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Model Suit Gunpla Builders Beginning G (模型戦士 ガンプラ ビルダーズ ビギニングG Mokei Senshi Ganpura Birudāzu Biginingu Jī?) is an anime Original Video Animation (OVA) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gunpla since the first RX-78-2 Gundam released in 1980. It was directed by Kou Matsuo and written by Yousuke Kuroda, and features character designs by Kaichiro Terada.[1]

Plot[]

Haru Irei, who witnessed the 1/1 scale RX-78-2 Gundam in Odaiba, becomes inspired to build Gunpla, which is a portamanteau of Gundam Plastic model kit. Haru purchases a one of a kind Gunpla, the GPB-X80 Beginning Gundam. After building the kit, Haru, now a Gunpla Builder, and the Beginning Gundam enter the virtual world of Gunpla Battle, where players can pilot their customized Gunpla in team matches or one-on-one fights. Haru must rely on the support of his friends if he is to become a Gunpla Battle Champion and attain the rank of Gunpla Meister.

Characters[]

Voiced by: Tsubasa Yonaga
The protagonist of the series; a boy who becomes a "Gunpla Builder" after seeing the 1/1 RX-78-2 Gundam statue and encountering the 1/144 HG Beginning Gundam plastic model. He pilots the GPB-X80 Beginning Gundam and later the GPB-X80-30F Beginning 30 Gundam.
Voiced by: Mariya Ise
Haru's friend, a cheerful girl who is a big fan of Gunpla, though she doesn't know much about it and also not so good at gunpla battles. She pilots the GPB-04B Beargguy.
Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Haru's friend who loves Gunpla and gives advice to Haru about building them. He serves as Haru's wingman in gunpla battles. He initially pilots a white Hyaku Shiki, known as the MSN-00100 Byaku Shiki and later upgrades to the MSN-04 Sazabi (GPB Color Version).
Voiced by: Hiroshi Kamiya
A talented, yet cocky Gunpla builder and battler. He is Haru's very first opponent, which ends in his loss, acknowledging Haru as his rival. He pilots a customized RX-93-ν2 Hi-ν Gundam

Voiced by :Miyu Irino

A Gunpla builder and guitarist, Tatsu seems to have a split personality. In the real world, he is calm, softspoken, and humble. However, when he enters a Gunpla Battle, his personality becomes bloodthirsty and sadistic, only seeking victory. He is Haru's second opponent. He pilots the GPB-06F Super Custom Zaku F2000.
  • Hinode Irei

Voiced by :Ken Narita

A former gunpla builder and Haru's father.

Voiced by :Daisuke Namikawa 

A "Gunpla Meister" and veteran of Gunpla battles who is well known in the Gunpla world. Impressed by Haru's skill, he challenges Haru after the latters first battle and helps improve throughout the series. He pilots the GPB-X78-30 Forever Gundam.
  • Manager (店長 Tenchō?)
The manager of the Axis Hobby Shop who both sells Gunpla models and parts and gives advice on Gunpla battles to Haru and his friends. He seems to be friends with Boris Schauer.
  • Sam

Voiced by :Taketora

One of Boris' wingmen during the Gunpla Battle Championship. He pilots the RX-79BD-1 GM Blue Destiny Unit 1
  • Diana Lee

Voiced by :Aya Endō 

One of Boris' wingmen during the Gunpla Battle Championship. She pilots a MS-18E Kämpfer.

Episodes[]

# Episode Title Japanese Airdate
1 Part A: Beginning Gundam 15 August 2010
2 Part B: Forever Gundam 31 October 2010
3 Part C: Beginning 30 19 December 2010


List of Mechanics[]

Gunpla Builder Custom Mobile Suits[]

Mobile Suits from past series[]

Gallery[]

See also[]

Trivia[]

  • Most of the Gunpla Models that were in the series were based in the Universal Century Era. The only exception is the Astray Red Frame while the rest of the models were originals.
  • The video Hinode shows Haru and Kenta before they begin building their Gunplas is the 30th Gundam Perfect Mission short.

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