Ep 7. Reunion and Separation
- TVMA
- November 16, 2008
- 24 min
*WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD FOR MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 SEASON 1*
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 season 2 episode 7, titled "Reunion and Separation," begins with the aftermath of the battle between the Earth Federation and the Innovators. Celestial Being has resurfaced after a two-year absence, and the world is once again thrown into chaos.
Setsuna F. Seiei, one of the main protagonists, returns to the Ptolemaios 2 carrying a badly damaged Gundam Exia. The crew is surprised to see him alive, as they had believed him to be dead after his last battle with the Innovators. Lockon Stratos, the pilot of the Gundam Dynames, is especially shocked and elated to see Setsuna, as the two had developed a close bond throughout their battles with Celestial Being.
Meanwhile, Ribbons Almark, the leader of the Innovators, has taken over the Federation government and is working to track down and eliminate Celestial Being. He sends his own Gundam Meisters to pursue the organization, leading to a series of intense battles throughout the episode.
The episode also explores the relationship between Setsuna and his Gundam, Exia. Setsuna had formed a deep connection with Exia in season 1, but the Gundam was destroyed in the final battle against the Innovators. In this episode, Setsuna is forced to pilot a new Gundam, the 00 Gundam, but he is hesitant and unsure of himself without Exia.
Throughout the episode, the characters are forced to make difficult choices and face the consequences of their actions. Lockon must come to terms with the fact that he is now the only original Gundam Meister left and must shoulder the burden of the organization's mission. Saji Crossroad, a civilian caught up in the conflict, struggles with his desire to help Celestial Being and his fear of the violence they bring.
Overall, "Reunion and Separation" is a thrilling and emotionally charged episode that sets the stage for the rest of season 2. The stakes are high, the battles are intense, and the characters are forced to confront their deepest fears and desires. Gundam fans will not want to miss this pivotal episode in the series.
