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Please note that this is the Gundam Wiki's article on the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED episode titled "Athrun"; if you are looking for the article on the fictional Cosmic Era character, then you should head to Athrun Zala.

Athrun is Phase-39 (Phase-37 in the HD Remaster) of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. It first aired in Japan on July 5, 2003, and in the United States on January 28, 2005.

Summary[]

Athrun in the Justice assists Kira fight against the Forbidden, Raider, and Calamity. As the fight continues, the three Earth Alliance pilots argue with one another, but they are interrupted when they are struck by intense pain. The Earth Alliance are forced to retreat and regroup. The two friends reunite and Athrun must decide whether he should continue obeying his father's orders or fight for what he believes in.

Plot[]

Notes & Trivia[]

Production Errors[]

  • During the Boosted Men's friendly fire, Calamity's beam cannon sounds were played when Orga yells to Shani before it was fired. This was fixed in the HD Remaster broadcast.
  • When Orga is suffered withdrawal symptoms, the sound effect was missing.

HD Remaster Changes[]

Italicized lines are additional revisions featured in the BD/DVD releases.

  • At 5:57, A scene of Buster with the small distance specks of Freedom, Justice, Forbidden, and Raider fighting has the latter properly redrawn.
  • Shani's withdrawal symptoms were slightly slowed down.
  • Several scenes from the Special Edition release were added in this episode:
    • Clotho/Raider and Shani/Forbidden seeing Justice for the first time.
  • Pacing speed changes:
    • The Raider swinging its hammer.
    • The Calamity intervening in the battle by firing its cannons.
    • The Forbidden diving down.
    • The Raider dodging shots from both the Justice and the Calamity.
  • Newly Animated scenes:
    • New scenes of Dearka/Buster, Mwu/Perfect Strike, and the M1 Astray team were added.
    • Forbidden firing his Plasma Induction Cannon on the Freedom with Shani yelling his battle cry.
    • The Raider deflecting Justice's beam saber.
    • The Calamity landing one of the ships.
    • The Calamity taking off from the field of Destroyed M1 Astray units, and Calamity firing his cannons.
    • A scene of the Raider dodging Forbidden's reflected beam in Mobile Armor form.
    • Some scenes of the Freedom & Justice fighting Forbidden, including a new kick scene for the Justice.
    • The Calamity firing at the Forbidden, with Orga's animation still slightly moved down.
    • The Freedom and the Justice with Calamity's beam passing through them.

Appearances[]

Characters[]

Earth Alliance[]

PLANT/ZAFT[]

Orb Union/Archangel Corps[]

Clyne Faction[]

Others[]

Characters[]

NameTimestampNotes
Muruta Azrael00:01
Cagalli Yula Athha00:08
Ledonir Kisaka00:11
Mu La Flaga00:13
Murrue Ramius00:13
Kuzzey Buskirk00:17Flashback(s) Only
Dalida Lolaha Chandra II00:17
Romero Pal00:17
Jackie Tonomura00:17
Miriallia Haw00:17
Sai Argyle00:17
Arnold Neumann00:17
Kira Yamato00:17
Kojiro Murdoch00:17Flashback(s) Only
Derleth00:40
Clotho Buer00:55
Shani Andras00:59
Orga Sabnak01:08
Athrun Zala01:15
Lacus Clyne01:30Flashback(s) Only
Mr. Pink01:30Flashback(s) Only
Asagi Caldwell03:40
Mayura Labatt03:42
Juri Wu Nien03:48
Dearka Elsman04:05
Uzumi Nara Athha07:50
Nicol Amalfi10:29In Flashback(s)
Patrick Zala10:31Flashback(s) Only
Birdy13:32
Tolle Koenig13:40In Flashback(s)
Erica Simmons15:00
Unidentified Vosgulov-class Captain (Le Creuset Team)15:49
Rau Le Creuset15:49
Flay Allster15:52
Yzak Joule15:58
Misha16:56

Appearances[]

Characters[]

Earth Alliance[]

PLANT/ZAFT[]

Orb Union/Archangel Corps[]

