Gundam: Why Char Aznable is a Better Main Character Than Amuro Ray

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Other than the mecha itself, the other thing that the original 1979’s Mobile Suit Gundam managed to turn into an icon is the main character, Amuro Ray. However, now that the anime has been seen by different generations of people, a new thought has started to bubble up. A new hot take, if you will.

There are tons of people who love the anime that are thinking that there was another character that was better suited to helm this highly influential franchise. His name is Char Aznable, and here are the reasons why he is a better main character than Amuro Ray.

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Amuro Ray is the boy who stumbles upon the most advanced mobile suit prototype at the time, RX-78-2, or better known as Gundam. He is the son of the Earth Federation’s chief engineer who is responsible for the Gundam project. Amuro becomes familiar with RX-78-2 through the blueprint and the notes that his father left at home. Not to mention he is also quite adept at handling all kinds of machinery for his age. That’s why when he sits in the cockpit of the Gundam, he feels extremely comfortable and familiar with it. The sight of the pure white Gundam striking through the enemies earned him the nickname “White Devil.”

From early on in the series, it is clear that a genius pilot like Amuro would need an equally capable pilot from the enemy’s side. And that is the role of a young and charismatic Major from the Principality of Zeon, Char Aznable. At the time, Char was a highly-respectable figure within the Zeon’s military. Prior to meeting Amuro, Char has already proven himself as one of the best mobile suit pilots that the Zeon has ever seen. The sight of his custom red Zaku blazing through space earned