Episode guide
Turn A Gundam: Season 1
25 episodes · premiered Apr 9, 1999
Loran Cehack, a member of the lunar Moonrace, is sent to Earth as a scout for the return of his people to their mother planet. But Earth's rulers have formed a militia to oppose the handover of their land to these aliens. With their outdated biplanes and fighting vehicles, the people of Earth are utterly helpless in the face of the Moonrace invasion and its huge walking robots. Then Loran discovers a relic from the space age, a mobile suit called Turn A, and becomes the last hope of Earth's militia.
- Episode 1: Howling at the Moon Apr 9, 1999 · 25m Loran lands on Earth and begins working for a wealthy family as their driver. Meanwhile, he meets up with his fellow comrades and discusses their plans.
- Episode 2: The Coming Of Age Ceremony Apr 16, 1999 · 25m The Coming of Age Ceremony begins; however, during that time the Moon Race begins its invasion. The White Doll Statue crumbles revealing the Turn A Gundam and Loran uses it to fight back…
- Episode 3: After The Ceremony Apr 23, 1999 · 25m The Moon Race's attacks continue. Guin orders the area around Vicinity City to be excavated to find more mobile suits. Meanwhile, Loran's conflicted with being part of the Moonrace while…
- Episode 4: Soldiers From Home Apr 30, 1999 · 25m Loran uses the Turn A Gundam to fight off the enemy mobile suits, then meets with the Dianna Counter leadership, lying to them about his use of the Turn A Gundam. Sid excavates new mobile…
- Episode 5: The Advent of Dianna May 7, 1999 · 25m After attacking the Moonrace, Miashei is captured by Dianna Counter pilot Poe Aijee. Sochie and Kihel's mother starts acting strangely upon their return home. Harry and Guin continue…
- Episode 6: The Forgotten Past May 14, 1999 · 25m Guin and Dianna head through Nocis, having difficulty from the rioting populace. They are helped by Loran and Harry in their respective mobile suits. Dianna and her advisor Miran Rex try…
- Episode 7: Training To Be A Lady May 21, 1999 · 25m Dianna hopes to reduce hostilities by holding a party between Inglessia and the Moonrace. Guin and Kihel have Loran cross dress as "Laura Rolla" to makes the Moonrace think the Turn A…
- Episode 8: Laura's Cow May 28, 1999 · 25m Sochie and Kihel argue due to Sochie's hatred of the Moonrace. Loran hopes to help Moonrace civilian Khuen Morad, who has a sick wife and baby but Sochie refuses to help. The locals…
- Episode 9: Corin Called It "Gundam" Jun 4, 1999 · 25m Moonrace criminal Corin Nander is released from cryogenic stasis and brought to Earth. Loran's identity as a Moonrace has become more public due to Fran's reporting. Sochie is skeptical of…
- Episode 10: Gravesite Visit Jun 11, 1999 · 25m Sochie and Kihel receive word that their mother has gone insane, thinking her husband is still alive. Keith sells the FLAT to the Militia. Dianna and Kihel decide to play a joke and wear…
- Episode 11: The Destruction of Nocis Jun 18, 1999 · 25m The Militia grows restless, but Guin doesn't want to break the ceasefire and Corin wants the Moonrace to launch their own attack. Miran plots to head to the Sunbelt zone without Dianna's…
- Episode 12: An Underground Corridor Jun 25, 1999 · 25m The battle at the excavation site continues and Loran and Kihel (Dianna) head underground. Guin decides to abandon Nocis causing the Militia to desire help from Luziana, a neighbouring…
- Episode 13: An Older Person Jul 2, 1999 · 25m Kihel (Dianna) encounters a local man, Will Game, who is the grandson of her fiance from when she was previously on Earth decades before. Will is digging up what he believes to be a…
- Episode 14: Separated Again Jul 9, 1999 · 25m Loran assists with the excavation of the spaceship. Luziana military commander Mulligan introduces the Militia, including Sochie, to the Suicide Squad, led by Gavane Goonny. Miran…
- Episode 15: Memories, Disappear Jul 16, 1999 · 25m Excavation continues on the spaceship, which Sid hopes to keep secret from Luziana. Will meets Dianna (Kihel) and is brought into the Dianna Counter forces. Will and Poe fight the Suicide…
- Episode 16: All About Turn A Jul 23, 1999 · 25m A recap episode. Loran summarizes the events of the first 15 episodes.
- Episode 17: Dust Blows On The Founding Of A Nation Jul 30, 1999 · 25m Dianna (Kihel) sends Guin a letter inviting him to the Moonrace's declaration of a nation in the Sunbelt Zone. The Militia starts recruiting Moonrace technicians to join them. Teteth plans…
- Episode 18: Kihel And Dianna Aug 6, 1999 · 25m Kihel (Dianna) reveals her true identity to Loran, thinking her counterpart's life is in danger. The Militia launches an attack on the Moonrace forces and Teteth attempts again to kill…
- Episode 19: Sochie's War Aug 13, 1999 · 25m Work continues on the space ship discovered by Will Game, and a Gallop craft is discovered, which Loran is declared captain of. Dianna (Kihel) talks with Harry about those who disagree…
- Episode 20: Anis Power Aug 20, 1999 · 25m The Suicide Squad is forced to retreat from the Dianna Counter's mobile suits. Loran meets an old woman, Anise Bell. The Red Team, a group of Moonrace who have long been on Earth, attack…
- Episode 21: Dianna's Desperate Fight Aug 27, 1999 · 25m Bruno and Jacop join the Gallop, hoping to steal the Turn A Gundam. Dianna (Kihel) discusses Agrippa Maintainer's possible betrayal with Miran and Harry. Lily suggests Kihel (Dianna) help…
- Episode 22: Harry's Trouble Sep 3, 1999 · 25m The Moonrace leadership discusses the effect escaping settlers is having. Harry heads out wearing civilian clothing and sneaks in with some settlers, making it to the Militia's excavation…
- Episode 23: Teteth's Last Words Sep 10, 1999 · 25m Teteth meets up with another undercover Moonrace, Meme Midgard about her observations of the Turn A Gundam. Gavane asks Sochie to marry him. Kihel (Dianna) recognizes Midgard. Teteth finds…
- Episode 24: Laura's Distant Howl Sep 17, 1999 · 25m The Red Team and Suicide Squad battle. The Red Team later fights with Poe over repair shortages. Gavane and Sochie's engagement becomes public knowledge. The Red Team demands the Turn A…
- Episode 25: Willgem Takes Off Sep 24, 1999 · 25m Work concludes on the Willghem. Kihel (Dianna) has headed off with Corin Nander and Loran follows in the Turn A Gundam. She realizes the effect the Moonrace's arrival has had on the local…