Gundam Reconguista in G Season 1 Episode 13 Those Who Came from the Moon
- TV-14
- December 18, 2014
In episode 13 of Gundam Reconguista in G, titled "Those Who Came from the Moon," the crew of the Megafauna continue their journey to the moon while encountering unexpected obstacles.
As they travel through space, the state of space technology becomes more and more apparent. This episode gives insight into how the people on Earth lack the resources to build better spacecraft, while the Moonrace is technologically advanced due to the fact that they reside on the moon and have access to resources that Earth does not.
The episode also focuses on the differing views between the people of Earth and the Moonrace. The Earthlings hold a strong sense of pride of their home planet, while the Moonrace hold a sense of abandonment. This tension is shown when the Megafauna crew comes across individuals from the Moonrace who have been put into cryogenic sleep in hopes of being able to find a brighter future on Earth. The Megafauna crew must decide whether to try to help the Moonrace individuals or leave them to their fate.
Throughout the episode, there is tension between the two factions that are attempting to secure an orbital elevator on the moon. The Amerian Army sees the orbital elevator as a symbol of power and control and are therefore trying to seize control of it. Meanwhile, the Megafauna crew aims to use the elevator for peaceful purposes, such as trade and to provide access for those who are suffering on Earth. The struggle over the elevator becomes a central point of the episode as the two factions engage in a battle for control.
The animation in this episode is stunning, with beautiful shots of space and the moon. The design of the ships and the Gundam units are unique and well-crafted, adding to the overall aesthetic of the show.
Overall, episode 13 of Gundam Reconguista in G expertly sets up the conflicts and obstacles that the characters will face in the episodes to come. The viewer is left eager to see how the crew of the Megafauna will navigate their way through the complex situation they have found themselves in.