Ep 21. Zeta's Heartbeat
- July 20, 1985
- 24 min
Kamille Bidan, the pilot of the Zeta Gundam, learns of the death of his mother from his father and is overcome with grief. Meanwhile, the AEUG receives a request for assistance from former Titans pilot Yazan Gable, who is being pursued by a group of Titans officers seeking to kill him for his knowledge of their illegal actions.
As Kamille struggles to come to terms with his loss and weighs the risks of joining Yazan, the AEUG launches a mission to provide a distraction while Yazan escapes. In the midst of the chaos, Kamille confronts Yazan and engages him in a fierce battle, during which he experiences a strange sensation that seems to connect him with the Zeta Gundam on a deep level.
As the episode unfolds, viewers are treated to a tense and emotional exploration of Kamille's character, as he grapples with his grief and his doubts about the war effort. The complexity of his emotions is highlighted by the juxtaposition of intense action scenes with quiet, introspective moments.
Overall, "Zeta's Heartbeat" is a powerful and thought-provoking episode of Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam that showcases the show's ability to balance intense action with deep character development.