exceptional tactical insight. On the other hand, he also possesses human emotions and harbors a complex inner world.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Schemer
  • Vengeful
  • Charismatic
  • Newtype
  • Proud
  • Strong
  • Solitary
Motto
Overthrowing the Zabi family is just a side matter. It's the era of Newtypes.
Talents
  • Exceptional MS piloting skills
  • Newtype abilities
  • Genius strategist and tactician
  • Charisma
  • Calm situational judgment
Skills
  • Melee combat (rapier use)
  • Reconnaissance and infiltration operations
  • Disguise and impersonation
  • Command and leadership
  • Negotiation skills
Motivation
Revenge against the Zabi family and the purification of Earth with humanity's future in view.
Habits
Catchphrase is 'Are the Federation's mobile suits monsters!?'. Always wears a mask to hide his true face.
Favorite foods
Unknown, but no particular likes or dislikes
Favorite colors
Red, Gold
Hobbies
Fencing
Music
Charles Aznavour
Disliked situations
Zabi family tyranny, Betrayal

History

Backstory
Born September 27, U.C. 0059. Son of Zeon Zum Deikun, founder of the Principality of Zeon, but forced into exile due to the Zabi family's conspiracy. Adopted and raised as Édouard Mass, but for revenge, took the name Char Aznable and infiltrated Zeon's officer academy. During the One Year War in U.C. 0079, he racked up tremendous achievements at the Battle of Loum with his red Zaku, earning the nickname 'Red Comet'. Thereafter, he repeated numerous battles including Earth descent and Jaburo infiltration, deepening his feud with Amuro Ray. During the Gryps Conflict, he appeared as Quattro Bajeena of the AEUG. Later, as leader of Neo Zeon, he challenged the Earth Federation once more, but went missing after the final decisive battle with Amuro.
Debut date
April 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 1 'Gundam Stands on Earth!!'

Battle of Loum

Significant event
Battle of Loum
Description
Immediately after the outbreak of the One Year War, single-handedly sank 5 enemy battleships, earning the moniker Red Comet.

Garma Assassination Plot

Significant event
Garma Assassination Plot
Description
For revenge against the Zabi family, plotted against Garma Zabi, leading to his death and resulting in demotion.

Jaburo Infiltration

Significant event
Jaburo Infiltration
Description
Performed infiltration operation at Jaburo to pursue the White Base.

Battle of A Baoa Qu

Significant event
Battle of A Baoa Qu
Description
Fierce battle with Amuro in Gelgoog. After a mirror duel, sniped the Principality of Zeon's flagship Kycilia, presumed dead.

Return as Quattro Bajeena

Significant event
Return as Quattro Bajeena
Description
Joined the Federation under a pseudonym, joined AEUG, and participated in the Gryps Conflict.

Second Neo Zeon Conflict

Significant event
Second Neo Zeon Conflict
Description
Revived as Neo Zeon leader and engaged in final battle with Amuro, but died and went missing.

Relationships

Zeon Zum Deikun

Father

Father. Founder of the Principality of Zeon and the core of Char's vengeful spirit.

Toa Deikun (Astraia Toa Deikun)

Mother

Mother. Separated by death in early childhood. Considered the origin of Char's revenge.

Artesia Som Deikun (Sayla Mass)

Sibling

Biological younger sister. An important figure in the Gundam series, reunited multiple times.

Natalie Bianchi

Close friend and lover. Became pregnant with his child but was assassinated.

Nanai Miguel

Aide and lover. Acted together during the Second Neo Zeon Conflict.

Garma Zabi

Best friend

Fellow officer academy classmates who formed a friendship, but later assassinated.

Amuro Ray

Rival

Gundam's pilot and lifelong rival. Persists until the final battle.

Lalah Sune

Lover

Felt the awakening as a Newtype, drawn to her talent, kept her by his side and poured affection.

Haman Karn

Rival

Clashed over a Newtype-led world but ultimately parted ways.

Principality of Zeon Military

Principality of Zeon Military: ace-pilot

AEUG

AEUG: strategist

Neo Zeon

Neo Zeon: leader

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Protagonist

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam

Anime / Protagonist

1985 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Movie / Protagonist

1988 theatrical release

Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN

Anime / Protagonist

2015-2018 OVA/anime

Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2002

Mobile Suit Gundam UC

Anime / Supporting

2010-2014 OVA/anime

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Anime / Protagonist

2024

Voice cast and creators

Shuichi Ikeda

Voice actor
Shuichi Ikeda
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version and related works
Notes
The representative voice actor. Has voiced the role over a long period.

Mayumi Tanaka

Voice actor
Mayumi Tanaka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
THE ORIGIN childhood

Katsuyuki Konishi

Voice actor
Katsuyuki Konishi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam-san

Toshihiko Seki

Voice actor
Toshihiko Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Gundam Build Fighters Batlog

Yuki Shin

Voice actor
Yuki Shin
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yoshikazu Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yoshikazu Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

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Char's Dedicated Zaku Plastic Model

Item name
Char's Dedicated Zaku Plastic Model
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Char's Dedicated Oris

Item name
Char's Dedicated Oris
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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