Ramba Ral
Blue Giant Star
Veteran Mobile Suit pilot of the Zeon military, a proud soldier. A sincere man who fights while inheriting the will of his father, Jinba Ral.
Quotes
- I want to beat that man.
- Soldiers, be proud.
- Forgotten the fight amid the fighting.
- Gundam will become a legendary Mobile Suit.
- I contributed to creating the Federation's myth.
Trivia
- The epithet 'Blue Giant Star' originates from the theatrical version's promotional setting.
- Served as Amuro's spiritual father.
- Gouf's official mass-production color adopted blue from Ral's image.
- Modeled as a dedicated Zaku I unit in games.
- There is a spin-off cooking manga called 'Ral Meals'.
- In the novel version, depicted as Giren's personal guard captain.
Alternate names
Ral
Blue Giant Star
Captain Ramba Ral
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- U.C. 0044
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Somewhat short in stature with a lean build. Middle-aged man with sharp eyes and a distinctive mustache. In the series, his trademarks are the blue military uniform and blue Mobile Suit coloring.
- Height
- Approximately 170cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Distinctive mustache
- Short stature
- Sharp gaze
- Iconic items
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- Blue military uniform
- Gouf (blue)
- Pistol
- Hand grenade
- Ramba Ral Corps emblem
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Proud
- Detailed personality
- A born professional soldier who strongly holds military pride. Stern and hot-blooded, but also possesses common sense in cherishing children and the weak. He struggles between his conscience and duty, while showing a calm tactician side in combat. A leader admired by his subordinates. A figure who served as a spiritual father to Amuro Ray, demonstrating great capacity as a fighter.
- Keywords
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- Combat fanatic
- Paternal figure
- Sincere
- Hot-blooded
- Dutiful
- Sensible
- Tactician
- Highly trusted
- Motto
- Fulfill one's duties and uphold pride.
- Talents
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- Mobile Suit piloting skills
- Guerrilla warfare tactics
- Close-quarters combat ability
- Leadership
- Calm judgment
- Skills
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- Unit command
- Mobile Suit maintenance knowledge
- Medium-range shooting
- Personnel training
- Motivation
- Strive for the homeland Zeon and protect the lives of his subordinates and wife Krawla.
- Habits
- Sometimes knocks the enemy's weapon away with his pistol. Also depicted as having a drinking habit in bars.
- Favorite foods
- Liquor, Grilled meat, Meat dishes, Simple fare
- Hobbies
- Swordsmanship, Drinking parties with subordinates, Military tactics research
- Disliked situations
- Needless slaughter, Subordinates' sacrifices, Hesitation in battle
History
- Backstory
- Born into the prestigious Ral family, he inherits the will of his father Jinba Ral from childhood. A veteran soldier who fought guerrilla wars even before the One Year War, he suffered as a solitary figure excluded from promotion due to being political enemies with the Zabi family. After descending to Earth, he fought the White Base crew, and in the end, during the operation to secure White Base's second bridge, he was wounded and met a heroic end by taking his own life.
- Debut date
- April 7, 1979
- Work title
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 12 'Fierce Fight! Ramba Ral Corps'
White Base Assault
- Significant event
- White Base Assault
- Description
- After Earth drop, pursuing and attacking White Base with the Zanzibar.
Desert Guerrilla Warfare
- Significant event
- Desert Guerrilla Warfare
- Description
- Piloting the new Mobile Suit Gouf, shifts the main battlefield to the desert and toys with White Base.
White Base Second Bridge Raid Operation
- Significant event
- White Base Second Bridge Raid Operation
- Description
- Leads his unit in a raid into White Base but the operation fails, he is injured, orders his subordinates to retreat, and commits suicide.
Spiritual Father Role
- Significant event
- Spiritual Father Role
- Description
- Key figure who gave Amuro Ray the trigger for human growth.
Military Duty Refusal Incident
- Significant event
- Military Duty Refusal Incident
- Description
- Rebels against the military's misgovernment, refuses the colony drop operation, becomes insubordinate, and is demoted.
Relationships
Jinba Ral
Father
Father who resisted the political enemy Zabi family. Inherits his will.
Krawla Hamon
Spouse
Common-law wife. Healing and support on the battlefield.
Dozle Zabi
Superior officer
Direct superior officer. Gave Ral missions and supported his unit.
Amuro Ray
Rival
Develops mutual respect after several confrontations.
Hamon (Krawla)
Spouse
Long-time lover and comrade-in-arms.
Ramba Ral Corps
Ramba Ral Corps: leader
Media appearances
Mobile Suit Gundam
Anime / Protagonist
1979 TV Series
Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN
Anime / Protagonist
2015 OVA Series
Mobile Suit Gundam: Giren's Ambition
Game / Supporting
Multiple series entries
Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN
Manga / Protagonist
Serializing
Gundam Build Fighters
Anime / Cameo
2013
Voice cast and creators
Masashi Hirose
- Voice actor
- Masashi Hirose
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition Mobile Suit Gundam
- Notes
- Original voice actor
Shigeo Kiyama
- Voice actor
- Shigeo Kiyama
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Mobile Suit Gundam THE ORIGIN
Katsutoshi Hōkame
- Voice actor
- Katsutoshi Hōkame
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Gundam Build Fighters Try
- Notes
- Replacement due to Hirose's health issues
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
Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Creator name
- Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
1/35 Ramba Ral Independent Guerrilla Corps Set (Figure)
- Item name
- 1/35 Ramba Ral Independent Guerrilla Corps Set (Figure)
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. HARD GRAPH Ramba Ral Dedicated Zaku I
- Item name
- Mobile Suit Gundam U.C. HARD GRAPH Ramba Ral Dedicated Zaku I
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular