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2004
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Gundam Seed Destiny is an anime series that is a direct continuation of the original Gundam Seed series. The show features a diverse cast of characters who are embroiled in a war between two factions: the Earth Alliance and the ZAFT organization. The main protagonist of the show is Shinn Asuka, a young ZAFT pilot who witnesses the destruction of his hometown during an attack by the Earth Alliance. Shinn harbors a deep hatred for the Earth Alliance and seeks to exact revenge on them for their actions.

The show also features returning characters from the original Gundam Seed series, including Kira Yamato, Athrun Zala, and Lacus Clyne. These characters play a significant role in the story, as they find themselves once again caught up in a war that threatens to tear the galaxy apart. The plot of the show revolves around the ongoing conflict between the Earth Alliance and ZAFT, as well as the individual struggles of the main characters as they navigate the various challenges that come their way.

One of the most notable aspects of Gundam Seed Destiny is its use of mobile suits, which are giant robots that are piloted by the various characters in the show. These mobile suits are capable of incredible feats of strength and agility, making them some of the most formidable weapons in the show's universe. The Gundam Seed Destiny series features an extensive array of mobile suits, each with their own unique design and capabilities.

The show also features a diverse range of antagonists, many of whom are ZAFT soldiers who have their own reasons for fighting in the war. One of the most prominent antagonists is Durandal, the leader of ZAFT who has a deep and complex plan to end the conflict once and for all. Durandal is a mysterious and compelling character who adds an extra layer of intrigue to the show's narrative.

In terms of animation, Gundam Seed Destiny is a visually stunning series that features detailed and intricate designs for its characters, mobile suits, and settings. The action scenes in the show are particularly impressive, with fluid and dynamic animation that makes the battles feel intense and exciting. The show also features an excellent soundtrack, with a mix of original music and licensed tracks that help to set the tone for the various scenes and moments throughout the series.

Overall, Gundam Seed Destiny is an action-packed anime series that is sure to appeal to fans of the Gundam franchise and of the mecha genre in general. With a compelling story, well-developed characters, and stunning animation, the show is a must-watch for anyone looking for a thrilling and engaging anime experience.

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Seasons

51. The Final Power

October 1, 2005

Kira in the Strike Freedom is confronted by Rey in the Legend. Meanwhile, Athrun in the Infinite Justice battles Lunamaria in the Impulse and Shinn in the Destiny. Requiem is destroyed in a joint effort of the Infinite Justice and Mu in the Akatsuki. The combined efforts of the Archangel and the Infinite Justice, damage the Minerva, causing it to crash onto the Moon. Durandal and Kira confront each other in the collapsing Messiah. Durandal is shot by Rey, and Captain Gladys orders Kira to leave as she, Rey and Durandal are killed when the Messiah falls to the Moon surface. The Second Bloody Valentine War ends

50. Rey

September 24, 2005

Summary is not available.

49. To a New World

September 17, 2005

Chairman Durandal calls for the implementation of the "Destiny Plan", which is supposed to decide the fate of each individual on a genetic level. Only the Orb Union, the Kingdom of Scandinavia, and the Atlantic Federation reject this plan. ZAFT repairs Requiem and fires it at the Earth Alliance lunar base of Arzachel, killing the President of the Atlantic Federation. Terminal forces head towards Relay Station 1 of Requiem.

48. Meer

September 10, 2005

A funeral is held for Meer on the Archangel. Athrun, Kira, Lacus, and Meyrin read Meer's diary and learn why she had aided Durandal.

47. The Song of Truth

September 3, 2005

While gathering intelligence under the guise of a shopping trip at Copernicus City, Lacus receives a message from Meer, who is afraid of being killed. Though Athrun and Meyrin insists it is a trap, Lacus decides to meet Meer anyway. The would-be assassins are killed, but Meer is mortally wounded.

