Lalah Sune

Ghost of Solomon

A Newtype girl raised by the Principality of Zeon's Flanagan Institute, sharing a deep spiritual connection with Amuro Ray. Feared as a charismatic presence for successively annihilating enemy fleets with all-range attacks. Died in battle protecting Char Aznable.

Quotes

  • Are there people who hate beautiful things?
  • A woman like me
  • This heat will warm the universe
  • The Colonel made me forget

Trivia

  • First appearance in Episode 34; appears as a spirit in many works including OVAs even after death.
  • Voice actress Keiko Han devised her own backstory for the role, which closely matches later official settings.
  • In the theatrical versions, character designer Yasuhiko Yasuhiko handled many key illustrations.
  • Her machine Elmeth is a psycommu-equipped mobile armor, a powerful unit.
  • Known as the 'Ghost of Solomon,' she achieved overwhelming battlefield results.

Alternate names

Lalah Sune Lalah MAN-08

Tags

Newtype Principality of Zeon Female Character Mobile Suit Gundam Elmeth Char Aznable Amuro Ray One Year War Mental Resonance Died in Battle

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
Universal Century 00s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Dark-skinned with Indian features, wearing a bindi on her forehead, a symbol of Hindu women. Normally wears a yellow flared one-piece dress, and during sorties, a normal suit with psycommu-compatible helmet.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Bindi on the forehead
  • Dark skin
  • Indian features
Iconic items
  • Elmeth
  • Bindi
  • Yellow one-piece dress
  • Psycommu-compatible helmet
  • Normal suit

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Delicate
Detailed personality
A mentally pure and delicate girl. Despite a harsh past, she belittles herself but stands on the battlefield with strong will. Dislikes combat and yearns for peace and love, yet fights for important people. Holds deep trust and affection toward Char.
Keywords
  • Delicate
  • Spiritual connection
  • Pure
  • Timid
  • Devoted
  • Romantic feelings
  • Tragic fate
Motto
Are there people who hate beautiful things?
Talents
  • Newtype ability
  • Psychic sensitivity
  • Psycommu aptitude
  • Mobile Armor piloting
Skills
  • Pilot of Mobile Armor 'Elmeth'
  • All-range attack
  • Beam saber combat
Motivation
To be recognized by Char and wish for peace amid battle.
Habits
Tends to belittle herself as 'a woman like me'.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Favorite colors
Yellow
Favorite places
Texas Colony, Jaburo
Disliked situations
War, Intensifying combat

History

Backstory
An orphan from Loum, rescued by Char Aznable from a harsh life in a brothel and raised at the Newtype research facility Flanagan Institute. Survived a severe environment, possessing superior Newtype abilities. Fully accepted by Char, she devoted herself to battle.
Debut date
March 7, 1979
Work title
Mobile Suit Gundam
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
Episode 34

Solomon Assault - Practical use of all-range attack

Significant event
Solomon Assault - Practical use of all-range attack
Description
Using Elmeth's psycommu for powerful all-range attacks, destroyed numerous Federation fleets and was feared as the 'Ghost of Solomon'.

Mental resonance with Amuro Ray

Significant event
Mental resonance with Amuro Ray
Description
Resonates consciousness with Amuro as fellow Newtypes, forming a deep spiritual bond.

Died protecting Char Aznable

Significant event
Died protecting Char Aznable
Description
In the fierce battle, to protect the disadvantaged Char, she shields him and her cockpit is pierced by the Gundam's beam saber, resulting in death.

Continued influence on Amuro and Char's psyches after death

Significant event
Continued influence on Amuro and Char's psyches after death
Description
Her death leaves lasting resentment in both their hearts, persisting as the 'eternal woman'.

Ghostly appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam UC

Significant event
Ghostly appearance in Mobile Suit Gundam UC
Description
In the battle over Laplace's Box, appears as a spirit alongside Char, playing a key role.

Relationships

Char Aznable

Mentor

Saved and raised her, an existence she deeply loves and trusts.

Amuro Ray

Spiritual connection

Shares Newtype mental resonance, forming a profound bond.

Principality of Zeon Military

Principality of Zeon Military: unknown

Flanagan Institute

Flanagan Institute: unknown

Media appearances

Mobile Suit Gundam

Anime / Supporting

1979 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space

Movie / Supporting

1982 Feature film

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Manga / Supporting

2011- Manga serialization

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin

Anime / Supporting

2015-2018 Anime series

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ

Anime / Cameo

1986 TV series

Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack

Movie / Cameo

1988 Feature film

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Anime / Cameo

2010-2014 OVA

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Anime / Supporting

2025 Web anime

G's Shadow Shinobi

Manga / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Keiko Han

Voice actor
Keiko Han
Language
Japanese
Version or series
1st TV anime version
Notes
Original voice actress

Saori Hayami

Voice actor
Saori Hayami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
THE ORIGIN and later anime versions

Megumi Han

Voice actor
Megumi Han
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam-san
Notes
Daughter of Keiko Han

Hina Hitsujimiya

Voice actor
Hina Hitsujimiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX

Yoshiyuki Tomino

Creator name
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Role
Original author

Yasuhiko Yasuhiko

Creator name
Yasuhiko Yasuhiko
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Elmeth Figure

Item name
Elmeth Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Lalah Sune Dakimakura Cover

Item name
Lalah Sune Dakimakura Cover
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited