Mobile Suit Gundam UC

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn (Japanese: 機動戦士ガンダムUC(ユニコーン), Kidō Senshi Gandamu Yunikōn) is a novel series written by Harutoshi Fukui, set in the Universal Century timeline of the Gundam franchise. It has been adapted into various media, including an OVA series, a TV series, manga, and video games. The novel was serialized in Gundam Ace magazine from 2007 to 2009, and the story takes place in UC 0096, three years after the events of Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack. The plot revolves around a mysterious item known as "Laplace's Box," whose secrets are tied to the founding of the Earth Federation and could potentially spark a new war. The protagonist, Banagher Links, becomes the pilot of the Unicorn Gundam and gets caught up in the conspiracies and battles surrounding the Box. Known for its intricate political intrigue, deep character development, and detailed mecha designs, the series also features several side stories, such as "Phoenix Hunting" and "The War After the War," that delve further into the conflicts and characters of the Universal Century. The anime adaptation, produced by Sunrise, was released as a seven-episode OVA series, which was later re-edited into the TV series, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096. The series has achieved significant success across various platforms and is considered a major entry in the Gundam franchise.