Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow is a 1981 movie that follows a teenage boy who becomes a pilot of a giant robot called Gundam during a fictional war in outer space. As he fights against enemy forces and faces the harsh realities of war, he must also come to terms with his own identity and the role he plays in the conflict.

In the Universal Century year 0079, humanity has colonized space and war has erupted between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon. Gundam pilot Amuro Ray becomes involved in the conflict when he discovers the RX-78-2 Gundam, a powerful mobile suit prototype. With the fate of humanity at stake, Amuro and his fellow pilots must face the challenges of war, politics, and their own personal demons.

Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space is the final installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam trilogy. Set in the Universal Century, the story follows the protagonist Amuro Ray as he continues to fight in the space war against the Principality of Zeon. With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Amuro must use his piloted giant robot, the Gundam, to confront his father and face his own destiny.

In a future where humanity has colonized space and engaged in a fictional war, the charismatic antagonist Char leads a rebellion against the Earth Federation, culminating in a climactic battle.