Clyne Faction[]

Others[]

Characters[]

NameTimestampNotes
Muruta Azrael00:01
Cagalli Yula Athha00:08
Ledonir Kisaka00:11
Mu La Flaga00:13
Murrue Ramius00:13
Kuzzey Buskirk00:17Flashback(s) Only
Dalida Lolaha Chandra II00:17
Romero Pal00:17
Jackie Tonomura00:17
Miriallia Haw00:17
Sai Argyle00:17
Arnold Neumann00:17
Kira Yamato00:17
Kojiro Murdoch00:17Flashback(s) Only
Derleth00:40
Clotho Buer00:55
Shani Andras00:59
Orga Sabnak01:08
Athrun Zala01:15
Lacus Clyne01:30Flashback(s) Only
Mr. Pink01:30Flashback(s) Only
Asagi Caldwell03:40
Mayura Labatt03:42
Juri Wu Nien03:48
Dearka Elsman04:05
Uzumi Nara Athha07:50
Nicol Amalfi10:29In Flashback(s)
Patrick Zala10:31Flashback(s) Only
Birdy13:32
Tolle Koenig13:40In Flashback(s)
Erica Simmons15:00
Unidentified Vosgulov-class Captain (Le Creuset Team)15:49
Rau Le Creuset15:49
Flay Allster15:52
Yzak Joule15:58
Misha16:56

Mobile Weapons[]

Earth Alliance[]

ZAFT[]

Orb Union/Archangel Corps[]

Ships & Vehicles[]

Earth Alliance[]

ZAFT[]

Orb Union/Archangel Corps[]

Organizations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Blue Cosmos00:01
Azrael Conglomerate00:01
Atlantic Federation00:01
Earth Alliance00:01
Orb National Defense Force00:08
Athha family00:08
Orb Union00:08
Archangel Corps00:13
OMNI Enforcer00:40
4th Naval Fleet00:40
M1 Astray Team00:46
Morgenröte01:12
Zodiac Alliance of Freedom Treaty01:13
Clyne Faction01:30Flashback(s) Only
PLANT01:30In Flashback(s)
Second Escort Fleet03:25
Sixth Technical Company03:57First Mentioned
Le Creuset Team04:05
Five Great Clans07:49

Locations[]

Locations[]

NameTimestampNotes
Earth00:01
Earth Sphere (Cosmic Era)00:01
Onogoro Island00:08
Orb Archipelago00:08
Morgenröte Headquarters01:12
PLANT Colonies01:30In Flashback(s)
Junius Five01:30Flashback(s) Only
White Symphony01:30Flashback(s) Only
Orb National Defense Headquarters03:33
Heliopolis13:30Flashback(s) Only
Morgenröte Facility13:30Flashback(s) Only
Moon (Cosmic Era)14:03Flashback(s) Only
Copernicus14:03Flashback(s) Only
JOSH-A17:03Flashback(s) Only
Panama Base17:10Flashback(s) Only

Conflicts/Events[]

Conflicts/Events[]

NameTimestampNotes
Battle of Orb00:41
First Alliance-PLANT War00:41
Mission to Recapture the Freedom Gundam01:13
Shoot Out at White Symphony01:30Flashback(s) Only
Second Battle near Orb10:29Flashback(s) Only
Battle of Heliopolis13:30Flashback(s) Only
Battle of the Marshall Islands13:35Flashback(s) Only
Operation Spitbreak17:03Flashback(s) Only
Battle of Porta Panama17:10Flashback(s) Only

Technologies & Weapons[]

NameTimestampNotes
Phase Shift armor00:44
Laminated Armor00:44
Anti-ship Sword00:50
Striker Packs00:50
Trans-Phase armor00:57
Haro (Cosmic Era)01:30Flashback(s) Only
Semi Automatic Handgun01:30Flashback(s) Only
Anti-Aircraft Gun03:33
Mirage Colloid05:19
Geschmeidig Panzer05:19
POSEIDON CO pistol13:12
Orb Rifle13:12
Combat Knife13:30Flashback(s) Only
Cyclops System17:05Flashback(s) Only
Mass Driver (Cosmic Era)17:13Flashback(s) Only
Neutron Jammer Canceller18:23Mentioned only
Gamma Glipheptin21:32

