Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly

Original Title:ターンエーガンダムII 月光蝶

Languages:

  • English: Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly
  • Japanese: ターンエーガンダムII 月光蝶
  • Chinese: 剧场版∀高达II 月光蝶
"Turn A Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly", also known as "∀ Gundam II: Moonlight Butterfly", is a 2002 Japanese animated film and the second compilation movie based on the "Turn A Gundam" TV anime series. Directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, it summarizes the second half (episodes 27-50) of the TV series. Following the events of the first movie, "Earth Light", the film depicts the Earth Militia completing the restoration of their spaceship and traveling to the moon to confront Gym Ghingnham and Agrippa Maintainer, the leaders of the Moonrace. On the moon, the political landscape shifts rapidly, with new alliances forming, setting the stage for the final battle between the people of Earth and the technologically superior Moonrace. The movie explores the complexities of war and humanity, known for its distinctive visual style and profound themes, including the iconic Moonlight Butterfly nanomachine technology.