Char Aznable
fictional character from Mobile Suit Gundam
Char Aznable (Japanese: シャア・アズナブル, Hepburn: Shā Azunaburu), born Casval Rem Deikun (Japanese: キャスバル・レム・ダイクン, Hepburn: Kyasubaru Remu Daikun) and also known as Édouard Mass (エドワウ・マス, Edowau Masu), is a fictional character from the Gundam franchise. He is originally one of the main antagonists in Mobile Suit Gundam working for the Principality of Zeon, named after his late father Zeon Zum Deikun, with the honorary title of "The Red Comet" (赤い彗星, Akai Suisei) during Gundam's One Year War. Despite having opposed Earth Federation soldier Amuro Ray several times, in the sequel Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam he becomes Quattro Bajeena (クワトロ・バジーナ, Kuwatoro Bajīna), an Anti-Earth Union Group (AEUG) pilot fighting alongside the series' main characters against the elitist Titans, while also acting as a mentor to Zeta's protagonist Kamille. In his final appearance in the Prime-UC in Char's Counterattack, he assumes leadership of the Neo Zeon movement, and becomes the titular antagonist of the film. An alternate Char debuts in Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which sets in an alternate-UC branching timeline, he steals the Gundam and becomes its pilot instead of Amuro, setting the series' alternate events culminating in Zeon's victory of the One Year War, though Char would mysteriously disappear in the final battle.
Char became one of Gundam's most iconic characters, often overshadowing Amuro's popularity. He also appeared as the most popular male anime character in Animage's Anime Grand Prix poll as well as in several other polls highlighting his popularity in the Gundam franchise. His role in the original has often been praised alongside his rivalry with Amuro.
Creation
Char Aznable was based on historic fighter-pilot Manfred von Richthofen who shared a similar nickname, "Red Baron". As a result, many of Char's actions were similar to Richthofen's during World War I since Tomino wanted to illustrate the chaos produced by wars in Gundam.
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