Mobile Suit Gundam U.C.0096 - Last Sun

Mobile Suit Gundam U.C.0096: Last Sun is a manga series serialized in Gundam Ace, written and illustrated by Katsuragi Hiyon. Set within the Universal Century timeline, specifically around the time of the Laplace Incident, the narrative focuses on the crew of the Earth Federation Forces vessel Garencieres Jr. and their pursuit of secret mobile suit technology. The work is designed to bridge narrative gaps between established canon, offering a deeper look at the peripheral conflicts occurring concurrently with the events of Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.

Katsuragi Hiyon’s approach to this project emphasizes the tactical and mechanical aspects of the Gundam universe, featuring distinct mobile suit designs such as the G-First. The series is noted for its adherence to the aesthetic standards of the late Universal Century, maintaining the grounded, military-science-fiction tone that fans of the franchise expect. It was received as a welcomed expansion for readers who appreciate the detailed world-building that characterizes the broader Gundam literary universe.