Another under appreciated Gundam series from the Universal Century. Mobile Suit ZZ (pronounced “Double ‘Zee’” or just “Double Zeta”) Gundam is another Gundam anime that has not yet made it outside of Japan (to North America, at least) and immediately takes place after Z Gundam. You could say it’s is “Part 2″ of Z Gundam.

According to Dynasty Warriors: Gundam (so far the most accessible “database” of Gundam characters for me), the story starts off with a teenager by the name of Judau Ashta. He’s about the same age as Amuro Ray and Kamille Bidan when they started out. He finds the Zeta Gundam in a A.E.U.G. warehouse and steals it in order to sell it for quick cash. Of course, A.E.U.G. captures him, but when things get ugly between the Titans and Axis, he cooperates with A.E.U.G. and pilots the Zeta. He also does this to save a girl very close to him by the name of, Leina.

With ZZ Gundam taking place right after Z Gundam, the original characters from 0079 and a few from Z return, including Bright Noa and Char Aznable. *Tsk, tsk, tsk* – Why Bandai is neglecting the release of the remaining UC Gundam series is beyond me. I say: “stop worrying about the new Gundam series, and start saving the old ones!”

The only way I can see this is to find it online via P2P–but as a huge (UC) Gundam maniac, I really like to own it on DVD with my hard earned money. I guess I better start brushing up on my Japanese so I can buy the R2 DVDs.