Mobile Suit Z Gundam - Define #3

Mobile Suit Z Gundam Define is a manga series written and illustrated by Hiroyuki Kitazume, who served as a character designer for the original 1985 anime. Serialized starting in 2011 within Gundam Ace magazine, this project serves as a reimagining of the classic Zeta Gundam narrative. Kitazume aimed to refine and expand upon the original plot threads, leveraging his deep professional connection to the source material to provide a fresh perspective on the conflict between the AEUG and the Titans.

The third volume continues the adaptation by meticulously revisiting key encounters and character developments from the early phases of the Gryps Conflict. Kitazume’s art style is characterized by soft, fluid linework that contrasts with the traditionally rigid mechanical designs of the franchise, reflecting a stylistic evolution that fans of his character design work often recognize. Upon its release, the series was received as a nostalgic yet distinct alternative to the original animation, praised for its focus on the internal lives of its protagonists.