46. Prelude to Revolution

August 27, 2005

After the attack on the PLANTs by the Requiem, the Orb forces begin their preparations to leave Earth. ZAFT begins their assault on Requiem and the Minerva is sent to the front lines. Lunamaria is given the task of destroying Requiem's controls while the Destiny, the Legend, and Minerva divert the enemy's attention away from her. The Destiny and the Impulse destroy Requiem's controls. Djibril attempts an escape on the Girty Lue, but Rey discovers him and destroys the Girty Lue. Cagalli parts with the crew of the Archangel and watches the ship leave for the Moon.

45. Two Lacuses

August 20, 2005

Summary is not available.

44. The Counter-Attacking Voice

August 13, 2005

Summary is not available.

43. With Freedom & Justice

August 6, 2005

As the attack on Orb continues, Cagalli faces off against Shinn. She is saved by the timely arrival of Kira who descended from space with Lacus. Shinn is forced to retreat to resupply. While Kira continues to destroy ZAFT forces, Lacus shows Athrun the ZGMF-X19A Infinite Justice and gives him the decision to choose whether he wishes to stay away from the battle or become a soldier again and fight for what he believes in.

42. Refrain

July 30, 2005

Summary is not available.

41. Golden Intentions

July 23, 2005

Summary is not available.

40. Kira of the Sky

July 16, 2005

After the Eternal learns Durandal's true motives, the ship is discovered by ZAFT forces and a battle ensues. Kira helps them with the Strike Rouge and reunites with Lacus. He then receives the new ZGMF-X20A Strike Freedom from Lacus and disables the ZAFT units and ships chasing the Eternal with ease.

39. A New Flag

July 9, 2005

ZAFT and their allies attack Heaven's Base, and despite their great numbers, their forces are weakened by the new Logos weapon Nibelung and five Destroy units. The situation changes when the three mobile suits of the Minerva launch and decimate the Logos forces. Djibril flees the base before its surrender

38. The Thundering Darkness

July 2, 2005

Summary is not available.

37. Athrun Escapes

June 25, 2005

Summary is not available.

36. Chaos Ahead

June 18, 2005

Summary is not available.

35. Nightmare

June 11, 2005

The PLANT Supreme Council supports Chairman Durandal's new policy, while ZAFT military headquarters issues orders for the Minerva to destroy the Archangel. Shinn defeats Kira and destroys the Freedom. The Archangel is apparently destroyed.

34. A Revelation to the World

June 4, 2005

Summary is not available.

33. Stellar

May 28, 2005

Both the Minerva and Archangel try to stop the Destroy, but Shinn hesitates when Neo tells him that Stella is the pilot. Kira blows up the Destroy, fatally wounding Stella and angering Shinn. Meanwhile, Captain Ramius encounters the defeated Neo.

32. The Endless Night

May 21, 2005

Rey and Shinn are arrested, but Chairman Durandal orders the charges dropped. Stella is given the GFAS-X1 Destroy mobile armor, and levels three cities, including Berlin.

31. Instant Dream

May 14, 2005

Summary is not available.

30. Fates

May 7, 2005

Chairman Durandal muses about how Kira and Lacus met and their relationship. The episode also shows parts of the Chairman's own relationship with Talia Gladys and his motives. This episode is largely composed of footage from Gundam SEED.

29. The Remaining Life, The Fallen Life

April 30, 2005

Summary is not available.

28. Unreaching Feelings

April 23, 2005

Summary is not available.

27. Promise

April 16, 2005

After running off alone to the Lodonia laboratory, the Extended soldier Stella Loussier has been captured by the Minerva's pilots. Shinn brings the injured Stella aboard the Minerva, but the ship's doctors are unable to treat her due to her abnormal physiology. They also discover that Stella's memories have also been modified, and she now has no recollection of meeting Shinn. Meanwhile, Lacus has decided to leave the Archangel and return to space in order to investigate the current situation in the PLANTs. Posing as the Lacus impersonator Meer Campbell, she steals a shuttle and escapes into the heavens.

26. Place of Sin

April 9, 2005

The abandoned facility turns out to be the place that creates the Extended pilots. The truth about this creation and the bodies they find traumatizes every ZAFT personnel tasked with securing the facility. The three Phantom Pain pilots hear of ZAFT at the lost facility, causing Auel to snap, and Stella to go berserk in her mobile suit, and heads to the facility on her own in an attempt to "protect mother". Shinn, with the help of Athrun, takes down her machine.

