Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky

2016 · 69 min · ★ 7.5 · Action, Animation, Drama, Science Fiction, War

During the One Year War of U.C. 0079, the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon engage in a fierce battle at the "Thunderbolt Sector", a shoal zone in the former Colony Side 4 "Moore". After successfully infiltrating Zeon's sniper field, ace Federation pilot and jazz enthusiast Io Fleming is given control of the latest Gundam prototype.

Directed by Ko Matsuo · Written by Ko Matsuo

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