Terminology[]

NameTimestampNotes
Natural00:01
Ultimate Coordinator00:17
Coordinator00:17
Gundam00:17
Boosted Man00:55
Biological CPU00:55
SEED factor13:43Flashback(s) Only

Music[]

Music[]

TitleTimestampNotes
Believe (OP)01:57
Anna ni Issho Datta no ni (BGM)13:24
Distance22:10ED; HD Remaster Only

Quotes[]

Kira: "What's the big idea? Is ZAFT going to stick its nose into this battle?"
Athrun: "I have no specific orders regarding this battle! This intervention... is my decision alone!"

Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala about Athrun's intervention in the Battle of Orb, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

"They're useless!"

Muruta Azrael about the Boosted Men retreating from battle, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Muruta: "That's all, folks. We're taking a break, Captain. Temporary retreat. Recall all forces."
Derleth: "What the hell?"
Muruta: "We're not gonna get much farther with the Strike Daggers alone. This just means Orb's hidden strengths are much greater than we predicted. If we try fighting without the new machines, we'll be finished."

Muruta Azrael to Derleth about temporarily retreating during the Battle of Orb, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Kira: "Yes, I'm aware of the difficulties. But I also believe that it can't be helped. I believe what Cagalli's father says to be true. Should Orb side with the Earth Forces, the Atlantic Federation will take advantage and attack the PLANTs. And the same thing if Orb decides to side with ZAFT. The only thing that differs is the enemy. But that won't help things one bit. I can no longer live with that."

Kira Yamato to Athrun Zala about the significance of the Battle of Orb, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Kira: "I killed a comrade of yours. A personal friend. But I never knew him. And it's not as if I wanted to kill him. You killed Tolle. But you never knew Tolle. And it's not as if you wanted to kill him, was it?"
Athrun: "No...! I tried to kill you."
Kira: "Same here. Athrun. It would be great if we lived in a world where we didn't have to fight. If only we could live forever in such a world. But this war continues to spread."

Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala about their prior actions against each other, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Kira: "At this rate, The PLANTs and the Earth will have no choice but to destroy each other. Therefore, I've decided to fight."
Athrun: "Kira."
Kira: "Because, although it was to protect others, I have already pulled the trigger."

Kira Yamato and Athrun Zala about his decision to fight, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Athrun: "I have one question! The Freedom is equipped with a Neutron Jammer Canceller. What will you do if that data..."
Kira: "If anyone tires to get it from me, I'll shoot him myself."

Athrun Zala asking Kira Yamato about the Freddom's Neutron Jammer Canceller, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Dearka: "Hey!"
Miriallia: "What do you want?"
Dearka: "Ah, well, you see...! He's the one who killed that guy, Tolle...!"
Miriallia: "So what? Weren't you listening to what Kira was saying?"
Dearka: "Ah, Well...!"
Miriallia: "Will killing him bring Tolle back? It won't, will it? So don't even talk about it!"

Dearka Elsman and Miriallia Haw after learning Athrun Zala killed Tolle Koenig, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Muruta: "How much longer before we're ready to attack again?"
Derleth: "Orb has repeatedly been sending requests to talk things over."
Muruta: "No, it's too late for that. If we could not conquer this nation with all this battle power, it'll be in our best interest to have them disappear."

Muruta Azrael to Derleth about continuing the Battle of Orb, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Cagalli: "Kira's changed, don't you think?"
Athrun: "No."
Cagalli: "He hasen't?"
Athrun: "He's the same as always."

Cagalli Yula Athha and Athrun Zala discussing Kira Yamato, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

Shani: "I'll get those two...!"
Clotho: "Damn machines...!"
Orga: "For sure this time!"

Shani Andras, Clotho Buer and Orga Sabnak about the Freedom and Justice Gundams, Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, Athrun (episode)

References[]


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