25. Disagreeing Glances

April 2, 2005

Summary is not available.

24. The Shadow of War

March 26, 2005

Cagalli intervenes and orders the Orb forces to stand down. But Yuna orders the Orb forces to attack to begin a three way battle. Kira's interference agitates the other pilots as he disables mobile suits on both sides, making him the prime target of Heine and Stella. As Stella charges to attack the Freedom, she kills Heine in the process.

23. Sword of the Azure Skies

March 19, 2005

The Minerva comes under attack again. But this time the Earth Alliance Forces are being assisted by the Orb forces. Seeing that they are cornered Captain Gladys orders the Minerva to fire the TannhÃ¤user. The Archangel arrives. So has the arrival of the Freedom gundam which is piloted by Kira Yamato.

22. Wandering Eyes

March 12, 2005

Shinn meets a girl named Stella Loussier, who fell off a cliff while dancing and seems to have no past. He jumps into the water to save her, also seeing she goes out of control from hearing the word "die". He assumes she suffers from trauma possibly from a war. They shelter in a cave, because Stella can not swim, and get to know each other, with Athrun rescuing them later on.

21. Past

March 5, 2005

A recap episode explaining the events of the series and part of unexplained events in Orb from Gundam SEED, from Shinn Asuka's point of view.

20. Unseen Truth

February 26, 2005

Summary is not available.

19. Attack the Lohengrin!

February 19, 2005

The Minerva must destroy a fixed positron cannon emplacement to break through to Gibraltar. Though hesitant at first after meeting Shinn, they are helped by a young resistance fighter named Coniel, who provides data of a secret tunnel that will lead near the positron cannon. The Minerva and the other ZAFT forces draw out the Earth Alliance mobile suits and mobile armor while Shinn heads through the tunnel and destroys the cannon.

18. A Warrior's Quallifications

February 12, 2005

Summary is not available.

17. Deadly Struggle in the Indian Ocean

February 5, 2005

As the Minerva leaves Carpentaria, it is attacked by Phantom Pain. During the battle, Shinn discovers the construction of a hidden Earth Alliance base who are oppressing the local citizens. He destroys the base to free the citizens, killing the fleeing soldiers. Back on the Minerva, Athrun slaps Shinn and tells him to use his power more properly.

15. Return to the Battlefield

January 22, 2005

Athrun is reinstated in the ZAFT military and appointed to FAITH. He is given the Saviour mobile suit and assigned to the Minerva. Captain Gladys is also appointed to FAITH, which creates something of a conflict in the command structure; Athrun and she now have more or less equal rank and strategic authority.

14. The Departure towards Tomorrow

January 15, 2005

Kira and friends discuss matters about the PLANTs during the aftermath of the assassination attempt. During that time, they are informed that Cagalli will be marrying Yuna Roma Seiran. Kira decides to use the Freedom to abduct Cagalli from the ceremony, returning to the Archangel. Yuna orders Cagalli's immediate capture. Instead, Colonel Todaka salutes while letting the Archangel submerge into the ocean.

13. Revived Wings

January 8, 2005

While the Minerva crew praises Shinn for his incredible fight, Orb joins the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's abhorrence. Meanwhile, Kira and his friends are attacked by Coordinators who attempt to assassinate Lacus using the new UMF/SSO-3 ASH mobile suits. Kira reactivates the Freedom to protect the woman he loves. Although he only disables the enemy mobile suits, the assassins activate self-destruct mechanisms for their mobile suits.

12. The Blood-Stained Sea

December 25, 2004

The Minerva leaves Orb but an Earth Alliance fleet awaits them right outside Orb territorial waters. The Minerva is forced to break through, since Orb will not let them return. The situation worsens when the Earth Alliance deploys its new prototype mobile armor, but thanks to Shinn's SEED factor, he causes heavy damage to the Earth Alliance's fleet, and ultimately, their retreat. Meanwhile, Athrun rejoins ZAFT.

