Mobile Suit Gundam AGE - Story of the Beginning

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE - Story of the Beginning serves as a supplementary literary exploration of the Mobile Suit Gundam AGE anime series. Released during the broadcast cycle of the 2011 television project, this volume was intended to provide a condensed narrative experience and deeper context for the series' generational saga, which spans a century of conflict. It functions as an essential entry point for those looking to understand the thematic underpinnings of the AGE universe, specifically the recurring struggle between humanity and the mysterious Vagan forces.

The volume was authored by Hiroshi Nakanishi, who distilled the complex, multi-generational story arc into a focused prose format. Nakanishi worked to preserve the core emotional trajectory of the original production, which was notably overseen by Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino. While the original anime received mixed critical reception due to its shifting tone and target demographic, the written adaptations and supplementary materials were generally well-received by fans of the franchise for clarifying the intricate character motivations that define the Gundam AGE lore.