Garma Zabi

Young Commander of the Principality of Zeon

A member of the Principality of Zeon's Zabi family and a young commander who was deceived by Char and died in battle.

Quotes

  • Glory to the Principality of Zeon!
  • Zeon Cross of Honor, that's the prize.
  • My friend, Char... why?
  • I won't let a single mobile suit decide the tide of battle!
  • Sorrow will soon turn to anger.

Trivia

  • Garma's death shocked viewers at the time, and he had many female fans.
  • There is an anecdote about razor blades being sent after the broadcast.
  • The habit of fiddling with his bangs with his right hand is seen as a manifestation of his nervous personality.
  • Graduated top of the officer academy.
  • 23 years old in THE ORIGIN.
  • Custom machine is a brown-painted Dop.

Alternate names

Garma Zabi Zabi Family's Fourth Son Zeon Earth Attack Force Commander

Tags

Zabi Family Principality of Zeon One Year War Mobile Suit Commander Young Officer Char Aznable Political Sacrifice

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
Around UC 0059

Appearance

Overall appearance
A youthful and handsome young man, the scion of the Zabi family. Depicted as a young man who suits the military uniform well.
Height
約178cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Well-proportioned facial features
  • Habit of fiddling with bangs with right hand
  • Youthful appearance
Iconic items
  • Custom brown-painted Dop fighter
  • Command of the Gau attack carrier
  • Custom Zaku II FS type (MSV setting)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Innocent
Detailed personality
Kind and naive, well-raised, unsuspecting, and easily trusts others. Expected by his father and brothers, but shows noticeable mental softness.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Innocent
  • Easily betrayed
  • Promising future
  • Easily deceived
Talents
  • Military and political command ability
  • Graduated top of officer academy
  • Interpersonal skills
Skills
  • Mobile Suit piloting (basic skills, though unclear)
  • Fighter piloting
  • Military command
Motivation
To serve the Zabi family and Principality of Zeon, and meet the expectations of his father and brothers.
Habits
Has a habit of fiddling with his bangs with his right hand.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Military activities, Fighter piloting
Favorite colors
Brown (custom machine paint)

History

Backstory
Raised as the fourth son of the Zabi family, graduated top of Zeon Principality's officer academy. Highly anticipated by father Degwin and his brothers, appointed as Earth Attack Force commander. Served actively as North American occupation force commander, but was deceived by Char Aznable and met his end in battle against White Base. A tragic young commander who became a victim of political conspiracy due to his kind and innocent personality.
Debut date
April 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 6 "The Eve of the Battle of Loum"

Appointment as North American Commander

Significant event
Appointment as North American Commander
Description
Appointed North American Force commander at the young age of 20, but effectively under the command of his sister Kycilia's Midship Assault Fleet.

Friendship with Char

Significant event
Friendship with Char
Description
Trusted his best friend Char since officer academy days, building genuine mutual trust, but was betrayed by Char.

Battle with White Base

Significant event
Battle with White Base
Description
Fell into a trap orchestrated by Char, cornered by the White Base crew, and met his demise.

State Funeral After Death

Significant event
State Funeral After Death
Description
A grand state funeral was held by Zeon Principality leader Gihren, utilized to boost the nation's will to fight.

Relationships

デギン・ソド・ザビ

Father

Father. Strict as the head of the Zabi family, but doted on Garma and had high hopes for his future.

ナルス・ザビ

Mother

Mother. Died of illness during Garma's birth.

キシリア・ザビ

Sibling

Elder sister. Tried to use him politically, resulting in a complex relationship.

サスロ・ザビ

Sibling

Second brother. Obscure presence, likely already deceased.

ドズル・ザビ

Sibling

Third brother. Skilled in combat and highly trusted by their father, but politically isolated. Doted on Garma.

Char Aznable

Best friend

Best friend since officer academy, built a deep relationship of trust until the final betrayal.

Zabi Family

Zabi Family: unknown

Principality of Zeon Military

Principality of Zeon Military: unknown

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam Theatrical Version

Movie / Supporting

1981

Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN

Anime / Supporting

2015-2018 OVA

Mobile Suit Gundam-san

Anime / Cameo

Gihren's Greed series

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Kōji Moritsugu

Voice actor
Kōji Moritsugu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, theatrical version, special edition

Tetsuya Kakihara

Voice actor
Tetsuya Kakihara
Language
Japanese
Version or series
THE ORIGIN

Kazuyuki Okitsu

Voice actor
Kazuyuki Okitsu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam-san

Hajime Yadate

Creator name
Hajime Yadate
Role
Original author

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Sunrise

Creator name
Sunrise
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Garma Zabi Figure

Item name
Garma Zabi Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Zaku II FS Type Garma Custom Plastic Model

Item name
Zaku II FS Type Garma Custom Plastic Model
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

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