Char's Counterattack is as iconic to the history of animation as it is inaccessible to those not caught up to the decade of Gundam that came before it. Amid all the proper nouns and sci-fi jargon is the touching conclusion to the saga of Amuro and Char. And throughout the runtime of the film is also some of the greatest achievements in animation, art design, choreography and sound to close out the 80s Gundam era with a beautiful spectacle.

We break it all down and point out some of our favorite and least favorite creative decisions from the movie as well as a joyful reading of one of Director Tomino's most incredible interview quotes.