11. The Chosen Path

December 25, 2004

Cagalli tries to prevent her country from joining the Earth Alliance but the Orb council, especially the Seiran family, is against her wish to stay neutral. In the PLANTs, Athrun meets Yzak and Dearka and remembers the past while ZAFT prepares to send troops to Earth. The Minerva is warned by Andrew Waltfeld that they should leave Orb at once, because the country will ally itself with the Earth Alliance soon.

10. Father's Curse

December 18, 2004

Athrun talks with Gilbert Durandal about the attack on the PLANTs and what his plans are. Because the people in the PLANTs are outraged, a Lacus look-alike hired by Gilbert Durandal calms the people. Athrun decides to do something and Durandal shows him the new ZGMF-X23S Saviour and offers him the chance to become its pilot. Afterwards Athrun meets the fake Lacus again, Meer Campbell.

9. Prideful Fang

December 11, 2004

The Earth Alliance blames the PLANTs for the fall of Junius Seven and orders the PLANTs to disarm while they secretly prepare for an attack. In response, the PLANTs prepares their defenses. A battle starts between the two forces which almost ends in the destruction of the PLANTs when the Earth Alliance uses their new GAT-04 Windams armed with nuclear weapons. However, thanks to a new weapon, the attack is thwarted. Meanwhile, Athrun meets Gilbert Durandal.

8. Junction

December 4, 2004

The Minerva enters Orb where the ship is to be repaired. While this takes place Talia Gladys meets with Maria Bernes; also known as Murrue Ramius. Meanwhile, the Orb government is considering an alliance with the Earth Alliance much to Cagalli's dismay. Athrun meets Kira and Lacus. Athrun and Kira discuss what he witnessed in the ruins of Junius Seven and how he plans to go to the PLANTs. Shinn visits a memorial at Orb and meets Kira and Lacus.

7. Land of Confusion

November 27, 2004

The Minerva uses its Tannhauser cannon to destroy the large debris but hundreds of small pieces descend towards Earth and destroy cities while causing heavy damage and numerous casualties. Meanwhile, Shinn saves Athrun and they both land safely on the Minerva, which has entered the atmosphere. After the incident ZAFT provides aid to the damaged Earth, while the Minerva crew is informed about what the terrorists had said. The Minerva then heads towards Orb.

6. The World's Final Hour

November 20, 2004

Summary is not available.

5. The Scar that Doesn't Heal

November 13, 2004

ZAFT soldiers loyal to Patrick Zala set Junius Seven on a collision course for Earth. Tensions rise between Cagalli and Shinn due to Shinn blaming the Athha family for his family's death. Meanwhile, Lord Djibril and Logos leaders decide to use the Junius Seven incident to destroy the PLANTs. While Yzak Joule and his squad plan to destroy Junius Seven's debris, they are confronted by GINN High Maneuver II units.

4. Battlefield of Stardust

November 6, 2004

While the Minerva battles the Girty Lue, the Minerva pilots fight against the stolen ZAFT prototypes in the Debris Belt. Even though it looks bad for the ZAFT forces at first, they are able to overwhelm the enemy thanks to Athrun's plan.

3. Ominous Gunfire

October 23, 2004

Summary is not available.

2. Those who Call Out for Battle

October 16, 2004

The battle at Armory One continues. Athrun helps Shinn in a ZAKU but fails to harm the three prototypes. Meanwhile, a Mirage Colloid cloaked ship attacks the colony, commanded by a mysterious masked man who pilots a new mobile armor.

1. Enraged Eyes

October 9, 2004

Two years after the First Bloody Valentine War, Cagalli Yula Athha and "Alex Dino" (Athrun Zala acting as Cagalli's bodyguard) meet PLANT Chairman Gilbert Durandal at the new PLANT, Armory One, to discuss important matters. At the same time, three unknown individuals infiltrate Armory One and steal three new ZAFT mobile suits. They are confronted by pilot Shinn Asuka in the ZGMF-X56S Impulse

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